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Event:
GT1
Date: Jul 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 13 losses; Zachary Benjamins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; John Bloor!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bloor misses with a takedown #TD#
and Benjamins counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bloor! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Benjamins (4) vs (0) Bloor
Benjamins trying to control the position but Bloor is working away.
Bloor tries to bench press Benjamins off him but Benjamins keeps the position.
Bloor is not content to let Benjamins control the position.
Benjamins tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bloor's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamins trying to control the position but Bloor is working away.
Bloor tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Benjamins is trying to get an arm triangle but Bloor is defending well. #T1#
Benjamins advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Benjamins (6) vs (0) Bloor
Bloor working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Benjamins goes for an armbar but Bloor turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bloor. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benjamins (6) vs (2) Bloor
Benjamins looking for a sweep. Not yet Benjamins, not yet.
Benjamins working a defensive guard here.
Benjamins has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bloor has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Benjamins (6) vs (5) Bloor
Benjamins regains half guard.#T2#
Bloor sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Benjamins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Benjamins is trying to control the position but Bloor postures up.
Bloor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Benjamins is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benjamins (8) vs (5) Bloor
Benjamins tries to free his leg and advance position but Bloor is retaining full guard.
Bloor keeping moving, preventing Benjamins from controlling successfully.
Benjamins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bloor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benjamins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bloor's guard.
Bloor won't allow Benjamins to pass to mount. #T3#
Bloor trying to hold on to Benjamins's head to control him but Benjamins postures up.
Bloor is not content to let Benjamins control the position.
Benjamins is looking to advance position but Bloor won't allow it. #SUB#
Bloor is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Benjamins has latched onto it... Big trouble! Benjamins pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Bloor is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Benjamins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zachary Benjamins!
Zachary Benjamins is the new heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
SSG 260 Solo vs Finn
Date: Jan 28, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 12 losses; Zachary Benjamins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Tyrion Slamister!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benjamins is defended easily by Slamister.
And Slamister tries to counter it with a takedown but Benjamins pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Benjamins misses with a takedown attempt - Slamister sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Slamister clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Slamister gets control of Benjamins's arms and successfully pulls guard. Slamister will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Slamister is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Benjamins wants to control from the top but Slamister keeps moving. #T1#
Slamister 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: Benjamins (0) vs (2) Slamister
Benjamins is in trouble now - Slamister has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Benjamins (0) vs (5) Slamister
Slamister controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Slamister is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Benjamins is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Benjamins flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Slamister anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Benjamins and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Slamister slips an arm under Benjamins chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Slamister has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Slamister is squeezing on Benjamins like an anaconda would it's prey. Benjamins fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyrion Slamister! |
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Event:
SSG 250 Makarov vs Maximus
Date: Jan 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Billy Grandall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 11 losses; Zachary Benjamins!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Benjamins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Grandall has picked Benjamins up - he's going for a ride! Grandall dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grandall (2) vs (0) Benjamins
Grandall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Grandall controlling the pace.
Grandall tries to pass to full mount but Benjamins defends it.
Benjamins is trying to get back to full guard.
Grandall wants to pass to mount but Benjamins is defending the position.
Grandall is looking to take a break and control but Benjamins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Benjamins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grandall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grandall's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grandall (2) vs (4) Benjamins
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamins has the hooks in. Grandall is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Benjamins's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Benjamins looking for the choke from the back.
Grandall tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T1#
Grandall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grandall regains half guard.
Grandall wants to improve his position but Benjamins is controlling well.
Benjamins moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (2) vs (7) Benjamins
Grandall manages to work his way to half guard, despite Benjamins's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Grandall is defending against the submission attempts here by Benjamins.
Grandall wants to control but Benjamins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grandall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grandall pulls Benjamins in close to his closed guard and prevents Benjamins from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Grandall 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: Grandall (4) vs (7) Benjamins
Grandall has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Grandall (7) vs (7) Benjamins
Grandall is trying to take his opponent's back.
Grandall prevents Benjamins from getting the reversal.
Benjamins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Grandall wants to take Benjamins's back but he can't do it this time.
Benjamins wants to hold on but Grandall pushes him away.#SUB#
Grandall is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Benjamins is surviving well by controlling Grandall's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Grandall with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T3#
Grandall controlling from mount. #SUB#
Grandall working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Grandall moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Grandall (10) vs (7) Benjamins
Benjamins rolls, trying to escape but Grandall keeps control of the position.
Grandall has good solid back control here.
Benjamins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grandall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Benjamins preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Grandall. #T4##SUB#
Grandall has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Benjamins is in real trouble here. Grandall gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Benjamins is tapping out! Grandall wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Grandall!
Billy Grandall seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 242 Makarov vs Hall
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 10 losses; Zachary Benjamins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Sardon Heliogabale!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Benjamins has closed the distance and engaged Heliogabale in a clinch.
Benjamins tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Benjamins gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Benjamins (2) vs (0) Heliogabale
Heliogabale is looking for a sweep. Benjamins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Benjamins trying to control from Heliogabale's half guard. Heliogabale has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Benjamins won't allow Heliogabale to sweep him here.
Heliogabale is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Heliogabale keeping full guard, as Benjamins tries to pass. #SUB2#
Benjamins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heliogabale has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Benjamins has managed to get both his arms back between Heliogabale's legs - danger averted.
Benjamins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Benjamins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Benjamins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Benjamins being controlled here momentarily.
Heliogabale wants to sweep but no luck. #T1##SUB2#
Benjamins content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Heliogabale has locked up a guillotine! Heliogabale's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Benjamins is holding on here and Heliogabale must be using up a lot of energy. Benjamins has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Heliogabale gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sardon Heliogabale!
Our winner, Sardon Heliogabale, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 220 Hall vs Orion
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Zachary Benjamins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Quinn Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Barnett gets tackled into the cage by Benjamins. Benjamins maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Benjamins is fighting off a takedown attempt but Barnett is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Benjamins to the mat. Benjamins regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Benjamins (0) vs (2) Barnett
Barnett controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barnett preventing the sweep.
Barnett pushing down on Benjamins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Benjamins is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Barnett seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benjamins wants to control but Barnett is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Benjamins is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett tries to pass the half guard into mount. Benjamins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Benjamins wants to control but Barnett is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Barnett is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Barnett passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Benjamins (0) vs (5) Barnett
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benjamins 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: Benjamins (2) vs (5) Barnett#SUB2#
Barnett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Benjamins defends well.
Barnett controlling Benjamins's posture.
Benjamins trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Barnett keeping full guard, as Benjamins tries to pass. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnett is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benjamins (2) vs (7) Barnett
Benjamins trying to control the position.
Benjamins wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnett slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Benjamins is trying to keep Barnett in close.
#T3#
Barnett engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barnett preventing the sweep.
Barnett controlling from the top position.
Benjamins looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Barnett puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Benjamins wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Barnett is thwarting Benjamins's attempts to control the position.
Barnett with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Barnett is thwarting Benjamins's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barnett in particular looking to stall.
Benjamins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnett's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Benjamins (6) vs (7) Barnett
Barnett trying to control the action but Benjamins just sinks the hooks in.
Benjamins keeps control of the position as Barnett tries to break free.
#SUB#
Barnett 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 Benjamins gets his way!
Barnett is keeping busy.
#T5##SUB#
Benjamins tightening his grip on Barnett, looking for the choke.
Barnett trying to control the hands but Benjamins won't let him.
Barnett is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Benjamins is staying active.#T6#
Barnett can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Benjamins working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Benjamins is trying to stick to Barnett's back but Barnett is turning into Benjamins. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Benjamins's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Barnett. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benjamins (6) vs (9) Barnett
Barnett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barnett's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Barnett postures up.
