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Event:
CFC CG 47
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
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 33 wins and 36 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 21 losses; Cicero Verus!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Anatta scores with a takedown into Verus's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (0) Verus#SUB2#
Verus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anatta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anatta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Verus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Anatta drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Anatta seems to have locked his on tight now - Verus screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Anatta, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Shanti Anatta! |
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Event:
CFC CG Tokyo
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
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 33 wins and 35 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Mr Penn!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Anatta looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (0) Penn
Penn won't allow Anatta to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn gets full guard.
Anatta tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Penn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anatta stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.#T1#
Anatta is stalling in the full guard.
Anatta preventing the sweep.
Penn is trying to keep Anatta in close.
Penn wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Penn managing to control the position.
Anatta controlling from the top position.
Penn is trying to keep Anatta in close.
Penn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Anatta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Anatta seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Penn for as long as he can get away with.
Penn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Anatta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Anatta postures up.
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: Anatta (2) vs (2) Penn
Penn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Penn stalling away here and it's allowed Anatta to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Anatta.
Penn looking to sit in guard and control but Anatta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (4) vs (2) Penn#T5#
Penn trying to keep a closed guard but Anatta is proving a slippery customer.
Penn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Penn being controlled here, momentarily.
Penn pulls Anatta in to control the position. #T6#
Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn, not yet.
Anatta tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Penn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anatta's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (4) vs (4) Penn
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Anatta is retaining full guard.
Anatta trying to keep a closed guard but Penn is proving a slippery customer.
Anatta keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anatta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anatta working a defensive guard here.
#T7#
Penn preventing the sweep.
Penn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Anatta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anatta pulls Penn in close to prevent any damage.
Anatta being controlled here, momentarily. #T8#
Anatta is pulling down on Penn's head to control his posture.
Anatta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Penn is one step ahead there.
Anatta controlling Penn's posture. #T9#
Anatta working a defensive guard here.
Anatta is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Penn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Penn trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Penn won't allow Anatta to sweep him here. #T10#
Anatta is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Anatta wants to control the position but Penn says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Anatta is looking to improve his position.
Penn controlling the pace.
Anatta controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T11#
Anatta trying to control from the bottom.
Anatta is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Anatta is looking to improve his position.
Penn is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Anatta! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (4) vs (7) Penn#T12#
Anatta wants to control but Penn is having none of it.
Anatta is squirming around, avoiding Penn's attempts to control the action.
Anatta manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Anatta is holding on to half guard well.#T13#
Anatta wants to control but Penn is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Penn seems content to control.
Let's hope that Penn 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.
Penn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T14#
Penn wants to pass the guard but Anatta is defending well.
Anatta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Penn is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anatta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anatta.
Penn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Penn wins on points by 7 to 4. |
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Event:
CFC CG NY 4
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
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 10 losses; Senger Line! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 35 losses; Shanti Anatta!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Line drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Line (2) vs (0) Anatta
Line trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Line thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Line pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anatta is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Line drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Line jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Line pushing down on Anatta's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Anatta tries to get to full guard but Line has control of the leg. #SUB#
Line is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Line is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Anatta defends it well. #SUB#
Anatta is defending against the submission attempts here by Line.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Anatta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Line is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1##SUB2#
Anatta actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Line is trying to work for a kimura but Anatta is defending well.
#SUB#
Line is looking for a kimura here.
Line passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Line (5) vs (0) Anatta#SUB#
Line wants to finish this one by submission but Anatta is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Line.
Anatta is looking to improve his position but Line isn't that keen on the idea.
Anatta manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Anatta wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Line is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anatta is just riding it out for now. Line eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Line trying to mount his opponent but Anatta defends it.
Anatta moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Anatta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Line gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Line drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Line jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Line drops back looking for a leg! Anatta is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anatta manages to kick Line off! Line jumps back into Anatta's guard.
Line pushing down on Anatta's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Line is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anatta has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Anatta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Line pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Anatta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Line is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Anatta defends it well. #SUB2#
Anatta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Anatta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Line seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Line is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anatta has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Anatta is defending against the submission attempts here by Line.
#SUB2#
Anatta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Anatta is pressing down on Line's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Anatta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Line defends well.#SUB2#
Anatta has his foot on Line's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Line works his way back into a safe position though.
Line wants to pass the guard but Anatta is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Anatta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Line pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anatta is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Anatta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Line avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Anatta 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! Line rolls with it to try and escape but Anatta cranks on the arm and Line is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shanti Anatta! |
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Event:
CFC CG 40
Date: Sep 04, 2024 |
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 32 wins and 19 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 34 losses; Shanti Anatta!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Anatta closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Goble to the mat! Goble manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (0) vs (2) Anatta#SUB2#
Anatta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Goble dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (2) Anatta#SUB2#
Anatta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goble is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Anatta looking for a guillotine here but Goble defends easily.
#SUB2#
Anatta looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Goble passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goble content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Anatta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Anatta actively working from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Goble's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Anatta is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Anatta actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Anatta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily.
Goble keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Anatta actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Anatta looking for submissions off his back.
Anatta is pressing down on Goble's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Goble is pushing down on Anatta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anatta is fighting to maintain full guard but Goble has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Anatta looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Goble pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (5) vs (2) Anatta
Anatta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Anatta keeps trying to improve his position.
Goble sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Anatta is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Anatta wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Goble (8) vs (2) Anatta
A bit of a pause in the action here. Goble controlling the positon.
You can see the frustration on Anatta's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Anatta tries to break free.
What can Anatta do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Anatta is in bad spot here.
#T4#
Anatta is still trying to improve position.
Goble doesn't have the hooks in and Anatta manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (8) vs (4) Anatta
Goble looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anatta is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Anatta is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Goble is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Goble has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (10) vs (4) Anatta#SUB2#
Anatta looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Goble has picked Anatta up and slammed him! Anatta can't keep hold of the triangle and Goble manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (13) vs (4) Anatta#T5#
Anatta tries to buck Goble off but Goble is having none of it.
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.
Anatta is looking to regain half guard here but Goble keeps moving and retains side control.
Goble controlling the position.
Anatta is trying to get back to half guard.
Anatta is letting Goble control him for a moment. #T6#
Anatta is looking for a sweep.
Anatta is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Goble content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T7#
Goble'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.
Anatta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goble wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Anatta is being controlled here.
Anatta tries to bench press Goble off him but Goble keeps the position.
Anatta manages to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Goble in particular looking to stall.
Goble frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (16) vs (4) Anatta
Anatta is desperately trying to improve his position but Goble has a good base and remains in mount.#T8#
Goble looking to control and managing it successfully.
Anatta can't escape the position.
Anatta looks winded!
Goble controlling his opponent.
Anatta is in all sorts of trouble here.
Goble fails to take his opponent's back.
Anatta wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Goble (19) vs (4) Anatta
What can Anatta do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Anatta wants to escape the position.
#T9#
Goble biding his time, looking for the opening.
Anatta 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.
Anatta tries to escape the position.
#T10#
Goble has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Anatta's body.
Anatta tries to roll but Goble sticks to his back.
Goble keeps control of the position easily here as Anatta tries to buck him off.
Goble has the hooks in. Anatta is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T11#
Goble keeps control of the position easily here as Anatta tries to buck him off.
Anatta manages to reverse the position and now he's in Goble's guard. Nice work there by Anatta.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (19) vs (6) Anatta
Goble is controlling Anatta's posture.
Goble bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anatta's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (21) vs (6) Anatta
Goble will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T12##SUB2#
Anatta is looking for a triangle here but Goble uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (24) vs (6) Anatta
Anatta tries to buck Goble off but Goble is having none of it.
Anatta is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Goble is taking a breather. Anatta 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#
Anatta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T13#
Goble wants to pass the guard but Anatta is defending well. #SUB2#
Anatta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily.
Anatta wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Goble moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Anatta. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (27) vs (6) Anatta
Anatta is trying to get back to half guard.#T14#
Anatta is trying to escape the position but Goble is controlling the position.
Anatta is looking to reverse the position.
Goble staying calm.
Goble has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anatta is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goble takes the fight on points by 27 to 6.
Shane Goble thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC CG 38
Date: Aug 28, 2024 |
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 32 wins and 33 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 19 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Anatta 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: Anatta (2) vs (0) Goble#SUB#
Anatta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Goble dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (2) Goble
Goble's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Anatta looking for subs off his back but Goble has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Anatta with the active half guard here but Goble passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (2) vs (5) Goble
Anatta trying to remain calm as Goble controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Anatta is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Anatta is not content to let Goble control the position.
Anatta manages to work his way to half guard, despite Goble's best efforts.#SUB#
Anatta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goble is trying to control. Anatta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Anatta is looking for a sweep. Goble is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Anatta looking for subs from the bottom but Goble mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (2) vs (8) Goble
Anatta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anatta wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Anatta (2) vs (11) Goble
Anatta tries to roll but Goble sticks to his back.
I would not like to be Anatta right now.
Anatta is in bad spot here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Goble is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Anatta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anatta manages to reverse the position and now he's in Goble's guard. Nice work there by Anatta.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (4) vs (11) Goble#T3#
Goble keeping full guard, as Anatta tries to pass.
Anatta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Goble's guard.
Goble gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Anatta is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Goble is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Goble has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (4) vs (13) Goble
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Anatta has his foot on Goble's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goble works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Anatta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Anatta being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Anatta isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Goble stacks Anatta 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 Goble! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (4) vs (16) Goble
Anatta is trying to get back to half guard.
Goble wants to control but Anatta is keeping him busy.
Anatta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Goble has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Anatta is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Goble off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anatta (8) vs (16) Goble#SUB#
Anatta working for a choke but Goble is defending well. #T5#
You can see the frustration on Goble's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Goble preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Anatta. #SUB#
Anatta patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Anatta working for a choke but Goble reverses nicely into Anatta 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (8) vs (18) Goble
Goble content to stall in guard here.
Goble tries to free his leg and advance position but Anatta is retaining full guard. #T6##SUB#
Anatta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goble is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Anatta looking for a guillotine here but Goble defends easily.
#SUB#
Anatta looking for subs off his back but Goble has passed one foot through into half guard.
Anatta is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Anatta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Anatta looking for submissions off his back.
Goble content to control rather than advance. #T7##SUB#
Anatta actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Anatta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Anatta actively working from the bottom here.
Anatta is staying active underneath Goble, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Anatta looking for submissions off his back.
Goble takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T8#
Anatta is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Anatta with the active half guard here but Goble passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (8) vs (21) Goble
Goble 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 Anatta's shoulder. That is not cool.
Anatta tries to buck Goble off but Goble is having none of it.
Goble controls the position from side control.#T9#
Goble trying to control the action but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Anatta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goble wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Goble trying to control the position but Anatta is working away.
Goble might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anatta haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Anatta is being controlled here.
Goble is looking to take a break and control but Anatta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anatta is trying to improve his position.
Anatta manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (10) vs (21) Goble#T10##SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura here.
Goble is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Anatta is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Anatta is working for a kimura but Goble is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Anatta is trying to work for a kimura but Goble is defending well.
#T11##SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goble defends it well. #SUB#
Anatta wants to work for an arm triangle but Goble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Goble has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anatta is working away from the top position though.
Anatta wants to free his trapped foot but Goble is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura here.
#T12#
Goble is trying is best to control the position here.
Goble is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Anatta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Goble has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anatta tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goble knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T13##SUB#
Anatta is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Goble to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #SUB#
Anatta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Goble dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (10) vs (23) Goble#SUB#
Anatta working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Goble has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Anatta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Goble moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Anatta. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (10) vs (26) Goble
Goble taking a breather here. #T14#
Anatta is not content to let Goble control the position.
Anatta tries to buck Goble off but Goble is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goble trying to control the action but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Anatta is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goble wins on points by 26 to 10.
Our winner, Shane Goble, 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:
CFC CG 37
Date: Aug 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 London, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 43 losses; Darian Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 33 losses; Shanti Anatta!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cruz fails to land the takedown.
Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anatta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cruz somewhat.#TD2#
Cruz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Anatta to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cruz (0) vs (2) Anatta#SUB2#
Anatta 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#
Cruz looking for a guillotine here but Anatta defends easily.
#SUB2#
Anatta drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anatta 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.#SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anatta defends well.
Anatta stands and throws Cruz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (0) vs (5) Anatta#T1##SUB2#
Anatta is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Cruz looks calm but he's in trouble here. Anatta gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Cruz is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Anatta lets go of the hold and Cruz can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shanti Anatta! |
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Event:
CFC CG 36
Date: Aug 21, 2024 |
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 32 wins and 43 losses; Darian Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 32 losses; Shanti Anatta!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Anatta tries to sprawl but Cruz drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (0) Anatta
Cruz wants to take a breather but Anatta is having none of it.
Anatta trying to control from the bottom.
Cruz controlling the action here.
Anatta has his hands clasped together around Cruz's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anatta holds on and takes a little breather.
Anatta looking for a sweep. Not yet Anatta, not yet.
Anatta keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anatta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anatta holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anatta is keeping the position for now.
Anatta is pulling down on Cruz's head to control his posture.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anatta looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Anatta has control of Cruz's left arm, preventing Cruz from doing any damage.
Anatta 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.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anatta looking for a sweep. Not yet Anatta, 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.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Anatta looking for a sweep. Not yet Anatta, not yet.
Anatta controlling the position.
Cruz trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Anatta wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Anatta is still trying to improve position.#T5#
Cruz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cruz trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Anatta.
Anatta is trying to keep Cruz in close.
Anatta controlling the position.
Cruz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Anatta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (2) Anatta#T7#
Anatta wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anatta being controlled here momentarily.
Anatta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Anatta sitting in guard here, content to control.
Anatta is looking to advance position but Cruz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cruz (6) vs (2) Anatta
Anatta tries to reverse the position but Cruz maintains control.
Anatta tries to hold on but Cruz postures up.
Anatta is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9#
Cruz fails to advance to Anatta's back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anatta is working to get back to half guard.
Anatta is squirming around, avoiding Cruz's attempts to control the action.
Anatta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T10#
Cruz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Anatta wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Cruz (9) vs (2) Anatta
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.
Anatta prevents Cruz from getting a body triangle.
Anatta just trying to survive but Cruz is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T11#
Anatta is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Cruz is staying active.
Cruz is riding his opponent, not letting Anatta buck him off.
Cruz has the hooks in. Anatta is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Anatta is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Anatta can't escape the position.
Anatta trying to control the hands but Cruz breaks the grip. #T12#
Cruz has the hooks in. Anatta is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cruz is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Cruz keeps control of the position as Anatta tries to break free.
Anatta manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cruz's guard. Nice work there by Anatta.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (9) vs (4) Anatta
Anatta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Anatta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Anatta wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz managing to control the position. #T14#
Anatta wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anatta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
An out of breath Darian Cruz 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:
CFC CG 32
Date: Aug 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 31 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 19 losses; Cicero Verus!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Verus instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Verus has clasped his hands together around Anatta's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Anatta (0) vs (4) Verus
Anatta is looking to regain half guard here but Verus keeps moving and retains side control.
Anatta is trying to escape the position but Verus is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta tries to improve position but can't.
Verus is staying tight to Anatta's torso, preventing him from escaping.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Verus has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Anatta tries to buck Verus off but Verus is having none of it.
Anatta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee asks Verus politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Verus prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2#
Verus wants to control for a moment but Anatta uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Anatta is looking to improve his position.
Verus trying to control from half guard but Anatta is working away.
Verus sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Verus is keen to just control but Anatta is a slippery customer.
Anatta gets back to full guard.
Anatta 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.
Anatta is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Verus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Verus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Verus stopping the sweep attempt from Anatta.
Anatta controlling Verus's posture.
Anatta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Verus controls the pace.#T5#
Verus looking to pass the guard.
Anatta is controlling Verus's posture.
Anatta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Verus trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Anatta controlling the position.
Anatta continues to stall.
Anatta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anatta wants to improve his position but instead Verus has moved into half guard.
Anatta gets back to full guard.
#T7#
Anatta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Verus trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Verus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anatta working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Anatta keeping full guard, as Verus tries to pass.
Verus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Anatta is looking to sweep but instead, Verus has passed into half guard.
#T9#
Anatta is pressing down on Verus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verus trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Anatta looking for a sweep. Not yet Anatta, not yet.
Verus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anatta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T10#
Anatta looking for a sweep. Not yet Anatta, not yet.
Anatta has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Verus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Anatta managing to control the position. #T11##SUB#
Anatta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Verus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Verus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Verus controlling from the top position.
Anatta trying to keep a closed guard but Verus is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Verus tries to free his leg and advance position but Anatta is retaining full guard.
Anatta has Verus pulled in close to control his posture.
Anatta keeping moving, preventing Verus from controlling successfully.
Anatta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Verus is one step ahead there. #T13#
Verus trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anatta is trying to keep Verus in close.
Anatta keeping full guard, as Verus tries to pass. #T14#
Verus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anatta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (4) Verus
Verus working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Verus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Verus wins on points by 4 to 2.
A less than humble Cicero Verus 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:
CFC CG 30
Date: Jul 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 42 losses; Darian Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 31 losses; Shanti Anatta!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cruz darts in looking for a takedown but Anatta gets double underhooks and turns Cruz into the cage.
Anatta drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cruz defends it well.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Anatta manages to get underhooks.
Anatta is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darian Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Anatta gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Cruz gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (0) Anatta
Anatta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Anatta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cruz is aware though and is defending well.
Cruz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Cruz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Cruz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz slips nicely into half guard.
Anatta tries to get to full guard but Cruz has control of the leg. #SUB#
Cruz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anatta has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Anatta is trying to get back to full guard.
Cruz trying to mount his opponent but Anatta defends it.
Anatta trying to control from the bottom.
Anatta wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
#SUB#
Cruz is working for a kimura but Anatta is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Cruz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anatta has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anatta is looking for a sweep. Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Anatta manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cruz is fighting to break Anatta's control of his arms but Anatta is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Anatta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Anatta is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anatta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anatta wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Anatta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Cruz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Anatta dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (2) Anatta#SUB#
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Anatta pushes his legs off easily.
#T3##SUB#
Cruz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Anatta escapes and throws Cruz's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (2) vs (5) Anatta
Cruz tries to improve position but can't.
Cruz is not content to let Anatta control the position.
Cruz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anatta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Anatta is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Cruz's face as Anatta controls the position. #SUB2#
Cruz wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Anatta has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Cruz's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Cruz is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Anatta!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Shanti Anatta! |
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Event:
CFC CG 28
Date: Jul 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 31 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Benjamin Sisko!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Anatta. No joy for Sisko on that attempt.
Sisko shoots in for a takedown but Anatta shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sisko fails to land the takedown.
Shanti Anatta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Sisko.#TD2#
Sisko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Anatta manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anatta (0) vs (2) Sisko#SUB2#
Sisko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Anatta dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (2) Sisko#SUB2#
Sisko is looking for a triangle but Anatta pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anatta trying to control but Sisko is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sisko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anatta defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Sisko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Anatta is trying to control the action in half guard but Sisko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anatta wants to free his trapped foot but Sisko is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Sisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anatta pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anatta trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Sisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anatta pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sisko looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB2#
Sisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anatta pulls his head out easily.
Anatta wants to control but Sisko is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Sisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anatta is keen to just control but Sisko is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Sisko actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Sisko looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Anatta 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.
Anatta is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Sisko tries to get to full guard but Anatta has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Sisko actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Anatta is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Sisko looking for submissions off his back.
Anatta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sisko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4##SUB2#
Sisko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anatta is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Sisko actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Anatta is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sisko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anatta. #SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sisko defends it well. #SUB2#
Sisko with the active half guard here but Anatta passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (5) vs (2) Sisko#SUB#
Anatta is trying to get an arm triangle but Sisko is defending well. #T5#
Sisko tries to bench press Anatta off him but Anatta keeps the position.
Sisko gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Sisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anatta pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sisko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anatta in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Sisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura but Sisko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anatta to get the leverage. #T6#
Sisko tries to roll over but Anatta keeps him under control.#SUB#
Anatta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sisko is just riding it out for now. Anatta eventually gives up the hold.
Anatta is looking to take a break and control but Sisko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anatta perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T7#
Sisko tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Anatta has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (8) vs (2) Sisko
Sisko tries to improve his position but instead Anatta has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Anatta (11) vs (2) Sisko
Sisko tries to break free.
Sisko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sisko prevents Anatta from getting a body triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Anatta looking for the choke from the back.
Sisko rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura here.
#T8##SUB2#
Sisko looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sisko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Anatta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Sisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anatta is pressing down on Sisko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sisko is holding on for now. #T9##SUB2#
Sisko looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura but Sisko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anatta to get the leverage.
Anatta controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Sisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anatta is trying to control the action in half guard but Sisko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sisko tries to roll over but Anatta keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Sisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sisko tries to roll over but Anatta keeps him under control.#T10#
Anatta is keen to just control but Sisko is a slippery customer.
Anatta moves into full mount! Sisko won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (14) vs (2) Sisko
Anatta mounts Sisko! Really nice guard pass there! #SUB#
Anatta looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Anatta tries to control but Sisko wriggling away.
Anatta seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sisko is holding on tight.
Sisko is looking to get to half guard.#T11##SUB#
Anatta is working for a guillotine from mount but Sisko frees his head quite easily.
Sisko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sisko wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Anatta (17) vs (2) Sisko
Sisko prevents Anatta from getting a body triangle.
Sisko rolls, trying to escape but Anatta keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Anatta is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Sisko tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Anatta has the hooks in. Sisko is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T12#
Anatta is trying to stick to Sisko's back but Sisko is turning into Anatta. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Anatta's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sisko. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (17) vs (4) Sisko#SUB2#
Sisko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Anatta looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Anatta looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Anatta! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anatta (21) vs (4) Sisko
Anatta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sisko keeps working.
Sisko is trying to get back to half guard.
Anatta just content to control the position.
Sisko is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T13#
Sisko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Anatta's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Anatta prevents Sisko from improving his position.
Sisko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sisko keeping moving, preventing Anatta from controlling successfully.
Anatta works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sisko is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Anatta 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. Sisko tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Anatta!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shanti Anatta! |
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Event:
CFC CG 26
Date: Jul 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 30 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 21 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Banner or perhaps it was just good defense by Anatta, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Banner shoots in and gets a takedown into Anatta's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anatta (0) vs (2) Banner#SUB#
Anatta looking for a guillotine here but Banner defends easily.
Anatta has control of Banner's left arm, preventing Banner from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta controls Banner momentarily but Banner frees himself. #T1#
Anatta can't keep his opponent in guard - Banner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Anatta is looking for a sweep. Banner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anatta trying to control here.
