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Event:
Bots de Garra 176
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 25 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 44 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Judge drives through and clinches with Anderson against the ropes.
#TD#
Judge gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Judge (2) vs (0) Anderson
Judge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully.
Anderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Judge's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (2) vs (2) Anderson
Judge is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Anderson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (2) vs (5) Anderson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson takes a little break here. Judge wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
Anderson trying to control the position but Judge is working away.
Judge trying to remain calm as Anderson controls from the top position.
Judge is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Judge regains half guard.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Judge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Judge is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anderson wants to pass to mount but Judge is defending the position.
Well, if Anderson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Anderson is thwarting Judge's attempts to control the position.
Anderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Anderson 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.
Judge tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.#T4#
Anderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Judge is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Judge is looking to get back to full guard here but Anderson has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (2) vs (8) Anderson
Anderson has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Judge (2) vs (10) Anderson
Judge tries to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Anderson controlling the pace for now. #T6#
Judge really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Judge is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
Anderson fails to move to back control.
Anderson content just to control the position here. #T7#
Judge really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Anderson controlling from mount. #T8#
Judge is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
Judge is trying to escape the mount.
Judge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anderson controlling the pace for now.
Anderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Judge is looking to escape. #T9#
Anderson controlling the pace for now.
Anderson looking to control but Judge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Anderson controlling from the full mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Anderson.#T10#
Anderson forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Judge (2) vs (13) Anderson#SUB2#
Anderson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Judge is defending well though. Anderson let's go of the attempt for now.
Judge tries to escape the position.
#T11#
Judge looking very determined here, making life difficult for Anderson.
Judge rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Judge is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Judge avoid being mounted?#T12#
Anderson passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (2) vs (16) Anderson
Judge is in all sorts of trouble here.
Anderson is trying to take his opponent's back.
Judge wants to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.#T13#
Judge is wriggling around trying to escape.
Judge wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Judge manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T14#
Judge wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Anderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Anderson trying to control the action but Judge is working from the bottom.
Anderson works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (2) vs (19) Anderson
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson wins on points by 19 to 2.
A victorious Richard Anderson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 159
Date: Jun 12, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 96 wins and 76 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 24 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Judge drops down looking for an ankle pick but Petersen pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Petersen drives through with a takedown into Judge's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (0) Judge
Judge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petersen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (2) Judge
Petersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Judge manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (4) vs (2) Judge
Judge pulls Petersen in close to prevent any damage.
Petersen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen'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.
Judge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Petersen won't allow Judge to sweep him here.
Petersen content to stall in guard here.
Judge wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving.
Petersen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Judge working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Judge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Judge being controlled here, momentarily.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Judge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Judge keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Petersen trying to control but Judge is working from the bottom.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Judge is keeping the position for now.
Petersen is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Petersen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Judge manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (4) vs (4) Judge
Judge seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
Petersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Judge manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (6) vs (4) Judge
Judge keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Petersen content to stall in guard here. #T5#
Petersen wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving.
Petersen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Judge has his foot on Petersen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petersen works his way back into a safe position though.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Judge can't keep his opponent in guard - Petersen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Petersen is pressing down on Judge's thigh, looking to free his foot. Judge is holding on for now. #T6#
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Judge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Judge manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Petersen content to stall in guard here.
Petersen trying to control but Judge is working from the bottom.
Petersen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T7#
Further stalling from Petersen.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Judge is retaining full guard.
Petersen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Judge trying to keep a closed guard but Petersen is proving a slippery customer.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen controlling from the top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T8#
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Judge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (6) vs (6) Judge
Petersen wants to sweep here but Judge controlling him for the moment.
Petersen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (8) vs (6) Judge
Still in half guard, Petersen seems content to control.
Petersen trying to control from Judge's half guard. Judge has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Petersen pushes down on Judge's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Petersen moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (11) vs (6) Judge#T9#
Petersen advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (13) vs (6) Judge
Judge is squirming around, avoiding Petersen's attempts to control the action.
Petersen content just to control the position here.
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Judge is looking to escape. #T10#
Petersen controlling from the full mount.
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petersen content just to control the position here.
Judge is squirming around, avoiding Petersen's attempts to control the action. #T11#
Petersen controlling his opponent.
Judge wants to control but Petersen is having none of it.
Petersen controlling from mount.
Petersen fails to move to back control. #T12#
Judge gets back to half guard.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Judge is defending well.
Judge works his way to full guard. Good work.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Judge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Judge has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Judge is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Petersen is stalling in the full guard.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Petersen is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Petersen trying to move into half guard but instead Judge has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (13) vs (8) Judge
Petersen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T14#
Petersen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (15) vs (8) Judge
Judge is trying to control the position but Petersen postures up.
Judge keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Petersen trying to control but Judge is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen passes Judge's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Judge is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen takes the fight on points by 15 to 8.
An out of breath Conald Petersen 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:
Bots de Garra 157
Date: Jun 05, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 23 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 42 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Judge shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sulvar as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Judge takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Judge gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sulvar regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Judge (2) vs (0) Sulvar
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Judge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sulvar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Judge manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (2) vs (2) Sulvar
Sulvar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Judge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar won't allow Judge to sweep him here.
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Sulvar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Judge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Judge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sulvar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Judge working a defensive guard here.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Judge managing to control the position.
Sulvar slips nicely into half guard.
Judge is trying to get back to full guard.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but Judge defending well. #T3#
Sulvar is trying to control the action in half guard but Judge is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Judge tries to roll over but Sulvar keeps him under control.
Sulvar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sulvar works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (2) vs (5) Sulvar
Sulvar working away.#T4#
Judge tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Judge (2) vs (7) Sulvar
Judge is desperately trying to improve his position but Sulvar has a good base and remains in mount.
Sulvar content just to control the position here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T5#
Judge wants to control but Sulvar is having none of it.
Judge keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sulvar looking to control and managing it successfully. #T6#
Judge keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Sulvar is looking to take Judge's back but instead Judge gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Judge is trying to maintain the position but Sulvar is very close to passing his half guard.#T8#
Judge tries to get to full guard but Sulvar has control of the leg.
Judge is trying to maintain the position but Sulvar is very close to passing his half guard.
Judge wants to control but Sulvar passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (2) vs (10) Sulvar
Sulvar controls the position.#T9#
Sulvar trying to control the action but Judge is working from the bottom.
Sulvar just content to control the position.
Judge is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Judge is not content to let Sulvar control the position. #T10#
Sulvar content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T11#
Judge struggling a bit here.#T12#
What's Judge going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Judge prevents Sulvar from improving position.
Sulvar just content to control the position. #T13#
Judge can't do much from the bottom here.
Sulvar is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Judge will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Judge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Judge is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T14#
Judge is not content to let Sulvar control the position.
Sulvar working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar trying to control the position but Judge is working away.
Judge is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 10 to 2.
Tres Sulvar is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Tres Sulvar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 156
Date: Jun 02, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 23 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 30 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Judge moves into the clinch successfully.
Judge can't get the takedown.
Clubber goes for a takedown in the clinch but Judge prevents it.
Judge is looking for a takedown.
Judge is trying to drag Clubber to the mat but Clubber just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Judge. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Judge tightens his grip and picks Clubber up, before dumping him to the ground. Clubber manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Judge (2) vs (0) Clubber
Clubber controlling the position.
Judge tries to free his leg and advance position but Clubber is retaining full guard.
Clubber managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Judge sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Clubber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Judge slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Clubber controlling Judge's posture.
Clubber wants to sweep here but Judge controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Clubber trying to keep a closed guard but Judge is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully.
Judge sitting in guard here, content to control.
Judge passes Clubber's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Judge wants to control but Clubber is keeping him busy.
Clubber tries to get to full guard but Judge has control of the leg.
Clubber has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Judge is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Clubber is refusing to be controlled, as Judge sits in half guard.
Judge with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Judge trying to control the action but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Judge is controlling the pace.
#T6#
Clubber keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Judge controlling the pace.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Clubber is defending well.
Judge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T7#
Clubber is trying to maintain the position but Judge is very close to passing his half guard.
Judge prevents Clubber from improving his position.#T8#
Judge trying to control the action but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Clubber holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Judge keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Judge is thwarting Clubber's attempts to control the position.
Clubber might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Judge haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T9#
Clubber wants to get back to full guard.
Clubber is not content to let Judge control the position.
Judge wants to pass to mount but Clubber is defending the position.
Judge sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Clubber trying to control here.
#T10#
Judge slows the pace down in half guard.
Clubber wants to control but Judge is keeping busy.
#T11#
Judge is trying to control. Clubber wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Clubber wants to improve his position but Judge is controlling well.
Clubber gets back to full guard.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Judge is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T12#
Clubber controlling the position.
Clubber keeping full guard, as Judge tries to pass.