Benjamins being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Barnett 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.#T7#
Barnett advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Benjamins (6) vs (12) Barnett#SUB2#
Barnett thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barnett takes a little break here. Benjamins wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Benjamins sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Benjamins tries to get to full guard but Barnett has control of the leg.
Barnett seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Benjamins wants to improve his position but Barnett is controlling well.
#T8#
Barnett slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Barnett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Benjamins defends it well.
Benjamins wants to control but Barnett is keeping busy.
Benjamins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnett's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Benjamins (10) vs (12) Barnett
Barnett tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Barnett defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Benjamins is trying to control but Barnett is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#T9#
Barnett is trying desperately to improve position.
Benjamins trying to control but Barnett is having none of it.
Barnett 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: Benjamins (10) vs (14) Barnett
Barnett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Benjamins wants to sweep but no luck. #T10#
Benjamins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnett controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barnett pushes down on Benjamins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barnett is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Benjamins is looking to control Barnett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Benjamins avoid being mounted?
Barnett is controlling the pace.
Barnett is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Benjamins! Score +3 for passing guard: Benjamins (10) vs (17) Barnett#T11#
Barnett is looking to work his way around to Benjamins's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Barnett prevents Benjamins from getting the reversal.
Barnett content just to control the position here.
Benjamins is looking to improve his position but Barnett isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Barnett is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Benjamins is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Benjamins flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Barnett anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Benjamins and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Barnett slips an arm under Benjamins chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Barnett has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Barnett is squeezing on Benjamins like an anaconda would it's prey. Benjamins fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Quinn Barnett!
Quinn Barnett seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 208 McCain vs Feet
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 1 losses; Yuri Prochazka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Zachary Benjamins!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Prochazka throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Benjamins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Prochazka is in Benjamins's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Prochazka (2) vs (0) Benjamins
Benjamins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Benjamins controls Prochazka momentarily but Prochazka frees himself.
Prochazka wants to pass the guard but Benjamins is keeping the position.
Prochazka engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Prochazka postures up.
Benjamins working a defensive guard but Prochazka passes into half guard.
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.
Benjamins tries to roll over but Prochazka keeps him under control.
Benjamins trying to control here.
Prochazka has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (5) vs (0) Benjamins#T1#
Benjamins is trying to escape the mount.
Prochazka sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Prochazka'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.#SUB#
Benjamins tries to improve his position but Prochazka has taken his back! Prochazka has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Benjamins tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Prochazka pushes Benjamins away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yuri Prochazka!
A very excited looking Yuri Prochazka made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 198 Hlervu vs Bar
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Zachary Benjamins!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Benjamins clinches with his opponent.
Benjamins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kuang to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Benjamins manages to pull guard.
Benjamins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kuang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuang stalling.
Kuang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB#
Kuang 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.
Kuang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Benjamins is looking for a sweep. Kuang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Benjamins is trying to maintain the position but Kuang is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuang content to control rather than advance.
Benjamins tries to roll over but Kuang keeps him under control.#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kuang in particular looking to stall.
Kuang wants to free his trapped foot but Benjamins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kuang has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kuang prevents Benjamins from improving his position.
Kuang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kuang'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.
Benjamins wants to control but Kuang is keeping busy.
Kuang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Benjamins gets full guard.
Kuang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Further stalling from Kuang.
Kuang passes into half guard.
Benjamins tries to roll over but Kuang keeps him under control.
Benjamins is looking to control Kuang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Benjamins avoid being mounted?#T4##SUB#
Kuang 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benjamins wants to get back to full guard.
Kuang tries to pass to full mount but Benjamins defends it.
Kuang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Benjamins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T5#
Kuang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Benjamins looking to control.
Kuang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Benjamins trying to keep a closed guard but Kuang is proving a slippery customer.
Kuang controls from within his opponent's guard.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Kuang is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T6#
Benjamins wants to improve his position but instead Kuang has moved into half guard.
Kuang is pressing down on Benjamins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Benjamins is holding on for now.
Benjamins trying to hold on to Kuang's head to control him but Kuang postures up.
Kuang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Benjamins is trying to control but Kuang passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (3) vs (0) Benjamins
Benjamins looks to move to half guard but instead Kuang has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuang (5) vs (0) Benjamins#T7#
Benjamins gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Benjamins wants to get back to full guard but Kuang has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (8) vs (0) Benjamins
A lull in the action here as Kuang stalls from top position.
Kuang has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Benjamins! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuang (10) vs (0) Benjamins
Benjamins is desperately trying to improve his position but Kuang has a good base and remains in mount.
Kuang controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Benjamins is looking to improve his position but Kuang isn't that keen on the idea.
Benjamins tries to improve his position but instead Kuang has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kuang (13) vs (0) Benjamins
Kuang is not going to allow Benjamins to sit and survive in this position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Benjamins's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kuang controls the position.#T9#
Benjamins tries to break free.
Kuang biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kuang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Benjamins for as long as he can get away with.
Benjamins wants to escape the position.
Benjamins wants to control his opponent's hands but Kuang gets his hands free.
Benjamins wants to escape the position.
Benjamins is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kuang off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T10##SUB#
Benjamins fending off the submission attempt from Kuang. #SUB#
Kuang is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Benjamins knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Benjamins for a finish.
Kuang 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.
Benjamins tries to break free.
Kuang not allowing Benjamins to control his hands.
Kuang is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T11##SUB#
Kuang looking to break Benjamins's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Benjamins remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kuang will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kuang is riding his opponent, not letting Benjamins buck him off.
Benjamins wants to escape the position.
Benjamins rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kuang wants to pass the guard but Benjamins is defending well. #T12#
Kuang content to control rather than advance.
Kuang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T13#
Benjamins trying to control here.
Benjamins tries to roll over but Kuang keeps him under control.
Kuang wants to pass the guard but Benjamins is defending well.
Kuang sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kuang works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (16) vs (0) Benjamins
The referee asks Kuang politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kuang prefers to stall for the moment though.#T14#
Benjamins is trying to improve his position.
Benjamins is being controlled here.
Benjamins is trying to get back to half guard.
Benjamins struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kuang is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Benjamins looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kuang gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Benjamins is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kuang lets go of the hold and Benjamins can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nedry Kuang!
An out of breath Nedry Kuang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 193 Ibrahim vs Gaul
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Trace Mack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Zachary Benjamins!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice takedown defense from Benjamins. No joy for Mack on that attempt. #TD#
Mack closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Benjamins quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mack (2) vs (0) Benjamins#SUB#
Mack wants to work for an arm triangle but Benjamins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Benjamins trying to hold on to Mack's head to control him but Mack postures up.
Benjamins is looking for a sweep. Mack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Mack is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Mack is looking for a kimura but Benjamins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mack to get the leverage.
Mack prevents Benjamins from improving his position.#SUB#
Mack is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Benjamins defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mack is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benjamins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mack.
Mack is pressing down on Benjamins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Benjamins is holding on for now. #T1##SUB#
Mack is working for a kimura but Benjamins is defending it quite comfortably.
Benjamins wants to improve his position but Mack is controlling well.
#SUB#
Mack is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Benjamins is looking to improve his position.
Benjamins keeps trying to improve his position.#T2##SUB#
Mack is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Mack is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Benjamins trying to control here.
Benjamins tries to get to full guard but Mack has control of the leg. #SUB#
Mack is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Benjamins is trying to maintain the position but Mack is very close to passing his half guard.
Mack is looking to take a break and control but Benjamins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Mack is thwarting Benjamins's attempts to control the position.