Banner controlling the action here.
Anatta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Anatta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Banner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Anatta working a defensive guard here.
Anatta keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Anatta controls Banner momentarily but Banner frees himself. #T3#
Banner wants to control from the top but Anatta keeps moving.
Anatta is trying to control the position but Banner postures up.
Banner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Banner 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.
Banner advances to half guard. #T4#
Banner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Anatta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Banner works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (0) vs (5) Banner
Anatta is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Anatta is trying to control Banner's posture but Banner avoids it. #T5#
Anatta is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Banner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Banner wants to pass to mount but Anatta is defending the position.
Anatta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anatta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anatta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T6#
Anatta is working hard here to advance position.
Banner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Anatta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anatta wants to improve his position but instead Banner has moved into half guard.
Anatta trying to control here.
Banner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T7#
Banner passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (0) vs (8) Banner
Banner controls the position.
Anatta is looking to regain half guard here but Banner keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T8#
Anatta tries to buck Banner off but Banner is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anatta struggling a bit here.
Banner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anatta keeps working. #T9#
Anatta is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Anatta is trying to get back to full guard.
Anatta trying to control from the bottom.
Banner is pressing down on Anatta's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anatta is holding on for now.
Banner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T10#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Banner.
Anatta has a hand on Banner's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Banner takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (0) vs (11) Banner
Anatta prevents Banner from taking his back.
Banner controlling the position easily from mount.
Anatta tries to control the position but Banner now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Anatta (0) vs (14) Banner#T11#
Good control from Banner.#SUB2#
Banner is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Anatta defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Banner has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Anatta's body.
Anatta rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T12#
Anatta manages to get to full guard.
Banner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Anatta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Banner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like Banner might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T13#
Anatta looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Banner puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Banner controlling the pace.
Anatta is looking to improve his position.
Banner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T14#
Anatta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anatta.
Banner postures up.
Anatta keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner passes Anatta's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner wins on points by 14 to 0.
Roddy Banner thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC CG 24
Date: Jul 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 29 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 21 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Banner dives in for a single leg takedown but Anatta sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Banner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Anatta (0) vs (4) Banner
Anatta is looking to reverse the position.
Banner working away.
Anatta is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Anatta wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Banner has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Anatta's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Anatta is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Banner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Roddy Banner!
Roddy Banner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC CG 23
Date: Jul 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 28 losses; Shanti Anatta!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Abdul Karim shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anatta defends it nicely.#CL2#
Anatta forces Abdul Karim back against the cage and clinches.
Anatta fails to pull guard.
Abdul Karim tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anatta jumps guard but Abdul Karim stands there with Anatta around his waist. Anatta gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Abdul Karim lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Abdul Karim (2) vs (0) Anatta#SUB#
Abdul Karim thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Anatta 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: Abdul Karim (2) vs (2) Anatta
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul Karim is refusing to be controlled, as Anatta sits in half guard. #SUB#
Abdul Karim actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Abdul Karim actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Abdul Karim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Anatta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abdul Karim has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anatta sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Anatta is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Abdul Karim makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Abdul Karim.#SUB#
Anatta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Abdul Karim has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anatta has managed to get both his arms back between Abdul Karim's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Abdul Karim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Abdul Karim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anatta advances to half guard.
Anatta passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Abdul Karim (2) vs (5) Anatta
Anatta prevents Abdul Karim from getting the reversal.
Abdul Karim regains half guard.
Well, if Anatta is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3##SUB#
Abdul Karim actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Abdul Karim looking for submissions off his back.
Anatta wants to control but Abdul Karim is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Anatta seems content to control.
Abdul Karim is not content to let Anatta control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anatta in particular looking to stall.
Abdul Karim is pressing down on Anatta's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Abdul Karim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anatta defends well.
Anatta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abdul Karim swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4##SUB#
Abdul Karim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Anatta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Abdul Karim 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.
Abdul Karim keeping full guard, as Anatta tries to pass.
Abdul Karim seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Abdul Karim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anatta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Anatta has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Abdul Karim to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Anatta is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Abdul Karim pulls down on the head and he's put Anatta to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Khadem Abdul Karim!
A relieved looking Khadem Abdul Karim 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:
CFC CG 17
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 28 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Riley or perhaps it was just good defense by Anatta, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Riley drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Anatta (0) vs (4) Riley
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Anatta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anatta tries to bench press Riley off him but Riley keeps the position. #SUB2#
Riley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Anatta is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Riley is trying to get an arm triangle but Anatta is defending well.
Anatta is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Riley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Riley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Anatta is trying to get back to half guard.
Anatta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anatta is working hard here to advance position.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Riley has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Riley swings around for an armbar but Anatta sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Riley's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (4) Riley#SUB2#
Riley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Anatta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anatta preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Anatta 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. #T2#
Anatta sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anatta tries to free his leg and advance position but Riley is retaining full guard.
Riley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anatta's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (6) Riley
Riley looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Riley is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Anatta is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Anatta has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (4) vs (6) Riley
Anatta trying to control but Riley is working from the bottom. #T3#
Anatta sitting in guard here, content to control.
Riley keeping moving, preventing Anatta from controlling successfully.
Anatta passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (7) vs (6) Riley
Riley is trying to get back to half guard.
Riley manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley is not content to let Anatta control the position.
Anatta controlling the action here.#T4##SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura here.
Riley tries to roll over but Anatta keeps him under control.
Riley is not content to let Anatta control the position.#SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Riley actively working from the bottom here.
Anatta is trying to control. Riley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5##SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Anatta is working for a kimura but Riley is defending it quite comfortably.
Riley won't allow Anatta to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Riley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Anatta seems to be working for a kimura but Riley defends the submission attempt.
Anatta passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (10) vs (6) Riley#T6#
Riley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Riley keeps trying to improve his position.
Anatta tries to control but Riley wriggling away.
Riley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Riley is squirming around, avoiding Anatta's attempts to control the action.
Riley 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: Anatta (10) vs (8) Riley#SUB#
Anatta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Riley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Riley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T7#
Riley wants to pass the guard but Anatta is keeping the position.
Anatta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Riley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anatta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anatta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Riley's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (12) vs (8) Riley
Anatta tries to free his leg and advance position but Riley is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Anatta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anatta has managed to get both his arms back between Riley's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Riley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Riley has an active guard here but Anatta has managed to pass into half guard.
Riley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T8#
Riley keeping moving, preventing Anatta from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Riley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anatta defends well.#SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Anatta passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Riley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Riley actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Anatta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Riley sees it coming and defends easily.#T9#
Riley is not content to let Anatta control the position.#SUB2#
Riley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anatta prevents Riley from improving his position.
Anatta wants to control but Riley is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Riley manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Riley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anatta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anatta wants to control from the top but Riley keeps moving. #SUB2#
Riley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T10##SUB2#
Riley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Riley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Anatta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Riley looking for a guillotine here but Anatta defends easily.
Anatta trying to control but Riley is working from the bottom. #T11#
Anatta passes Riley's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Anatta is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Anatta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Riley is just riding it out for now. Anatta eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Riley actively working from the bottom here.#T12#
Anatta wants to free his trapped foot but Riley is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Riley actively working from the bottom here.
Anatta sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Riley is not content to let Anatta control the position.#SUB2#
Riley looking for submissions off his back.#T13#
Anatta uses his free foot to push down on Riley's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Riley. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (15) vs (8) Riley
Riley is desperately trying to improve his position but Anatta has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Anatta working for a guillotine from mount but Riley is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Anatta is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Riley has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Riley is desperately trying to improve his position but Anatta has a good base and remains in mount.#T14#
Anatta trying to control but Riley is having none of it.
Riley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Riley looking for a kimura from the bottom but Anatta passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (18) vs (8) Riley
Anatta tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Anatta trying to control the action but Riley is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riley gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anatta takes the fight on points by 18 to 8.
In defeat, Billy Riley stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shiiiiiit'. |
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Event:
CWC 295 Morrison Jr vs Saldini
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 27 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 16 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fiso dives in and grabs Anatta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anatta pushes down on Fiso's head and hops out.
Anatta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fiso sprawls and moves away.
Fiso shoots for a takedown but Anatta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Fiso fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Anatta sprawls well initially but Fiso persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anatta (0) vs (2) Fiso
Anatta tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Fiso with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Anatta is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Fiso is working for a submission of some sort.
Fiso is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Anatta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anatta wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fiso sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Anatta's guard.
Fiso works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (0) vs (5) Fiso
Anatta 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: Anatta (2) vs (5) Fiso
Anatta preventing the sweep. #T2#
Anatta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Anatta from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Fiso escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anatta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anatta is one step ahead there.
Fiso has Anatta pulled in close to control his posture.
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: Anatta (2) vs (7) Fiso
Still in half guard, Fiso seems content to control.
Anatta tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
Fiso is looking to advance position but Anatta won't allow it. #T3#
Anatta tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
Anatta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anatta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anatta.
Fiso pushing down on Anatta's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fiso trying to control the pace.
Anatta wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anatta is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
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 wants to pass the guard but Anatta is defending well.
Fiso is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Anatta tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Anatta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fiso's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fiso's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anatta (6) vs (7) Fiso
Anatta controlling well, preventing Fiso from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Fiso fending off the submission attempt from Anatta. #T5##SUB#
Anatta is persistently looking for the submission but Fiso is defending it well.
#SUB#
Anatta is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Fiso breaks Anatta's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (6) vs (9) Fiso
Anatta keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Anatta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom. #T6#
Fiso is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Anatta keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso stopping the sweep attempt from Anatta.
Fiso controlling from the top position. #T7#
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Fiso might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anatta haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Anatta looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Anatta has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fiso 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 Anatta. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (6) vs (12) Fiso
Fiso tries to move to mount but Anatta blocks the move with his legs. #T8#
Anatta tries to improve position but can't.
Fiso happy to just control the position for now.
Fiso has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Anatta! Score +2 for reaching mount: Anatta (6) vs (14) Fiso
Anatta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Anatta 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: Anatta (8) vs (14) Fiso
Anatta postures up.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Anatta from controlling successfully. #T9#
Fiso keeping full guard, as Anatta tries to pass.
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: Anatta (8) vs (16) Fiso
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Anatta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anatta is looking to improve his position.
Anatta is staying active underneath Fiso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anatta wants to get back to full guard.
Anatta moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T10#
Anatta keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass.
Anatta looking for a sweep. Not yet Anatta, not yet.
Fiso advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (8) vs (19) Fiso
Fiso advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Anatta (8) vs (21) Fiso
Anatta tries to hold on but Fiso pushes him away.
Fiso controlling from mount.
Fiso is trying to take his opponent's back.
Fiso controlling the pace for now. #T11#
Anatta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fiso takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anatta is looking to get to half guard.
Fiso with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Anatta gets back to half guard.
Fiso with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fiso passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (8) vs (24) Fiso#T12#
Fiso slows the pace down.
Anatta 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.
Fiso working away.
Anatta being controlled for a moment. #T13#
Anatta tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso taking a breather here.
Fiso wants to control but Anatta is keeping him busy.
Fiso has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Anatta (8) vs (26) Fiso
Fiso controlling the pace for now.
Anatta can't escape the position.
#T14#
Fiso looking to control and managing it successfully.
Anatta manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fiso controlling the action here.
Fiso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Anatta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fiso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anatta trying to get back to full guard but Fiso takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (8) vs (29) Fiso
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso wins on points by 29 to 8.
A very excited looking Malaki Fiso made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 294 - Dravezesdi v Ribbler
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 26 losses; Shanti Anatta!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Anatta fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Saldini gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Saldini gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anatta.
#TD#
Saldini gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saldini (2) vs (0) Anatta
Anatta trying to control from the bottom.
Saldini prevents Anatta from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Saldini is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anatta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Saldini. #T1#
Anatta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saldini passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (5) vs (0) Anatta
Saldini controlling from mount.
Anatta is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Saldini sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Anatta is in all sorts of trouble here.
Saldini tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anatta is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Anatta has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Saldini's lack of action.
Saldini works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (8) vs (0) Anatta
Anatta is trying desperately to improve position.
Anatta gets back to half guard.#T4#
Saldini prevents Anatta from improving his position.
Saldini is looking to advance position but Anatta won't allow it.
Saldini perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Anatta wants to get back to full guard but Saldini has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (11) vs (0) Anatta
Saldini sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saldini trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Anatta working to try and regain half guard.
Saldini is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Anatta is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Saldini (14) vs (0) Anatta
Saldini keeps control of the position as Anatta tries to break free.
Saldini controlling the position well here. Anatta rolled but Saldini kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T6#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anatta tries to roll but Saldini sticks to his back.
#T7#
Saldini has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Anatta's body.
Saldini is hanging on to Anatta's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Saldini looking for the choke but no joy.
Saldini trying to control.#T8##SUB#
Anatta showing good submission defense here.
Saldini is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Anatta is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T9#
Saldini controlling from the back.
Saldini struggling to keep hold of the position.
Saldini keeps control of the position as Anatta tries to break free.
Anatta tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Saldini wants to take Anatta's back but he can't do it this time.
Anatta regains half guard.
Anatta manages to get to full guard.
#T10#
Saldini looking to pass the guard.
Saldini wants to control from the top but Anatta keeps moving.
Anatta looking for a sweep. Not yet Anatta, not yet.
Anatta keeping full guard, as Saldini tries to pass.
Anatta is trying to control the position but Saldini postures up. #T11#
Saldini wants to control from the top but Anatta keeps moving.
Anatta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saldini manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (14) vs (2) Anatta
Anatta is pushing down on Saldini's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saldini is fighting to maintain full guard but Anatta has managed to sneak the leg through.
Saldini manages to get to full guard.
Anatta advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (14) vs (5) Anatta#SUB2#
Anatta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saldini knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T12#
Anatta wants to control but Saldini is keeping him busy.
Anatta advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Saldini (14) vs (7) Anatta#SUB2#
Anatta swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Saldini is now in Anatta's guard. A big mistake from Anatta there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (16) vs (7) Anatta
Anatta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saldini is one step ahead there.
Saldini trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom. #T13#
Saldini preventing the sweep.
Saldini looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Anatta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saldini is aware though and is defending well.#T14#
Saldini is pushing down on Anatta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anatta is fighting to maintain full guard but Saldini has managed to sneak the leg through.
Saldini frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (19) vs (7) Anatta
Anatta is in all sorts of trouble here.
Anatta gets back to half guard.
Anatta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saldini looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saldini is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saldini takes the fight on points by 19 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Angelo Saldini thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 293 - Pavlov vs Silva Jr
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 25 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 24 losses; David Morrison Jr.!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Anatta closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Morrison Jr. did well to prevent Anatta getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (0) Morrison Jr.
Anatta is looking to advance position but Morrison Jr. won't allow it.
Morrison Jr. is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Anatta seems to be working for a kimura but Morrison Jr. defends the submission attempt.
Morrison Jr. has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Anatta postures up.
Morrison Jr. tries to get to full guard but Anatta has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta is looking to advance position but Morrison Jr. won't allow it.
Morrison Jr. is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anatta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anatta's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anatta (2) vs (4) Morrison Jr.
Anatta tries to escape the position.
#T1#
Morrison Jr. trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Anatta is in bad spot here.
Morrison Jr. doesn't have the hooks in and Anatta manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (4) vs (4) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anatta tries to free his leg and advance position but Morrison Jr. is retaining full guard.
Anatta preventing the sweep.
Anatta passes Morrison Jr.'s left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Anatta 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.
Anatta is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (7) vs (4) Morrison Jr.#T2#
Anatta wants to control the pace but Morrison Jr. is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Anatta swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Morrison Jr. is now in Anatta's guard. A big mistake from Anatta there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (7) vs (6) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. stopping the sweep attempt from Anatta.#SUB#
Anatta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anatta is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (9) vs (6) Morrison Jr.#T3#
Morrison Jr. manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anatta manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (9) vs (8) Morrison Jr.
Anatta wants to control the position but Morrison Jr. says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Anatta regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Anatta looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Morrison Jr. has picked Anatta up and slammed him! Anatta can't keep hold of the triangle and Morrison Jr. manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (9) vs (11) Morrison Jr.
Anatta regains half guard.
Anatta is looking to improve his position.
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Anatta tries to roll over but Morrison Jr. keeps him under control.#T4#
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Anatta is keeping him busy.
Morrison Jr. wants to pass to mount but Anatta is defending the position.
Morrison Jr. controlling the action here.
Anatta tries to roll over but Morrison Jr. keeps him under control.
Morrison Jr. wants to free his trapped foot but Anatta is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Anatta wants to get back to full guard.
Morrison Jr. content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Anatta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Morrison Jr. won't allow Anatta to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Morrison Jr. has gone for a leg lock! Anatta slips out almost immediately though and dives into Morrison Jr.'s guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (11) vs (11) Morrison Jr.
Anatta wants to pass the guard but Morrison Jr. is keeping the position.#T6#
Morrison Jr. looking for a sweep. Not yet Morrison Jr., not yet.
Morrison Jr. wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Anatta is now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anatta tries to pass to full mount but Morrison Jr. defends it.
Anatta moves into full mount! Morrison Jr. won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (14) vs (11) Morrison Jr.#SUB#
Anatta goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Morrison Jr. is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (14) vs (13) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr.'s corner is telling him to maintain position.#T7#
Morrison Jr. postures up.
Morrison Jr. stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anatta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anatta 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: Anatta (16) vs (13) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. won't allow Anatta to pass to mount.
Anatta prevents Morrison Jr. from improving his position.
Morrison Jr. works his way to full guard. Good work.
Anatta is fighting to break Morrison Jr.'s control of his arms but Morrison Jr. is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Anatta passes Morrison Jr.'s right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T8##SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura but Morrison Jr. is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anatta to get the leverage. #SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Anatta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Morrison Jr. slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Morrison Jr. throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anatta looking to pass the guard.
Morrison Jr. manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anatta manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (16) vs (15) Morrison Jr.#SUB#
Morrison Jr. avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T9#
Anatta wants to sweep here but Morrison Jr. controlling him for the moment.
Morrison Jr. is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Morrison Jr. looking to sit in guard and control but Anatta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (18) vs (15) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. 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: Anatta (18) vs (17) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. tries to pass to full mount but Anatta defends it. #T10#
Morrison Jr. is taking a breather. Anatta 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.
Anatta is staying active underneath Morrison Jr., who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Morrison Jr. is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anatta is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Anatta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morrison Jr. pulls his head out easily. #T11#
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Anatta tries to get to full guard but Morrison Jr. has control of the leg.
Morrison Jr. wants to pass to mount but Anatta is defending the position.
Anatta is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Anatta is working hard here to advance position.
Anatta wants to control but Morrison Jr. is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anatta is looking for a sweep. Morrison Jr. is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Morrison Jr. wants to take a breather but Anatta is having none of it.
Morrison Jr. passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (18) vs (20) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the action but Anatta is working from the bottom. #T13#
Anatta wants to control but Morrison Jr. postures up.
Anatta gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Anatta (18) vs (22) Morrison Jr.
Anatta can't escape the position.
Morrison Jr. is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Morrison Jr. moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Anatta has worked his arm free - good work by Anatta!
Anatta is trying to improve his position.#T14#
Anatta tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Morrison Jr. presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Anatta (18) vs (24) Morrison Jr.
Anatta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anatta tries to hold on but Morrison Jr. pushes him away.
Anatta is trying desperately to improve position.
Morrison Jr. controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison Jr. wins on points by 24 to 18.
Our winner, David Morrison Jr., made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 292 - New York
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 25 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 39 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Pancake has Anatta up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Anatta successfully pulls guard.
Pancake slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Anatta manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pancake slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (0) vs (3) Pancake
Pancake trying to control the position but Anatta is working away.
Anatta tries to bench press Pancake off him but Pancake keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake wants to control but Anatta is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anatta tries to bench press Pancake off him but Pancake keeps the position. #T1#
Anatta manages to get back to half guard.
Anatta is refusing to be controlled, as Pancake sits in half guard.
Anatta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pancake's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pancake's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anatta (4) vs (3) Pancake
Pancake tries to break free.
Pancake is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Anatta is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pancake defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Anatta is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pancake knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pancake for a finish.
Pancake can't escape the position.
#T2##SUB#
Anatta working for the choke. #SUB#
Anatta is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Pancake has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Anatta is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pancake knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pancake for a finish.
Pancake tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Anatta moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pancake has worked his arm free - good work by Pancake!
#SUB#
Anatta is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Pancake is trying to escape and Anatta transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Pancake is forced to tap! Nice work there by Anatta! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shanti Anatta!
In his post fight interview, Shanti Anatta started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CWC 291 - Tokyo
Date: Jan 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 25 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 21 losses; Jose Pacheco!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Pacheco closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Anatta manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Anatta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pacheco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anatta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anatta is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (0) Pacheco
Anatta wants to pass the guard but Pacheco is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Anatta advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (5) vs (0) Pacheco#SUB#
Anatta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pacheco knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pacheco prevents Anatta from improving position.
Anatta advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Anatta (7) vs (0) Pacheco
Pacheco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anatta trying to control but Pacheco is having none of it. #T2##SUB#
Anatta is working for a guillotine from mount but Pacheco frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Anatta has hold of Pacheco's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pacheco manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Anatta looking for a guillotine from mount but Pacheco is having none of it.
Anatta wants to control the pace but Pacheco is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Anatta goes for an armbar but Pacheco turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Pacheco. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (7) vs (2) Pacheco#T3#
Pacheco stopping the sweep attempt from Anatta.#SUB#
Pacheco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pacheco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pacheco trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Anatta looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pacheco passes into half guard.
Anatta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anatta.#T4#
Anatta keeping full guard, as Pacheco tries to pass.
Pacheco is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pacheco won't allow Anatta to sweep him here.
Anatta keeping full guard, as Pacheco tries to pass.
Pacheco told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Anatta 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: Anatta (9) vs (2) Pacheco
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anatta is pressing down on Pacheco's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pacheco is holding on for now. #SUB#
Anatta seems to be working for a kimura but Pacheco defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Anatta is working for a submission of some sort.
#T5#
Anatta wants to pass to mount but Pacheco is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Anatta wants to work for an arm triangle but Pacheco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Anatta is thwarting Pacheco's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Anatta is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Anatta is trying to work for a kimura but Pacheco is defending well.
#T6#
Anatta is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (12) vs (2) Pacheco#SUB#
Anatta looking to secure an arm triangle but Pacheco defends it well.
Anatta wants to control but instead Pacheco manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Anatta 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.