Clubber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judge is one step ahead there.
Clubber is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T13#
Judge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clubber is keeping the position for now.
Clubber controlling Judge's posture.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Clubber wants to sweep but no luck.
Judge wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
Ricky Judge retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Ricky Judge thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 154
Date: May 26, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 23 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 29 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Judge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clubber as he jumps to the side.
Judge tries for a takedown but Clubber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Clubber slaps away a takedown attempt from Judge, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Judge. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Judge clinches. #TD2#
Clubber tightens his grip and picks Judge up, before dumping him to the ground. Judge manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Judge (0) vs (2) Clubber
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Judge pulls Clubber in to control the position.
Judge looking for a sweep. Not yet Judge, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Judge trying to keep a closed guard but Clubber is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Clubber tries to free his leg and advance position but Judge is retaining full guard.
Clubber showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Judge is keeping the position.#T2#
Clubber is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Judge working a defensive guard here.
Judge being controlled here, momentarily.
Judge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Clubber is looking to advance position but Judge has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Judge (4) vs (2) Clubber
Judge fails to move to back control.
Clubber is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Clubber is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Clubber is working to get back to half guard.
Judge trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Clubber wants to control but Judge is having none of it.#T5#
Clubber is controlling an arm, preventing Judge from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Clubber working to try and regain half guard.
Clubber sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T6#
Judge wants to control but Clubber is keeping him busy.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clubber wants to control but Judge is keeping busy.
Judge slows the pace down in half guard.
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Judge passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (7) vs (2) Clubber#T7#
Clubber stops Judge from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Judge tries to control but Clubber wriggling away.
Judge seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Clubber is holding on tight.
#T8#
Judge looking to control but Clubber is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Clubber tries to lock up and control but Judge gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Clubber is looking to get to half guard.
Judge controlling from the full mount.
Clubber is squirming around, avoiding Judge's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Clubber can't escape the position.
Clubber tries to lock up and control but Judge gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Judge works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Judge (10) vs (2) Clubber#SUB#
Judge is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Clubber defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Clubber staying busy and making it hard for Judge to control. #T10#
Clubber trying to control the hands but Judge won't let him.
Clubber really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Judge's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Clubber trying to control the hands but Judge breaks the grip. #T11#
Clubber tries to escape the position.
Judge trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Clubber doesn't escape. #SUB#
Clubber 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 Judge gets his way!
Judge trying to control.#T12#
Judge avoiding Clubber 's attempts to control his hands.
Clubber breaks Judge's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (10) vs (4) Clubber
Clubber wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving. #T13#
Judge is trying to keep Clubber in close.
Judge is controlling Clubber's posture.#T14#
Clubber wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving.
Judge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Judge working a defensive guard but Clubber manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (10) vs (7) Clubber
You can see the frustration on Judge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Judge is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
Ricky Judge retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Ricky Judge thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 153
Date: May 22, 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 39 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 23 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Judge dives in for a single leg takedown but Sulvar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Judge tries for a takedown but Sulvar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Judge has Sulvar up against the ropes in a clinch.
#TD2#
Judge wants the takedown. Sulvar is fighting it off but Judge persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sulvar's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (0) vs (2) Judge
Sulvar wants to sweep here but Judge controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Sulvar'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.
Judge trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Judge controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Judge tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
My spies in Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu inform me that Judge has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sulvar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Judge controls the pace.#T2#
Sulvar working a defensive guard here.
Sulvar is really struggling to control Judge but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Judge slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (0) vs (5) Judge
Judge wants to control but Sulvar is keeping him busy.
Judge tries to advance position but instead Sulvar slips a leg back in to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
Sulvar trying to control but Judge postures up.
#SUB2#
Judge seems to be working for a kimura but Sulvar defends the submission attempt.
Sulvar is looking for a sweep. Judge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Sulvar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Judge stopping the sweep attempt from Sulvar.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Sulvar wants to sweep here but Judge controlling him for the moment.
Sulvar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Judge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sulvar has control of Judge's left arm, preventing Judge from doing any damage. #T6#
Judge wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position.
Sulvar pulls Judge in to control the position. #T7#
Judge stopping the sweep attempt from Sulvar.
Sulvar has control of Judge's left arm, preventing Judge from doing any damage.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Judge stays in close to Sulvar's body and controls the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T8#
Sulvar 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.
Sulvar pulls Judge in close to prevent any damage.
Judge content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Sulvar is trying to keep Judge in close.
Sulvar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judge is one step ahead there. #T10#
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Judge stopping the sweep attempt from Sulvar.
Judge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Judge is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T11#
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Judge looking to sit in guard and control but Sulvar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (5) Judge#SUB2#
Sulvar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Judge has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sulvar has managed to get both his arms back between Judge's legs - danger averted.#T12#
Judge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sulvar is one step ahead there.
Judge looking to control.
Judge wants to improve his position but instead Sulvar has moved into half guard.
Judge is looking to improve his position.
Sulvar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T13#
Sulvar trying to control from Judge's half guard. Judge has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Judge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Judge tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Sulvar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Judge is trying to control the position but Sulvar postures up.
Judge seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Judge keeping full guard, as Sulvar tries to pass.
Sulvar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge wins on points by 5 to 2.
Ricky Judge is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Ricky Judge 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:
Bots de Garra 152
Date: May 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 45 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 23 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Judge shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Laitila manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (0) vs (2) Judge
Judge controlling from the top position.
Laitila is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laitila seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Laitila has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Judge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving. #T1#
Judge won't allow Laitila to sweep him here.
Judge stays in close to Laitila's body and controls the position.
Laitila controlling Judge's posture.
Judge trying to move into half guard but instead Laitila has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (2) Judge
Judge trying to control the position.
#T2#
Judge has control of Laitila's left arm, preventing Laitila from doing any damage.
Judge keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Laitila tries to free his leg and advance position but Judge is retaining full guard.
Laitila trying to control but Judge is working from the bottom.
Judge looking for a sweep. Not yet Judge, not yet. #T3#
Laitila wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving.
Judge looking for a sweep. Not yet Judge, not yet.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Judge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Judge keeping full guard, as Laitila tries to pass.
Judge is trying to keep Laitila in close.
#T4#
Judge keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Laitila passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (5) vs (2) Judge#T5#
Laitila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Judge keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Judge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Laitila swings around for an armbar but Judge sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Laitila's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (5) vs (4) Judge
Laitila looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T6#
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila 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.
Laitila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Judge being controlled here momentarily. #T7#
Laitila looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Laitila is keeping the position.
Judge passes into half guard.
Laitila slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Laitila tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T8#
Laitila is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Laitila is looking for a triangle here but Judge uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (5) vs (7) Judge
Laitila looking for a sweep but Judge has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Laitila (5) vs (9) Judge
Laitila is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Judge controlling the pace for now.
Laitila is wriggling around trying to escape.
Judge controlling from mount. #T10#
Laitila is working to get back to half guard.
Judge looking to control but Laitila is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Judge controlling from the full mount.
Laitila tries to hold on but Judge pushes him away. #T11#
Laitila is trying desperately to improve position.
Laitila is working hard here to advance position.
Laitila tries to hold on but Judge postures up.
Judge takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T12#
Laitila working to try and regain half guard.
My spies in Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu inform me that Judge has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T13#
Judge can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laitila is looking to escape.
Judge wants to take Laitila's back here but Laitila is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Laitila is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Judge fails to take his opponent's back.
Laitila is desperately trying to improve his position but Judge has a good base and remains in mount.#T14#
Laitila is squirming around, avoiding Judge's attempts to control the action.
Judge tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Judge 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.
Judge trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laitila wants to control but Judge is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge wins on points by 9 to 5.
Our winner, Ricky Judge, 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:
Bots de Garra 150
Date: May 12, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 22 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 28 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Judge has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Clubber gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Judge (0) vs (2) Clubber
Clubber looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Judge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clubber is aware though and is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Judge's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Judge is looking for a triangle but Clubber pushes his legs off easily.
Judge controlling the position.
Judge can't keep his opponent in guard - Clubber advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Clubber wants to pass to mount but Judge is defending the position.
Clubber prevents Judge from improving his position.#T2#
Judge is trying to control but can't.
Clubber controlling the action here.
Judge wants to get back to full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Judge wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy.
#T3##SUB2#
Clubber is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Judge is just riding it out for now. Clubber eventually gives up the hold.
Judge is looking to improve his position.
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Judge keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
Still in half guard, Clubber seems content to control.
Judge controlling the position for now.
Clubber wants to control but Judge is keeping him busy.
Judge makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Judge.#T5#
Clubber preventing the sweep.
Clubber is stalling in the full guard.
Judge is looking to sweep but instead, Clubber has passed into half guard.