Benjamins wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mack is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Mack wants to work for an arm triangle but Benjamins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mack is thwarting Benjamins's attempts to control the position.
Benjamins tries to roll over but Mack keeps him under control.
Mack takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mack is trying to control. Benjamins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Benjamins is looking for a sweep. Mack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Mack is looking for a kimura but Benjamins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mack to get the leverage. #T4##SUB#
Benjamins is defending against the submission attempts here by Mack.
#SUB#
Benjamins is defending against the submission attempts here by Mack.
Benjamins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Mack is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Mack is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Benjamins sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mack is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Benjamins is just riding it out for now. Mack eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Mack seems to be working for a kimura but Benjamins defends the submission attempt.#T5##SUB2#
Benjamins looking for submissions off his back.
Benjamins tries to get to full guard but Mack has control of the leg.
Benjamins trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mack is working for a kimura but Benjamins is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Mack is working for a kimura but Benjamins is defending it quite comfortably.
#T6##SUB#
Mack is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benjamins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mack.
Benjamins trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Mack is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Benjamins trying to hold on to Mack's head to control him but Mack postures up.
Benjamins is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mack is staying active.#T7#
Benjamins wants to get back to full guard but Mack has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mack (5) vs (0) Benjamins
Mack is looking to take a break and control but Benjamins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Benjamins tries to bench press Mack off him but Mack keeps the position. #SUB#
Mack is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Benjamins has escaped the position, nice work there.
Benjamins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Mack is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mack is thwarting Benjamins's attempts to control the position.#T8##SUB#
Mack has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Benjamins defend it? Mack steps over the head and cranks it - Benjamins is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mack!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Trace Mack! |
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Event:
SSG 184 Cahute vs Manning
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 7 losses; Olyksandr Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Zachary Benjamins!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Benjamins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Benjamins fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Chai has closed the distance and engaged Benjamins in a clinch.
Benjamins jumps guard but Chai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Benjamins works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Benjamins
Benjamins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Benjamins's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Benjamins
Benjamins trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamins wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
Chai prevents Benjamins from improving his position.
Benjamins won't allow Chai to pass to mount. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Benjamins tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg. #SUB#
Chai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chai passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Benjamins! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (2) Benjamins
Chai controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Benjamins defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Chai. #SUB#
Chai wants to finish this one by submission but Benjamins is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Chai. #T2#
Benjamins tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Chai jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Benjamins manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Chai in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Benjamins is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Olyksandr Chai!
Olyksandr Chai gave a mention to Critical Mass Q159.9 $74.95 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Zachary Benjamins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gotan Wasselach!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Benjamins shoots in for a double leg but Wasselach sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Wasselach clinches with his opponent.
We've been informed that Wasselach has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wasselach is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Benjamins is defending well.
Benjamins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wasselach gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Benjamins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wasselach is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zachary Benjamins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wasselach goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benjamins prevents it.
Wasselach tries for a takedown. No joy.
Benjamins gets underhooks to prevent Wasselach's takedown attempt.
Benjamins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wasselach is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Benjamins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasselach goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benjamins prevents it.
Wasselach goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benjamins prevents it.
Wasselach is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Benjamins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Benjamins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wasselach prevents it.
Wasselach looking for a takedown.
Wasselach is pressed up against the cage. Benjamins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wasselach down to the mat. Wasselach avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wasselach stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Benjamins has closed the distance and engaged Wasselach in a clinch.
Benjamins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wasselach is trying to drag Benjamins to the mat but Benjamins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Wasselach is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Benjamins can't fight it off and eventually Wasselach manages to take the fight to the floor. Benjamins looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Benjamins (0) vs (2) Wasselach#SUB2#
Wasselach drops back, looking for a kneebar! Benjamins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Benjamins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Benjamins! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Benjamins (4) vs (2) Wasselach
Who's going to make the next move?#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wasselach is trying to work for a sweep but Benjamins has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Benjamins (6) vs (2) Wasselach
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benjamins avoids the attempt from Wasselach to control.
Benjamins moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Benjamins (9) vs (2) Wasselach#SUB#
Benjamins is looking for the choke from the back position but Wasselach is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Benjamins is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Wasselach knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Wasselach for a finish.
Benjamins seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Benjamins doesn't have the hooks in and Wasselach manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benjamins (9) vs (4) Wasselach
Wasselach is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Benjamins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Benjamins wants to hit a sweep here but Wasselach passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Benjamins there! Score +3 for passing guard: Benjamins (9) vs (7) Wasselach
Benjamins can't escape the position.
Wasselach tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Benjamins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Wasselach looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Benjamins tries to reverse the position but Wasselach maintains control.#SUB2#
Wasselach working for a guillotine from mount but Benjamins is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Wasselach is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Benjamins has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wasselach avoids the attempt from Benjamins to control.#T5##SUB2#
Wasselach looking to secure an arm triangle but Benjamins defends it well. #SUB2#
Wasselach jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Benjamins is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Benjamins and Wasselach has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Benjamins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Benjamins is not content to let Wasselach control the position. #SUB2#
Wasselach tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T6#
Wasselach is looking to take a break and control but Benjamins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Benjamins manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wasselach's best efforts.
Benjamins trying to hold on to Wasselach's head to control him but Wasselach postures up.
Wasselach with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Wasselach is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wasselach controlling the pace. #T7#
Benjamins is trying to maintain the position but Wasselach is very close to passing his half guard.
Wasselach prevents Benjamins from improving his position.#SUB2#
Wasselach is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Benjamins is just riding it out for now. Wasselach eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Wasselach seems to be working for a kimura but Benjamins defends the submission attempt.#T8#
Benjamins trying to hold on to Wasselach's head to control him but Wasselach postures up.
Benjamins tries to roll over but Wasselach keeps him under control.
Wasselach trying to pass the guard but Benjamins defending well.
Benjamins trying to control from the bottom.
Wasselach controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Wasselach is working for a kimura but Benjamins is defending it quite comfortably.
#T9#
Benjamins wants to improve his position but Wasselach is controlling well.
Benjamins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Benjamins.
Wasselach won't allow Benjamins to sweep him here.
Benjamins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wasselach manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benjamins (11) vs (7) Wasselach
Wasselach 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: Benjamins (11) vs (9) Wasselach
Wasselach trying to mount his opponent but Benjamins defends it.
Benjamins wants to control but Wasselach is keeping busy.
#T10#
Wasselach controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Wasselach is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Wasselach is working for a kimura but Benjamins is defending it quite comfortably.
Benjamins is looking to control Wasselach's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Benjamins avoid being mounted?#T11##SUB2#
Wasselach is looking for a kimura but Benjamins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wasselach to get the leverage.
Wasselach is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Wasselach is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Benjamins defends it well.
Wasselach trying to pass the guard but Benjamins defending well.
Benjamins is trying to get back to full guard.
Wasselach is looking to advance position but Benjamins won't allow it. #T12#
Benjamins is trying to control but can't.
Benjamins wants to improve his position but Wasselach is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Wasselach is looking for a kimura but Benjamins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wasselach to get the leverage.
Wasselach trying to pass the guard but Benjamins defending well.
Benjamins tries to get to full guard but Wasselach has control of the leg.
Wasselach wants to pass the guard but Benjamins is defending well.
Benjamins trying to hold on to Wasselach's head to control him but Wasselach postures up.
#T13#
Wasselach is taking a breather. Benjamins 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.
Wasselach is pressing down on Benjamins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Benjamins is holding on for now.
Benjamins tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Wasselach has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Benjamins (11) vs (12) Wasselach
Wasselach takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Benjamins manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T14#
Wasselach is pressing down on Benjamins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Benjamins is holding on for now.