Anatta works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (15) vs (2) Pacheco#T7#
Anatta wants to control the pace but Pacheco is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Anatta is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pacheco has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pacheco! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (15) vs (4) Pacheco
Pacheco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anatta is keeping the position for now.
Anatta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pacheco's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (17) vs (4) Pacheco
Anatta wants to pass the guard but Pacheco is keeping the position.
Anatta wants to control from the top but Pacheco keeps moving. #T8#
Anatta works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Anatta tries to pass to full mount but Pacheco defends it.
Anatta passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (20) vs (4) Pacheco
Anatta controlling his opponent.
Anatta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pacheco is looking to escape. #T9#
Anatta content just to control the position here.
Anatta tries to control but Pacheco wriggling away. #SUB#
Anatta is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pacheco to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pacheco shrugs it off. #SUB#
Anatta looking for a guillotine from mount but Pacheco is having none of it.
Pacheco is looking to improve his position but Anatta isn't that keen on the idea.
Anatta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pacheco is looking to escape. #T10#
Anatta controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Anatta goes for an armbar but Pacheco turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Pacheco. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (20) vs (6) Pacheco
Pacheco looking to sit in guard and control but Anatta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (22) vs (6) Pacheco#SUB#
Anatta drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pacheco manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Anatta has Pacheco in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (22) vs (8) Pacheco
Anatta pulls Pacheco in close to prevent any damage. #T11#
Anatta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (24) vs (8) Pacheco
Anatta slips nicely into half guard.
Anatta looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Anatta passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (27) vs (8) Pacheco#SUB#
Anatta with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pacheco tries to lock up and control but Anatta gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T12#
Anatta tries to control but Pacheco wriggling away.
Anatta is really struggling to control Pacheco but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Anatta is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pacheco has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Pacheco defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Anatta.
Anatta prevents Pacheco from getting the reversal.
Anatta trying to control but Pacheco is having none of it.
Pacheco is trying to escape the mount.
#T13##SUB#
Anatta working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Anatta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pacheco is looking to escape. #SUB#
Anatta moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pacheco has worked his arm free - good work by Pacheco!
Anatta tries to advance to mount but Pacheco denies him.
Anatta is working hard here to advance position.#T14##SUB#
Anatta tries for a kimura but Pacheco is defending well. #SUB#
Anatta tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Anatta tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pacheco has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anatta takes the fight on points by 27 to 8.
In his post fight interview, Shanti Anatta started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CWC 290 - Hilo
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 25 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Anatta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anatta wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Anatta looking to score a takedown here. Fiso is defending well but Anatta drives through and ends up in Fiso's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (0) Fiso
Anatta preventing the sweep.
Fiso keeping full guard, as Anatta tries to pass.
Fiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anatta is one step ahead there.
Anatta wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta slips nicely into half guard.
Anatta wants to free his trapped foot but Fiso is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anatta is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Fiso moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Anatta tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiso is retaining full guard.
Fiso has his hands on Anatta's head, controlling the position.
Anatta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now.
Fiso controls Anatta momentarily but Anatta frees himself.
Anatta passes Fiso's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Anatta trying to pass the guard but Fiso defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Anatta seems to be working for a kimura but Fiso defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Anatta is pressing down on Fiso's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fiso is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso is controlling Anatta's trapped leg to prevent Anatta from advancing to side control.
Anatta is pressing down on Fiso's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fiso is holding on for now. #SUB#
Anatta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fiso sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Anatta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3##SUB#
Anatta is working for a submission of some sort.
Fiso 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.
Fiso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anatta is working away from the top position though.
Fiso is pressing down on Anatta's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fiso keeping full guard, as Anatta tries to pass.
Fiso managing to control the position.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiso is adopting a defensive guard.
Anatta stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.#T4#
Fiso is still trying to improve position.
Fiso is trying to keep Anatta in close.
#SUB#
Anatta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fiso dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (2) Fiso
Anatta looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fiso puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Anatta is refusing to be controlled, as Fiso sits in half guard.
Fiso keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fiso trying to control from half guard but Anatta is working away.
Fiso tries to pass to full mount but Anatta defends it.
Fiso is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T5#
Anatta trying to control from the bottom.
Anatta is looking to improve his position.
Fiso trying to control the pace.
Anatta trying to hold on to Fiso's head to control him but Fiso postures up.
Fiso wants to advance to full mount but Anatta doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anatta is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Fiso controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anatta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Anatta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Anatta is looking for a triangle but Fiso pushes his legs off easily.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anatta is keeping the position for now.
Fiso looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T7#
Fiso pushing down on Anatta's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fiso frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (2) vs (5) Fiso
Fiso fails to move to back control.
Fiso avoids the attempt from Anatta to control.
Fiso can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anatta is looking to escape. #T8#
Anatta wants to control but Fiso is having none of it.
Anatta really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fiso wants to take Anatta's back here but Anatta is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Fiso controlling from mount.
Fiso can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anatta is looking to escape. #T9#
Fiso takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Anatta (2) vs (8) Fiso
Anatta wants to escape the position.
Fiso wants to control but Anatta is keeping busy.
Anatta is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
It looks like Fiso might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T10#
Fiso avoiding Anatta 's attempts to control his hands.
Anatta rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Anatta is trying to control but can't.
Anatta is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Anatta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fiso slows the pace down in half guard. #T11#
Anatta wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fiso trying to advance position but Anatta counters by regaining guard.
Anatta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fiso controls the pace.
Anatta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiso trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anatta is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (4) vs (8) Fiso
Anatta preventing the sweep.
Anatta passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (7) vs (8) Fiso#T12#
Fiso tries to buck Anatta off but Anatta is having none of it.
Fiso prevents Anatta from improving position.
Fiso is trying to control Anatta's posture but Anatta avoids it.
Fiso sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fiso slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fiso holds on and takes a little breather.
Anatta looking to pass the guard.
Fiso pulls Anatta in close to prevent any damage. #T13#
Anatta wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.
Anatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anatta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (10) vs (8) Fiso
Fiso is trying to get back to half guard.
Anatta working away.
Fiso is not content to let Anatta control the position.
Fiso is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T14#
Anatta moves into full mount! Fiso won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (13) vs (8) Fiso
Anatta trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anatta prevents Fiso from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Anatta looking for a guillotine from mount but Fiso is having none of it.
Fiso is desperately trying to improve his position but Anatta has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Anatta working for a submission but Fiso is keeping him at bay.
Fiso really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anatta avoids the attempt from Fiso to control.#SUB#
Fiso is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Anatta locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Fiso is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shanti Anatta!
Shanti Anatta 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 289
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 25 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 13 losses; Dieselnoi Por Pramuk!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Anatta moves into range and clinches up with Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Anatta prevents the takedown attempt.
Por Pramuk prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Por Pramuk ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Por Pramuk no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Anatta looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Por Pramuk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anatta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anatta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anatta passes into half guard.
Anatta tries to pass the half guard into mount. Por Pramuk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Anatta is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Por Pramuk is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shanti Anatta!
Shanti Anatta was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Dieselnoi Por Pramuk stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well fought! I'll be back stronger next time!'. |
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Event:
CWC 287 - Las Vegas
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 24 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Bartlomiej Jan!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Jan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anatta (0) vs (2) Jan#SUB2#
Jan is trying to work for a kimura but Anatta is defending well.
Anatta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anatta.
Anatta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta keeping moving, preventing Jan from controlling successfully.
Jan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Anatta is trying to control the position but Jan postures up. #T1#
Jan 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.
Jan 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.#SUB#
Anatta looking for subs off his back but Jan has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (0) vs (5) Jan
Anatta is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Jan wants to control the pace but Anatta is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Jan goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Anatta turns into him and now he's in Jan's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (5) Jan
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anatta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Jan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anatta advances to half guard.
Anatta wants to free his trapped foot but Jan is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Jan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anatta pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Jan manages to get to full guard.
Anatta pushing down on Jan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Anatta wants to pass the guard but Jan is defending well. #SUB#
Anatta is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Anatta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jan sees it coming and defends easily.
Anatta works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (5) vs (5) Jan#SUB#
Anatta goes for an armbar but Jan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (5) vs (7) Jan#T4#
Jan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anatta is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Anatta is looking for a triangle here but Jan uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (5) vs (10) Jan
Anatta sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Anatta tries to get to full guard but Jan has control of the leg. #T5#
Anatta gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Anatta throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jan uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (5) vs (13) Jan
Anatta manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jan's best efforts.#SUB2#
Jan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anatta has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anatta has a hand on Jan's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jan takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (5) vs (16) Jan
Anatta tries to lock up and control but Jan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
Jan prevents Anatta from getting the reversal.
Jan tries to control but Anatta wriggling away.
Anatta is trying to escape the mount.
#T7#
Anatta is working hard here to advance position.
Jan wants to control the pace but Anatta is squirming around nicely.
Anatta tries to hold on but Jan postures up.
Anatta is working to get back to half guard.
Anatta tries to improve his position but instead Jan has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Anatta (5) vs (19) Jan#T8#
Jan is not going to allow Anatta to sit and survive in this position.
Anatta wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Jan is looking for the choke from the back position but Anatta is controlling his hands well.
Anatta is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jan tries to get the hooks in deep but Anatta pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Jan looking to break Anatta's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Anatta remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Jan controlling well, preventing Anatta from escaping the position.
#T9#
Anatta manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jan's guard. Nice work there by Anatta.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (7) vs (19) Jan
Anatta stopping the sweep attempt from Jan.
Jan controls Anatta momentarily but Anatta frees himself.
Anatta passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (10) vs (19) Jan
Jan struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Anatta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jan, who protects the arm well. #T10#
Anatta tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Anatta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jan, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Anatta working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jan can't do much from the bottom here.
Anatta passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jan! Score +2 for reaching mount: Anatta (12) vs (19) Jan#SUB#
Anatta jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jan and Anatta has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T11##SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jan has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Anatta is trying to get an arm triangle but Jan is defending well.
Jan is looking to reverse the position.
Jan stops Anatta from passing to mount.
Anatta laying and praying for a moment but Jan takes advantage and regains half guard.
Jan is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jan defends it well. #T12#
Jan is looking for a sweep. Anatta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anatta tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jan.
Jan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Jan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anatta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jan is trying to control the position but Anatta postures up.
Anatta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Anatta wants to control from the top but Jan keeps moving.
Anatta looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Jan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anatta defends well.
Jan controls Anatta momentarily but Anatta frees himself.
Anatta stands and throws Jan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (15) vs (19) Jan
Anatta taking a break here but Jan is having none of it and regains half guard. #T14#
Anatta trying to pass the guard but Jan defending well. #SUB#
Anatta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jan sees it coming and defends easily.
Jan tries to get to full guard but Anatta has control of the leg.
Anatta frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (18) vs (19) Jan#SUB#
Anatta is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jan has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jan! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (18) vs (21) Jan
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jan preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan wins on points by 21 to 18.
A very excited looking Bartlomiej Jan 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 286
Date: Dec 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 23 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 23 losses; David Morrison Jr.!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Anatta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morrison Jr. manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Morrison Jr. 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: Anatta (0) vs (2) Morrison Jr.
Anatta wants to sweep here but Morrison Jr. controlling him for the moment.
Anatta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Morrison Jr. 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.
Anatta wants to sweep but no luck.
Morrison Jr. controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Morrison Jr. 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.#T1#
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anatta is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (2) Morrison Jr.
Anatta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morrison Jr. keeping moving, preventing Anatta from controlling successfully.
Morrison Jr. looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anatta advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (5) vs (2) Morrison Jr.#T2#
Morrison Jr. stops Anatta from passing to mount.
Morrison Jr. gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Anatta is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Morrison Jr. actively working from the bottom here.
Morrison Jr. tries to roll over but Anatta keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison Jr. moves into full guard.
Our spies down at at Tran MMA Gym inform us that Morrison Jr. has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
Anatta tries to free his leg and advance position but Morrison Jr. is retaining full guard.
Anatta won't allow Morrison Jr. to sweep him here.
Morrison Jr. manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anatta manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (5) vs (4) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. preventing the sweep.
Anatta wants to improve his position but instead Morrison Jr. has moved into half guard.
Anatta is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Morrison Jr. jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (5) vs (7) Morrison Jr.#T4#
Anatta prevents Morrison Jr. from improving position.
Morrison Jr. 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 Anatta's shoulder. That is not cool.
Anatta tries to improve position but can't.
Anatta gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Morrison Jr. works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (5) vs (10) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Anatta is controlling an arm, preventing Morrison Jr. from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Morrison Jr. controlling from mount.
Morrison Jr. is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Morrison Jr. looking to control but Anatta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Anatta is in all sorts of trouble here.
Morrison Jr. controlling the pace for now.
Anatta is looking to improve his position but Morrison Jr. isn't that keen on the idea.#T6#
Morrison Jr. sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Morrison Jr. looking to control but Anatta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Morrison Jr. fails to move to back control.
Anatta regains half guard.
Morrison Jr. wants to pass to mount but Anatta is defending the position. #T7#
Well, if Morrison Jr. 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.
Anatta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anatta.
Morrison Jr. passes Anatta's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Anatta moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Anatta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anatta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Anatta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morrison Jr. advances to half guard.
Anatta moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anatta tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Anatta keeping moving, preventing Morrison Jr. from controlling successfully.
Anatta looking for a sweep. Not yet Anatta, not yet.
Morrison Jr. trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morrison Jr. wants to control from the top but Anatta keeps moving.
Morrison Jr. sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Anatta's guard.
Anatta wants to improve his position but Morrison Jr. is controlling well.
Anatta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morrison Jr. is working away from the top position though.#T10#
Morrison Jr. trying to control the action but Anatta is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison Jr. might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anatta haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Anatta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morrison Jr.'s legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morrison Jr.'s back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anatta (9) vs (10) Morrison Jr.#SUB#
Anatta looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Anatta is looking for a rear naked choke here but Morrison Jr. reverses the position brilliantly into Anatta's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (9) vs (12) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. postures up.
Anatta tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
Morrison Jr. forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Anatta is defending against the submission attempts here by Morrison Jr..
Anatta moves into full guard.
Morrison Jr. is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anatta looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T12#
Morrison Jr. wants to pass the guard but Anatta is keeping the position.
Morrison Jr. is stalling in the full guard.
Anatta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morrison Jr. is one step ahead there. #T13#
Anatta wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Morrison Jr. is now in half guard.
Morrison Jr. controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Anatta manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morrison Jr. looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T14#
Anatta keeping full guard, as Morrison Jr. tries to pass.
Anatta wants to improve his position but instead Morrison Jr. has moved into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morrison Jr. working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Anatta's thigh. Anatta counters though and makes it back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison Jr. wins on points by 12 to 9.
After winning the bout, David Morrison Jr. 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 285
Date: Dec 05, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 23 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Saldini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saldini is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Anatta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anatta tries to clinch there but Saldini circles away.
And Saldini tries to counter it with a takedown but Anatta pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Saldini gets tackled into the cage by Anatta. Anatta maintains the clinch.
Anatta is trying to drag Saldini to the mat but Saldini just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Saldini turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Saldini manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Anatta (0) vs (4) Saldini
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saldini wants to control but Anatta is keeping him busy. #T1#
Saldini passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Anatta! Score +2 for reaching mount: Anatta (0) vs (6) Saldini
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anatta is trying to reverse the position but instead Saldini has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Anatta (0) vs (9) Saldini
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Saldini's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T2#
Saldini trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Anatta doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Saldini looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Saldini working for a choke but Anatta reverses nicely into Saldini 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (9) Saldini
Saldini keeping full guard, as Anatta tries to pass. #T3#
Anatta 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.
Anatta's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saldini is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (11) Saldini
Saldini won't allow Anatta to sweep him here.
Saldini showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Saldini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anatta swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Anatta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (4) vs (11) Saldini
Saldini looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Anatta looking to pass the guard.
Anatta's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T5#
Anatta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saldini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anatta being controlled here momentarily.
Anatta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Anatta slips nicely into half guard.
Saldini is looking to control Anatta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saldini avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Saldini is defending against the submission attempts here by Anatta.
Saldini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Saldini is staying active underneath Anatta, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura here.
Anatta is trying to control the action in half guard but Saldini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saldini makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Saldini.
Anatta trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Anatta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (7) vs (11) Saldini#T7#
Saldini struggling a bit here.
Saldini tries to bench press Anatta off him but Anatta keeps the position. #SUB#
Anatta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Saldini, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Saldini has escaped the position, nice work there.
Saldini sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Anatta seems to be working for a kimura but Saldini defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura but Saldini is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anatta to get the leverage. #T8#
Anatta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saldini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Anatta seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Anatta 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.
Saldini wants to improve his position but Anatta is controlling well.
Saldini is looking to control Anatta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saldini avoid being mounted?#T9#
Anatta trying to control from Saldini's half guard. Saldini has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Saldini is controlling Anatta's posture.
Anatta stopping the sweep attempt from Saldini.
Anatta tries to free his leg and advance position but Saldini is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Anatta drops back, looking for a kneebar! Saldini looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Saldini looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Saldini! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anatta (7) vs (15) Saldini
Saldini controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Saldini is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Anatta has escaped the position, nice work there. #T10#
Saldini is staying tight to Anatta's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Anatta tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anatta tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Saldini presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Anatta (7) vs (17) Saldini#T11#
Saldini wants to take Anatta's back here but Anatta is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Anatta is trying desperately to improve position.
Saldini can't control as he wanted to and Anatta manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Saldini is controlling the pace.
#T12#
Anatta has a hand on Saldini's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Saldini takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (7) vs (20) Saldini
Anatta gets back to half guard.#T13#
Saldini trying to control from Anatta's half guard. Anatta has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Anatta working a defensive guard here.
Anatta pulls Saldini in close to his closed guard and prevents Saldini from doing any damage or advancing position.
Anatta keeping moving, preventing Saldini from controlling successfully. #T14##SUB#
Anatta is looking to cinch up a triangle. Saldini throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Anatta's body to avoid the submission. Anatta has instead reached around Saldini's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Anatta arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shanti Anatta!
In his post fight interview, Shanti Anatta started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CWC 282
Date: Nov 14, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 22 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 12 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Fiso throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Anatta was covering up waiting for the punch and Fiso finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anatta (0) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anatta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anatta controls Fiso momentarily but Fiso frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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 wants to control from the top but Anatta keeps moving.
Anatta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiso showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta is trying to keep Fiso in close.
#SUB#
Fiso avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fiso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Fiso postures up.
#SUB#
Anatta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Anatta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fiso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anatta keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass. #SUB2#
Fiso drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fiso jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Anatta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fiso doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fiso manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fiso postures up.
Anatta keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass. #T2##SUB#
Anatta has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fiso 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 Anatta. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (0) vs (5) Fiso
Anatta is looking for a sweep.
Anatta stops Fiso from passing to mount.
Anatta is looking to regain half guard here but Fiso keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Anatta tries to control but Fiso manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Anatta (0) vs (8) Fiso
You can see the frustration on Anatta's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
I would not like to be Anatta right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Fiso trying to control.
Fiso is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Anatta rolls, trying to escape but Fiso keeps control of the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Fiso controlling the positon.
Fiso's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Anatta can't escape the position.
#T4#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Fiso controlling the positon.
Anatta is in bad spot here.
A lull in the action here.
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.
Anatta tries to escape but Fiso has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fiso not allowing Anatta to control his hands.
Anatta is in bad spot here.
Will Fiso go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Anatta breaks Fiso's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (8) Fiso#T5#
Anatta advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (5) vs (8) Fiso
Fiso manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Fiso is defending against the submission attempts here by Anatta.
Fiso trying to control here.
Fiso wants to improve his position but Anatta is controlling well.
Anatta moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (8) vs (8) Fiso#SUB#
Anatta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fiso, who protects the arm well.
Anatta trying to control the position but Fiso is working away. #SUB#
Anatta working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fiso stops Anatta from passing to mount. #T6#
Fiso can't do much from the bottom here.
Fiso is looking to reverse the position.
Fiso struggling a bit here.
Anatta tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fiso's legs. #SUB#
Anatta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anatta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fiso is looking to reverse the position.
Anatta tries to advance to mount but Fiso denies him.
Anatta is looking to take a break and control but Fiso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Anatta has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Fiso! Score +2 for reaching mount: Anatta (10) vs (8) Fiso
Anatta trying to control but Fiso is having none of it.
Fiso is working to get back to half guard.
Anatta wants to control the pace but Fiso is squirming around nicely.
Fiso tries to lock up and control but Anatta gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fiso really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Anatta wants to take his opponent's back but Fiso doesn't allow it.
Fiso controls the position.#T8#
Anatta pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Fiso is desperately trying to improve his position but Anatta has a good base and remains in mount.
Anatta trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fiso is trying to escape the mount.
Anatta avoids the attempt from Fiso to control.
Fiso is looking to get to half guard.
Anatta wants to take Fiso's back but he can't do it this time.
Anatta wants to control the pace but Fiso is squirming around nicely.
Anatta mounts Fiso! Really nice guard pass there!
Anatta looking to control but Fiso is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Anatta is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fiso is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fiso is looking to get to half guard.
Fiso holds on for dear life.
Fiso regains half guard.
Anatta is stalling here. Fiso is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Anatta seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fiso has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anatta (10) vs (12) Fiso
Fiso trying to control the action but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Anatta tries to improve position but can't.
Fiso in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fiso wants to control but Anatta is keeping him busy. #T10#
Fiso controlling the position.
Anatta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anatta gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Anatta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fiso is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fiso tries to pass to full mount but Anatta defends it. #T11#
Anatta is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Anatta looking for submissions off his back.
Anatta gets back to full guard.
Fiso seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fiso slips nicely into half guard.
Anatta trying to hold on to Fiso's head to control him but Fiso postures up.
Fiso is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Anatta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fiso prevents Anatta from improving his position.#T12#
Anatta won't allow Fiso to pass to mount.
Anatta wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
Fiso wants to control but Anatta is keeping him busy.
Fiso is taking a breather. Anatta 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.
Anatta tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Fiso takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Anatta is looking to improve his position.
Fiso wants to take a breather but Anatta is having none of it.
Anatta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anatta is in trouble now - Fiso has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (10) vs (15) Fiso
Fiso looking to control but Anatta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T13#
Anatta has given up his back here. Will Fiso look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Anatta (10) vs (18) Fiso
Fiso controls the position.
Anatta can't escape the position.
Fiso is riding his opponent, not letting Anatta buck him off.
Anatta is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Fiso looking to break Anatta's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Anatta remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fiso will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Fiso has good solid back control here.