Judge is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Clubber perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Clubber passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (0) vs (5) Clubber
Clubber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Judge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T7#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T8#
Judge is desperately trying to improve his position but Clubber has a good base and remains in mount.
Clubber controlling from the full mount.
Judge is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T9#
Judge tries to hold on but Clubber postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Judge has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Clubber's lack of action.
Judge is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clubber's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clubber's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Judge (4) vs (5) Clubber
Judge is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Judge is not going to allow Clubber to sit and survive in this position. #T10#
Clubber is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Judge is staying active.
Clubber is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Clubber trying to control the hands but Judge breaks the grip.
Judge just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T11#
Clubber rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Judge trying to control from half guard but Clubber is working away. #SUB#
Judge seems to be working for a kimura but Clubber defends the submission attempt.#T12#
Judge trying to control the action but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Clubber is looking to control Judge's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clubber avoid being mounted?
Judge looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T13#
Clubber tries to get to full guard but Judge has control of the leg.
Clubber keeps trying to improve his position.
Clubber has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Judge is working away from the top position though.
Clubber makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Clubber.#T14#
Clubber trying to control the position here.
Judge tries to free his leg and advance position but Clubber is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Judge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 5 to 4.
Ricky Clubber is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Ricky Clubber, 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:
Bots de Garra 148
Date: May 04, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 27 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 22 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Judge shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Clubber's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (0) vs (2) Judge
Judge slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Clubber wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Clubber working a defensive guard here.
Clubber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judge is one step ahead there.
Clubber seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge controlling from the top position. #T1#
Clubber wants to hit a sweep here but Judge passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Clubber there! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (0) vs (5) Judge
Clubber tries to get back to half guard but can't.
My spies in Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu inform me that Judge has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Judge controlling the position easily from mount.
Clubber manages to control the position for a moment.
Clubber is trying desperately to improve position.
Judge looking to control but Clubber is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Clubber tries to hold on but Judge postures up.
Judge controlling his opponent.
Clubber is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Judge controlling his opponent. #T4#
Clubber sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Judge moves into full mount! Clubber won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (0) vs (8) Judge
Clubber tries to reverse the position but Judge maintains control.#T5#
Clubber tries to hold on but Judge postures up.
Judge prevents Clubber from getting the reversal.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Judge can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clubber is looking to escape.
Judge looking to control and managing it successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Judge wants to control the action but instead Clubber gets a body lock and reverses into Judge's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (8) Judge#T6#
Judge keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass.
Clubber controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Clubber trying to control but Judge is working from the bottom.
Judge wants to sweep here but Clubber controlling him for the moment. #T7#
Judge trying to control the position.
Judge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Judge being controlled here, momentarily.
Clubber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T8#
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Judge is keeping the position.
Clubber trying to control but Judge is working from the bottom.
Judge looking to control.
#T9#
Clubber content to stall in guard here.
Clubber being controlled here momentarily.
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Clubber looking to sit in guard and control but Judge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (10) Judge
Clubber wants to sweep but no luck.
Judge tries to free his leg and advance position but Clubber is retaining full guard.
Clubber trying to keep a closed guard but Judge is proving a slippery customer.
#T11#
Judge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clubber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Judge sitting in guard here, content to control.
Clubber is pulling down on Judge's head to control his posture. #T12#
Clubber 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: Clubber (4) vs (10) Judge
Clubber is thwarting Judge's attempts to control the position.
Judge wants to improve his position but Clubber is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T13#
Clubber keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Judge trying to control from the bottom.
Clubber controlling the pace.
Judge slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T14#
Clubber trying to move into half guard but instead Judge has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (4) vs (12) Judge
Judge trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge wins on points by 12 to 4.
Ricky Judge is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Ricky Judge, 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:
Bots de Garra 147
Date: May 01, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 22 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 38 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Judge misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Sulvar tries to sprawl but Judge drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Judge (2) vs (0) Sulvar
Sulvar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Judge is working away from the top position though.
Sulvar desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sulvar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Judge trying to control the pace.
Judge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Judge is trying to control the action in half guard but Sulvar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Judge with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Judge looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Judge wants to control but Sulvar is keeping him busy. #T3#
Judge keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sulvar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sulvar is not content to let Judge control the position.
Sulvar has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Sulvar tries to roll over but Judge keeps him under control.
Sulvar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Judge looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sulvar wants to get back to full guard.
Sulvar is trying to maintain the position but Judge is very close to passing his half guard.
Judge wants to take a breather but Sulvar is having none of it. #T5#
Sulvar is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Judge is thwarting Sulvar's attempts to control the position.
Sulvar wants to improve his position but Judge is controlling well.
#T6#
Judge wants to control but Sulvar is keeping him busy.
Sulvar trying to control but Judge postures up.
Sulvar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Judge is looking to advance position but Sulvar won't allow it. #T7#
Sulvar is trying to maintain the position but Judge is very close to passing his half guard.
Sulvar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Judge stalling.
Judge wants to control but Sulvar is keeping him busy. #T8#
Judge is really struggling to control Sulvar but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Judge stalling. #T9#
Sulvar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sulvar.
Sulvar wants to sweep here but Judge controlling him for the moment.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position.#T10#
Sulvar controls Judge momentarily but Judge frees himself.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully.
Judge 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. #T11#
Sulvar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judge is one step ahead there.
Judge looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T12#
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully.
Judge looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Judge stays in close to Sulvar's body and controls the position.
Sulvar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Judge is working hard here to advance position.#T14#
Sulvar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
An out of breath Ricky Judge 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:
Bots de Garra 141
Date: Apr 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 24 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 22 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Judge is defended easily by Clubber.
Judge has a takedown stuffed.
Clubber slaps away a takedown attempt from Judge, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ricky Clubber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Judge.#CL2#
Judge moves into the clinch.
Judge is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Clubber is defending well.
Clubber is pressed up against the ropes. Judge has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Clubber down to the mat. Clubber avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Judge tries to clinch there but Clubber circles away.
Judge shoots in for a takedown but Clubber shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Judge is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Clubber's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (0) vs (2) Judge
Clubber trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge trying to control from Clubber's half guard. Clubber has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Clubber pulls Judge in close to his closed guard and prevents Judge from doing any damage or advancing position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Judge won't allow Clubber to sweep him here.
Judge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Clubber is controlling Judge's posture.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clubber'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.
Judge trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom. #T2#
Clubber wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Judge wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
Clubber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Judge content to stall in guard here.
Clubber seems keen to control Judge's posture.#T3#
Judge trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Clubber looking for a sweep. Not yet Clubber, not yet. #T4#
Clubber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Judge manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (2) Judge
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clubber is working hard here to advance position.
Clubber won't allow Judge to sweep him here.
Clubber being controlled here momentarily. #T5#
Clubber slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Clubber lying in Judge's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Judge decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Clubber taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricky Judge!
Our winner, Ricky Judge, 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:
Bots de Garra 132
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 23 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 21 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Judge shoots for a takedown but Clubber saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Judge clinches up with Clubber and pushes him back against the ropes.
Judge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Clubber fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Judge shoots in and drives through. Clubber sprawls well.
Ricky Clubber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Judge.#TD2#
Judge shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Clubber is trying to defend but Judge 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: Clubber (0) vs (2) Judge
Clubber controlling the position for now.
Clubber trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1#
Clubber is staying active underneath Judge, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Judge is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Clubber is defending well.
Clubber wants to get back to full guard but Judge has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (0) vs (5) Judge#T2#
Clubber is trying desperately to improve position.
Judge controlling his opponent.
Judge's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clubber is desperately trying to improve his position but Judge has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Clubber wants to control but Judge is having none of it.
Judge moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (0) vs (8) Judge
Clubber looking very determined here, making life difficult for Judge.
Clubber tries to escape but Judge has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Good control from Judge.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Judge looking for the choke but no joy.
Judge not allowing Clubber to control his hands. #T5#
Clubber looking to control the position.
Judge tries to keep control of the position but Clubber is staying busy.
Judge gets his hands free as Clubber looks to control. #T6#
You can see the frustration on Clubber's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Clubber looking very determined here, making life difficult for Judge.
I would not like to be Clubber right now.
Judge is not going to allow Clubber to sit and survive in this position. #T7#
Clubber is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Judge is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Judge doesn't have the hooks in and Clubber manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (8) Judge
Clubber slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Judge looking to control.
#T8#
Clubber's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Judge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clubber's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Judge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clubber defends well.
Clubber controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T9#
Clubber stands and throws Judge's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (5) vs (8) Judge
Clubber moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Clubber (7) vs (8) Judge
Judge looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (10) vs (8) Judge#T10#
Judge is really stuck here.
Clubber is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Clubber has the hooks in. Judge is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Clubber is not going to allow Judge to sit and survive in this position. #T11#
Clubber controlling well, preventing Judge from escaping the position.