Wasselach prevents Benjamins from improving his position.
Wasselach stalling. #SUB2#
Wasselach is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Benjamins is just riding it out for now. Wasselach eventually gives up the hold.
Wasselach seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasselach wins on points by 12 to 11.
Our winner, Gotan Wasselach, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Q - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Norman Pearson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Zachary Benjamins!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Benjamins shoots in looking for a takedown. Pearson tries to sprawl out of it but Benjamins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pearson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Benjamins with that takedown attempt.
Benjamins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pearson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Pearson clinches with his opponent.
Benjamins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Norman Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zachary Benjamins.
Pearson can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pearson tries to score a body lock takedown but Benjamins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pearson wants a takedown.
Pearson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benjamins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
Pearson goes for a takedown attempt but Benjamins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Pearson gets tackled into the cage by Benjamins. Benjamins maintains the clinch.
Benjamins told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Benjamins is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pearson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Benjamins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Benjamins ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Benjamins no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Benjamins looking for a guillotine here but Pearson defends easily.
Benjamins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pearson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pearson (0) vs (2) Benjamins
Pearson keeping full guard, as Benjamins tries to pass. #T2#
Pearson pulls Benjamins in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benjamins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pearson is keeping the position for now.
Benjamins trying to control the position from guard on top but Pearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pearson pulls Benjamins in close to prevent any damage.
Benjamins is looking to advance position but Pearson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pearson (4) vs (2) Benjamins#T3#
Pearson controlling his opponent.
Pearson forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Pearson (7) vs (2) Benjamins#SUB#
Pearson looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Benjamins showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Pearson looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pearson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Benjamins is defending well though. Pearson let's go of the attempt for now.
Pearson gets his hands free as Benjamins looks to control. #T4##SUB#
Pearson tightening his grip on Benjamins, looking for the choke.
Benjamins looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Pearson is hanging on to Benjamins's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Pearson working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benjamins tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Pearson is looking for the choke from the back position but Benjamins is controlling his hands well.
We've been hearing good reports from Pearson'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.
Benjamins rolls, trying to escape but Pearson keeps control of the position.
Benjamins is still trying to improve position.#T5##SUB#
Benjamins tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Pearson has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Benjamins is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Norman Pearson!
After winning the bout, Norman Pearson 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:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light 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; Zachary Benjamins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Liam St. Georges !
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Benjamins tries to clinch up but St. Georges circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
St. Georges shoots in and bounces Benjamins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Benjamins (0) vs (2) St. Georges
St. Georges looking to pass the guard.
St. Georges 's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Benjamins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
St. Georges controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamins wants to improve his position but instead St. Georges has moved into half guard.
Benjamins wants to get back to full guard but St. Georges has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Benjamins (0) vs (5) St. Georges
St. Georges controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Benjamins is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benjamins is working hard here to advance position.
Benjamins sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
St. Georges prevents Benjamins from improving his position.
St. Georges is taking a breather. Benjamins 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#
St. Georges is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Benjamins defends it well.
St. Georges is looking to advance position but Benjamins won't allow it. #T2#
Benjamins wants to improve his position but St. Georges is controlling well.
St. Georges looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Benjamins is trying to maintain the position but St. Georges is very close to passing his half guard.
St. Georges is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like St. Georges 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Benjamins wants to get back to full guard.
St. Georges performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Benjamins wants to improve his position but St. Georges is controlling well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw St. Georges working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
St. Georges not doing much here.
Benjamins works his way to full guard. Good work.
St. Georges is stalling in the full guard.
Benjamins looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
St. Georges stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benjamins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
St. Georges is still trying to improve position.
Benjamins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as St. Georges controls the pace.
St. Georges looking to pass the guard.
Benjamins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Benjamins wants to sweep here but St. Georges controlling him for the moment.
St. Georges passes Benjamins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
St. Georges takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T5#
St. Georges is thwarting Benjamins's attempts to control the position.
Benjamins is looking for a sweep. St. Georges is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Benjamins trying to control but St. Georges postures up.
Well, if St. Georges 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Benjamins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Benjamins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as St. Georges controls the pace.
St. Georges 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T6##SUB#
Benjamins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. St. Georges gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
St. Georges controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Benjamins 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: Benjamins (2) vs (5) St. Georges
St. Georges is pressing down on Benjamins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Benjamins trying to move into half guard but instead St. Georges has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benjamins (2) vs (7) St. Georges
Benjamins wants to sweep here but St. Georges controlling him for the moment.
Benjamins being controlled here, momentarily. #T7#
St. Georges stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benjamins swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Benjamins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
St. Georges looking to pass the guard.
St. Georges controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
St. Georges won't allow Benjamins to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St. Georges 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
More stalling from St. Georges .#T8#
St. Georges stands and throws Benjamins's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Benjamins (2) vs (10) St. Georges
St. Georges taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Benjamins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Benjamins is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
St. Georges content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Benjamins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Benjamins regains full guard. Nicely done.
St. Georges 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.
St. Georges looking to pass the guard.
St. Georges sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Benjamins's guard.
St. Georges not doing much here.
#T10#
Benjamins is looking for a sweep. St. Georges is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Benjamins trying to control here.
St. Georges sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Benjamins won't allow St. Georges to pass to mount.
St. Georges with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Benjamins wants to control but St. Georges is keeping busy.
#T11#
St. Georges is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Benjamins wants to improve his position but St. Georges is controlling well.
St. Georges is controlling the pace.
Benjamins manages to get to full guard.
#T12#
St. Georges looking to pass the guard.
Benjamins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
St. Georges slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
St. Georges passes Benjamins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Benjamins gets full guard.
Benjamins keeping full guard, as St. Georges tries to pass.
St. Georges sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Benjamins's guard.
Benjamins trying to get back to full guard but St. Georges takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Benjamins (2) vs (13) St. Georges #T13#
Benjamins tries to hold on but St. Georges postures up.
St. Georges takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Benjamins tries to hold on but St. Georges postures up.
Benjamins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
St. Georges looking to control and managing it successfully.
Benjamins tries to lock up and control but St. Georges gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T14#
Benjamins is looking to get to half guard.
St. Georges tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Benjamins is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
St. Georges controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that St. Georges has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
St. Georges wins on points by 13 to 2.
Liam St. Georges made sure to mention his sponsor, Conviction in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Zachary Benjamins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Happy Chukwudu!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Benjamins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Chukwudu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Benjamins! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Benjamins (0) vs (4) Chukwudu
Benjamins can't do much from the bottom here.
Benjamins is trying to improve his position.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamins is looking for a sweep.
Benjamins struggling a bit here.
Benjamins gets back to half guard.#T1#
Benjamins trying to hold on to Chukwudu's head to control him but Chukwudu postures up.
#SUB2#
Benjamins is defending against the submission attempts here by Chukwudu.
Benjamins keeping hold of Chukwudu's head, controlling as best he can.
Benjamins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chukwudu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chukwudu's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Benjamins (4) vs (4) Chukwudu
Chukwudu just trying to survive but Benjamins is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Chukwudu staying busy and making it hard for Benjamins to control. #T2#
Chukwudu trying to control the action but Benjamins just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Chukwudu preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Benjamins.
Chukwudu holding on to Benjamins's left wrist, preventing the choke.
A lull in the action here.
Chukwudu is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Benjamins off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Chukwudu fending off the submission attempt from Benjamins.
You can see the frustration on Chukwudu's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Chukwudu defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Benjamins's arms. #T3#
Benjamins controlling well, preventing Chukwudu from escaping the position.