Fiso controlling well, preventing Anatta from escaping the position.
Fiso gets his hands free as Anatta looks to control.
Anatta tries to escape the position.
#T14#
Anatta trying to control the position but Fiso manages to sink in the hooks.
Fiso biding his time, looking for the opening.
Anatta trying to control the action but Fiso just sinks the hooks in.
Fiso keeps control of the position as Anatta tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Anatta fending off the submission attempt from Fiso.
Anatta is in bad spot here.
Anatta rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso trying to control the pace.
Anatta wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso wins on points by 18 to 10.
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:
CWC 279.5 - Rocky Horror Roll
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 15 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 22 losses; Shanti Anatta!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Anatta clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Aoki gets control of Anatta's arms and successfully pulls guard. Aoki will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Anatta from controlling successfully.
Aoki being controlled here, momentarily.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Anatta from controlling successfully.
Anatta wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki managing to control the position.
Aoki looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta pushing down on Aoki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Anatta works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (3) Anatta
Anatta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aoki is looking to escape. #T1#
Aoki tries to hold on but Anatta postures up.
Aoki is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Anatta wants to take Aoki's back here but Aoki is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Aoki tries to hold on but Anatta postures up.
Anatta looking to control but Aoki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anatta pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Anatta moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Aoki (0) vs (6) Anatta#SUB2#
Aoki preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Anatta. #T2##SUB2#
Anatta is working for a rear naked choke. Aoki is not defending it well and Anatta has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Aoki refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Aoki's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shanti Anatta!
Shanti Anatta 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.
Takeya Aoki spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm sad. '. |
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Event:
CWC 275
Date: Oct 17, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 21 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Kreepee Krawlee!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Krawlee swats away the attempt to clinch by Anatta.#CL#
Anatta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Krawlee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anatta fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Anatta gets control of Krawlee's arms and successfully pulls guard. Anatta will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Anatta trying to control the position here.
Krawlee postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Anatta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anatta keeping moving, preventing Krawlee from controlling successfully.
Krawlee postures up.
#T1#
Krawlee trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Krawlee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Krawlee trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krawlee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Krawlee pushes down on Anatta's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Krawlee prevents Anatta from improving his position.
Krawlee wants to take a breather but Anatta is having none of it. #SUB#
Anatta actively working from the bottom here.
Anatta trying to control but Krawlee postures up.
#T2#
Krawlee is keen to just control but Anatta is a slippery customer.
Anatta won't allow Krawlee to pass to mount.
Anatta is looking to improve his position.
Anatta gets full guard.
Krawlee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anatta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anatta has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Krawlee 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 Anatta. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (0) vs (3) Krawlee
Anatta tries to bench press Krawlee off him but Krawlee keeps the position.
Krawlee is looking to take a break and control but Anatta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anatta manages to get back to half guard.
Anatta is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Anatta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Krawlee passes Anatta's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Anatta trying to control from the bottom.
Krawlee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anatta keeps working.
Krawlee works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (0) vs (6) Krawlee
Anatta tries to buck Krawlee off but Krawlee is having none of it.
Krawlee advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Anatta (0) vs (8) Krawlee#SUB2#
Krawlee is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Anatta has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Anatta manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Anatta wants to control but Krawlee is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Anatta tries to roll over but Krawlee keeps him under control.
Anatta regains full guard. Nicely done.
Krawlee wants to control from the top but Anatta keeps moving.
Krawlee wants to pass the guard but Anatta is keeping the position.#SUB#
Anatta working for submissions but it's allowed Krawlee to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Krawlee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anatta sees it coming and defends easily.
Anatta wants to control but Krawlee is keeping busy.
#T5#
Anatta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anatta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Anatta is defending against the submission attempts here by Krawlee.
#SUB2#
Krawlee is trying to work for a kimura but Anatta is defending well.
Krawlee is keen to just control but Anatta is a slippery customer.
Anatta is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Anatta trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (0) vs (11) Krawlee
Anatta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Krawlee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anatta is looking to escape.
Anatta regains half guard.
Krawlee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anatta keeps working.
Anatta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anatta is working hard here to advance position.
Anatta tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Krawlee has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (0) vs (14) Krawlee#T7#
Krawlee avoids the attempt from Anatta to control.#SUB2#
Krawlee is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Anatta is surviving well by controlling Krawlee's body position as best he can.
Anatta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Krawlee wants to control the pace but Anatta is squirming around nicely.
Anatta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Anatta stops Krawlee from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Anatta 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: Anatta (2) vs (14) Krawlee
Anatta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Krawlee's guard. #T8#
Krawlee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Anatta forces his way into half guard.
Anatta is looking to advance position but Krawlee won't allow it.
Krawlee trying to hold on to Anatta's head to control him but Anatta postures up.
Anatta is keen to just control but Krawlee is a slippery customer.
Krawlee trying to control from the bottom.
Anatta is looking to advance position but Krawlee won't allow it.
Anatta passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (5) vs (14) Krawlee
Krawlee stops Anatta from passing to mount.
Anatta advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Anatta (7) vs (14) Krawlee#T9#
Krawlee can't escape the position.
Anatta mounts Krawlee! Really nice guard pass there!
Krawlee is desperately trying to improve his position but Anatta has a good base and remains in mount.
Anatta pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Krawlee tries to reverse the position but Anatta maintains control.
Krawlee sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Anatta tries to pass to full mount but Krawlee defends it.
Anatta moves into full mount! Krawlee won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (10) vs (14) Krawlee#T10#
Anatta is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Krawlee is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Anatta (13) vs (14) Krawlee#SUB#
Anatta is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Krawlee has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Anatta patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Anatta is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Krawlee has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Krawlee trying to control the action but Anatta just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Anatta looking to break Krawlee's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Krawlee remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Anatta will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Krawlee defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Anatta's arms.
Krawlee tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T11#
Anatta trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Krawlee is trying desperately to improve position.
Krawlee has given up his back. Will we see Anatta going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Anatta (16) vs (14) Krawlee#SUB#
Anatta tightening his grip on Krawlee, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Anatta is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Krawlee is defending well though. Anatta let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Anatta working for the choke.
Krawlee is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Anatta off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Anatta looking to break Krawlee's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Krawlee remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Anatta will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T12##SUB#
Krawlee preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Anatta.
Anatta keeps control of the position as Krawlee tries to break free.
#SUB#
Anatta is looking for a choke. Krawlee gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Krawlee manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (16) vs (16) Krawlee
Anatta controls Krawlee momentarily but Krawlee frees himself. #SUB#
Anatta has his foot on Krawlee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Krawlee works his way back into a safe position though.
Krawlee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Krawlee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anatta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krawlee has managed to get both his arms back between Anatta's legs - danger averted.
Anatta is breathing heavily.
Krawlee passes Anatta's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T13#
Krawlee passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (16) vs (19) Krawlee
Krawlee seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Anatta is holding on tight.
Anatta is trying desperately to improve position.
Krawlee with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Krawlee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anatta is looking to escape.
Anatta gets back to half guard.#T14#
Krawlee is keen to just control but Anatta is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Krawlee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Anatta wants to sweep but Krawlee has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (16) vs (22) Krawlee
Anatta is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Krawlee off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anatta (20) vs (22) Krawlee
I really don't envy Krawlee right now.
#SUB#
Anatta is persistently looking for the submission but Krawlee is defending it well.
#SUB#
Krawlee defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krawlee wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krawlee wins on points by 22 to 20.
A victorious Kreepee Krawlee 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 269
Date: Sep 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 20 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Vladimir Konstantinov!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Konstantinov fails with a takedown attempt.
Anatta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Konstantinov sprawls and moves away.
Konstantinov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anatta is fending him off so far but Konstantinov persists. Nope, Anatta circles away and we're back to standing.
Konstantinov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anatta as he avoids it easily.
Shanti Anatta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Konstantinov.#TD#
Anatta closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Konstantinov quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (0) Konstantinov#SUB#
Anatta is working for a kimura but Konstantinov is defending it quite comfortably.
Konstantinov wants to control but Anatta is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Anatta 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.
Konstantinov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anatta trying to control the action but Konstantinov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Anatta wants to pass the guard but Konstantinov is defending well. #SUB#
Anatta looking for a submission but Konstantinov manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Konstantinov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Konstantinov keeping moving, preventing Anatta from controlling successfully.
Anatta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Konstantinov is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Anatta is working hard here to advance position.
Anatta advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (5) vs (0) Konstantinov#SUB#
Anatta looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Anatta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Konstantinov has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Anatta is looking to take a break and control but Konstantinov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Anatta working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anatta trying to control the action but Konstantinov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Anatta is trying to get an arm triangle but Konstantinov is defending well. #T4##SUB#
Anatta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anatta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Anatta trying to control the action but Konstantinov is working from the bottom.
What's Konstantinov going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#SUB#
Anatta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anatta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anatta trying to control the action but Konstantinov is working from the bottom. #T5#
Anatta working away.
Anatta wants to control but Konstantinov is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Anatta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Anatta goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Konstantinov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Anatta but great work by Konstantinov. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anatta (5) vs (4) Konstantinov
Anatta wants to control but Konstantinov postures up.#T6#
Anatta seems a little lost for a moment, as Konstantinov dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on Anatta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Konstantinov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Konstantinov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Anatta tries to buck Konstantinov off but Konstantinov is having none of it.
Anatta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T7#
Konstantinov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Who's going to make the next move?
Anatta manages to work his way to half guard, despite Konstantinov's best efforts.#T8#
Konstantinov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Anatta wants to improve his position but Konstantinov is controlling well.
Anatta wants to sweep but Konstantinov has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (5) vs (7) Konstantinov
Anatta sneaks back into half guard.
Anatta has a hand on Konstantinov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Konstantinov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (5) vs (10) Konstantinov#T9#
Anatta tries to lock up and control but Konstantinov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anatta really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Konstantinov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Konstantinov fails to take his opponent's back.
Anatta sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T10#
Konstantinov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Anatta is staying active underneath Konstantinov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Konstantinov content to control rather than advance.
Anatta tries to roll over but Konstantinov keeps him under control.#T11#
Konstantinov wants to pass the guard but Anatta is defending well.
Konstantinov stalling. #SUB#
Anatta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T12#
Konstantinov is controlling the pace.
Anatta moves into full guard.
Konstantinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anatta swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Konstantinov 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.
Anatta wants to sweep here but Konstantinov controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Anatta has his foot on Konstantinov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Konstantinov works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Konstantinov wants to control from the top but Anatta keeps moving. #T14#
Anatta 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: Anatta (7) vs (10) Konstantinov
Konstantinov is holding on to half guard well.
Konstantinov tries to get to full guard but Anatta has control of the leg. #SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anatta wants to pass to mount but Konstantinov is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konstantinov wins on points by 10 to 7. |
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Event:
CWC 263
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 19 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 34 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Pancake 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: Anatta (0) vs (2) Pancake
Pancake stopping the sweep attempt from Anatta.
Pancake engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Anatta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pancake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pancake is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake wants to control from the top but Anatta keeps moving. #T1#
Pancake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anatta is keeping the position for now.
Pancake sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pancake stands and throws Anatta's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (0) vs (5) Pancake
Anatta is looking for a sweep.
Anatta sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Anatta trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pancake seems to be looking for submissions.
Anatta tries to roll over but Pancake keeps him under control.
Pancake perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Anatta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pancake controlling the action here.#T3#
Pancake works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (0) vs (8) Pancake#SUB2#
Pancake tries for a kimura but Anatta is defending well.
Anatta is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Anatta wants to get back to full guard.
Anatta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anatta.
Anatta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Anatta has his foot on Pancake's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pancake works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Anatta keeping full guard, as Pancake tries to pass. #SUB#
Anatta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pancake is aware though and is defending well.
Pancake looking to sit in guard and control but Anatta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (8) Pancake
Anatta wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving. #SUB2#
Pancake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pancake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T5#
Pancake has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Anatta trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom.
Anatta is pushing down on Pancake's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pancake is fighting to maintain full guard but Anatta has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura here.
Pancake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anatta is working away from the top position though.#T6##SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Anatta seems to be looking for submissions.
Pancake wants to control but Anatta is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Anatta is working for a kimura but Pancake is defending it quite comfortably.
Well, if Anatta 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.
#T7#
Pancake trying to control but Anatta postures up.
Anatta trying to control from half guard but Pancake is working away. #SUB#
Anatta is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Anatta tries to pass to full mount but Pancake defends it. #T8#
Pancake is concentrating on defense, preventing Anatta from advancing position. #SUB#
Pancake is defending against the submission attempts here by Anatta.
Anatta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Anatta is thwarting Pancake's attempts to control the position.#T9#
Pancake might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anatta haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Anatta not doing much here.
Pancake slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pancake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anatta trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom.
Pancake is trying to keep Anatta in close.
#T10#
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Anatta from controlling successfully.
Anatta postures up.
Pancake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anatta manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (10) Pancake#SUB#
Anatta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pancake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anatta wants to sweep here but Pancake controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Anatta keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully.
Anatta is trying to keep Pancake in close.
#T12##SUB#
Anatta working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pancake has passed into half guard!
Pancake trying to control the action but Anatta is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Anatta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Anatta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pancake pulls his head out easily. #T13#
Pancake is taking a breather. Anatta 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.
Anatta wants to improve his position but Pancake is controlling well.
Pancake controlling the action here.#T14#
It looks like Pancake 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.
Anatta tries to get to full guard but Pancake has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Pancake wants to work for an arm triangle but Anatta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pancake wins on points by 10 to 2.
Tobias Pancake 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 257
Date: Aug 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 18 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Klaus Chugman!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Chugman lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anatta (0) vs (2) Chugman
Anatta looking to control.
#SUB#
Anatta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chugman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anatta is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anatta is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (2) Chugman
Anatta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anatta wants to control from the top but Chugman keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chugman has his foot on Anatta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anatta works his way back into a safe position though.
Chugman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anatta looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Chugman keeping moving, preventing Anatta from controlling successfully.
Anatta tries to free his leg and advance position but Chugman is retaining full guard.
Chugman keeping moving, preventing Anatta from controlling successfully.
Anatta slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Anatta is working for a kimura but Chugman is defending it quite comfortably.
Chugman wants to improve his position but Anatta is controlling well.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anatta seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chugman defends it well. #T2#
Chugman works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Anatta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chugman dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (4) Chugman
Anatta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chugman is one step ahead there.
Chugman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chugman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anatta is keeping the position for now.
Anatta keeping moving, preventing Chugman from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Anatta has his foot on Chugman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chugman works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Anatta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chugman working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Chugman trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta 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.#T3#
Chugman 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#
Chugman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anatta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chugman has managed to get both his arms back between Anatta's legs - danger averted.
Anatta is trying to keep Chugman in close.
Chugman trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chugman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chugman wants to control from the top but Anatta keeps moving. #SUB#
Anatta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Anatta can't keep his opponent in guard - Chugman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Chugman seems to be working for a kimura but Anatta defends the submission attempt.
Chugman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anatta keeps working. #SUB2#
Chugman seems to be working for a kimura but Anatta defends the submission attempt.
Anatta is looking for a sweep. Chugman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chugman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Chugman is trying to work for a kimura but Anatta is defending well.
#T5#
Anatta wants to control but Chugman is keeping busy.
Chugman is looking to advance position but Anatta won't allow it. #SUB#
Anatta looking for submissions off his back.
Anatta works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chugman looking to pass the guard.
Anatta keeping moving, preventing Chugman from controlling successfully.
Anatta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chugman controls the pace.#SUB#
Anatta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chugman defends it easily.#T6##SUB#
Chugman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anatta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chugman has managed to get both his arms back between Anatta's legs - danger averted.
Chugman wants to control from the top but Anatta keeps moving. #SUB#
Anatta looking for subs off his back but Chugman has passed one foot through into half guard.
Chugman wants to pass to mount but Anatta is defending the position.
Chugman trying to control the action but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Anatta gets back to full guard.
Anatta tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7##SUB2#
Chugman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chugman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Anatta looking for a guillotine here but Chugman defends easily.
Chugman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chugman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Chugman trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Anatta wants to improve his position but instead Chugman has moved into half guard.
Chugman trying to control the action but Anatta is working from the bottom. #T8#
Anatta won't allow Chugman to pass to mount.
Anatta trying to hold on to Chugman's head to control him but Chugman postures up.
#SUB#
Anatta looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Chugman is looking for a kimura but Anatta is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chugman to get the leverage.
Anatta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chugman is trying to control the action in half guard but Anatta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Chugman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anatta has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Chugman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anatta wants to get back to full guard.#T9##SUB#
Anatta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chugman pulls his head out easily.
Anatta is staying active underneath Chugman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anatta works his way to full guard. Good work.
Anatta trying to keep a closed guard but Chugman is proving a slippery customer.
Chugman is stalling in the full guard.
Chugman wants to control from the top but Anatta keeps moving.
Anatta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chugman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (4) vs (4) Chugman
Chugman keeping full guard, as Anatta tries to pass. #T10##SUB2#
Chugman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anatta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chugman wants to improve his position but instead Anatta has moved into half guard.
Anatta wants to free his trapped foot but Chugman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chugman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chugman 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.
Anatta looking to pass the guard.
Chugman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anatta trying to control but Chugman is working from the bottom. #T11##SUB2#
Chugman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Chugman has his foot on Anatta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anatta works his way back into a safe position though.
Anatta wants to control from the top but Chugman keeps moving.
Anatta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chugman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anatta stopping the sweep attempt from Chugman.#SUB2#
Chugman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Chugman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chugman keeping moving, preventing Anatta from controlling successfully.
Anatta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chugman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anatta trying to control but Chugman is working from the bottom. #T12##SUB2#
Anatta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Chugman has his foot on Anatta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anatta works his way back into a safe position though.
Anatta wants to control from the top but Chugman keeps moving. #SUB2#
Anatta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chugman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anatta has managed to get both his arms back between Chugman's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Anatta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Anatta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chugman keeping full guard, as Anatta tries to pass. #T13##SUB2#
Chugman working for a triangle but Anatta defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Chugman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anatta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Chugman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anatta is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Anatta drops back looking for a leg! Chugman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chugman manages to kick Anatta off! Anatta jumps back into Chugman's guard. #SUB2#
Chugman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anatta defends well.
Anatta sitting in guard here, content to control. #T14#
Anatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Chugman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anatta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Chugman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anatta tries to free his leg and advance position but Chugman is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Chugman has his foot on Anatta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anatta works his way back into a safe position though.
Anatta wants to control from the top but Chugman keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chugman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Chugman gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Chugman wins on points by 5 to 4.
After the big win, Klaus Chugman made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
CWC 255
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 18 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 17 losses; Shanti Anatta!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brown shoots for a takedown but Anatta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Anatta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown . #CL2#
Anatta takes the fight into the clinch.
Brown goes for a takedown attempt but Anatta pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Brown . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Anatta.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brown .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Anatta has Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown has Anatta pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anatta manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Brown has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Anatta clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brown (4) vs (0) Anatta
Anatta rolls, trying to escape but Brown keeps control of the position.
#T1#
Brown controlling from the back.
Anatta tries to roll but Brown sticks to his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Brown 's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Brown really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Anatta.
Brown is hanging on to Anatta's back as he tries to escape.
Anatta staying busy and making it hard for Brown to control.
Anatta looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T2#
Brown keeps control of the position as Anatta tries to break free.
Anatta trying to control the position but Brown manages to sink in the hooks.
Brown trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Anatta doesn't escape.
Anatta wants to escape the position.
Anatta keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Brown is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Anatta is defending well though. Brown let's go of the attempt for now.
Brown is hanging on to Anatta's back as he tries to escape.
#T3#
Brown trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Anatta tries to break free.
Brown struggling to keep hold of the position.
Brown is hanging on to Anatta's back as he tries to escape.
Anatta looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Anatta is keeping busy.
Anatta tries to escape but Brown has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Anatta staying busy and making it hard for Brown to control.
Brown really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Anatta.#T4#
Anatta rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Anatta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anatta wants to get back to full guard but Brown has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (7) vs (0) Anatta
Anatta regains half guard.#SUB#
Brown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anatta sees it coming and defends easily.
Anatta tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Anatta moves into full guard.
#T5##SUB2#
Anatta looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Brown passes into half guard.
Anatta is looking to control Brown 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anatta avoid being mounted?
Anatta wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
#T6#
Brown trying to control the action but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Anatta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (7) vs (4) Anatta#SUB2#
Brown is in a bad position with Anatta working for a choke. Brown manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (9) vs (4) Anatta
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Anatta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.#SUB2#
Anatta has an active guard here but Brown has managed to pass into half guard.
Anatta wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
#T7##SUB2#
Anatta looking for submissions off his back.
Brown is keen to just control but Anatta is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Anatta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anatta tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Brown has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (12) vs (4) Anatta#SUB#
Brown has control of Anatta's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Anatta regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Anatta is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T8#
Anatta is still trying to improve position.
Anatta bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (12) vs (6) Anatta
Anatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anatta trying to move into half guard but instead Brown has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (14) vs (6) Anatta
Brown trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Anatta tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Anatta looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Brown has picked Anatta up and slammed him! Anatta can't keep hold of the triangle and Brown manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (17) vs (6) Anatta#SUB#
Brown looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T9#
I wouldn't like to be where Anatta is right now.
Brown trying to control the action but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Anatta is looking for a sweep.
Anatta struggling a bit here.
Anatta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Anatta being controlled for a moment. #T10##SUB#
Brown looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brown is staying tight to Anatta's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Brown gets to mount! Anatta was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (19) vs (6) Anatta
Anatta is desperately trying to improve his position but Brown has a good base and remains in mount.
Brown controlling his opponent. #T11#
Anatta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Anatta is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brown pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Brown tries to control but Anatta wriggling away.
Anatta keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Anatta looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Brown (22) vs (6) Anatta
Anatta is really stuck here.
#T12#
Anatta is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Brown 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, Anatta has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Anatta wants to escape the position.
Anatta staying busy and making it hard for Brown to control.
Anatta is trying to break free.
Anatta manages to reverse the position and now he's in Brown 's guard. Nice work there by Anatta.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (22) vs (8) Anatta
Brown is trying to keep Anatta in close.
Anatta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anatta stopping the sweep attempt from Brown .#T13#
Anatta tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Anatta from controlling successfully.
Brown looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Brown looking to control.
Brown is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Anatta is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Anatta passes Brown 's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Anatta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brown is just riding it out for now. Anatta eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Brown is defending against the submission attempts here by Anatta.
#T14##SUB2#
Anatta is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Anatta wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Anatta has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Anatta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brown has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anatta is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 22 to 8.