Clubber gets his hands free as Judge looks to control.
Clubber is hanging on to Judge's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Judge preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Clubber.
Will Clubber go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T12#
Clubber controlling from the back.
Judge is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Judge is still trying to improve position.
Judge trying to control but not successfully.
Judge rolls, trying to escape but Clubber keeps control of the position.
#T13#
Clubber tries to keep control of the position but Judge is staying busy.
Judge is trying to break free.
Clubber is looking to control Judge but Judge is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Clubber is riding his opponent, not letting Judge buck him off.
Judge has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. #T14#
Judge is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Judge rolls, trying to escape but Clubber keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber controlling the position well here. Judge rolled but Clubber kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Judge trying to control the position but Clubber manages to sink in the hooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
Ricky Clubber retains his super heavyweight title!
Ricky Clubber 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:
Bots de Garra 131
Date: Mar 06, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 36 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 21 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Judge looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Laitila! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Laitila (0) vs (4) Judge
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Laitila is looking to reverse the position.
Judge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laitila keeps working.
Laitila struggling a bit here.
Laitila is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila holding on.
Laitila tries to buck Judge off but Judge is having none of it.#T1#
Laitila prevents Judge from improving position.
Laitila is looking for a sweep.
Laitila is not content to let Judge control the position.
Judge controls the position.#T2#
Laitila is not content to let Judge control the position.
Laitila tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Judge wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Laitila's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laitila is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Judge happy to just control the position for now.
Judge trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Laitila's face as Judge controls the position. #T4#
Judge wants to control for a moment but Laitila uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Judge trying to control from half guard but Laitila is working away.
Laitila is pressing down on Judge's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Laitila seems keen to control Judge's posture.#T5#
Judge trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Laitila trying to keep a closed guard but Judge is proving a slippery customer.
Laitila is controlling Judge's posture.
Judge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T6#
Laitila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laitila seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Laitila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laitila is pulling down on Judge's head to control his posture.
Judge not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Judge postures up.
#T7#
Judge passes into half guard.
Laitila is refusing to be controlled, as Judge sits in half guard.
Laitila is looking for a sweep. Judge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laitila trying to control here.
#T8#
Laitila is looking to improve his position.
Judge is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Judge is keen to just control but Laitila is a slippery customer.
Judge stalling.
Laitila wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Laitila is working hard here to advance position.
Laitila is trying to maintain the position but Judge is very close to passing his half guard.
Judge prevents Laitila from improving his position.
Judge trying to advance position but Laitila counters by regaining guard. #T10#
Laitila being controlled here, momentarily.
Laitila is pulling down on Judge's head to control his posture. #T11#
Judge is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Laitila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Laitila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Judge looking to pass the guard.
Laitila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judge is one step ahead there.
Laitila is looking to sweep but instead, Judge has passed into half guard.
#T13#
Laitila is positioning himself well to prevent Judge advancing to mount.
Laitila is trying to get back to full guard.
Judge sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Laitila is looking to control Judge's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laitila avoid being mounted?#T14#
Judge tries to pass to full mount but Laitila defends it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Judge passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (7) Judge
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Judge wants to control the pace but Laitila is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge wins on points by 7 to 0.
Ricky Judge 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:
Bots de Garra 130
Date: Mar 03, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 18 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 21 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Halli shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Halli was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Halli (4) vs (0) Judge
Halli staying calm.
Judge struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Halli politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Halli prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Judge tries to improve position but can't.
Halli is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Judge will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Halli goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Judge has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Halli but great work by Judge. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halli (4) vs (4) Judge
Halli's coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Judge trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom.
Judge advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (4) vs (6) Judge
My spies in Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu inform me that Judge has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Judge controlling his opponent.
Judge trying to control but Halli is having none of it.
Halli wants to hold on but Judge pushes him away.#T3#
Halli really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Halli is squirming around, avoiding Judge's attempts to control the action.
Halli is looking to improve his position but Judge isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Judge tries to take Halli's back but instead Halli uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Halli is looking to improve his position.
Judge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Halli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Halli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Judge is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Judge seems content to control.
Halli is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Judge trying to control the pace.
Halli has his hands clasped together around Judge's back. He's all about the action.
Judge wants to take a breather but Halli is having none of it. #T6#
Judge passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (4) vs (9) Judge
Halli is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Judge wants to control but Halli is keeping him busy.
Judge advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (4) vs (11) Judge
Judge takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
Halli tries to improve his position but instead Judge has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Halli (4) vs (14) Judge
Judge controls the position.
Halli prevents Judge from getting a body triangle.
Judge just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T8#
Halli prevents Judge from getting a body triangle.
Halli turns into Judge and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (6) vs (14) Judge
Halli has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Halli is fighting to break Judge's control of his arms but Judge is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Judge wants to sweep but no luck.
Halli looking to sit in guard and control but Judge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (6) vs (16) Judge#T9#
Judge trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Judge being controlled here momentarily.
Halli has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
Judge stays in close to Halli's body and controls the position.
Judge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halli is keeping the position for now.
Judge wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Judge passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (6) vs (19) Judge
Halli tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Judge wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Judge is looking to take a break and control but Halli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halli tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Judge slows the pace down.
You can see the frustration on Halli's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Judge is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T13#
Halli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halli is trying to escape the position but Judge is controlling the position.
Halli is not content to let Judge control the position.
Halli is trying to get back to half guard.#T14#
Halli is trying to control Judge's posture but Judge avoids it.
Judge tries to move to mount but Halli blocks the move with his legs.
Halli is trying to work for a sweep but Judge has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (6) vs (21) Judge
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli wants to control but Judge is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge wins on points by 21 to 6.
A victorious Ricky Judge thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 128
Date: Feb 25, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 51 losses; Vartan Esteves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 21 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice takedown defense from Esteves. No joy for Judge on that attempt.
Judge misses with a takedown attempt - Esteves sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Esteves tries to clinch but Judge is having none of it. #TD2#
Judge fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Esteves to the ground. Judge is now in Esteves's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Esteves (0) vs (2) Judge
Judge trying to control but Esteves is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Esteves holds on and takes a little breather.
Judge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Esteves has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Esteves keeping full guard, as Judge tries to pass.
Judge is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Esteves keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully.
Judge won't allow Esteves to sweep him here. #T2#
Judge looking to pass the guard.
Judge wants to control from the top but Esteves keeps moving.
Esteves wants to sweep but no luck.
Judge works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Judge trying to control from half guard but Esteves is working away. #T3#
Judge is thwarting Esteves's attempts to control the position.
Esteves tries to roll over but Judge keeps him under control.
Judge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Esteves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Judge is looking to advance position but Esteves won't allow it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
Esteves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Judge works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (0) vs (5) Judge
Esteves working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Esteves wants to control but Judge is having none of it.#T5#
Judge looking to control but Esteves is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Esteves is working to get back to half guard.
Judge avoids the attempt from Esteves to control.
Esteves is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T6#
Judge looking to control but Esteves is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Judge wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Esteves really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Esteves wants to control but Judge is having none of it.#T7#
Judge can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Esteves is looking to escape.
Judge content just to control the position here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Judge wants to control the pace but Esteves is squirming around nicely.
Esteves wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Esteves (0) vs (8) Judge#T8#
Esteves trying to control the position but Judge manages to sink in the hooks.
Judge trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Esteves doesn't escape.
Esteves staying busy and making it hard for Judge to control. #T9#
Judge is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Esteves is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Judge wants to control but Esteves is keeping busy.
Judge is riding his opponent, not letting Esteves buck him off.
Judge tries to keep control of the position but Esteves is staying busy.#T10#
Judge wants to control but Esteves manages to buck him off and is now in Judge's guard! Nice work there by Esteves! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (2) vs (8) Judge
Esteves slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (5) vs (8) Judge
Esteves will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Esteves taking a breather here.
Judge tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T11#
Judge wants to control but Esteves postures up.
Esteves taking a breather here.
Judge is not content to let Esteves control the position.
Esteves moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T12#
Judge tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Esteves wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Judge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T13#
Judge is trying to improve his position.
Esteves content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Esteves'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.#T14#
Esteves is looking to take a break and control but Judge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Esteves is really struggling to control Judge but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge wins on points by 8 to 5.
A relieved looking Ricky Judge thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 120
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 19 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 20 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Judge shoots in for a takedown but Vernon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Vernon gets a clinch. #TD2#
Judge has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vernon clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vernon (0) vs (4) Judge
Vernon wants to escape the position.
Vernon looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Judge controlling the position well here. Vernon rolled but Judge kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon tries to roll but Judge sticks to his back.
Judge 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.
#T1#
My spies in Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu inform me that Judge has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Judge keeps control of the position as Vernon tries to break free.