Benjamins is trying to stick to Chukwudu's back but Chukwudu is turning into Benjamins. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Benjamins's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Chukwudu. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benjamins (4) vs (6) Chukwudu#SUB2#
Chukwudu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chukwudu preventing the sweep.
Benjamins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chukwudu manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benjamins (6) vs (6) Chukwudu
Benjamins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chukwudu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benjamins trying to control but Chukwudu is working from the bottom.
Benjamins tries to free his leg and advance position but Chukwudu is retaining full guard. #T4#
Chukwudu can't keep his opponent in guard - Benjamins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chukwudu tries to get to full guard but Benjamins has control of the leg.
Benjamins trying to pass the guard but Chukwudu defending well.
Chukwudu tries to roll over but Benjamins keeps him under control.
Benjamins is looking to advance position but Chukwudu won't allow it. #T5#
Benjamins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chukwudu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Chukwudu looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Benjamins wants to work for an arm triangle but Chukwudu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Benjamins prevents Chukwudu from improving his position.
Benjamins is trying to control. Chukwudu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chukwudu holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Benjamins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chukwudu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chukwudu trying to control but Benjamins postures up.
Chukwudu keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T6#
Chukwudu is staying active underneath Benjamins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Benjamins working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Chukwudu's thigh. Chukwudu counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Benjamins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Benjamins trying to control but Chukwudu is working from the bottom.
Benjamins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Benjamins is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Benjamins (9) vs (6) Chukwudu
Chukwudu regains half guard.#T7#
Benjamins is thwarting Chukwudu's attempts to control the position.
Chukwudu keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Benjamins trying to control from half guard but Chukwudu is working away.
Chukwudu wants to get back to full guard.
Benjamins trying to mount his opponent but Chukwudu defends it.
Benjamins trying to advance position but Chukwudu counters by regaining guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chukwudu holds on and takes a little breather. #T8#
Benjamins trying to control the position from guard on top but Chukwudu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benjamins pushes down on Chukwudu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Benjamins trying to control from Chukwudu's half guard. Chukwudu has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Chukwudu looking for a sweep. Not yet Chukwudu, not yet. #SUB2#
Chukwudu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Benjamins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Benjamins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Benjamins trying to control but Chukwudu is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Benjamins passes Chukwudu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chukwudu regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Benjamins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chukwudu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Benjamins has Chukwudu in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benjamins (9) vs (8) Chukwudu
Benjamins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Benjamins looking for a sweep. Not yet Benjamins, not yet.
Chukwudu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like Chukwudu 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#
Chukwudu looking to pass the guard.
Benjamins working a defensive guard here.
Benjamins wants to sweep but no luck.
Chukwudu stays in close to Benjamins's body and controls the position.
Benjamins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benjamins (11) vs (8) Chukwudu#T11#
Benjamins advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benjamins prevents Chukwudu from improving his position.
Benjamins is keen to just control but Chukwudu is a slippery customer.
Benjamins prevents Chukwudu from improving his position.
Benjamins is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Chukwudu reverses the position - he's now on top in Benjamins's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benjamins (11) vs (10) Chukwudu
Benjamins pulls Chukwudu in close to his closed guard and prevents Chukwudu from doing any damage or advancing position.
Benjamins trying to control the position.
#T12##SUB#
Benjamins looking for a guillotine here but Chukwudu defends easily.
Benjamins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chukwudu is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Benjamins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chukwudu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Benjamins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T13#
Benjamins trying to keep a closed guard but Chukwudu is proving a slippery customer.
Chukwudu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Benjamins wants to sweep but no luck.
Benjamins trying to control the position here.
Benjamins is trying to keep Chukwudu in close.
#T14#
Benjamins wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Benjamins has an active guard here but Chukwudu has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Chukwudu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benjamins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chukwudu.
Chukwudu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamins takes the fight on points by 11 to 10. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Ivarr DeBoneless! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Zachary Benjamins!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Benjamins closes the distance and pushes DeBoneless back into the cage.#TD2#
Benjamins pulls DeBoneless into guard.
DeBoneless has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Benjamins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Benjamins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
DeBoneless controls from within his opponent's guard.
Benjamins has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Benjamins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
DeBoneless pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benjamins is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamins working a defensive guard here.
DeBoneless advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: DeBoneless (3) vs (0) Benjamins
Benjamins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked DeBoneless off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: DeBoneless (3) vs (4) Benjamins#T1#
DeBoneless manages to reverse the position and now he's in Benjamins's guard. Nice work there by DeBoneless.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: DeBoneless (5) vs (4) Benjamins
DeBoneless won't allow Benjamins to sweep him here.
DeBoneless pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benjamins is keeping the position for now.
Our spies down at at Tran MMA Gym inform us that Benjamins has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Benjamins working a defensive guard here.
DeBoneless looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Benjamins is trying to keep DeBoneless in close.
Benjamins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Benjamins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as DeBoneless controls the pace.
Benjamins keeping full guard, as DeBoneless tries to pass.
DeBoneless being controlled here momentarily.
Benjamins is trying to keep DeBoneless in close.
Benjamins pulls DeBoneless in close to prevent any damage.
DeBoneless postures up.
#T3#
DeBoneless wants to pass the guard but Benjamins is keeping the position.
DeBoneless controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Benjamins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
DeBoneless controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
DeBoneless tries to free his leg and advance position but Benjamins is retaining full guard.
DeBoneless is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Benjamins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
DeBoneless trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DeBoneless showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
DeBoneless looking to pass the guard.
Benjamins being controlled here, momentarily.
DeBoneless looking to pass the guard.
DeBoneless sitting in guard here, content to control.
Benjamins looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeBoneless is one step ahead there. #T5#
Benjamins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
DeBoneless's corner is telling him to maintain position.
DeBoneless wants to pass the guard but Benjamins is keeping the position.
DeBoneless is stalling in the full guard.
DeBoneless trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DeBoneless is pushing down on Benjamins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Benjamins is fighting to maintain full guard but DeBoneless has managed to sneak the leg through.
Benjamins is trying to control but can't.
Benjamins is trying to get back to full guard.
Benjamins wants to control but DeBoneless is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T6#
DeBoneless content to control rather than advance.
Benjamins is looking for a sweep. DeBoneless is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DeBoneless trying to mount his opponent but Benjamins defends it.
DeBoneless content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
DeBoneless seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Benjamins for as long as he can get away with.#T7#
DeBoneless has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
DeBoneless is thwarting Benjamins's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeBoneless works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: DeBoneless (8) vs (4) Benjamins
Benjamins is trying to escape the mount.
DeBoneless controlling the position easily from mount.
Benjamins prevents DeBoneless from taking his back.#T8#
DeBoneless looking to control and managing it successfully.
DeBoneless avoids the attempt from Benjamins to control.
DeBoneless wants to take his opponent's back but Benjamins doesn't allow it.
DeBoneless looking to control and managing it successfully.
Benjamins tries to hold on but DeBoneless pushes him away.
DeBoneless controlling the position easily from mount.
DeBoneless prevents Benjamins from getting the reversal.#T9#
DeBoneless wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
DeBoneless content just to control the position here.
Benjamins tries to reverse the position but DeBoneless maintains control.
DeBoneless forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: DeBoneless (11) vs (4) Benjamins
Benjamins is in bad spot here.
DeBoneless is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
This is a sustained period of stalling by DeBoneless.#T10#
You can see the frustration on Benjamins's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Benjamins is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by DeBoneless.
Benjamins wants to escape the position.
#T11#
Benjamins breaks DeBoneless's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: DeBoneless (11) vs (6) Benjamins
DeBoneless wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Benjamins passes DeBoneless's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Benjamins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. DeBoneless doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Benjamins.