Antonio Brown retains his bantamweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Antonio Brown waved his t-shirt featuring Warrior Fight Store's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CWC 234
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 16 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 12 losses; Hero Galanos!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Topper Green.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Galanos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anatta (0) vs (2) Galanos
Galanos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Anatta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Anatta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Galanos is working away from the top position though.
Anatta is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Galanos not doing much here.
Galanos wants to control but Anatta is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanos wants to pass the guard but Anatta is defending well. #T1#
Anatta is pressing down on Galanos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Anatta trying to control the position.
Anatta wants to sweep here but Galanos controlling him for the moment.
Galanos trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galanos is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Galanos has gone for a leg lock! Anatta slips out almost immediately though and dives into Galanos's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (2) Galanos#T2#
Anatta pushes down on Galanos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Anatta trying to pass the guard but Galanos defending well.
Anatta wants to control but Galanos is keeping him busy.
Galanos desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Galanos tries to roll over but Anatta keeps him under control.#T3##SUB#
Anatta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Well, if Anatta 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.
Galanos tries to get to full guard but Anatta has control of the leg.
Anatta is looking to stall here but Galanos recovers full guard.
Anatta looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Anatta preventing the sweep.
Anatta trying to control but Galanos is working from the bottom.
Galanos keeping full guard, as Anatta tries to pass.
Anatta passes Galanos's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Anatta 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.#T5#
Galanos wants to improve his position but Anatta is controlling well.
Anatta tries to pass the half guard into mount. Galanos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galanos keeping hold of Anatta's head, controlling as best he can. #T6#
Anatta wants to control but Galanos is keeping him busy.
Galanos wants to get back to full guard.
Galanos is pressing down on Anatta's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Galanos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anatta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Anatta trying to control but Galanos is working from the bottom.
Anatta wants to pass the guard but Galanos is keeping the position.#T7#
Galanos has control of Anatta's left arm, preventing Anatta from doing any damage.
Galanos keeping full guard, as Anatta tries to pass.
Galanos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Galanos keeping moving, preventing Anatta from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Anatta drops back, looking for a kneebar! Galanos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Galanos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Galanos! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anatta (2) vs (6) Galanos
Galanos moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Anatta (2) vs (8) Galanos#T8#
Galanos trying to control but Anatta is having none of it.
Galanos controlling the position easily from mount.
Galanos avoids the attempt from Anatta to control.#T9#
Anatta is trying desperately to improve position.
Galanos wants to control the pace but Anatta is squirming around nicely.
Galanos controlling from mount.
Anatta is looking to get to half guard.#T10#
Anatta is working hard here to advance position.
Galanos controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Galanos looking to secure an arm triangle but Anatta defends it well. #T11#
Anatta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Galanos fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Galanos working for a guillotine from mount but Anatta is in no mood to give up.
Anatta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T12#
Anatta regains half guard.#SUB2#
Galanos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anatta is just riding it out for now. Galanos eventually gives up the hold.
Anatta wants to control but Galanos is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T13##SUB2#
Galanos is working for a kimura but Anatta is defending it quite comfortably.
Galanos slows the pace down in half guard.
Anatta is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Galanos jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (2) vs (11) Galanos
Anatta is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Anatta is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Galanos is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Anatta (2) vs (13) Galanos
Anatta really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Anatta is squirming around, avoiding Galanos's attempts to control the action.
Galanos content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galanos wants to take Anatta's back but he can't do it this time.
Anatta slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Galanos wins on points by 13 to 2.
A relieved looking Hero Galanos 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 Hilo
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 16 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Klaus Chugman!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Chugman 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: Anatta (0) vs (2) Chugman#SUB#
Anatta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chugman defends it easily.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chugman working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Anatta is pulling down on Chugman's head. It's preventing any offense from Chugman, at least for the moment.
Anatta keeping moving, preventing Chugman from controlling successfully.
Chugman postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta 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: Anatta (2) vs (2) Chugman
Anatta tries to pass to full mount but Chugman defends it.
Chugman tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Anatta has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (5) vs (2) Chugman#T1#
Anatta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chugman is looking to escape.
Chugman working to try and regain half guard.
Anatta trying to control but Chugman is having none of it.
Chugman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Chugman regains half guard.#SUB#
Anatta is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anatta is keen to just control but Chugman is a slippery customer.
Chugman is pressing down on Anatta's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Anatta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chugman working a defensive guard here.
Chugman looking for a sweep. Not yet Chugman, not yet.
Anatta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Chugman can't keep his opponent in guard - Anatta advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Anatta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chugman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Anatta looking to sit in guard and control but Chugman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (5) vs (4) Chugman
Chugman wants to control from the top but Anatta keeps moving.
Chugman passes Anatta's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Anatta won't allow Chugman to pass to mount.
Anatta tries to get to full guard but Chugman has control of the leg. #T4#
Anatta gets full guard.
Chugman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anatta is keeping the position for now.
Chugman wants to control from the top but Anatta keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anatta has control of Chugman's left arm, preventing Chugman from doing any damage.
Chugman tries to free his leg and advance position but Anatta is retaining full guard.
Chugman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chugman looking to sit in guard and control but Anatta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (7) vs (4) Chugman#T5##SUB2#
Chugman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anatta defends it easily.
Anatta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chugman is keeping the position for now.
Anatta wants to control from the top but Chugman keeps moving.
Anatta preventing the sweep.
Anatta slips nicely into half guard.
Chugman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chugman.
Anatta stands and throws Chugman's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (10) vs (4) Chugman
Chugman is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Anatta moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Anatta (12) vs (4) Chugman
Chugman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Anatta takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chugman sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Anatta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chugman tries to roll over but Anatta keeps him under control.#T7#
Chugman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anatta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anatta's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anatta (12) vs (8) Chugman#SUB2#
Chugman is persistently looking for the submission but Anatta is defending it well.
Will Chugman go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Chugman is hanging on to Anatta's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Anatta 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 Chugman gets his way!
Will Chugman go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Chugman has got his arm under Anatta's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Anatta has spun round into Chugman's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (14) vs (8) Chugman#T8#
Anatta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chugman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Chugman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anatta is aware though and is defending well.
Anatta passes Chugman's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Chugman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anatta pulls his head out easily.
Chugman wants to improve his position but Anatta is controlling well.
#T9#
Chugman keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Anatta is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura here.
Chugman wants to get back to full guard.
Chugman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T10#
Chugman 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.
Anatta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chugman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chugman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anatta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (17) vs (8) Chugman#SUB#
Anatta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anatta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chugman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chugman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chugman.
Anatta preventing the sweep. #T11#
Anatta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Chugman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anatta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chugman wants to improve his position but instead Anatta has moved into half guard.
Chugman tries to get to full guard but Anatta has control of the leg. #SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura here.
Chugman is refusing to be controlled, as Anatta sits in half guard. #T12#
Chugman is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Anatta is trying to work for a kimura but Chugman is defending well.
Well, if Anatta 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.
#T13##SUB#
Anatta is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chugman defends it well.
Chugman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Chugman actively working from the bottom here.#T14#
Chugman tries to get to full guard but Anatta has control of the leg.
Chugman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chugman.#SUB2#
Chugman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anatta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chugman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (17) vs (10) Chugman
Anatta keeping moving, preventing Chugman from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chugman looking to pass the guard.
Chugman is still trying to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anatta takes the fight on points by 17 to 10.
Shanti Anatta bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CACC 212
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Sambulo Yeboah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 16 losses; Shanti Anatta!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Yeboah shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Anatta manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yeboah (2) vs (0) Anatta
Anatta is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Yeboah looking to pass the guard.
Yeboah will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Anatta looking to control.
Yeboah 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.
Yeboah not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yeboah won't allow Anatta to sweep him here.
Yeboah is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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.
Anatta trying to control the position.
Anatta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yeboah controls the pace.#T1#
Anatta keeping moving, preventing Yeboah from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Anatta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yeboah gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yeboah slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Anatta has his foot on Yeboah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yeboah works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Anatta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yeboah controlling from the top position.
Yeboah trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta 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.#T2#
Anatta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yeboah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anatta is keeping the position for now.
Anatta 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: Yeboah (2) vs (2) Anatta
Anatta is thwarting Yeboah's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Anatta seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Yeboah has recovered full guard.
Anatta wants to control from the top but Yeboah keeps moving. #T3#
Yeboah keeping full guard, as Anatta tries to pass.
Yeboah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anatta is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Anatta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yeboah has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anatta has managed to get both his arms back between Yeboah's legs - danger averted.
Yeboah wants to sweep here but Anatta controlling him for the moment.
Anatta works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yeboah has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anatta is working away from the top position though.#T4##SUB2#
Anatta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yeboah is just riding it out for now. Anatta eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Anatta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yeboah sees it coming and defends easily.
Yeboah moves into full guard.
Yeboah wants to sweep but no luck.
Yeboah looking to control.
Yeboah pulls Anatta in to control the position. #SUB#
Yeboah escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anatta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T5##SUB#
Yeboah throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anatta is pushing down on Yeboah's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yeboah is fighting to maintain full guard but Anatta has managed to sneak the leg through.
Anatta is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Yeboah is looking for a sweep. Anatta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anatta moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Yeboah (2) vs (5) Anatta#SUB2#
Anatta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Anatta trying to control the action but Yeboah is working from the bottom. #T6#
Yeboah is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Anatta's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Anatta is trying to work for a kimura but Yeboah is defending well.
Anatta is trying to control. Yeboah wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anatta passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yeboah (2) vs (8) Anatta
Anatta looking to control but Yeboah is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Anatta is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Yeboah is surviving well by controlling Anatta's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Anatta looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T7#
Yeboah is working to get back to half guard.
Yeboah is squirming around, avoiding Anatta's attempts to control the action.
Yeboah sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yeboah manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yeboah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anatta stays in close to Yeboah's body and controls the position.
Anatta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yeboah swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Yeboah looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T8#
Yeboah 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: Yeboah (4) vs (8) Anatta
Anatta is looking for a sweep. Yeboah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yeboah keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Anatta regains full guard. Nicely done.
Anatta keeping moving, preventing Yeboah from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Anatta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yeboah can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yeboah trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom. #T9#
Anatta keeping full guard, as Yeboah tries to pass.
Anatta is trying to keep Yeboah in close.
#SUB2#
Anatta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anatta keeping moving, preventing Yeboah from controlling successfully.
Yeboah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anatta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yeboah trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Anatta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yeboah's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yeboah (4) vs (10) Anatta#T10#
Anatta trying to control but Yeboah is working from the bottom.
Anatta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anatta preventing the sweep.
Yeboah not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yeboah bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anatta's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yeboah (6) vs (10) Anatta
Yeboah looking to pass the guard.
Yeboah is working hard here to advance position.
Anatta looking for a sweep. Not yet Anatta, not yet. #SUB2#
Anatta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T11#
Anatta wants to sweep here but Yeboah controlling him for the moment.
Yeboah trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Yeboah is looking to pass into half guard but Anatta pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Anatta is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yeboah (6) vs (12) Anatta
Anatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Yeboah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anatta wants to pass the guard but Yeboah is keeping the position.#SUB#
Yeboah looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Anatta passes into half guard.
#T12#
Yeboah is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Anatta jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Yeboah (6) vs (15) Anatta#SUB2#
Anatta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anatta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Yeboah gets back to half guard.
Anatta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yeboah does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anatta passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Yeboah! Score +3 for passing guard: Yeboah (6) vs (18) Anatta
Yeboah wants to control but Anatta is having none of it.
Anatta fails to take his opponent's back. #T13#
Anatta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yeboah is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Anatta looking to secure an arm triangle but Yeboah defends it well.
Yeboah is trying desperately to improve position.#T14##SUB2#
Anatta goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Yeboah is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yeboah (8) vs (18) Anatta
Yeboah wants to pass the guard but Anatta is keeping the position.
Yeboah looking to sit in guard and control but Anatta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yeboah (8) vs (20) Anatta
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anatta wants to pass the guard but Yeboah is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anatta wins on points by 20 to 8.
Shanti Anatta 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:
CACC 201: Brown vs Anatta II
Date: May 23, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 15 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 16 losses; Antonio Brown !
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anatta defends it well.#CL2#
Brown closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #TD#
Anatta pulls guard.
Anatta controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself.
Anatta keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass. #SUB#
Anatta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Anatta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB#
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Anatta is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
Anatta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (0) Brown
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.#T2#
Anatta being controlled here momentarily.
Anatta wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
Brown told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Anatta wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Anatta tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Brown working for a triangle but Anatta defends it easily.
Brown controlling the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anatta trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Anatta advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (5) vs (0) Brown
Brown is trying to control Anatta's posture but Anatta avoids it. #T4#
Brown is trying to get back to half guard.
Brown is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Anatta is trying to get an arm triangle but Brown is defending well. #SUB#
Anatta is trying to get an arm triangle but Brown is defending well. #SUB#
Anatta tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T5##SUB#
Anatta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anatta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Brown wants to control but Anatta postures up.#T6##SUB#
Anatta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Anatta tries for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Anatta working away.
Anatta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Anatta wants to take a breather but Brown manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Anatta. #T7#
Anatta tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anatta is looking to pass into half guard but Brown pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Brown is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (5) vs (2) Brown
Anatta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (7) vs (2) Brown
Anatta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anatta is working hard here to advance position.
Anatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Anatta wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Brown is trying to keep Anatta in close.
Anatta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anatta wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anatta is one step ahead there. #T9#
Brown keeping moving, preventing Anatta from controlling successfully.
Anatta postures up.
Brown keeping full guard, as Anatta tries to pass.
Anatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anatta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anatta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T10#
Anatta tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Anatta wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Anatta looking to pass the guard.
Brown trying to control the position.
Anatta wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #T11##SUB2#
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anatta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anatta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Anatta content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Brown has locked up a guillotine! Brown 's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Anatta is holding on here and Brown must be using up a lot of energy. Anatta has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Brown gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antonio Brown ! Antonio Brown retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Antonio Brown thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 187: Anatta vs Por Pramuk
Date: Apr 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 15 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Dieselnoi Por Pramuk!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Por Pramuk gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Anatta to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (0) Por Pramuk
Anatta wants to pass the guard but Por Pramuk is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Por Pramuk has an active guard here but Anatta has managed to pass into half guard.
Por Pramuk wants to control but Anatta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Por Pramuk is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Anatta is trying to work for a kimura but Por Pramuk is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta is trying to control. Por Pramuk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Por Pramuk wants to improve his position but Anatta is controlling well.
Anatta is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (5) vs (0) Por Pramuk
Por Pramuk tries to hold on but Anatta postures up.
Por Pramuk is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Anatta content just to control the position here.
Por Pramuk is desperately trying to improve his position but Anatta has a good base and remains in mount.#T2##SUB#
Anatta wants to finish this one by submission but Por Pramuk is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Anatta.
Por Pramuk is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Por Pramuk defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Anatta.
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.
Por Pramuk is desperately trying to improve his position but Anatta has a good base and remains in mount.
Por Pramuk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Por Pramuk tries to lock up and control but Anatta gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Anatta seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Por Pramuk is holding on tight.
Anatta trying to control but Por Pramuk is having none of it.
Por Pramuk regains half guard.
Anatta is stalling here. Por Pramuk is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Anatta seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Por Pramuk has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anatta (5) vs (4) Por Pramuk
Por Pramuk trying to control the action but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Anatta tries to buck Por Pramuk off but Por Pramuk is having none of it.
Anatta wants to control but Por Pramuk postures up.#T4##SUB2#
Por Pramuk tries for a kimura but Anatta is defending well. #SUB2#
Por Pramuk goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Anatta rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Por Pramuk's guard! Nice work there by Anatta! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (7) vs (4) Por Pramuk#SUB2#
Por Pramuk is looking for a triangle here but Anatta uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (10) vs (4) Por Pramuk
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Anatta is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Por Pramuk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Por Pramuk's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Anatta tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T5#
Anatta working away.
Por Pramuk 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.
Anatta trying to control the position but Por Pramuk is working away. #SUB#
Anatta is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Por Pramuk looks calm but he's in trouble here. Anatta gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Por Pramuk is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Anatta lets go of the hold and Por Pramuk can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shanti Anatta!
Shanti Anatta was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Dieselnoi Por Pramuk stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well fought! I'll be back stronger next time!'. |
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Event:
CACC 181:Brown v Morrison Jr 2
Date: Mar 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Robinson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracie closes the distance but Anatta moves to the side #TD#
and Anatta counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (0) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Anatta pushes his legs off easily.
Anatta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Anatta seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracie for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anatta advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (5) vs (0) Gracie
Anatta has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Anatta (7) vs (0) Gracie
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Anatta content just to control the position here.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Anatta tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie 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: Anatta (10) vs (0) Gracie#SUB#
Anatta working for a choke but Gracie is defending well.
Anatta controls the position.#T2##SUB#
Anatta is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gracie defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gracie is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Anatta off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
I would not like to be Gracie right now.
#SUB#
Gracie 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 Anatta gets his way!
What can Gracie do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Anatta has his arm under Gracie's chin here. Game over son! Anatta squeezes tightly and Gracie is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shanti Anatta!
Shanti Anatta 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:
CACC 172: Ribbler vs Simone
Date: Feb 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 29 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Pancake shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anatta (0) vs (2) Pancake
Anatta wants to control but Pancake is keeping busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pancake tries to pass to full mount but Anatta defends it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anatta manages to get to full guard.
Pancake postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anatta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Pancake pushes down on Anatta's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pancake in particular looking to stall.
Pancake is trying to control the action in half guard but Anatta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Pancake wants to work for an arm triangle but Anatta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Anatta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pancake's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pancake's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anatta (4) vs (2) Pancake#SUB#
Anatta has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Anatta is persistently looking for the submission but Pancake is defending it well.
#T2##SUB#
Pancake is trying to control the position but Anatta manages to sink in the RNC - Pancake is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shanti Anatta!
In his post fight interview, Shanti Anatta started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CACC 165: Andersson vs Halo
Date: Jan 24, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 20 losses; Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ward shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anatta pinned against the ropes. Anatta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Ward fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Anatta sprawls well initially but Ward persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anatta (0) vs (2) Ward
Ward tries to pass to full mount but Anatta defends it. #SUB2#
Ward is looking for a kimura here.
Anatta is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (0) vs (5) Ward#SUB2#
Ward working for a submission but Anatta is keeping him at bay.
Anatta is desperately trying to improve his position but Ward has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Ward wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anatta is trying desperately to improve position.
Ward is trying to take his opponent's back.
Anatta keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Anatta gets back to half guard.
Anatta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ward is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Ward is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anatta has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anatta manages to get to full guard.
Ward tries to free his leg and advance position but Anatta is retaining full guard. #T2#
Anatta is trying to keep Ward in close.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anatta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anatta keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass.
Ward trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Ward looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ward preventing the sweep. #T3#
Ward trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anatta is trying to control the position but Ward postures up.
Ward trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Ward is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ward preventing the sweep.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anatta working a defensive guard here.
Anatta keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Anatta has his hands on Ward's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Ward won't allow Anatta to sweep him here.
Ward looking to pass the guard.
Anatta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ward is one step ahead there.
Anatta 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: Anatta (2) vs (5) Ward#SUB#
Anatta is working for a submission of some sort.
Anatta is looking to take a break and control but Ward is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5##SUB#
Anatta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ward has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anatta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ward does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ward regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Anatta drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ward manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Anatta has Ward in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (7) Ward
Anatta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ward wants to pass the guard but Anatta is keeping the position.
Anatta is trying to keep Ward in close.
#T6#
Ward is pushing down on Anatta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anatta is fighting to maintain full guard but Ward has managed to sneak the leg through.
Anatta wants to get back to full guard.
Anatta is refusing to be controlled, as Ward sits in half guard.
Ward passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Anatta! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (2) vs (10) Ward
Anatta working to try and regain half guard.
Anatta tries to hold on but Ward postures up.
Ward is trying to control here but Anatta has managed to regain half guard.
Ward is trying to control the action in half guard but Anatta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ward tries to pass to full mount but Anatta defends it. #T7#
Anatta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anatta looking to control.
Ward being controlled here momentarily.
Ward stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anatta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anatta is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ward pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anatta is keeping the position for now.
Ward is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T8#
Ward wants to pass the guard but Anatta is keeping the position.
Anatta can't keep his opponent in guard - Ward advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Anatta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anatta is not content to let Ward control the position.
Anatta moves into full guard.
Ward preventing the sweep. #T9#
Ward wants to control from the top but Anatta keeps moving.
Anatta keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass.
Ward's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ward tries to free his leg and advance position but Anatta is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anatta holds on and takes a little breather.
Ward won't allow Anatta to sweep him here.
Anatta controls Ward momentarily but Ward frees himself.
Anatta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ward trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Ward slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T10#
Anatta working a defensive guard here.
Ward stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anatta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ward content to stall in guard here.
Anatta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ward preventing the sweep. #T11#
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anatta controlling the position.
Anatta keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Ward pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anatta is keeping the position for now.
Ward looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Anatta looking for a sweep. Not yet Anatta, not yet.
Ward stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anatta swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anatta holds on and takes a little breather.
Anatta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (4) vs (10) Ward
Anatta tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard.
Ward is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anatta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ward not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Ward is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anatta is aware though and is defending well.
Anatta looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ward working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anatta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anatta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T13#
Ward keeping full guard, as Anatta tries to pass.
Anatta stopping the sweep attempt from Ward.
Anatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Anatta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ward dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (4) vs (12) Ward
Ward stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anatta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anatta looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Ward drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ward jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T14#
Ward trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Anatta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anatta is working hard here to advance position.
Ward passes Anatta's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Anatta is looking to improve his position.
Anatta wants to control but Ward is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ward 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!
Ward wants to free his trapped foot but Anatta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anatta tries to get to full guard but Ward has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ward wins on points by 12 to 4.
A less than humble Mr Ward misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CACC 157: Sparxx v Dominguez 3
Date: Jan 03, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiso shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anatta pinned against the ropes. Anatta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Fiso feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anatta (0) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso controlling from the top position.
Anatta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Anatta is trying to control the position but Fiso postures up.
Fiso preventing the sweep. #T1#
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anatta pulls Fiso in close to prevent any damage.
Anatta wants to sweep here but Fiso controlling him for the moment.
Fiso trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Fiso stopping the sweep attempt from Anatta.
Anatta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fiso trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Anatta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiso slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (0) vs (5) Fiso
Fiso staying calm.
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.#T2#
Fiso trying to control the position but Anatta is working away.
Anatta is trying to control Fiso's posture but Fiso avoids it.