Judge is riding his opponent, not letting Vernon buck him off. #T2#
Vernon rolls, trying to escape but Judge keeps control of the position.
Judge has good solid back control here.
Vernon can't escape the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Vernon trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Judge's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Vernon trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Vernon right now.
Judge struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T4#
Vernon can't escape the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Judge's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Vernon tries to escape the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Judge trying to control momentarily.
Vernon trying to control the hands but Judge breaks the grip. #T5#
Vernon is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Judge trying to control momentarily.
Judge has the hooks in. Vernon is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A lull in the action here.
Vernon rolls, trying to escape but Judge keeps control of the position.
#T6#
Vernon trying to control the hands but Judge breaks the grip.
Vernon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Judge is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Judge trying to control.
Vernon is in bad spot here.
Judge wants to control but Vernon manages to buck him off and is now in Judge's guard! Nice work there by Vernon! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (2) vs (4) Judge
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Vernon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Judge's guard.
Well, if Vernon 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.
Vernon trying to control the action but Judge is working from the bottom.
Vernon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vernon wants to pass to mount but Judge is defending the position. #T8#
Vernon trying to control from half guard but Judge is working away.
Vernon passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (5) vs (4) Judge
Judge is looking for a sweep.
Vernon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Judge keeps working.
Judge tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Judge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T9#
Vernon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Judge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Judge tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vernon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vernon controlling the position from side mount.
Judge is not content to let Vernon control the position. #T10#
Judge is trying to get back to half guard.
Vernon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vernon moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vernon (7) vs (4) Judge
Vernon pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Vernon trying to control but Judge is having none of it.
Vernon controlling the pace for now. #T11#
Judge is controlling an arm, preventing Vernon from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Vernon looking to control but Judge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vernon fails to advance to Judge's back. #T12#
Judge reaches up to try and control the position but Vernon seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Judge rolls and tries to escape and now Vernon has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Vernon (10) vs (4) Judge
Well,Vernon is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Will Vernon go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Vernon is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Vernon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Judge breaks Vernon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (10) vs (6) Judge#T13#
Judge looking to pass the guard.
Judge preventing the sweep.
Judge wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Vernon 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: Vernon (12) vs (6) Judge
Judge is refusing to be controlled, as Vernon sits in half guard. #T14#
Vernon trying to control from Judge's half guard. Judge has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Vernon passes into half guard.
Judge is refusing to be controlled, as Vernon sits in half guard.
Vernon wants to free his trapped foot but Judge is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Judge is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
Isaac Vernon very nearly forgot to thank Pulling Guard amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 118
Date: Jan 21, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 36 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 19 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Judge moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Judge has picked Gracias up - he's going for a ride! Judge dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Judge
Judge prevents Gracias from improving his position.
Gracias keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Judge is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracias knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Gracias controlling the position well.
My spies in Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu inform me that Judge has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Judge trying to pass the guard but Gracias defending well.
Gracias tries to get to full guard but Judge has control of the leg.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Gracias looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracias manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracias has control of Judge's left arm, preventing Judge from doing any damage.
Judge wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving. #T3#
Judge looking to pass the guard.
Judge content to stall in guard here.
Gracias pulls Judge in to control the position.
Gracias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracias tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Gracias working a defensive guard here.
Gracias pulls Judge in close to his closed guard and prevents Judge from doing any damage or advancing position.
Judge trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom. #T5#
Judge's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gracias is looking to sweep but instead, Judge has passed into half guard.
Judge trying to control from half guard but Gracias is working away. #T6#
Judge tries to pass to full mount but Gracias defends it.
Judge is stalling here. Gracias is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Judge seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gracias has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracias (4) vs (2) Judge
Judge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Judge is trying to escape the position but Gracias is controlling the position. #T7#
Judge gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracias is looking to advance position but Judge won't allow it.
Judge wants to get back to full guard.
Judge is looking to control Gracias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Judge avoid being mounted?
Judge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Well, if Gracias 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.
Judge tries to get to full guard but Gracias has control of the leg. #T9#
Gracias trying to mount his opponent but Judge defends it.
Judge is pressing down on Gracias's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T10##SUB2#
Judge is looking for a triangle here but Gracias uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (7) vs (2) Judge
Judge is looking for a sweep.
Judge prevents Gracias from improving position.
Gracias 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 Judge's shoulder. That is not cool. #T11#
Judge is looking to regain half guard here but Gracias keeps moving and retains side control.
Judge wants to control but Gracias postures up.
Gracias trying to control the action but Judge is working from the bottom.
Gracias tries to advance to mount but Judge denies him. #T12#
Judge is trying to get back to half guard.
A control attempt from Judge but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracias (9) vs (2) Judge
Gracias controlling from the full mount. #T13#
Judge tries to hold on but Gracias postures up.
Gracias wants to control the pace but Judge is squirming around nicely.
Gracias seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Judge is holding on tight.
#T14#
Gracias avoids the attempt from Judge to control.
Judge is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Judge is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Judge is squirming around, avoiding Gracias's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
A relieved looking Helio Gracias thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 115
Date: Jan 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 19 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 96 wins and 47 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Judge is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Trump's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Judge (2) vs (0) Trump
Trump keeping hold of Judge's head, controlling as best he can.
Trump is trying to get back to full guard.
Trump wants to control but Judge is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Trump wants to improve his position but Judge is controlling well.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Trump works his way to full guard. Good work.
Trump trying to keep a closed guard but Judge is proving a slippery customer.
Judge not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Judge is fighting to break Trump's control of his arms but Trump is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Judge stopping the sweep attempt from Trump.
Judge looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Judge got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trump has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Judge has managed to get both his arms back between Trump's legs - danger averted.
Judge preventing the sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Judge'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.#T3#
Judge sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Trump wants to sweep but no luck.
Judge not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Trump looking to control but Judge passes into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Trump is controlling Judge's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4#
Judge is pressing down on Trump's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trump is holding on for now.
Trump is concentrating on defense, preventing Judge from advancing position.
Judge is thwarting Trump's attempts to control the position.
Trump tries to roll over but Judge keeps him under control.#T5#
Trump keeps trying to improve his position.
Trump is doing well to control the position and prevent Judge from advancing to side control.
Trump is looking for a sweep. Judge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Trump manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Judge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trump is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Trump has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Judge has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (5) vs (0) Trump
Trump is looking for a sweep.
Judge wants to control but Trump is keeping him busy.
Trump tries to improve position but can't.
Judge trying to control the position but Trump is working away. #T7#
Trump manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Judge wants to take a breather but Trump is having none of it.
Trump wants to get back to full guard but Judge has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (8) vs (0) Trump
Judge trying to control but Trump is having none of it.
Trump tries to lock up and control but Judge gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T8#
Trump is trying to reverse the position but instead Judge has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Judge (11) vs (0) Trump
Trump tries to roll but Judge sticks to his back.
Trump looking very determined here, making life difficult for Judge.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Trump tries to roll but Judge sticks to his back.
#T9#
Judge biding his time, looking for the opening.
Judge has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Trump turns into Judge and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (11) vs (2) Trump
Trump wants to pass the guard but Judge is keeping the position.
Judge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T10#
Judge keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass.
Trump is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Judge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there. #T11#
Trump is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Trump's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Judge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trump is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T12#
Trump slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Trump looking to sit in guard and control but Judge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (13) vs (2) Trump
Trump is trying to keep Judge in close.
Judge's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T13#
Judge postures up.
Judge's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Judge slips nicely into half guard.
Judge tries to pass to full mount but Trump defends it.
Trump manages to get to full guard.
#T14#
Trump has control of Judge's left arm, preventing Judge from doing any damage.
Judge slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Trump has Judge pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Judge is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ricky Judge waved his t-shirt featuring KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 100
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 19 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 125 wins and 72 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Judge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pavlov but Pavlov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pavlov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Judge closes the distance and clinches up with Pavlov, looking for a takedown. Judge pushes Pavlov against the ropes but Pavlov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Judge displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pavlov.
Horrible takedown attempt by Judge or perhaps it was just good defense by Pavlov, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Judge. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Pavlov looking to score a takedown here. Judge is defending well but Pavlov drives through and ends up in Judge's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Judge (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Judge keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Judge is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge is trying to keep Pavlov in close.
Judge controlling the position.#T1#
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Judge is keeping the position for now.
Judge keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Judge working a defensive guard here.
Judge keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully. #T2#
Pavlov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Judge has his hands on Pavlov's head, controlling the position.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Judge is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Judge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Pavlov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pavlov pushes down on Judge's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Judge defending well. #SUB2#
Pavlov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pavlov controlling the action here. #T4#
Judge is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Pavlov 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.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Judge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Judge trying to control from the bottom.
#T5#
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Judge is working away.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Judge is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Judge's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Judge has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Pavlov. Oh but Judge has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Pavlov goes limp - he's gone! Judge jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ricky Judge!