DeBoneless desperately trying to maintain half guard.
DeBoneless is looking for a sweep. Benjamins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DeBoneless is looking to control Benjamins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DeBoneless avoid being mounted?
Benjamins wants to pass the guard but DeBoneless is defending well. #T12#
DeBoneless is looking to improve his position.
DeBoneless is positioning himself well to prevent Benjamins advancing to mount.
Benjamins works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: DeBoneless (11) vs (9) Benjamins
DeBoneless tries to hold on but Benjamins pushes him away.
DeBoneless has given up his back. Will we see Benjamins going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: DeBoneless (11) vs (12) Benjamins
DeBoneless just trying to survive but Benjamins is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T13##SUB2#
Benjamins working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
DeBoneless prevents Benjamins from getting a body triangle.
DeBoneless trying to control the action but Benjamins just sinks the hooks in.
Benjamins controlling from the back.
Well, with Benjamins on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before DeBoneless is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Will Benjamins go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
DeBoneless won't enjoy being in this position. Benjamins looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - DeBoneless is tapping - it's over boys! Benjamins picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zachary Benjamins! |
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Event:
CWC 286 LA
Date: Dec 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Zachary Benjamins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 23 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Benjamins stuffs the takedown.
Benjamins tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dalton manages to circle out of the way.#TD2#
Dalton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Benjamins is trying to defend but Dalton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Benjamins (0) vs (2) Dalton
Benjamins trying to control but Dalton postures up.
Dalton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dalton wants to free his trapped foot but Benjamins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Benjamins moves into full guard.
Benjamins working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Benjamins trying to keep a closed guard but Dalton is proving a slippery customer.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton won't allow Benjamins to sweep him here. #T1#
Dalton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dalton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benjamins is keeping the position for now.
Benjamins trying to keep a closed guard but Dalton is proving a slippery customer.
Dalton advances to half guard.
Benjamins wants to get back to full guard.
Dalton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalton wants to pass to mount but Benjamins is defending the position. #T2#
Benjamins is trying to get back to full guard.
Dalton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dalton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Benjamins is trying to get back to full guard.
Benjamins trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benjamins is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Benjamins tries to get to full guard but Dalton has control of the leg.
Dalton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Let's hope that Dalton has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Benjamins is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dalton in particular looking to stall.
Benjamins is trying to control but can't.
Benjamins wants to improve his position but Dalton is controlling well.
Dalton trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Benjamins looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Dalton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Benjamins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Benjamins.
Dalton sitting in guard here, content to control. #T5#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dalton.
Dalton pushing down on Benjamins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dalton works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Benjamins (0) vs (5) Dalton
Dalton takes Benjamins's back. Score +3 for taking back: Benjamins (0) vs (8) Dalton
Dalton is hanging on to Benjamins's back as he tries to escape.
Benjamins trying to control the action but Dalton just sinks the hooks in.
We've been informed that Dalton has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dalton biding his time, controlling Benjamins. #T6#
Dalton is hanging on to Benjamins's back as he tries to escape.
Dalton trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Benjamins doesn't escape.
Benjamins just trying to survive but Dalton is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
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.
Benjamins manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dalton's guard. Nice work there by Benjamins.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benjamins (2) vs (8) Dalton
Benjamins tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard.
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet.
Dalton managing to control the position.
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
Benjamins tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard.
Benjamins trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom. #T7#
Benjamins looking to pass the guard.
Dalton pulls Benjamins in close to his closed guard and prevents Benjamins from doing any damage or advancing position.
Benjamins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton controlling the position.
Benjamins tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard.
Benjamins is working hard here to advance position.
Dalton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Benjamins from controlling successfully.
Dalton 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: Benjamins (2) vs (10) Dalton#T8#
Dalton trying to control the pace.
Benjamins tries to roll over but Dalton keeps him under control.
Benjamins moves into full guard.
Benjamins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dalton preventing the sweep.
Dalton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Benjamins being controlled here, momentarily.
Dalton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dalton controlling the action here. #T9#
Dalton tries to pass to full mount but Benjamins defends it.
Dalton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dalton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Benjamins (2) vs (13) Dalton
Dalton wants to take Benjamins's back but he can't do it this time.
Dalton controlling his opponent.
Yet more stalling tactics from Dalton.#T10#
Dalton moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Benjamins (2) vs (16) Dalton
Benjamins is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dalton.
Benjamins tries to escape the position.
I would not like to be Benjamins right now.
Benjamins tries to escape the position.
Dalton biding his time, controlling Benjamins.
Dalton is trying to stick to Benjamins's back but Benjamins is turning into Dalton. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dalton's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Benjamins. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benjamins (4) vs (16) Dalton#T11#
Dalton pulls Benjamins in close to prevent any damage.
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
Dalton keeps trying to improve his position.
Dalton has Benjamins pulled in close to control his posture.
Benjamins won't allow Dalton to sweep him here.
Dalton pulls Benjamins in to control the position.
Benjamins preventing the sweep.
Dalton pulls Benjamins in close to his closed guard and prevents Benjamins from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dalton wants to sweep here but Benjamins controlling him for the moment. #T12#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dalton holds on and takes a little breather.
Dalton keeping full guard, as Benjamins tries to pass.
Benjamins passes into half guard. #SUB#
Benjamins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dalton is just riding it out for now. Benjamins eventually gives up the hold.
Benjamins wants to take a breather but Dalton is having none of it.
Dalton tries to roll over but Benjamins keeps him under control.
Benjamins trying to control the action but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T13#
Dalton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dalton holds on and takes a little breather.
Benjamins tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard.
Benjamins trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benjamins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
Dalton managing to control the position.
Dalton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benjamins (4) vs (18) Dalton
Dalton stays in close to Benjamins's body and controls the position.
Dalton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Benjamins's guard. #T14#
Benjamins gets back to full guard.
Dalton stands and throws Benjamins's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Benjamins (4) vs (21) Dalton
Dalton 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 Benjamins's shoulder. That is not cool.
Benjamins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benjamins trying to remain calm as Dalton controls from the top position.
Benjamins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dalton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton wins on points by 21 to 4.
Our winner, Pacer Dalton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Zachary Benjamins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Clarence Frost!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Benjamins shoots in for a takedown but Frost shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Frost has closed the distance and engaged Benjamins in a clinch.
Benjamins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Frost walks away with a smile on his face. Benjamins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've been hearing reports that Benjamins has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL2#
Frost has taken the fight to the clinch.
Benjamins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Frost walks away with a smile on his face. Benjamins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zachary Benjamins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benjamins wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Frost as he avoids it easily.
Frost is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Frost gets a clinch. #TD2#
Frost gets control of Benjamins's arms and successfully pulls guard. Frost will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Frost keeping full guard, as Benjamins tries to pass. #T1#
Benjamins wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
Benjamins is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Frost is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Benjamins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Frost looking for a sweep. Not yet Frost, not yet.
Benjamins tries to free his leg and advance position but Frost is retaining full guard. #T2#
Benjamins wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
Benjamins stopping the sweep attempt from Frost.
Benjamins looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benjamins trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benjamins works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Benjamins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Frost is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Benjamins is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Frost as he works his way to full guard.
Frost keeping moving, preventing Benjamins from controlling successfully.
Frost looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benjamins is one step ahead there.
Benjamins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Benjamins trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
Benjamins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Benjamins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Benjamins trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frost is pulling down on Benjamins's head. It's preventing any offense from Benjamins, at least for the moment.
Benjamins is looking to advance position but Frost has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Benjamins (0) vs (4) Frost
Benjamins is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T5#
Frost controlling the pace for now.