Anatta sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Anatta is staying active underneath Fiso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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 wants to pass the guard but Anatta is defending well.
Anatta tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
Anatta gets back to full guard.
#T3#
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.
Anatta wants to sweep here but Fiso controlling him for the moment.
Fiso trying to control but Anatta 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!
Anatta being controlled here, momentarily.
Fiso trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anatta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Anatta keeps moving. #SUB#
Anatta looking for a guillotine here but Fiso defends easily.
#T4#
Fiso wants to control from the top but Anatta keeps moving.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Anatta is keeping the position.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anatta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anatta controls Fiso momentarily but Fiso frees himself.
Anatta managing to control the position.
Fiso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T5#
Anatta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anatta holds on and takes a little breather.
Anatta is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fiso postures up.
Anatta wants to sweep but no luck.
Anatta keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso won't allow Anatta to sweep him here.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Anatta controls Fiso momentarily but Fiso frees himself. #T6#
Fiso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Fiso 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.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anatta is keeping the position for now.
Anatta is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fiso stopping the sweep attempt from Anatta.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Anatta is keeping the position.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Anatta keeps moving.
Anatta looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Anatta trying to keep a closed guard but Fiso is proving a slippery customer.
Anatta pulls Fiso in close to his closed guard and prevents Fiso from doing any damage or advancing position.
Anatta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anatta trying to control the position.
Fiso sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Anatta's guard.
Anatta tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Anatta is trying to maintain the position but Fiso is very close to passing his half guard.
Anatta wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
Fiso is looking to advance position but Anatta won't allow it. #T8#
Anatta trying to control but Fiso postures up.
Fiso is controlling the pace.
Fiso looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fiso is trying to control the action in half guard but Anatta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fiso stalling.
Anatta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Fiso looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Anatta is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Fiso seems content to control.
Anatta is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiso wants to control but Anatta is keeping him busy.
Fiso takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anatta tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
Fiso is taking a breather. Anatta 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.
Anatta trying to control but Fiso postures up.
Anatta keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T10#
Fiso is just content to waste time from the top position. Anatta takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Anatta trying to keep a closed guard but Fiso is proving a slippery customer.
Fiso slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (0) vs (8) Fiso
Fiso taking a break here but Anatta is having none of it and regains half guard.
Anatta tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Fiso trying to control from half guard but Anatta is working away.
Anatta wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy.
#T11#
Fiso is looking to advance position but Anatta won't allow it.
Fiso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anatta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fiso sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Anatta manages to get to full guard.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso is stalling in the full guard.
Anatta seems keen to control Fiso's posture.
Fiso controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T12#
Anatta is pulling down on Fiso's head. It's preventing any offense from Fiso, at least for the moment.
Anatta trying to control the position.
Anatta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fiso manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (8) Fiso
Anatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Anatta puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T13##SUB#
Fiso is defending against the submission attempts here by Anatta.
Fiso manages to get to full guard.
Anatta passes Fiso's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fiso is looking for a sweep. Anatta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Anatta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fiso controlling the position for now.
Anatta trying to control the action but Fiso is working from the bottom. #T14##SUB#
Anatta is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fiso is staying active underneath Anatta, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fiso is holding on to half guard well.
Fiso tries to get to full guard but Anatta has control of the leg.
Fiso moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anatta trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso trying to control the position here.
Anatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso wins on points by 8 to 2.
After winning the bout, Malaki Fiso thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC 151: Ty vs Tetsuo
Date: Dec 13, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Kreepee Krawlee!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Krawlee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anatta avoids it really well and circles away.
Anatta tries to clinch up.
Anatta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anatta is looking to clinch.
Anatta wants to clinch but Krawlee slips to the side#TD2#
so Krawlee counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anatta (0) vs (2) Krawlee
My spies in Kaptajnernes Tr�ningscenter inform me that Krawlee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Krawlee preventing the sweep.
Anatta is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta keeping moving, preventing Krawlee from controlling successfully. #T1#
Anatta can't keep his opponent in guard - Krawlee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Anatta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anatta trying to control but Krawlee postures up.
Anatta is not content to let Krawlee control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anatta wants to get back to full guard but Krawlee has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (0) vs (5) Krawlee#T2#
Anatta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Krawlee tries to control but Anatta wriggling away.
Anatta is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Krawlee wants to control the action but instead Anatta gets a body lock and reverses into Krawlee's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (5) Krawlee
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Krawlee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krawlee pulls Anatta in to control the position.
Anatta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Krawlee keeping moving, preventing Anatta from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krawlee is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (7) Krawlee
Krawlee is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Krawlee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Krawlee trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Krawlee advances to half guard.
Krawlee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anatta keeps working.
Anatta is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T5#
Anatta regains full guard. Nicely done.
Anatta being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Anatta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Krawlee trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Anatta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krawlee defends well.#T6#
Krawlee wants to pass the guard but Anatta is keeping the position.
Krawlee trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krawlee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anatta is keeping the position for now.
Krawlee showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T7#
Anatta keeping moving, preventing Krawlee from controlling successfully.
Krawlee content to stall in guard here.
Anatta 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: Anatta (4) vs (7) Krawlee
Krawlee tries to get to full guard but Anatta has control of the leg. #SUB#
Anatta is working for a kimura but Krawlee is defending it quite comfortably.
#T8#
Anatta wants to pass to mount but Krawlee is defending the position.
Anatta passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (7) vs (7) Krawlee
Krawlee sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Krawlee won't allow Anatta to pass to mount. #SUB#
Anatta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Krawlee is looking to control Anatta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Krawlee avoid being mounted?
Anatta tries to pass to full mount but Krawlee defends it. #T9#
Anatta working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Krawlee's thigh. Krawlee counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Krawlee keeping full guard, as Anatta tries to pass.
Anatta wants to control from the top but Krawlee keeps moving. #SUB#
Anatta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Krawlee dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (7) vs (9) Krawlee
Anatta can't keep his opponent in guard - Krawlee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Krawlee stalling.
Krawlee is pressing down on Anatta's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anatta is holding on for now. #T10#
Krawlee trying to control from Anatta's half guard. Anatta has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Anatta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krawlee defends well.
Krawlee won't allow Anatta to sweep him here.
Krawlee tries to free his leg and advance position but Anatta is retaining full guard. #T11#
Anatta wants to sweep but no luck.
Anatta looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Krawlee puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Krawlee is trying to control. Anatta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Krawlee tries to pass to full mount but Anatta defends it.
Krawlee wants to take a breather but Anatta is having none of it.
Krawlee wants to pass the guard but Anatta is defending well.
Krawlee stalling. #T12#
Anatta regains full guard. Nicely done.
Anatta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krawlee trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Anatta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Krawlee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Krawlee sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T13#
Krawlee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anatta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krawlee passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (7) vs (12) Krawlee
Anatta regains half guard.
Krawlee prevents Anatta from improving his position.#T14#
Krawlee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anatta keeps working.
Anatta won't allow Krawlee to pass to mount.
Krawlee not doing much here.
Krawlee is just content to waste time from the top position. Anatta takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krawlee trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krawlee wins on points by 12 to 7.
After winning the bout, Kreepee Krawlee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC 145: St Pierre vs Dennis
Date: Nov 29, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Thayer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anatta (0) vs (2) Thayer
Anatta gets back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anatta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anatta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (2) Thayer
Anatta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thayer keeping moving, preventing Anatta from controlling successfully.
Anatta slips nicely into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Anatta is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Thayer is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shanti Anatta!
A very excited looking Shanti Anatta rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 03, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 20 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Shanti Anatta!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Pavlov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Anatta! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pavlov (4) vs (0) Anatta
Pavlov happy to just control the position for now.
Anatta is trying to improve his position.
Anatta is being controlled here.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Pavlov is staying tight to Anatta's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Pavlov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but Anatta denies him.
Pavlov staying calm.
Further stalling from Pavlov.#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (6) vs (0) Anatta#T3#
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Anatta for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anatta is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Pavlov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Anatta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pavlov fails to advance to Anatta's back.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pavlov moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (9) vs (0) Anatta
Good control from Pavlov.#T6#
Pavlov is hanging on to Anatta's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Pavlov.#T7#
Pavlov continues to stall.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pavlov.
Pavlov continues to hold on tight.#T8#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Pavlov is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T9#
Anatta tries to escape but Pavlov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pavlov controls the position.
Anatta tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
Pavlov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Anatta's body.
#T10#
Pavlov is hanging on to Anatta's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pavlov has the hooks in. Anatta is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pavlov 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.
#T11##T12#
Anatta tries to escape but Pavlov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pavlov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Anatta's body.
Anatta is in bad spot here.
Pavlov controls the position.#SUB#
Pavlov looking for the choke but no joy. #T13#
Anatta can't escape the position.
Pavlov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Anatta's body.
Pavlov is not going to allow Anatta to sit and survive in this position.
Anatta is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pavlov.
Pavlov is trying to stick to Anatta's back but Anatta is turning into Pavlov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pavlov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Anatta. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (9) vs (2) Anatta#T14#
Anatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pavlov holds on and takes a little breather.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov has Anatta pulled in close to control his posture.
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anatta manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (11) vs (2) Anatta
Pavlov 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!
Pavlov 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.
Anatta looking for a sweep. Not yet Anatta, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
An out of breath Matvey Pavlov 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 32 (155lbs, D1): Hilo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Anatta closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Anatta decides to pull guard.
Judge passes Anatta's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Judge stalling away here and it's allowed Anatta to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Anatta is keeping the position.
Judge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Anatta's guard.
Anatta is refusing to be controlled, as Judge sits in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Anatta actively working from the bottom here.
Judge is looking to advance position but Anatta won't allow it.
Anatta is not content to let Judge control the position.
Judge is stalling here. Anatta is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Judge seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Anatta has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anatta (4) vs (0) Judge
Anatta laying and praying for a moment but Judge takes advantage and regains half guard.
Judge trying to control from the bottom.
Anatta moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (7) vs (0) Judge#T2##SUB#
Anatta working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Judge gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Anatta seems to be looking for submissions.
Judge wants to get back to full guard.
Judge trying to control from the bottom.
Anatta trying to control from half guard but Judge is working away.
Judge makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Judge.
Judge manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anatta manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (7) vs (2) Judge
Anatta keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully. #T3#
Judge is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Judge works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Anatta trying to control but Judge postures up.
Anatta is not content to let Judge control the position.
Judge is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Judge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4##SUB#
Anatta working for a triangle but Judge defends it easily.
Anatta keeping full guard, as Judge tries to pass.
Judge stays in close to Anatta's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Judge wants to control from the top but Anatta keeps moving. #T5#
Judge is stalling in the full guard.
Anatta keeping full guard, as Judge tries to pass. #SUB#
Anatta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Judge defends well.
Anatta 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: Anatta (9) vs (2) Judge
Anatta looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Judge is trying to maintain the position but Anatta is very close to passing his half guard.
Judge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Judge moves into full guard.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Judge has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Anatta being controlled here momentarily.
Anatta stopping the sweep attempt from Judge.
Anatta passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (12) vs (2) Judge
Judge is looking to regain half guard here but Anatta keeps moving and retains side control.
Anatta advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Anatta (14) vs (2) Judge#T7#
Anatta tries to control but Judge wriggling away. #SUB#
Anatta is working for a guillotine from mount but Judge frees his head quite easily.
Anatta wants to control the pace but Judge is squirming around nicely.
Judge tries to reverse the position but Anatta maintains control.
Anatta tries to control but Judge wriggling away.
Judge tries to reverse the position but Anatta maintains control.#SUB#
Anatta goes for an armbar but Judge turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Judge. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (14) vs (4) Judge
Judge controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T8#
Judge stands and throws Anatta's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (14) vs (7) Judge
Anatta trying to remain calm as Judge controls from the top position.
Anatta tries to buck Judge off but Judge is having none of it.
Judge is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Anatta will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Judge is trying to get an arm triangle but Anatta is defending well.
Judge tries to move into full mount but can't pass Anatta's legs. #T9#
Anatta manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Judge stalling away here and it's allowed Anatta to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Anatta 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.
Anatta controls Judge momentarily but Judge frees himself.
Judge wants to control from the top but Anatta keeps moving.
Judge slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (14) vs (10) Judge#T10#
Judge is looking to take a break and control but Anatta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Judge tries to advance to mount but Anatta denies him.
Judge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anatta keeps working. #T11#
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.
Anatta is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Judge is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Anatta has escaped the position, nice work there.
Judge tries to advance to mount but can't.
Judge content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Judge is looking to take a break and control but Anatta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Anatta is trying to control Judge's posture but Judge avoids it.
Judge trying to control the action but Anatta is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Judge in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T13#
Judge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anatta keeps working.
Anatta is looking to regain half guard here but Judge keeps moving and retains side control.
Judge taking a break here but Anatta is having none of it and regains half guard.
Judge trying to advance position but Anatta counters by regaining guard. #T14#
Anatta keeping full guard, as Judge tries to pass.
Judge stays in close to Anatta's body and controls the position.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Anatta is keeping the position.
Judge's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Judge looking to improve position, pressing down on Anatta's thigh with his hand. Anatta seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Judge paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Judge's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Anatta picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shanti Anatta!
Shanti Anatta 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 124: Hirsch vs Pripyat
Date: Sep 27, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Judge shoots in looking for a takedown. Anatta tries to sprawl out of it but Judge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Anatta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anatta appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Anatta moves into the clinch successfully.
Judge can't get the takedown.
Anatta stops a takedown attempt from Judge.
Shanti Anatta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Judge.#TD#
Anatta turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Anatta manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Anatta (4) vs (0) Judge
Anatta tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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#
Anatta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anatta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Anatta tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SUB#
Anatta tries for a kimura but Judge is defending well.
Judge is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Anatta in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Judge is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shanti Anatta!
After the fight, Shanti Anatta 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:
CACC BLUE BELT BLUES FINAL
Date: Sep 11, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 13 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Shanti Anatta!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Anatta fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Brown moves into the clinch.
Anatta tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brown smiles and moves away.
Anatta tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Brown gets caught napping as Anatta dives in and scores a takedown. Brown manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Anatta
Anatta looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Anatta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brown dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Anatta
Anatta keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta wants to control but Brown passes easily into half guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Anatta actively working from the bottom here.
Brown is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anatta tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Anatta defends it. #T2#
Anatta is not content to let Brown control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brown in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anatta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown .
Brown prevents Anatta from improving his position.#T3#
Anatta is trying to control but Brown passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (2) Anatta
Anatta is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brown off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (5) vs (6) Anatta#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anatta looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Brown preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Anatta. #T4##SUB2#
Brown fending off the submission attempt from Anatta.
Brown tries to roll but Anatta sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Anatta seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Brown 's chin but Brown turns very nicely into Anatta's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Brown .
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (7) vs (6) Anatta#SUB2#
Anatta has his foot on Brown 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T5#
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Anatta.
Brown wants to control from the top but Anatta keeps moving.
Brown stays in close to Anatta's body and controls the position. #T6#
Brown wants to control from the top but Anatta keeps moving.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Brown won't allow Anatta to sweep him here. #T7#
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown wants to control from the top but Anatta keeps moving.
Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brown has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brown trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Brown works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Anatta is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T9#
Anatta trying to get back to full guard but Brown takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (10) vs (6) Anatta
Brown controlling the pace for now.
Brown wants to control the pace but Anatta is squirming around nicely.
Anatta is controlling an arm, preventing Brown from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T10#
Brown takes Anatta's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Anatta is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Brown (13) vs (6) Anatta#SUB#
Brown looking for the choke from the back.
Brown is trying to stick to Anatta's back but Anatta is turning into Brown . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Brown 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Anatta. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (13) vs (8) Anatta
Anatta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T11#
Anatta pushing down on Brown 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Anatta has control of the leg.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anatta is working away from the top position though.
Brown manages to get to full guard.
Anatta passes Brown 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brown won't allow Anatta to pass to mount.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anatta is working away from the top position though.#T12#
Anatta wants to pass the guard but Brown is defending well.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Anatta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anatta frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (13) vs (11) Anatta#SUB2#
Anatta moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Brown has worked his arm free - good work by Brown !
Anatta trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Anatta tries to advance to mount but Brown denies him. #T13##SUB2#
Anatta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brown , who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Anatta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brown , who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Anatta goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Brown rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Anatta's guard! Nice work there by Brown ! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (15) vs (11) Anatta
Brown controlling from the top position.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Brown advances to half guard.
Anatta wants to sweep but Brown has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (18) vs (11) Anatta
Anatta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anatta trying his best to control but Brown has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (20) vs (11) Anatta
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 20 to 11.
Antonio Brown retains his bantamweight title!
Antonio Brown 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:
TWGC 31 (145lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Mike Charles!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Charles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Charles drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anatta defends it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anatta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Anatta enables Charles to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Anatta manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anatta (0) vs (2) Charles
Anatta wants to sweep here but Charles controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anatta is keeping the position for now.
Anatta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Charles is one step ahead there. #T1#
Anatta wants to hit a sweep here but Charles passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Anatta there! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (0) vs (5) Charles
Anatta is looking to get to half guard.
Charles fails to take his opponent's back. #T2#
Charles sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anatta is trying desperately to improve position.
Charles looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
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.
Anatta keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Anatta is working hard here to advance position.
Charles sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Charles prevents Anatta from getting the reversal.
Anatta tries to improve his position but instead Charles has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Anatta (0) vs (8) Charles
Charles biding his time, controlling Anatta.
Anatta is in bad spot here.
#T5#
Charles is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Charles avoiding Anatta 's attempts to control his hands.
Charles controls the position.
Charles trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Charles has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Anatta is defending well but eventually Charles manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Anatta has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Charles!
Mike Charles was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CACC 117
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Rob $tone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Shanti Anatta!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anatta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anatta wants to clinch.
Anatta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anatta tries to close the distance and clinch but $tone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
$tone half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta moves in looking to clinch but $tone pushes him off.
Anatta wants to clinch but $tone slips to the side#TD#
and $tone counters with a shoot takedown. Anatta fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: $tone (2) vs (0) Anatta
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
$tone trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anatta wants to hit a sweep here but $tone passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Anatta there! Score +3 for passing guard: $tone (5) vs (0) Anatta#T1#
$tone trying to control but Anatta is having none of it.
Anatta working to try and regain half guard.
$tone controlling from mount.
Anatta is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
$tone is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Anatta to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Anatta shrugs it off. #T2#
Anatta is squirming around, avoiding $tone's attempts to control the action.
Anatta is desperately trying to improve his position but $tone has a good base and remains in mount.
Anatta is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
$tone goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Anatta turns into him and now he's in $tone's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: $tone (5) vs (2) Anatta
$tone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Anatta forces his way into half guard.
Anatta wants to pass the guard but $tone is defending well. #T3#
$tone moves into full guard.
Anatta wants to pass the guard but $tone is keeping the position.
$tone keeping moving, preventing Anatta from controlling successfully.
Anatta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. $tone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anatta works a leg free and moves into half guard.
$tone wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Anatta is trying to control. $tone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
$tone trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Anatta is looking for a kimura here.
$tone is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Anatta is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. $tone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anatta.
Anatta is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: $tone (5) vs (5) Anatta#T5##SUB2#
Anatta goes for an armbar but he's not got it… $tone turns into him and now he's in Anatta's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: $tone (7) vs (5) Anatta
Anatta trying to keep a closed guard but $tone is proving a slippery customer.
$tone trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
$tone passes into half guard. #SUB#
$tone seems to be looking for submissions.
Anatta is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
$tone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anatta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
$tone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Anatta moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
$tone lying in Anatta's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Anatta decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! $tone taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shanti Anatta!
Shanti Anatta 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:
CACC 116
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Felipe Feltre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Shanti Anatta!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Anatta clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Feltre manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Anatta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Feltre keeping moving, preventing Anatta from controlling successfully.
Feltre has his hands on Anatta's head, controlling the position.
Anatta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Anatta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Feltre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anatta has managed to get both his arms back between Feltre's legs - danger averted.
Feltre pulls Anatta in close to prevent any damage.
Feltre keeping full guard, as Anatta tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Feltre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anatta is aware though and is defending well.
Anatta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Feltre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Feltre working a defensive guard here.
Anatta wants to pass the guard but Feltre is keeping the position.#T1#
Anatta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Feltre's guard. #SUB2#
Anatta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Anatta tries to pass to full mount but Feltre defends it.
Feltre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anatta is working away from the top position though.
Feltre is looking for a sweep. Anatta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Anatta is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Feltre regains full guard. Nicely done.
Feltre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Anatta drops back looking for a leg! Feltre is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Feltre manages to kick Anatta off! Anatta jumps back into Feltre's guard. #T2##SUB#
Feltre looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Anatta passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Feltre (0) vs (3) Anatta
Feltre prevents Anatta from moving into mount.
Anatta is looking to take a break and control but Feltre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Feltre is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Feltre is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Feltre wants to control but Anatta is keeping busy.
#T3#
Feltre is refusing to be controlled, as Anatta sits in half guard.
Anatta is looking to pass Feltre's guard but actually Feltre recovers to full guard.
Anatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Feltre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anatta stands and throws Feltre's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Feltre (0) vs (6) Anatta#SUB2#
Anatta is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Feltre has escaped the position, nice work there.
Feltre regains half guard.
Feltre trying to control but Anatta postures up.
Anatta tries to pass the half guard into mount. Feltre knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Feltre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anatta pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Feltre is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Anatta is working for a kimura but Feltre is defending it quite comfortably.
Anatta prevents Feltre from improving his position.#SUB2#
Anatta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Feltre has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anatta is thwarting Feltre's attempts to control the position.
Feltre is refusing to be controlled, as Anatta sits in half guard.
Anatta is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T5#
Feltre moves into full guard.
Anatta postures up.
Anatta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anatta pushing down on Feltre's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Anatta works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Feltre (0) vs (9) Anatta#SUB2#
Anatta working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Anatta is trying to get an arm triangle but Feltre is defending well. #SUB2#
Anatta is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Feltre is trying to escape and Anatta transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Feltre is forced to tap! Nice work there by Anatta! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shanti Anatta!
Shanti Anatta 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:
CACC 114
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 12 losses; Sirus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Anatta tries to clinch there but Hughes circles away.
#TD2#
Hughes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Anatta (0) vs (4) Hughes#SUB2#
Hughes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Anatta has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Hughes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Anatta has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hughes but great work by Anatta. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anatta (4) vs (4) Hughes
Hughes gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Anatta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hughes sees it coming and defends easily.
Hughes won't allow Anatta to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta wants to take a breather but Hughes is having none of it.