Ricky Judge really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 93
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 28 losses; Joe Tidd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 19 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Tidd closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Judge to the mat! Judge manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tidd (2) vs (0) Judge
Tidd sitting in guard here, content to control.
Judge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tidd is one step ahead there.
Judge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Judge keeping moving, preventing Tidd from controlling successfully.
Tidd passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Tidd (5) vs (0) Judge
Judge is not content to let Tidd control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge struggling a bit here.#T1#
Tidd wants to control for a moment but Judge uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Tidd trying to control the action but Judge is working from the bottom.
Tidd is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Judge is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tidd tries to pass the half guard into mount. Judge knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Judge regains full guard. Nicely done.
Judge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tidd has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Tidd trying to control but Judge is working from the bottom.
Tidd tries to free his leg and advance position but Judge is retaining full guard.
Tidd wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving.
Tidd is stalling in the full guard.
Tidd trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tidd looking to pass the guard.
Tidd looking to sit in guard and control but Judge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tidd (5) vs (2) Judge#T3#
Judge sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tidd seems keen to control Judge's posture.
Tidd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tidd wants to control the position but Judge says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Judge prevents Tidd from improving his position.#T4#
Judge is trying to control. Tidd wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tidd is trying to get back to full guard.
Judge seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
Tidd is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Judge jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tidd (5) vs (5) Judge
Tidd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tidd struggling a bit here.
Judge trying to control the action but Tidd is working from the bottom.
Tidd wants to control but Judge postures up.#T6#
Judge tries to advance to mount but can't.
Judge controls the position.
Tidd tries to buck Judge off but Judge is having none of it.
Judge happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tidd is not content to let Judge control the position.
Tidd prevents Judge from moving into mount. #T7#
Tidd tries to improve position but can't.
Tidd is trying to control Judge's posture but Judge avoids it.
Tidd is looking for a sweep.
Judge has control of an arm but Tidd manages to advance to Judge's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tidd (9) vs (5) Judge
Judge breaks Tidd's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tidd (9) vs (7) Judge
Tidd wants to sweep but no luck.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Tidd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Tidd is controlling Judge's posture.
Judge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tidd is keeping the position for now.
Judge forces his way into half guard.
Judge seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T9#
Tidd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Judge working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Tidd's thigh. Tidd counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Tidd controls Judge momentarily but Judge frees himself.
Judge stopping the sweep attempt from Tidd.
Tidd trying to control the position here. #T10#
Judge's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tidd trying to control the position.
Tidd is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T11#
Tidd controls Judge momentarily but Judge frees himself.
Tidd has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Judge has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tidd (9) vs (10) Judge
Tidd seems a little lost for a moment, as Judge dominates the positioning.
Tidd regains half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tidd is looking for a sweep. Judge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Judge is looking to advance position but Tidd won't allow it. #T12#
Judge controlling the pace.
Judge passes into side control, despite Tidd's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tidd (9) vs (13) Judge
Tidd has one of Judge's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Tidd tries to control but Judge manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Tidd (9) vs (16) Judge#T13#
What can Tidd do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Tidd trying to control the action but Judge just sinks the hooks in.
Judge has the hooks in. Tidd is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Judge looking to break Tidd's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tidd remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Judge will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T14#
Tidd trying to control the action but Judge just sinks the hooks in.
Tidd might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tidd can't escape the position.
Tidd trying to control the position but Judge manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Tidd defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tidd (11) vs (16) Judge
Judge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tidd trying to control but Judge is working from the bottom.
Tidd stays in close to Judge's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge wins on points by 16 to 11.
After the big win, Ricky Judge made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 88
Date: Oct 20, 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 27 wins and 19 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 25 losses; Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Judge feints and as Bennett raises his hands in defense, Judge changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Judge (2) vs (0) Bennett
Bennett tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Judge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Bennett working for submissions but it's allowed Judge to get to half guard.
Judge content to control rather than advance.
Judge is looking to advance position but Bennett won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Bennett looking for a kimura from the bottom but Judge passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (5) vs (0) Bennett
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Bennett is trying to work for a sweep but Judge has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Judge (7) vs (0) Bennett
Judge tries to control but Bennett wriggling away.
Bennett wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Judge (10) vs (0) Bennett
Judge keeps control of the position as Bennett tries to break free.
Bennett is still trying to improve position.
We've been hearing good reports from Judge'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.
Bennett keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Judge's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Judge controlling well, preventing Bennett from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Judge is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bennett knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bennett for a finish.
Bennett wants to escape the position.
Judge is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Judge tries to keep control of the position but Bennett is staying busy.
Bennett is in bad spot here.
#T3#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Judge's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Bennett tries to escape the position.
Bennett manages to reverse the position and now he's in Judge's guard. Nice work there by Bennett.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (10) vs (2) Bennett
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bennett is looking to advance position but Judge has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Judge (14) vs (2) Bennett
Bennett tries to improve his position but instead Judge has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Judge (17) vs (2) Bennett
Bennett manages to reverse the position and now he's in Judge's guard. Nice work there by Bennett.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (17) vs (4) Bennett#T4#
Bennett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Judge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Judge is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Bennett drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Judge manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bennett has Judge in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (19) vs (4) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T5##SUB2#
Bennett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Bennett throws his legs up looking for a submission but Judge uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (22) vs (4) Bennett
Bennett tries to buck Judge off but Judge is having none of it.
Judge gets to mount! Bennett was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Judge (24) vs (4) Bennett
Bennett is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Judge looking to control but Bennett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bennett wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Judge (27) vs (4) Bennett#T6#
Bennett is in bad spot here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Bennett wants to escape the position.
Bennett breaks Judge's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (27) vs (6) Bennett
Judge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Bennett is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Judge is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Judge has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (29) vs (6) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T7##SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Judge passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Judge pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Judge in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Bennett is staying active underneath Judge, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T8##SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Judge pulls his head out easily.
Judge keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bennett is looking to get back to full guard here but Judge has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (32) vs (6) Bennett
Bennett is not content to let Judge control the position.
Bennett tries to buck Judge off but Judge is having none of it.
The referee asks Judge politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Judge prefers to stall for the moment though.
Judge trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom. #T9#
Bennett tries to improve position but can't.
Bennett tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Judge presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Judge (34) vs (6) Bennett
Bennett tries to reverse the position but Judge maintains control.
Judge sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bennett is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
Judge trying to control but Bennett is having none of it.
Judge manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bennett to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Judge (37) vs (6) Bennett
Judge is looking to control Bennett but Bennett is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Judge has the hooks in. Bennett is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T11#
Bennett rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bennett is staying active underneath Judge, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Judge is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bennett is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Judge pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Judge pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Judge wants to pass to mount but Bennett is defending the position. #T12#
Judge works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (40) vs (6) Bennett
Bennett is squirming around, avoiding Judge's attempts to control the action.
Bennett is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T13#
Judge controlling from the full mount.
Bennett working to try and regain half guard.
Bennett is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Judge manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bennett to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Judge (43) vs (6) Bennett
You can see the frustration on Bennett's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Judge is riding his opponent, not letting Bennett buck him off.
Bennett is keeping busy.
#T14#
Bennett tries to escape but Judge has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bennett is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Judge off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Bennett is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Judge.
Bennett is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Judge controlling the position well here. Bennett rolled but Judge kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Bennett manages to reverse the position and now he's in Judge's guard. Nice work there by Bennett.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (43) vs (8) Bennett#SUB2#
Bennett is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Judge is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Judge has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (45) vs (8) Bennett
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bennett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judge is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge takes the fight on points by 45 to 8.
Ricky Judge managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 83
Date: Oct 04, 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 26 wins and 19 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 35 losses; Bruce White Jr!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
White Jr fails to land the takedown.#TD#
White Jr tries to sprawl but Judge drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Judge (2) vs (0) White Jr#SUB2#
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Judge pulls his head out easily.
Judge is taking a breather. White Jr 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.
White Jr wants to sweep but Judge has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (5) vs (0) White Jr
White Jr is looking for a sweep.
Judge controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Judge is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt White Jr will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Judge has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Judge wants to control but White Jr is keeping him busy.
Judge controlling the position.
White Jr tries to buck Judge off but Judge is having none of it.
Judge advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Judge (7) vs (0) White Jr
Judge controlling the position easily from mount.
Judge prevents White Jr from getting the reversal.#T2#
Judge content just to control the position here.
White Jr 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: Judge (7) vs (2) White Jr
White Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Judge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. White Jr is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Judge pulls White Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Judge keeping full guard, as White Jr tries to pass. #SUB2#
White Jr has gone for a leg lock! Judge slips out almost immediately though and dives into White Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (9) vs (2) White Jr#T3#
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but White Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
White Jr working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Judge has passed into half guard!