Benjamins tries to improve his position but instead Frost has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Benjamins (0) vs (7) Frost
Frost is hanging on to Benjamins's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Benjamins wants to control his opponent's hands but Frost gets his hands free. #T6#
I really don't envy Benjamins right now.
Benjamins is working hard here to advance position.
Benjamins is breathing heavily.
Frost has good solid back control here.
Frost is continuing to stall.
Benjamins just trying to survive but Frost is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T7#
Frost keeps control of the position as Benjamins tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Frost is trying to stick to Benjamins's back but Benjamins is turning into Frost. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Frost's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Benjamins. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benjamins (2) vs (7) Frost
Frost bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Benjamins's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benjamins (2) vs (9) Frost
Benjamins is trying to keep Frost in close.
#T8#
Frost works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Benjamins trying to control from the bottom.
Frost performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Benjamins is trying to get back to full guard.
Frost is pressing down on Benjamins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Benjamins is holding on for now.
Benjamins wants to control but Frost is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9#
Frost controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Frost 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.
Benjamins tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Frost has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Benjamins (2) vs (12) Frost
Benjamins regains half guard.
Benjamins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Frost is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frost with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T10#
Benjamins tries to get to full guard but Frost has control of the leg.
Benjamins is trying to maintain the position but Frost is very close to passing his half guard.
Frost stalling.
Benjamins wants to control but Frost is keeping busy.
Frost controlling the action here.#T11#
Benjamins tries to roll over but Frost keeps him under control.
Benjamins wants to control but Frost is keeping busy.
Benjamins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Benjamins.
Benjamins working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Benjamins throws his legs up looking for a submission but Frost uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Benjamins (2) vs (15) Frost#T12#
Benjamins tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Frost presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Benjamins (2) vs (17) Frost
Frost takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Benjamins (2) vs (20) Frost
Benjamins 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.
The adventures of Frost the control monster continue. Boring.#T13#
Benjamins is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Frost biding his time, looking for the opening.
Frost keeps control of the position as Benjamins tries to break free.
Frost gets his hands free as Benjamins looks to control.
Frost is riding his opponent, not letting Benjamins buck him off. #T14#
Benjamins manages to reverse the position and now he's in Frost's guard. Nice work there by Benjamins.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benjamins (4) vs (20) Frost
Frost lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benjamins (4) vs (22) Frost#SUB#
Benjamins looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Frost passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Benjamins (4) vs (25) Frost
Frost advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Benjamins (4) vs (27) Frost
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frost controlling his opponent.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Frost.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frost wins on points by 27 to 4.
An out of breath Clarence Frost 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 30 (265+lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
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; Kenny Reno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Zachary Benjamins!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Benjamins dives in and scores a takedown into Reno's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Reno (0) vs (2) Benjamins
Benjamins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Benjamins trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Reno manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reno (2) vs (2) Benjamins
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Benjamins can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Reno avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Benjamins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reno. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benjamins is keeping the position for now.
Reno postures up.
Benjamins looking for a sweep. Not yet Benjamins, not yet.
Our spies down at at Triple XXX inform us that Benjamins has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamins working a defensive guard here.
Benjamins is pulling down on Reno's head to control his posture.
Benjamins looking for a sweep. Not yet Benjamins, not yet. #T1#
Reno is fighting to break Benjamins's control of his arms but Benjamins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Reno wants to control from the top but Benjamins keeps moving.
Benjamins has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Reno has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Reno (5) vs (2) Benjamins
Reno controls the position.
Benjamins is trying to improve his position.
Reno trying to control the action but Benjamins is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Reno wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Benjamins, who protects the arm well.
Reno has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Reno (7) vs (2) Benjamins#T2#
Benjamins is working to get back to half guard.
Benjamins wants to hold on but Reno pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benjamins is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Reno swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Benjamins is now in Reno's guard. A big mistake from Reno there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reno (7) vs (4) Benjamins
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Benjamins slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Reno is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Benjamins pulls his head out easily.
Benjamins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reno knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Reno is staying active underneath Benjamins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reno tries to get to full guard but Benjamins has control of the leg.
Benjamins tries to pass to full mount but Reno defends it.
Reno tries to get to full guard but Benjamins has control of the leg.
Benjamins with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Reno looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reno is breathing heavily.#T4#
Reno trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Benjamins seems to be working for a kimura but Reno defends the submission attempt.
Benjamins is looking to advance position but Reno won't allow it.
Reno is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Benjamins is looking to take a break and control but Reno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reno is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Benjamins wants to pass to mount but Reno is defending the position. #T5##SUB2#
Benjamins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Benjamins trying to mount his opponent but Reno defends it. #SUB2#
Benjamins seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reno wants to control but Benjamins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Benjamins trying to mount his opponent but Reno defends it.
Benjamins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Benjamins is trying to control the action in half guard but Reno is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T6#
Benjamins controlling the action here.
Benjamins trying to pass the guard but Reno defending well.
Benjamins content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Benjamins's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Benjamins wants to control but Reno is keeping him busy.
Reno is trying to maintain the position but Benjamins is very close to passing his half guard.#T7#
Reno wants to improve his position but Benjamins is controlling well.
Reno wants to control but Benjamins is keeping busy.
Benjamins wants to pass the guard but Reno is defending well.
Reno is staying active underneath Benjamins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Benjamins works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Reno (7) vs (7) Benjamins#SUB2#
Benjamins has hold of Reno's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Reno manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Benjamins moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Reno has worked his arm free - good work by Reno!
#T8#
Benjamins tries to advance to mount but Reno denies him.
Reno is looking to regain half guard here but Benjamins keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Benjamins tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Benjamins has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Benjamins goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Reno has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Benjamins but great work by Reno. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Reno (11) vs (7) Benjamins
Benjamins is looking for a sweep.
Benjamins holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T9#
Reno tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Benjamins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reno wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Benjamins can't do much from the bottom here.
Benjamins sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Benjamins looking for submissions off his back.
Benjamins is not content to let Reno control the position.#T10#
Benjamins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Benjamins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Benjamins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reno manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reno (11) vs (9) Benjamins#T11#
Benjamins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Benjamins tries to free his leg and advance position but Reno is retaining full guard.
Benjamins trying to control the position from guard on top but Reno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benjamins forces his way into half guard.
Reno is refusing to be controlled, as Benjamins sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Benjamins seems to be looking for submissions.
Benjamins wants to pass to mount but Reno is defending the position. #T12#
Benjamins passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Reno (11) vs (12) Benjamins
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Reno is not content to let Benjamins control the position.
Reno can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Benjamins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Benjamins happy to just control the position for now. #T13#
Reno tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Reno (11) vs (14) Benjamins
Benjamins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Benjamins controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Benjamins moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Reno has worked his arm free - good work by Reno!
Reno gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Reno (11) vs (16) Benjamins#T14##SUB2#
Benjamins goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Reno turns into him and now he's in Benjamins's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reno (13) vs (16) Benjamins
Benjamins tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Benjamins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reno looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benjamins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reno manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reno (13) vs (18) Benjamins
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamins wins on points by 18 to 13. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 948 Round 3
Date: Jan 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Veena throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Benjamins forces Veena back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Benjamins breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Benjamins drives through with a takedown into Veena's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Benjamins controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Veena swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Benjamins is stalling in the full guard.
Benjamins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Veena can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Benjamins controls the pace.#SU#
Benjamins stands and steps away. Veena gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Benjamins clinches up against the cage.
Veena doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Veena tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Veena lands a hook that snaps the head of Benjamins backwards.
Benjamins has Veena pressed against the cage.