Anatta sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Anatta passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (7) vs (4) Hughes
Hughes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Anatta wants to control the pace but Hughes is squirming around nicely.
Hughes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Anatta goes for an armbar but Hughes turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hughes. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (7) vs (6) Hughes
Anatta can't keep his opponent in guard - Hughes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura but Anatta is defending well.
Hughes wants to take a breather but Anatta is having none of it. #T2##SUB2#
Hughes wants to work for an arm triangle but Anatta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Anatta wants to control but Hughes is keeping busy.
Anatta is refusing to be controlled, as Hughes sits in half guard.
Anatta manages to get to full guard.
Anatta looking for a sweep. Not yet Anatta, not yet.
Anatta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (9) vs (6) Hughes
Anatta sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Anatta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hughes is keeping the position for now.
Anatta is pushing down on Hughes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hughes is fighting to maintain full guard but Anatta has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura but Hughes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anatta to get the leverage.
Anatta trying to mount his opponent but Hughes defends it.
Anatta trying to control from half guard but Hughes is working away. #SUB#
Anatta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Anatta trying to pass the guard but Hughes defending well. #SUB2#
Hughes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anatta pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Hughes actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Hughes tries to get to full guard but Anatta has control of the leg.
Anatta is looking to stall here but Hughes recovers full guard.
Anatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anatta advances to half guard. #SUB#
Anatta wants to work for an arm triangle but Hughes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Anatta passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (12) vs (6) Hughes#SUB#
Anatta swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hughes is now in Anatta's guard. A big mistake from Anatta there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (12) vs (8) Hughes#T5#
Hughes trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Hughes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Hughes is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura but Anatta is defending well.
#SUB2#
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura but Anatta is defending well.
#T6##SUB#
Anatta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Anatta is defending against the submission attempts here by Hughes.
#SUB2#
Hughes seems to be working for a kimura but Anatta defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Anatta is defending against the submission attempts here by Hughes.
#T7#
Anatta gets back to full guard.
Hughes slips nicely into half guard.
Anatta is refusing to be controlled, as Hughes sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Hughes seems to be looking for submissions.
Anatta trying to control from the bottom.
#T8##SUB2#
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura but Anatta is defending well.
Anatta is looking to improve his position.
Anatta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anatta.
Hughes won't allow Anatta to sweep him here.
Anatta has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hughes has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (12) vs (11) Hughes#SUB2#
Hughes swings around for an armbar but Anatta sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hughes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (14) vs (11) Hughes#T9#
Anatta wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Anatta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (17) vs (11) Hughes
Anatta tries to move to mount but Hughes blocks the move with his legs.
Anatta moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Anatta (19) vs (11) Hughes
Anatta prevents Hughes from getting the reversal.
Anatta trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Anatta working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Anatta controlling his opponent. #T10#
Hughes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Anatta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hughes is looking to escape. #SUB#
Anatta looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Anatta trying to control but Hughes is having none of it.
Hughes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Hughes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11##SUB#
Anatta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hughes sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Anatta seems to be working for a kimura but Hughes defends the submission attempt.
Anatta tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hughes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Hughes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anatta pulls his head out easily.
Anatta looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Hughes actively working from the bottom here.#T12##SUB#
Anatta seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Anatta 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.
Anatta is looking to stall here but Hughes recovers full guard. #T13#
Anatta passes Hughes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hughes won't allow Anatta to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Hughes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anatta pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Hughes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hughes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hughes looks winded!#SUB#
Anatta seems to be looking for submissions.
Anatta works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (22) vs (11) Hughes#T14#
Anatta controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Anatta working for a guillotine from mount but Hughes is in no mood to give up.
Hughes is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Anatta is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hughes is surviving well by controlling Anatta's body position as best he can.
Hughes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hughes manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anatta takes the fight on points by 22 to 11.
Shanti Anatta bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CACC 108
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Rickson Time!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Anatta is looking to clinch.
Time avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anatta sets himself, and Time steps forward looking for the clinch! Anatta avoids it this time.
Anatta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Time tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Anatta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Time avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Time tries to clinch up but Anatta circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Anatta tries to keep at a distance but Time has taken the fight into the clinch.
Time has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anatta is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anatta tries to score a body lock takedown but Time shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Time turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Anatta (0) vs (4) Time
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Time trying to control the action but Anatta is working from the bottom. #T1#
Anatta is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Time's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Time passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (0) vs (7) Time
Anatta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Time tries to control but Anatta wriggling away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anatta is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Time controlling the position easily from mount.
Anatta keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Time can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anatta is looking to escape.
Anatta gets back to half guard.
Time is trying to control. Anatta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anatta is trying to get back to full guard.
Time wants to take a breather but Anatta is having none of it.
Time is stalling here. Anatta is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Time seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Anatta has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anatta (4) vs (7) Time#T3##SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Time has escaped the position, nice work there.
Time wants to control but Anatta postures up.#SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Time has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Anatta tries for a kimura but Time is defending well. #SUB#
Anatta working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anatta is looking to take a break and control but Time is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Anatta is really struggling to control Time but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Anatta has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Time! Score +2 for reaching mount: Anatta (6) vs (7) Time
Time prevents any damage by holding on tight.#SUB#
Anatta with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Anatta trying to control but Time is having none of it. #SUB#
Anatta is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Time to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Time shrugs it off. #SUB#
Anatta wants to finish this one by submission but Time is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Anatta. #T5##SUB#
Anatta is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Time has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Anatta is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Time has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Anatta looking to control and managing it successfully.
Time tries to reverse the position but Anatta maintains control.#SUB#
Anatta is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Time has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Anatta looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Time defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Anatta. #T6#
Time wants to hold on but Anatta pushes him away.#SUB#
Anatta looking to secure an arm triangle but Time defends it well.
Time is trying desperately to improve position.
Anatta avoids the attempt from Time to control.#SUB#
Anatta working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Anatta trying to control but Time is having none of it. #SUB#
Anatta looking to isolate an arm here. Time doesn't see it coming and as Anatta extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Anatta!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shanti Anatta!
Shanti Anatta 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:
CACC 105
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Distant Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anatta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thunder feints the counter takedown.
Thunder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thunder circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Anatta tries to keep at a distance but Thunder has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Thunder pulls Anatta into guard.
Anatta preventing the sweep.
Anatta looking to pass the guard.
Thunder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anatta is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Thunder working for a triangle but Anatta defends it easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder keeping moving, preventing Anatta from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Anatta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thunder dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (0) vs (2) Thunder#T1#
Thunder controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thunder looking to sit in guard and control but Anatta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (2) Thunder
Thunder looking for a sweep. Not yet Thunder, not yet.
Anatta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thunder's guard.
Thunder is trying to get back to full guard.
Thunder is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anatta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anatta's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anatta (2) vs (6) Thunder#SUB2#
Anatta showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Thunder is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Anatta defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T2#
Thunder struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Thunder patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Thunder working for the choke.
Anatta tries to roll but Thunder sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Thunder is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Anatta has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A lull in the action here.
#T3#
I really don't envy Anatta right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Thunder is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Thunder is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Anatta with him. Anatta is trying to defend but Thunder has an arm under the chin now! Anatta grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Distant Thunder! |
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Event:
CACC 103
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Ono Kuronoa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kuronoa clinches. #TD2#
Kuronoa gets control of Anatta's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kuronoa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kuronoa keeping moving, preventing Anatta from controlling successfully.
Anatta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anatta passes Kuronoa's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Kuronoa looking for submissions off his back.
Anatta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuronoa keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuronoa is looking to improve his position.
Kuronoa is pressing down on Anatta's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Kuronoa keeping moving, preventing Anatta from controlling successfully.
Anatta trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kuronoa manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (0) vs (2) Kuronoa
Anatta looking to control.
Kuronoa stopping the sweep attempt from Anatta.
Anatta working a defensive guard here.
Kuronoa looking to pass the guard.
Kuronoa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Anatta's guard. #T2##SUB2#
Kuronoa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anatta has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anatta tries to roll over but Kuronoa keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kuronoa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anatta has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anatta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Anatta is refusing to be controlled, as Kuronoa sits in half guard.
Kuronoa trying to control the pace.
Kuronoa trying to control from half guard but Anatta is working away.
Anatta works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Anatta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuronoa manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (2) Kuronoa
Anatta tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuronoa is retaining full guard.
Kuronoa is trying to keep Anatta in close.
Anatta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anatta controls from within his opponent's guard.
Anatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuronoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anatta stands and throws Kuronoa's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (5) vs (2) Kuronoa#SUB#
Anatta tries for a kimura but Kuronoa is defending well. #T5#
Kuronoa sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Anatta is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Kuronoa to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Anatta wants to pass the guard but Kuronoa is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Kuronoa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anatta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Kuronoa is looking for a triangle but Anatta pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Anatta drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kuronoa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kuronoa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kuronoa! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anatta (5) vs (6) Kuronoa#T6#
Anatta is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kuronoa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anatta is just riding it out for now. Kuronoa eventually gives up the hold.
Kuronoa is keen to just control but Anatta is a slippery customer.#T7##SUB#
Anatta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuronoa pulls his head out easily.
Kuronoa trying to mount his opponent but Anatta defends it.
Kuronoa trying to control the action but Anatta is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kuronoa is working for a kimura but Anatta is defending it quite comfortably.
Kuronoa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T8#
Anatta has his hands clasped together around Kuronoa's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Kuronoa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anatta sees it coming and defends easily.
Anatta is looking for a sweep. Kuronoa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kuronoa is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Anatta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9#
Kuronoa moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (5) vs (9) Kuronoa#SUB2#
Kuronoa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Anatta rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kuronoa's guard! Nice work there by Anatta! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (7) vs (9) Kuronoa
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Kuronoa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T10#
Anatta looking to sit in guard and control but Kuronoa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (7) vs (11) Kuronoa#SUB#
Anatta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kuronoa wants to control from the top but Anatta keeps moving.
Anatta wants to hit a sweep here but Kuronoa passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Anatta there! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (7) vs (14) Kuronoa
Kuronoa seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Anatta is holding on tight.
#T11#
Kuronoa trying to control but Anatta is having none of it. #SUB2#
Kuronoa looking to isolate an arm here. Anatta doesn't see it coming and as Kuronoa extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Kuronoa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ono Kuronoa! |
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Event:
CACC 101
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Caio Barbosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Shanti Anatta!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Anatta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barbosa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Barbosa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anatta is fending him off so far but Barbosa persists. Nope, Anatta circles away and we're back to standing.
And Anatta tries to counter it with a takedown but Barbosa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Anatta tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Barbosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anatta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Barbosa scores with a takedown into Anatta's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barbosa (2) vs (0) Anatta#SUB2#
Anatta 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! Barbosa rolls with it to try and escape but Anatta cranks on the arm and Barbosa is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shanti Anatta!
A very excited looking Shanti Anatta rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Caio Barbosa was interviewed post fight and said 'I think he did very well and would like the chance to avenge this victory. '. |
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Event:
CACC 97 CORONA GP FINALS
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Thad Thayer!
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anatta jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thayer walks away with a smile on his face. Anatta gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Thayer rushes Anatta and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Anatta is trying to pull guard but Thayer has him pressed against the ropes.#TD2#
Thayer gets control of Anatta's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thayer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Anatta tries to free his leg and advance position but Thayer is retaining full guard.
Anatta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Anatta wants to control from the top but Thayer keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thayer working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Anatta passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (3) vs (0) Thayer
Anatta tries to advance to mount but Thayer denies him. #SUB#
Anatta is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thayer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Anatta tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Anatta looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Anatta tries to move to full mount but Thayer actually manages to regain half guard. #T2#
Thayer is not content to let Anatta control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Anatta wants to work for an arm triangle but Thayer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thayer is refusing to be controlled, as Anatta sits in half guard.
Thayer tries to roll over but Anatta keeps him under control.
Thayer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anatta is working away from the top position though.
Anatta takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Thayer won't allow Anatta to pass to mount. #SUB#
Anatta wants to work for an arm triangle but Thayer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Anatta uses his free foot to push down on Thayer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thayer. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (6) vs (0) Thayer
Anatta wants to control the pace but Thayer is squirming around nicely. #T3##SUB#
Anatta has control of Thayer's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Thayer regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Thayer wants to control but Anatta is having none of it.#SUB#
Anatta is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Thayer is surviving well by controlling Anatta's body position as best he can.
Anatta wants to control the pace but Thayer is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Anatta is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Thayer has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Anatta is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Anatta extends the arm and Thayer is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shanti Anatta!
Shanti Anatta bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CACC 90 CORONA CARD
Date: May 16, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tyrano Jackson (ranked 20952 p4p, 161 weight class) and Shanti Anatta (ranked 7836 p4p, 136 weight class). Anatta has chosen A Traditional Buddhist Chant as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Shanti Anatta enters the ring!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Tyrano Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Shanti Anatta!
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.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anatta is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Anatta circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson clinches up against the ropes.
Jackson is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Anatta can't fight it off and eventually Jackson manages to take the fight to the floor. Anatta looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (0) Anatta
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Anatta is keeping the position.
Anatta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anatta is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (2) Anatta
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Anatta controlling him for the moment.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Anatta tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson 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.
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Anatta defends easily.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Anatta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (2) vs (5) Anatta
Anatta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jackson is in trouble now - Anatta has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (2) vs (8) Anatta
Anatta trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Anatta wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.
Anatta is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jackson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jackson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (4) vs (8) Anatta
Anatta 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.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to pass into half guard but Anatta pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Anatta is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (4) vs (10) Anatta
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Anatta is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anatta trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jackson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (6) vs (10) Anatta
Anatta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anatta 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: Jackson (6) vs (12) Anatta
Jackson is looking to control Anatta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
Anatta is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Anatta looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (8) vs (12) Anatta
Jackson stays in close to Anatta's body and controls the position.
Jackson stands and throws Anatta's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (11) vs (12) Anatta
Jackson trying to control the position but Anatta is working away.
Jackson tries to advance to mount but Anatta denies him.
Anatta is looking for a sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Anatta has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jackson is staying tight to Anatta's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Anatta tries to improve position but can't.
Jackson advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jackson (13) vs (12) Anatta
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to take Anatta's back but he can't do it this time.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anatta stops Jackson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Anatta is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
Jackson fails to advance to Anatta's back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Anatta is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson wants to control the pace but Anatta is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anatta 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: Jackson (16) vs (12) Anatta
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.
Jackson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Anatta is defending well though. Jackson let's go of the attempt for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jackson controlling the positon.
Jackson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Anatta knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Anatta for a finish.
Anatta is keeping busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Anatta fending off the submission attempt from Jackson.
Jackson controls the action.
Jackson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Anatta is defending well though. Jackson let's go of the attempt for now.
Anatta preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jackson.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Anatta knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Anatta for a finish.
Anatta defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jackson's arms.
Anatta staying busy and making it hard for Jackson to control.
Jackson seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Anatta's chin but Anatta turns very nicely into Jackson's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Anatta.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (16) vs (14) Anatta
Anatta works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Anatta controlling him for the moment.
Anatta trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jackson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (18) vs (14) Anatta
Jackson wants to control from the top but Anatta keeps moving.
Anatta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anatta can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Anatta is defending the position.
Anatta is looking to improve his position.
Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jackson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Anatta! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (21) vs (14) Anatta
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control the pace but Anatta is squirming around nicely.
Anatta is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jackson wants to control the action but instead Anatta gets a body lock and reverses into Jackson's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (21) vs (16) Anatta
Anatta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Anatta trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anatta's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (23) vs (16) Anatta
Jackson wants to control from the top but Anatta keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson forces his way into half guard.
Anatta is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson takes the fight on points by 23 to 16.
In his post fight interview, Tyrano Jackson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CACC 86 CORONA CARD
Date: May 09, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shanti Anatta (ranked 7888 p4p, 143 weight class) and Rodney Holzken (ranked 16297 p4p, 153 weight class). Anatta comes into the arena with A Traditional Buddhist Chant blaring out of the sound system. Holzken has chosen Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 12 losses; Rodney Holzken!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Anatta gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Holzken to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anatta (0) vs (2) Holzken
Holzken 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.
Holzken preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Holzken has picked Anatta up and slammed him! Anatta can't keep hold of the triangle and Holzken manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (0) vs (5) Holzken
A lull in the action here as Holzken stalls from top position.
Anatta is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holzken controlling from side mount.
Anatta tries to bench press Holzken off him but Holzken keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holzken is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Anatta will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Anatta is looking for a sweep.
Holzken moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Holzken working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anatta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Holzken wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holzken taking a breather here.
Anatta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Holzken wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Holzken controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anatta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Holzken controls the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Anatta sneaks back into half guard.
Holzken looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anatta gets back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Anatta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anatta working a defensive guard but Holzken passes into half guard.
Anatta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Holzken controlling the pace.
Anatta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Holzken tries to pass to full mount but Anatta defends it.
Holzken performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Holzken is pressing down on Anatta's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anatta is holding on for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Anatta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holzken perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Anatta is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Anatta is looking to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Holzken with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Anatta is looking to get back to full guard here but Holzken has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (0) vs (8) Holzken
Anatta tries to buck Holzken off but Holzken is having none of it.
Holzken working away.
Anatta is looking to regain half guard here but Holzken keeps moving and retains side control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Holzken content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Holzken trying to control the action but Anatta is working from the bottom.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Anatta is looking to reverse the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Anatta is being controlled here.
Anatta can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Anatta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Anatta trying to remain calm as Holzken controls from the top position.
Let's hope that Holzken 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.
Anatta is trying to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Anatta can't do much from the bottom here.
Anatta is trying to improve his position.
Anatta trying to remain calm as Holzken controls from the top position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Anatta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Anatta's face as Holzken controls the position.
Anatta tries to buck Holzken off but Holzken is having none of it.
Holzken controlling from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Holzken wins on points by 8 to 0.
Our winner, Rodney Holzken, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CACC 83 CORONA CARD
Date: May 02, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shanti Anatta (ranked 7872 p4p, 146 weight class) and Carlos Silverio (ranked 22425 p4p, 151 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Anatta might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to A Traditional Buddhist Chant. Silverio has chosen Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 16 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Anatta gets tackled into the ropes by Silverio. Silverio maintains the clinch.
Silverio pulls Anatta into guard.
Anatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silverio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (0) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anatta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anatta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anatta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anatta wants to improve his position but Silverio is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anatta is pressing down on Silverio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silverio wants to control from the top but Anatta keeps moving.
Anatta keeping full guard, as Silverio tries to pass.
Silverio trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anatta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverio works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silverio is looking to advance position but Anatta won't allow it.
Anatta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silverio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anatta wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silverio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anatta wants to improve his position but Silverio is controlling well.
Silverio is looking to stall here but Anatta recovers full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Anatta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silverio manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio keeping full guard, as Anatta tries to pass.
Anatta wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Anatta wants to pass the guard but Silverio is keeping the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Anatta controls from within his opponent's guard.
Anatta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silverio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anatta defends well.
Anatta sitting in guard here, content to control.
Anatta postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silverio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Anatta wants to pass the guard but Silverio is keeping the position.
Anatta is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Silverio is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Silverio has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (4) Silverio
Anatta is looking to sweep but instead, Silverio has passed into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silverio trying to control from half guard but Anatta is working away.
Anatta is looking for a sweep. Silverio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silverio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Anatta defends it well.
Silverio trying to mount his opponent but Anatta defends it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Anatta is trying to maintain the position but Silverio is very close to passing his half guard.
Silverio trying to control from half guard but Anatta is working away.
Silverio trying to mount his opponent but Anatta defends it.
Anatta wants to improve his position but Silverio is controlling well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Silverio trying to mount his opponent but Anatta defends it.
Anatta is looking for a sweep. Silverio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anatta is trying to control but Silverio passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (2) vs (7) Silverio
Silverio wants to control but Anatta is keeping him busy.
Anatta is looking to reverse the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Anatta is working hard here to advance position.
Anatta is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silverio off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anatta (6) vs (7) Silverio
Silverio 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 Anatta gets his way!
Anatta is looking for the choke from the back position but Silverio is controlling his hands well.
Silverio tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Silverio 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: Anatta (6) vs (9) Silverio
Silverio is pushing down on Anatta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anatta is fighting to maintain full guard but Silverio has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Silverio seems to be looking for submissions.
Silverio is keen to just control but Anatta is a slippery customer.
Anatta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silverio controlling the action here.
Silverio works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (6) vs (12) Silverio
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Silverio prevents Anatta from getting the reversal.
Anatta tries to improve his position but Silverio has taken his back! Silverio has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Anatta tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Silverio pushes Anatta away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Silverio!
Carlos Silverio 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:
CACC 79
Date: Apr 19, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shanti Anatta (ranked 7783 p4p, 169 weight class) and Rikiya Goromaru (ranked 7014 p4p, 157 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Anatta might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to A Traditional Buddhist Chant. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Rikiya Goromaru!
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.
Anatta tries to clinch
and Goromaru decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Anatta's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anatta (0) vs (2) Goromaru
Goromaru must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Anatta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goromaru defends well.
Goromaru is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anatta wants to sweep here but Goromaru controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goromaru trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goromaru content to stall in guard here.
Anatta keeping full guard, as Goromaru tries to pass.
Goromaru trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goromaru engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anatta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anatta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goromaru can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anatta wants to improve his position but instead Goromaru has moved into half guard.
Anatta is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru controlling the action here.
Goromaru is keen to just control but Anatta is a slippery customer.
Anatta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anatta gets full guard.
Anatta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goromaru engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Goromaru tries to free his leg and advance position but Anatta is retaining full guard.
Goromaru trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Goromaru is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Anatta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goromaru manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (2) Goromaru
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Anatta wants to control from the top but Goromaru keeps moving.
Goromaru keeping full guard, as Anatta tries to pass.
Anatta trying to control but Goromaru is working from the bottom.
Goromaru is looking for a triangle but Anatta pushes his legs off easily.
Goromaru working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anatta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anatta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anatta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Anatta drops back looking for a leg! Goromaru is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goromaru manages to kick Anatta off! Anatta jumps back into Goromaru's guard.
Anatta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goromaru is keeping the position for now.
Anatta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goromaru has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anatta has managed to get both his arms back between Goromaru's legs - danger averted.
Goromaru keeping full guard, as Anatta tries to pass.
Anatta passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (5) vs (2) Goromaru
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Anatta has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Goromaru is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Anatta yanks on the arm and Goromaru is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Anatta.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shanti Anatta!
Shanti Anatta 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:
CACC 74
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sapidum Pullum (ranked 3653 p4p, 103 weight class) and Shanti Anatta (ranked 7483 p4p, 222 weight class). Anatta is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: A Traditional Buddhist Chant. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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 3 wins and 2 losses; Sapidum Pullum! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Shanti Anatta!