Judge with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Judge pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
White Jr has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Judge escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Judge! Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (12) vs (2) White Jr
Judge tries to move to mount but White Jr blocks the move with his legs. #T4#
White Jr is trying to escape the position but Judge is controlling the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
White Jr looking for a sweep but Judge has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Judge (14) vs (2) White Jr
White Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Judge wants to take White Jr's back but he can't do it this time.
White Jr can't escape the position.
Judge controlling his opponent. #T5#
Judge takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Judge (17) vs (2) White Jr
White Jr tries to break free.
Judge is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
White Jr is in bad spot here.
Judge keeps control of the position easily here as White Jr tries to buck him off.
White Jr is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T6#
White Jr is still trying to improve position.
Good control from Judge.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Judge controlling well, preventing White Jr from escaping the position.
What can White Jr do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
White Jr is really stuck here.
#T7#
White Jr looks winded!
White Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
Judge has good solid back control here.
Judge'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.#T8#
Judge keeps control of the position as White Jr tries to break free.
Judge biding his time, controlling White Jr. #SUB#
Judge has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
White Jr rolls, trying to escape but Judge keeps control of the position.
What can White Jr do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Judge doesn't have the hooks in and White Jr manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (17) vs (4) White Jr#T9#
Judge 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.
White Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Judge is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
White Jr drops back, looking for a kneebar! Judge looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Judge looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Judge! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Judge (21) vs (4) White Jr
White Jr tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Judge presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Judge (23) vs (4) White Jr
White Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Judge moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Judge (26) vs (4) White Jr#T10#
Judge really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for White Jr.
White Jr is really stuck here.
Judge has good solid back control here.
White Jr rolls, trying to escape but Judge keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Judge is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T11#
Judge has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of White Jr's body.
You can see the frustration on White Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
I would not like to be White Jr right now.
White Jr tries to break free.
#T12#
White Jr is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
White Jr wants to escape the position.
White Jr turns into Judge and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (26) vs (6) White Jr#SUB2#
White Jr has gone for a leg lock! Judge slips out almost immediately though and dives into White Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (28) vs (6) White Jr
White Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Judge controls the pace.#T13#
Judge passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (31) vs (6) White Jr
Judge just content to control the position.
White Jr tries to bench press Judge off him but Judge keeps the position.
White Jr is letting Judge control him for a moment.
White Jr is looking for a sweep.
Judge gets to mount! White Jr was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Judge (33) vs (6) White Jr#T14#
Judge content just to control the position here.
Judge wants to take White Jr's back but he can't do it this time.
White Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
White Jr 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: Judge (33) vs (8) White Jr
White Jr postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
White Jr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Judge dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (35) vs (8) White Jr#SUB2#
White Jr has an active guard here but Judge has managed to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge takes the fight on points by 35 to 8.
An out of breath and clearly excited Ricky Judge thanked KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Bruce White Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back!'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 77
Date: Sep 16, 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 13 wins and 9 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 18 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Judge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clubber wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Judge shoots in for a takedown but Clubber shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Clubber closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Clubber (4) vs (0) Judge
You can see the frustration on Judge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Judge trying to remain calm as Clubber controls from the top position.
Clubber'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.
Clubber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
A control attempt from Judge but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Clubber (6) vs (0) Judge
Judge is trying desperately to improve position.
Judge prevents Clubber from taking his back.#T2#
Judge sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Clubber is taking a breather. Judge 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.
Clubber seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Judge for as long as he can get away with.
Judge works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Judge is looking to sweep but instead, Clubber has passed into half guard.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Judge is staying active underneath Clubber, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Clubber passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (9) vs (0) Judge
Clubber trying to control the position but Judge is working away. #T4#
Judge regains half guard.
Clubber looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Judge slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Judge trying to keep a closed guard but Clubber is proving a slippery customer.
#T5#
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Judge is keeping the position.
Judge can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clubber controls the pace.
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Judge is keeping the position.#T6#
Judge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clubber controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Clubber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Judge is keeping the position for now.
Clubber showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T7#
Judge keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully. #T8#
Judge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Judge being controlled here, momentarily.
Judge looking to control but Clubber passes into half guard.
#T9#
Judge gets back to full guard.
Judge managing to control the position.
Clubber not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T10#
Judge working a defensive guard here.
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Clubber is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Clubber looking to sit in guard and control but Judge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (9) vs (2) Judge
Clubber has Judge pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T12#
Clubber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judge is one step ahead there.
Judge trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom. #T13#
Judge looking to pass the guard.
Clubber is pulling down on Judge's head. It's preventing any offense from Judge, at least for the moment.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Clubber controls Judge momentarily but Judge frees himself.
Judge looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
Our winner, Ricky Clubber, 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:
Bots de Garra 75
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 115 wins and 61 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 17 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Judge shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pavlov defends it nicely.
We've been told by Pavlov's head coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Judge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pavlov avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Judge darts in and clinches Pavlov up against the ropes.
Judge is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Pavlov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Matvey Pavlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Judge.
Judge stops a takedown attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov can't get the takedown.
Pavlov prevents the takedown attempt.
Judge is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pavlov is defending well.
Judge looking for a takedown.
Judge is trying to drag Pavlov to the mat but Pavlov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is pressed up against the ropes. Judge has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pavlov down to the mat. Pavlov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Judge tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pavlov swivels and escapes.
Judge shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pavlov defends it nicely.#TD#
Pavlov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pavlov lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Judge#T1#
Pavlov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Judge
Pavlov controls the position from side control.
Judge prevents Pavlov from improving position. #T2#
Pavlov takes a little break here. Judge wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Pavlov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Judge, who protects the arm well.
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but Judge denies him.
You can see the frustration on Judge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Judge is not content to let Pavlov control the 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.
Pavlov wants to control but Judge is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pavlov 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 Judge's shoulder. That is not cool.
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but Judge denies him. #T4#
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov controls the position.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Judge is working away.
Pavlov controls the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Judge is working away.
Judge being controlled for a moment.
Pavlov taking a break here but Judge is having none of it and regains half guard. #T5#
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Judge is defending well.
Pavlov slows the pace down in half guard. #T6#
Judge tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Judge regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Judge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Judge looking for a sweep. Not yet Judge, not yet.
Judge is pulling down on Pavlov's head. It's preventing any offense from Pavlov, at least for the moment.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Judge has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Judge keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Judge wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving. #T8#
Pavlov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Judge is keeping the position.
Judge is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving. #T9##SUB2#
Judge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pavlov defends well.
Pavlov controlling from the top position.
Judge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard.
Pavlov passes into half guard.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Judge is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Pavlov is trying to work for a kimura but Judge is defending well.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Judge is having none of it. #T11#
Judge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Judge is working from the bottom.
Judge trying to control but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov not doing much here.
Pavlov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (8) vs (0) Judge#T12#
Pavlov moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (11) vs (0) Judge
Judge is really stuck here.
Pavlov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Pavlov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Judge has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Pavlov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Pavlov has good solid back control here. #T13##SUB#
Judge showing good submission defense here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pavlov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T14#
I would not like to be Judge right now.
Judge tries to escape but Pavlov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pavlov controls the position.
Pavlov trying to control momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov wants to control the position but Judge frees himself and scrambles - Pavlov manages to regain control in side control.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Judge is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Matvey Pavlov retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Matvey Pavlov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 74
Date: Sep 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 17 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Rolla fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Judge to the ground. Rolla is now in Judge's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (0) Judge
Rolla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Judge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rolla works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rolla trying to pass the guard but Judge defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rolla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Judge has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rolla is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (5) vs (0) Judge#T1#
Rolla fails to advance to Judge's back. #SUB#
Rolla goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Judge turns into him and now he's in Rolla's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (5) vs (2) Judge
Rolla has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Judge has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (5) vs (5) Judge
Judge trying to control the action but Rolla is working from the bottom. #T2#
Rolla is looking for a sweep.
Rolla is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LéCrucible, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Rolla prevents Judge from improving position.
Rolla is trying to improve his position.
Judge taking a breather here.
Rolla manages to get back to half guard.
Rolla is looking for a sweep. Judge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rolla manages to get to full guard.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Rolla is keeping the position.#T3#
Judge won't allow Rolla to sweep him here.
Judge is pushing down on Rolla's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rolla is fighting to maintain full guard but Judge has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rolla is looking to get back to full guard here but Judge has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (5) vs (8) Judge
Rolla tries to buck Judge off but Judge is having none of it.
Rolla looks to move to half guard but instead Judge has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (5) vs (10) Judge
Rolla keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Judge trying to control but Rolla is having none of it. #T4#
Rolla sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rolla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rolla.
Rolla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judge is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Rolla working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Judge has passed into half guard!
Rolla wants to improve his position but Judge is controlling well.