Veena can't find room to land a body shot as Benjamins controls the action.
Benjamins misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Veena.
Benjamins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Veena pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Veena.
Benjamins is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Benjamins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Benjamins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Veena walks away with a smile on his face. Benjamins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zachary Benjamins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Veena rushes Benjamins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Veena - that landed with a thud.
Veena lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Veena.
Benjamins is breathing heavily.#T3#
Veena lands a shot to the body.
Veena controlling the action here for a moment.
Veena lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Benjamins or not.
Veena pushes Benjamins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Veena.
Veena lands a hook that snaps the head of Benjamins backwards.
A body shot lands from Veena.
Veena lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Veena creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Veena stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Veena is stalling here.
Veena working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Veena presses Benjamins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Veena digs a right hand underneath Benjamins's ribcage. Benjamins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Veena on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veena works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Veena.
Veena scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Veena lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Veena is working Benjamins over against the cage.
Veena is pushing Benjamins up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Veena lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Veena lands a hook that snaps the head of Benjamins backwards.
Still in the clinch, Veena scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Veena - that landed with a thud.
Veena pushes Benjamins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elo Veena dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Benjamins with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Veena counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Veena lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Veena prevents a takedown attempt there.
Veena scores with a shot to the side of Benjamins's head.
Veena lands a shot to the body.
Veena lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Benjamins is rocked!
Good body shot from Veena.
Oh Benjamins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Veena scores with a hook to the body.
Veena dips a shoulder and cracks Benjamins with a mighty uppercut! Benjamins falls back against the cage and Veena unloads with a barrage of strikes! Benjamins is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Veena screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elo Veena!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 948 Round 2
Date: Jan 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Benjamins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Walsh avoids it really well and circles away.
Benjamins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Walsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benjamins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Walsh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Benjamins misses with a takedown attempt - Walsh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Walsh appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zachary Benjamins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walsh throws a lazy right hand but Benjamins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Walsh missing with a left hand there. Benjamins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Walsh misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Benjamins counters with a nice double leg into side control. Walsh won't be happy with that.
Walsh tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamins scores with punches to the body. #T1##SUB#
Benjamins is looking for the choke from the back position but Walsh is controlling his hands well.
Benjamins biding his time, looking for the opening.
Walsh is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Walsh is trying to escape but he's just digging himself into more trouble. Benjamins manages to sink in the hooks and gets a rear naked choke to end the fight in impressive fashion.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zachary Benjamins!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 948 Round 1
Date: Jan 19, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Benjamins closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Naranbaatar to the mat! Naranbaatar manages to get full guard.
Benjamins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Naranbaatar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Naranbaatar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Naranbaatar controls Benjamins momentarily but Benjamins frees himself.
Benjamins preventing the sweep. #T1##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Benjamins drives through with a takedown into Naranbaatar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Benjamins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Benjamins wants to control from the top but Naranbaatar keeps moving.
Naranbaatar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Benjamins manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Naranbaatar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benjamins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Benjamins tries to get out of the position.
Naranbaatar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Benjamins wants to sweep here but Naranbaatar controlling him for the moment.
Benjamins throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T2#
Benjamins keeping moving, preventing Naranbaatar from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Benjamins is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Naranbaatar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Benjamins tries to roll over but Naranbaatar keeps him under control.
Naranbaatar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Naranbaatar should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Naranbaatar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Naranbaatar is looking to take a break and control but Benjamins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Naranbaatar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Benjamins defending well though.
Naranbaatar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Benjamins defending well though.
Naranbaatar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Naranbaatar is thwarting Benjamins's attempts to control the position.
Naranbaatar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Benjamins pushes Naranbaatar off looking to stand but Naranbaatar dives back in and keeps control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Naranbaatar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Benjamins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Naranbaatar dives in for a single leg takedown but Benjamins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL#
Benjamins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Benjamins jumps into guard, dragging Naranbaatar to the mat.
Naranbaatar trying to control the position from guard on top but Benjamins 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.
Naranbaatar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benjamins is keeping the position for now.
Naranbaatar advances to half guard.
Benjamins is staying active underneath Naranbaatar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Naranbaatar throwing shots but Benjamins is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benjamins is staying active underneath Naranbaatar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Naranbaatar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Benjamins defending well though.
Naranbaatar working Benjamins over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zachary Benjamins dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Benjamins scores with a takedown into Naranbaatar's guard.
Naranbaatar keeping moving, preventing Benjamins from controlling successfully.
Benjamins wants to stand but Naranbaatar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Naranbaatar wants to sweep here but Benjamins controlling him for the moment.
Naranbaatar controlling Benjamins's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamins wants to get up but he can't break Naranbaatar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Benjamins stands up over Naranbaatar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Naranbaatar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Naranbaatar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Naranbaatar gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Benjamins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Benjamins is not content to let Naranbaatar control the position.
Benjamins trying to control but Naranbaatar postures up.
Benjamins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Naranbaatar is keen to just control but Benjamins is a slippery customer.
Naranbaatar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Benjamins is trying to maintain the position but Naranbaatar is very close to passing his half guard.
Benjamins tries to roll over but Naranbaatar keeps him under control.
Benjamins is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Benjamins wants to control but Naranbaatar is keeping busy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nice strikes from Naranbaatar there.
Naranbaatar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Naranbaatar is thwarting Benjamins's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Naranbaatar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Naranbaatar gets caught napping as Benjamins dives in and scores a takedown. Naranbaatar manages to retain guard.
Naranbaatar wants to sweep here but Benjamins controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Benjamins wants to control from the top but Naranbaatar keeps moving.
Benjamins tries to free his leg and advance position but Naranbaatar is retaining full guard.
Benjamins wants to stand and escape but instead Naranbaatar has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Naranbaatar trying to control but Benjamins is working from the bottom.
Benjamins working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zachary Benjamins will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Benjamins looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Benjamins trying to control the action but Naranbaatar is working from the bottom.
Naranbaatar is trying is best to control the position here.
Naranbaatar wants to get back to full guard.
Benjamins trying to control the action but Naranbaatar is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamins wants to stand up but Naranbaatar has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Naranbaatar is looking to control Benjamins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Naranbaatar avoid being mounted?#T1#
Benjamins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Naranbaatar defending well though.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Benjamins in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Naranbaatar is defended easily by Benjamins.
Benjamins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Benjamins wants it to stay on the feet.
Benjamins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Naranbaatar shoots for a double leg takedown but Benjamins sprawls well. He's pushed Naranbaatar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Benjamins thinks about countering with a head kick.
Zachary Benjamins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Batbayr Naranbaatar.
Benjamins takes a swing at Naranbaatar's ribcage but misses. #T2##CL#
Naranbaatar gets tackled into the cage by Benjamins. Benjamins maintains the clinch. #TD#
Benjamins has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Naranbaatar regains guard immediately.
Benjamins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Benjamins wants to control from the top but Naranbaatar keeps moving.
Naranbaatar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Naranbaatar pulls Benjamins in to control the position.
Benjamins trying to control the position from guard on top but Naranbaatar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benjamins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Naranbaatar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Naranbaatar tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Naranbaatar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Benjamins avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Benjamins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD#
Benjamins manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Zachary Benjamins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Naranbaatar trying to control but Benjamins is working from the bottom.
Naranbaatar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Benjamins's head.
Benjamins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Benjamins throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Naranbaatar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benjamins trying to keep a closed guard but Naranbaatar is proving a slippery customer.
Naranbaatar trying to control but Benjamins is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zachary Benjamins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benjamins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Zachary Benjamins!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Zachary Benjamins!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Zachary Benjamins!
Zachary Benjamins wins by unanimous decision!
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