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.
Anatta rushes Pullum and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Pullum manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pullum being controlled here, momentarily.
Anatta forces his way into half guard.
Anatta trying to control from half guard but Pullum is working away.
Anatta is looking for a kimura but Pullum is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anatta to get the leverage.
Anatta is working for a submission of some sort.
Pullum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pullum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anatta pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pullum tries to roll over but Anatta keeps him under control.
Pullum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anatta pulls his head out easily.
Anatta wants to work for an arm triangle but Pullum is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pullum is trying to get back to full guard.
Pullum slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pullum looking for a guillotine here but Anatta defends easily.
Pullum keeping moving, preventing Anatta from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anatta passes Pullum's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Anatta wants to pass to mount but Pullum is defending the position.
Pullum is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Triple XXX, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Pullum wants to improve his position but Anatta is controlling well.
Pullum looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pullum is looking to improve his position.
Anatta moves into full mount! Pullum won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Pullum (0) vs (3) Anatta
Anatta jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Pullum is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Pullum and Anatta has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pullum is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Anatta's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Anatta passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pullum! Score +3 for passing guard: Pullum (0) vs (6) Anatta
Anatta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pullum is looking to escape.
Pullum keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pullum is working hard here to advance position.
Anatta goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pullum turns into him and now he's in Anatta's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pullum (2) vs (6) Anatta
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pullum drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Anatta dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pullum (2) vs (8) Anatta
Pullum is looking for a triangle but Anatta pushes his legs off easily.
Anatta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Pullum (2) vs (11) Anatta
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anatta tries to advance to mount but Pullum denies him.
Pullum is not content to let Anatta control the position.
Anatta tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Anatta goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pullum rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Anatta's guard! Nice work there by Pullum! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pullum (4) vs (11) Anatta
Pullum passes into half guard.
Pullum is looking to pass Anatta's guard but actually Anatta recovers to full guard.
Pullum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Anatta is looking to sweep but instead, Pullum has passed into half guard.
Pullum is working for a kimura but Anatta is defending it quite comfortably.
Anatta is in trouble now - Pullum has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pullum (7) vs (11) Anatta
Pullum tries to take his opponent's back but Anatta turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pullum (7) vs (13) Anatta
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pullum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anatta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Pullum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anatta pushing down on Pullum's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Anatta trying to control the action but Pullum is working from the bottom.
Anatta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pullum manages to get to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pullum has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anatta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anatta wants to pass the guard but Pullum is keeping the position.
Anatta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pullum has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anatta has managed to get both his arms back between Pullum's legs - danger averted.
Pullum manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anatta manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pullum (9) vs (13) Anatta
Pullum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anatta is keeping the position for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pullum trying to move into half guard but instead Anatta has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pullum (9) vs (15) Anatta
Anatta wants to control from the top but Pullum keeps moving.
Anatta wants to pass the guard but Pullum is keeping the position.
Anatta passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Pullum (9) vs (18) Anatta
Anatta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anatta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Anatta looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Anatta tries to move to mount but Pullum blocks the move with his legs.
Pullum tries to bench press Anatta off him but Anatta keeps the position.
Pullum gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pullum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pullum gets back to full guard.
Pullum looking for a guillotine here but Anatta defends easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Anatta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pullum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pullum has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anatta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anatta advances to half guard.
Anatta is looking for a kimura but Pullum is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anatta to get the leverage.
Anatta wants to pass to mount but Pullum is defending the position.
Pullum is looking for a sweep. Anatta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pullum is defending against the submission attempts here by Anatta.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Anatta 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.
Anatta looks winded!
Pullum works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pullum tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pullum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anatta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anatta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pullum throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Anatta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pullum dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pullum (11) vs (18) Anatta
Pullum looking to pass the guard.
Pullum passes Anatta's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pullum wants to work for an arm triangle but Anatta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pullum is working for a kimura but Anatta is defending it quite comfortably.
Anatta is looking for a sweep. Pullum is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pullum is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Anatta reverses the position - he's now on top in Pullum's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pullum (11) vs (20) Anatta
Anatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Pullum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anatta won't allow Pullum to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pullum working for a triangle but Anatta defends it easily.
Anatta trying to control but Pullum is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anatta wins on points by 20 to 11.
After the fight, Shanti Anatta 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:
CACC 68
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shanti Anatta (ranked 6007 p4p, 159 weight class) and Tony Stark (ranked 1200 p4p, 34 weight class). Anatta kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is A Traditional Buddhist Chant. Shanti Anatta had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Tony Stark!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Stark goes for a double leg but Anatta avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Anatta continues to drive forward.
Stark will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shanti Anatta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stark.
Anatta instigates a clinch.
Stark is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Anatta can't fight it off and eventually Stark manages to take the fight to the floor. Anatta looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anatta (0) vs (2) Stark
Anatta has his foot on Stark's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stark works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Anatta manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stark has Anatta in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (2) Stark
Stark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anatta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stark is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anatta wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
Anatta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anatta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stark has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anatta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anatta passes Stark's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Anatta seems to be looking for submissions.
Stark 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.
Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stark is looking for a sweep. Anatta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark actively working from the bottom here.
Stark actively working from the bottom here.
Anatta trying to control the action but Stark is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stark wants to improve his position but Anatta is controlling well.
Anatta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stark has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anatta is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stark is staying active underneath Anatta, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anatta pulls his head out easily.
Anatta is working for a kimura but Stark is defending it quite comfortably.
Anatta prevents Stark from improving his position.
Stark actively working from the bottom here.
Anatta is working for a kimura but Stark is defending it quite comfortably.
Stark tries to roll over but Anatta keeps him under control.
Anatta wants to pass the guard but Stark is defending well.
Stark tries to get to full guard but Anatta has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stark wants to get back to full guard.
Stark is in trouble now - Anatta has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (5) vs (2) Stark
Anatta is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Stark is surviving well by controlling Anatta's body position as best he can.
Anatta looking to control but Stark is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anatta prevents Stark from getting the reversal.
Stark manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Anatta frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (8) vs (2) Stark
Stark can't escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Anatta has control of Stark's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Stark regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Anatta working for a submission but Stark is keeping him at bay.
Stark is trying to escape the mount.
Anatta jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Stark manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Anatta trying to control the position but Stark is working away.
Stark is looking to regain half guard here but Anatta keeps moving and retains side control.
Anatta happy to just control the position for now.
Anatta advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Anatta (10) vs (2) Stark
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stark is desperately trying to improve his position but Anatta has a good base and remains in mount.
Anatta jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Stark is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Stark and Anatta has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Anatta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Anatta tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Anatta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stark keeps working.
Stark is looking for a sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stark is not content to let Anatta control the position.
Stark tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anatta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Anatta advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Anatta (12) vs (2) Stark
Anatta looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Anatta prevents Stark from getting the reversal.
Anatta trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stark is looking to get to half guard.
Anatta looking to control but Stark is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stark slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Stark slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anatta tries to free his leg and advance position but Stark is retaining full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Anatta from controlling successfully.
Stark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anatta manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (12) vs (4) Stark
Stark drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Anatta dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (14) vs (4) Stark
Stark has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Anatta should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Stark has tightened it up now! Anatta should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tony Stark!
Tony Stark is the new super heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
CACC 59
Date: Feb 23, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ze Jiurgite (ranked 23478 p4p, 179 weight class) and Shanti Anatta (ranked 5827 p4p, 144 weight class). Jiurgite comes to the ring accompanied by Bezerra - O Malandro Era Forte. Anatta has chosen A Traditional Buddhist Chant as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Ze Jiurgite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Shanti Anatta!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jiurgite gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jiurgite works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jiurgite (2) vs (0) Anatta
Jiurgite showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jiurgite trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anatta controls Jiurgite momentarily but Jiurgite frees himself.
Anatta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jiurgite 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 Anatta. Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (5) vs (0) Anatta
Jiurgite tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jiurgite has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiurgite trying to control the position but Anatta is working away.
Jiurgite advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jiurgite (7) vs (0) Anatta
Jiurgite tries to control but Anatta wriggling away.
Jiurgite will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Anatta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite looking to control but Anatta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jiurgite is really struggling to control Anatta but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Anatta slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Anatta looking for submissions off his back.
Anatta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anatta is staying active underneath Jiurgite, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jiurgite is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jiurgite wants to pass to mount but Anatta is defending the position.
Jiurgite frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (10) vs (0) Anatta
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite wants to control the pace but Anatta is squirming around nicely.
Anatta tries to improve his position but instead Jiurgite has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jiurgite (13) vs (0) Anatta
Jiurgite gets his hands free as Anatta looks to control.
Jiurgite tightening his grip on Anatta, looking for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jiurgite's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Anatta defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jiurgite wants to control but Anatta is keeping busy.
Anatta is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jiurgite.
Will Jiurgite go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jiurgite seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Anatta rolls, trying to escape but Jiurgite keeps control of the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite looking for the choke but no joy.
Jiurgite wants to control but Anatta is keeping busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jiurgite controlling the positon.
Jiurgite tries to get the hooks in deep but Anatta pushed the leg off.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite is not going to allow Anatta to sit and survive in this position.
Jiurgite is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Anatta knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Anatta for a finish.
Good control from Jiurgite.
Jiurgite trying to control.
Anatta controlling Jiurgite 's hands.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite looking for the choke from the back.
Anatta is keeping busy.
Jiurgite is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jiurgite is looking for the choke from the back position but Anatta is controlling his hands well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite struggling to keep hold of the position.
Anatta 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 Jiurgite gets his way!
Anatta can't escape the position.
Anatta showing good submission defense here.
Jiurgite is looking to control Anatta but Anatta is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Anatta tries to break free.
Jiurgite trying to control.
Jiurgite is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Anatta knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Anatta for a finish.
Jiurgite wants to control but Anatta manages to buck him off and is now in Jiurgite's guard! Nice work there by Anatta! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (13) vs (2) Anatta
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jiurgite is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (15) vs (2) Anatta
Jiurgite advances to half guard.
Jiurgite is looking to control the position but Anatta frees his trapped leg and locks up an armbar from the bottom! It looks tight! Jiurgite grimaces and holds on for a second but is forced to tap or have his arm broken! Slick Jiu Jitsu from Anatta there - Jiurgite really paying for some sloppy defensive work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shanti Anatta!
Shanti Anatta is the new super heavyweight champion!
Shanti Anatta 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.
Ze Jiurgite spoke after the fight, saying 'I dont have much too say. Shanti and his corner did a fantastic job. Don't drink and drive. Wear your seat belt. Don't do drugs, kids. '. |
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Event:
CACC 53
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shanti Anatta (ranked 5904 p4p, 132 weight class) and Rolf Ottke (ranked 6039 p4p, 135 weight class). Anatta comes to the ring accompanied by A Traditional Buddhist Chant. Ottke has chosen Beautiful Day- U2 as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Anatta instigates a clinch.
Anatta has clasped his hands together around Ottke's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Anatta (4) vs (0) Ottke
Anatta wants to control but Ottke is keeping him busy.
Anatta tries to advance to mount but can't.
Anatta trying to control the position but Ottke is working away.
Ottke is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anatta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Anatta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ottke, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke is not content to let Anatta control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anatta advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Anatta (6) vs (0) Ottke
Anatta has isolated one of Ottke's arms. Ottke looking to fight him off but Anatta twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shanti Anatta!
A less than humble Shanti Anatta misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CACC 44
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shanti Anatta (ranked 5869 p4p, 113 weight class) and Muhamad Fatih (ranked 4102 p4p, 82 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Anatta might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to A Traditional Buddhist Chant. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Muhamad Fatih!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Anatta as Fatih shoots in.
Anatta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fatih sprawls and moves away.
Anatta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anatta turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Anatta (4) vs (0) Fatih
Anatta is trying to get an arm triangle but Fatih is defending well.
Anatta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fatih, who protects the arm well.
Fatih is looking to regain half guard here but Anatta keeps moving and retains side control.
Anatta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anatta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fatih knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Anatta tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatih is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Anatta off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anatta (4) vs (4) Fatih
Fatih controlling well, preventing Anatta from escaping the position.
Fatih working for the choke.
I really don't envy Anatta right now.
Fatih is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Anatta knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Anatta for a finish.
Anatta 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 Fatih gets his way!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatih is trying to stick to Anatta's back but Anatta is turning into Fatih. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fatih's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Anatta. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (6) vs (4) Fatih
Anatta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anatta wants to control from the top but Fatih keeps moving.
Anatta passes Fatih's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Anatta seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Fatih is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Shanti Anatta!
Shanti Anatta bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CACC 35 Victory Playoffs A
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shanti Anatta (ranked 5888 p4p, 89 weight class) and Ryan Gordon (ranked 5067 p4p, 82 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Anatta closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gordon quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (0) Gordon
Anatta is thwarting Gordon's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anatta is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gordon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anatta pulls his head out easily.
Anatta trying to mount his opponent but Gordon defends it.
Gordon wants to get back to full guard.
Anatta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta wants to work for an arm triangle but Gordon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gordon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anatta moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (5) vs (0) Gordon
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (5) vs (2) Gordon
Anatta wants to improve his position but Gordon is controlling well.
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Anatta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gordon working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Anatta's thigh. Anatta counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Anatta controls Gordon momentarily but Gordon frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anatta has his foot on Gordon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gordon works his way back into a safe position though.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Anatta keeps moving.
Gordon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Anatta's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon prevents Anatta from improving his position.
Gordon stalling away here and it's allowed Anatta to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Anatta 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: Anatta (7) vs (2) Gordon
The fighters are battling for position here. Gordon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gordon is trying to control the position but Anatta postures up.
Anatta pushes down on Gordon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gordon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anatta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anatta's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anatta (7) vs (6) Gordon
Gordon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anatta rolls, trying to escape but Gordon keeps control of the position.
Gordon gets his hands free as Anatta looks to control.
Gordon working for a choke but Anatta is defending well.
Anatta tries to roll but Gordon sticks to his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gordon controlling the positon.
Gordon is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Anatta defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Anatta is defending well though. Gordon let's go of the attempt for now.
Anatta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gordon has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Anatta is defending well but eventually Gordon manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Anatta has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryan Gordon!
A very excited looking Ryan Gordon 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:
CACC 27
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Donny Raggazza (ranked 5834 p4p, 64 weight class) and Shanti Anatta (ranked 5974 p4p, 67 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Donny Raggazza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Shanti Anatta!
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.
Raggazza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anatta tries to close the distance and clinch but Raggazza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Raggazza has taken the fight to the clinch.
Raggazza has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Anatta regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Raggazza (2) vs (0) Anatta
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.
Raggazza sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Anatta doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Raggazza paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Anatta - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shanti Anatta! |
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Event:
CACC 19
Date: Nov 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kribbson Garcia (ranked 5085 p4p, 47 weight class) and Shanti Anatta (ranked 5669 p4p, 57 weight class). Kribbson Garcia had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kribbson Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Shanti Anatta!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Anatta forces Garcia back against the ropes and clinches.
Anatta turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Garcia (0) vs (4) Anatta
Anatta tries to advance to mount but Garcia denies him.
Garcia sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Garcia is refusing to be controlled, as Anatta sits in half guard.
Anatta wants to free his trapped foot but Garcia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Garcia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Garcia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Garcia won't allow Anatta to pass to mount.
Anatta is looking for a kimura but Garcia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anatta to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anatta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Garcia has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anatta seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anatta trying to control from half guard but Garcia is working away.
Anatta wants to free his trapped foot but Garcia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anatta is trying to control. Garcia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anatta seems to be working for a kimura but Garcia defends the submission attempt.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
Anatta seems to be looking for submissions.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
Garcia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anatta pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anatta is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anatta is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anatta works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (0) vs (7) Anatta
Anatta is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Garcia is trying to escape and Anatta transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Garcia is forced to tap! Nice work there by Anatta! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shanti Anatta! |
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Event:
CACC 13
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shanti Anatta (ranked 5477 p4p, 53 weight class) and Danny Raggazza (ranked 5265 p4p, 51 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Danny Raggazza!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Raggazza drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anatta (0) vs (2) Raggazza
Raggazza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anatta is keeping the position for now.
Raggazza has gone for a leg lock! Anatta slips out almost immediately though and dives into Raggazza's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (2) Raggazza
Anatta wants to pass the guard but Raggazza is keeping the position.
Raggazza has his foot on Anatta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anatta works his way back into a safe position though.
Raggazza controls Anatta momentarily but Anatta frees himself.
Anatta looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (5) vs (2) Raggazza
Anatta swings around for an armbar but Raggazza sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Anatta's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (5) vs (4) Raggazza
Anatta is trying to keep Raggazza in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anatta being controlled here, momentarily.
Raggazza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anatta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anatta keeping moving, preventing Raggazza from controlling successfully.
Raggazza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anatta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raggazza drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Anatta dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (7) vs (4) Raggazza
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anatta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Anatta 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.
Anatta is working hard here to advance position.
Anatta passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (10) vs (4) Raggazza
Anatta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anatta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Raggazza's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anatta working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Raggazza manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (10) vs (6) Raggazza
Raggazza is working for a submission of some sort.
Anatta trying to hold on to Raggazza's head to control him but Raggazza postures up.
Raggazza slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anatta looking for submissions off his back.
Raggazza tries to pass to full mount but Anatta defends it.
Raggazza is looking for a kimura here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Raggazza wants to take a breather but Anatta is having none of it.
Anatta is trying to get back to full guard.
Raggazza is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Anatta trying to control here.
Raggazza seems to be working for a kimura but Anatta defends the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Raggazza is looking to take a break and control but Anatta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anatta wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Raggazza 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.
Anatta is trying to control but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Raggazza trying to control from half guard but Anatta is working away.
Raggazza trying to control from Anatta's half guard. Anatta has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Raggazza tries to free his leg and advance position but Anatta is retaining full guard.
Raggazza is still trying to improve position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Raggazza trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Raggazza tries to free his leg and advance position but Anatta is retaining full guard.
Raggazza trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Raggazza preventing the sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Anatta keeping moving, preventing Raggazza from controlling successfully.
Anatta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Raggazza sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Raggazza looking to pass the guard.
Raggazza wants to control from the top but Anatta keeps moving.
Raggazza must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Raggazza wants to pass the guard but Anatta is keeping the position.
Raggazza forces his way into half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Raggazza seems to be looking for submissions.
Raggazza 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.
Raggazza with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Raggazza trying to control from half guard but Anatta is working away.
Raggazza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anatta is just riding it out for now. Raggazza eventually gives up the hold.
Anatta is looking to control Raggazza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anatta avoid being mounted?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Anatta tries to roll over but Raggazza keeps him under control.
Raggazza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anatta has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anatta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Raggazza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Raggazza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anatta has managed to free his arm - good work.
Raggazza controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anatta is looking to control Raggazza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anatta avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Anatta takes the fight on points by 10 to 6. |
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Event:
CACC 7
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shanti Anatta (ranked 5277 p4p, 45 weight class) and Jackie Spam (ranked 4935 p4p, 39 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jackie Spam!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Anatta takes the fight into the clinch.
Spam gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anatta (0) vs (2) Spam
Anatta trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Spam seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta is trying to control but Spam manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (0) vs (5) Spam
Anatta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Spam controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Spam 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.
Spam looking to control but Anatta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spam controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Spam 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.
Spam trying to control but Anatta is having none of it.
Anatta is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spam looking to control and managing it successfully.
Spam looking to secure an arm triangle but Anatta defends it well.
Spam looking to control and managing it successfully.
Spam trying to control but Anatta is having none of it.
Spam tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anatta is desperately trying to improve his position but Spam has a good base and remains in mount.
Spam controlling his opponent.
Spam is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Anatta is surviving well by controlling Spam's body position as best he can.
Anatta tries to lock up and control but Spam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Spam sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Anatta is trying to escape the mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Anatta wants to control but Spam is having none of it.
Spam looking to control and managing it successfully.
Spam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anatta is looking to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Spam tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Spam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anatta is looking to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Spam tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anatta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spam controlling the pace for now.
Spam looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Spam trying to control but Anatta is having none of it.
Anatta wants to control but Spam is having none of it.
Spam controlling from mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anatta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Spam looking for a guillotine from mount but Anatta is having none of it.
Spam controlling the pace for now.
Anatta tries to hold on but Spam pushes him away.
Spam sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Anatta is trying to escape the mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Spam wants to control the pace but Anatta is squirming around nicely.
Anatta is looking to get to half guard.
Spam working for a submission but Anatta is keeping him at bay.
Anatta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Spam controlling from the full mount.
Spam looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Spam looking to control and managing it successfully.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Spam.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Spam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anatta is looking to escape.
Spam controlling the position easily from mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Anatta is looking to improve his position but Spam isn't that keen on the idea.
Spam 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!
And that's the end of the fight!
Spam wins on points by 5 to 0. |
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Event:
CACC 2
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shanti Anatta (ranked 4819 p4p, 32 weight class) and Rodrizinho Chai (ranked 5447 p4p, 43 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Rodrizinho Chai!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Anatta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chai counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chai.
Chai pulls guard.
Anatta wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anatta 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 Anatta has Chai in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (0) vs (2) Chai
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chai stacks Anatta 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 Chai! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (0) vs (5) Chai
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anatta is looking to reverse the position.
Anatta looks to move to half guard but instead Chai has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Anatta (0) vs (7) Chai
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anatta is trying desperately to improve position.
Chai controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anatta wants to hold on but Chai pushes him away.
Anatta looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Anatta (0) vs (10) Chai
Anatta trying to control the position but Chai manages to sink in the hooks.
Anatta can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai gets his hands free as Anatta looks to control.
Anatta is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Chai.
Anatta is trying to break free.
Good control from Chai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anatta is in bad spot here.
Anatta is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chai keeps control of the position as Anatta tries to break 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chai biding his time, looking for the opening.
Anatta rolls, trying to escape but Chai keeps control of the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Chai has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Anatta's body.
Chai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chai keeps control of the position as Anatta tries to break free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Anatta looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Anatta can't escape the position.
Anatta trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Anatta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chai has good solid back control here.
Anatta trying to control the position but Chai manages to sink in the hooks.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chai controlling the position well here. Anatta rolled but Chai kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Chai is continuing to stall.
Chai is hanging on to Anatta's back as he tries to escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Chai.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Chai is hanging on to Anatta's back as he tries to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Chai controlling the positon.
Anatta wants to escape the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Chai controls the position.
Anatta trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
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!
Anatta wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 10 to 0.
Rodrizinho Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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