#T5#
Judge wants to take a breather but Rolla is having none of it. #SUB#
Rolla actively working from the bottom here.
Judge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rolla tries to roll over but Judge keeps him under control.
Rolla tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Judge has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (5) vs (13) Judge
Rolla looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (5) vs (16) Judge#T6#
Rolla tries to break free.
Judge trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Judge keeps control of the position easily here as Rolla tries to buck him off.
Rolla is really stuck here.
Rolla is keeping busy.
Rolla trying to control the hands but Judge won't let him.
Judge keeps control of the position as Rolla tries to break free.
#T7#
Rolla is working hard here to advance position.
Judge tries to get the hooks in deep but Rolla pushed the leg off.
Rolla rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rolla tries to get to full guard but Judge has control of the leg. #T8##SUB#
Rolla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rolla is trying to get back to full guard.
Rolla is pressing down on Judge's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T9##SUB#
Rolla has an active guard here but Judge has managed to pass into half guard.
Judge is looking to take a break and control but Rolla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Judge wants to take a breather but Rolla is having none of it.
Judge seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rolla moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T10#
Rolla is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rolla is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (7) vs (16) Judge
Rolla preventing the sweep.
Rolla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Judge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rolla pushes down on Judge's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rolla trying to mount his opponent but Judge defends it. #SUB#
Judge is defending against the submission attempts here by Rolla.
#T11#
Rolla trying to pass the guard but Judge defending well.
Judge wants to control but Rolla is keeping busy.
Rolla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rolla is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Judge reverses the position - he's now on top in Rolla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (7) vs (18) Judge#SUB#
Rolla has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Judge is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rolla. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (7) vs (21) Judge
Rolla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Judge wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T12#
Rolla is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Judge's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Judge prevents Rolla from improving his position.
Judge looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rolla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rolla is pressing down on Judge's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rolla wants to control the position but Judge says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T13#
Judge is looking to take a break and control but Rolla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rolla tries to get to full guard but Judge has control of the leg. #SUB#
Rolla looking for a kimura from the bottom but Judge passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (7) vs (24) Judge
Rolla tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Judge presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (7) vs (26) Judge
Rolla is trying to reverse the position but instead Judge has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (7) vs (29) Judge
Judge has the hooks in. Rolla is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T14#
Will Judge go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Rolla can't escape the position.
Will Judge go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Rolla can't escape the position.
Rolla wants to control his opponent's hands but Judge gets his hands free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rolla tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge wins on points by 29 to 7.
After the big win, Ricky Judge made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 69
Date: Aug 27, 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 13 wins and 14 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 17 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Anderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Judge. Judge gets slowly back to his feet.
Judge dives in for a single leg takedown but Anderson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.#CL#
Judge tries to keep at a distance but Anderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Anderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Judge fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Judge closes the distance and clinches up with Anderson, looking for a takedown. Judge pushes Anderson against the ropes but Anderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anderson tries to counter by clinching up but Judge breaks away and moves out of range.
Richard Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Judge.#TD2#
Judge looking to score a takedown here. Anderson is defending well but Judge drives through and ends up in Anderson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Judge
Judge is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Judge's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Anderson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Judge stacks Anderson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Judge! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (5) Judge
Judge is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Anderson (0) vs (7) Judge#T2#
Judge prevents Anderson from getting the reversal.
Judge sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Judge trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson is looking to improve his position but Judge isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Judge controlling from mount.
Anderson tries to reverse the position but Judge maintains control.
Judge takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anderson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jed's Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T4#
Anderson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (0) vs (10) Judge
Will Judge go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Anderson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Judge is trying to control the action in half guard but Anderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T5#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Judge slows the pace down in half guard.
Judge prevents Anderson from improving his position.
Judge has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (13) Judge
Judge seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Anderson is holding on tight.
#T6#
Judge looking to control but Anderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Anderson tries to hold on but Judge postures up.
Anderson is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Judge controlling his opponent.
Judge can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
Judge sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Judge wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely.
Anderson tries to hold on but Judge postures up.
Anderson is looking to improve his position but Judge isn't that keen on the idea.
Judge fails to take his opponent's back. #T9#
Anderson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (0) vs (16) Judge
Anderson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Judge struggling to keep hold of the position.
Judge not allowing Anderson to control his hands.
Will Judge go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T10#
Judge keeps control of the position as Anderson tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Judge looking for the RNC.
Judge has the hooks in. Anderson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Judge is riding his opponent, not letting Anderson buck him off.
Anderson is in bad spot here.
#T11#
Judge not allowing Anderson to control his hands.
Judge is riding his opponent, not letting Anderson buck him off.
Judge doesn't have the hooks in and Anderson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (16) Judge
Judge is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Judge is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T12#
Judge keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Judge.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Judge is retaining full guard. #T13#
Judge pulls Anderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Anderson from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Judge working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Anderson has passed into half guard!
Judge trying to control here.
#T14#
Anderson is trying to control. Judge wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Judge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson is looking to advance position but Judge won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge wins on points by 16 to 2.
Ricky Judge took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 66
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 17 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 22 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Judge gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Judge (4) vs (0) Orion
You can see the frustration on Orion's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Orion is looking to reverse the position.
Judge has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Orion keeps trying to improve his position.
Orion gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge tries to pass to full mount but Orion defends it.
Orion wants to control but Judge is keeping busy.
#T1#
Orion wants to control the action here but instead Judge manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (7) vs (0) Orion
Orion is looking to improve his position but Judge isn't that keen on the idea.
Orion slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Orion trying to hold on to Judge's head to control him but Judge postures up.
Orion wants to improve his position but Judge is controlling well.
#T2#
Orion has a hand on Judge's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Judge takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (10) vs (0) Orion
Orion is desperately trying to improve his position but Judge has a good base and remains in mount.
Judge avoids the attempt from Orion to control.
Orion reaches up to try and control the position but Judge seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Orion rolls and tries to escape and now Judge has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Judge (13) vs (0) Orion
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Judge avoiding Orion 's attempts to control his hands.
Judge is riding his opponent, not letting Orion buck him off.
Judge avoiding Orion 's attempts to control his hands. #T3#
Orion tries to escape the position.
Orion rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Judge wants to pass to mount but Orion is defending the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Judge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orion keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Orion gets back to full guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Orion is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Orion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Judge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Judge sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Orion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Judge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Judge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T5#
Orion working a defensive guard but Judge passes into half guard.
Judge trying to control the action but Orion is working from the bottom.
Judge wants to free his trapped foot but Orion is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Orion makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Orion.#SUB2#
Orion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T6#
Orion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orion keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully.
Judge is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Orion has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Judge is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Orion. Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (16) vs (0) Orion#T7#
Orion keeping his opponent close.
You can see the frustration on Orion's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Orion tries to bench press Judge off him but Judge keeps the position.
Orion is trying to control Judge's posture but Judge avoids it. #T8#
Orion is trying to get back to half guard.
Judge controlling the position.
Orion tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Judge (18) vs (0) Orion
Orion is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Orion is still trying to improve position.
Orion slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Orion is trying to control but can't.
Orion is looking for a sweep. Judge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Judge pulls his head out easily.
Judge passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (21) vs (0) Orion
Judge trying to control but Orion is having none of it. #T10#
Judge controlling his opponent.
Orion tries to control the position but Judge now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Judge (24) vs (0) Orion
Orion is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Orion trying to control the action but Judge just sinks the hooks in.
Orion tries to escape but Judge has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T11#
Judge avoiding Orion 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Judge's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Orion trying to control but not successfully.
Judge keeps control of the position easily here as Orion tries to buck him off.
Orion trying to control the hands but Judge breaks the grip. #T12#
Orion rolls, trying to escape but Judge keeps control of the position.
Judge biding his time, looking for the opening.
Orion breaks Judge's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (24) vs (2) Orion
Orion stopping the sweep attempt from Judge.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Judge trying to control the position.
Orion looking to sit in guard and control but Judge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (26) vs (2) Orion#T13##SUB2#
Orion looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Judge has picked Orion up and slammed him! Orion can't keep hold of the triangle and Judge manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (29) vs (2) Orion
Orion tries to improve position but can't.
Judge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orion keeps working.
Orion manages to get back to half guard.
Orion is in trouble now - Judge has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (32) vs (2) Orion
Orion wants to hold on but Judge pushes him away.
Judge tries to control but Orion wriggling away.
Orion reaches up to try and control the position but Judge seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Orion rolls and tries to escape and now Judge has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Judge (35) vs (2) Orion#T14#
Orion is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Judge is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Orion has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Judge has the hooks in. Orion is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Orion wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge takes the fight on points by 35 to 2.
Ricky Judge managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 62
Date: Jul 30, 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 23 wins and 16 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Serhey Rishkinov!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Rishkinov rushes Judge and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD#
Judge wants the takedown. Rishkinov is fighting it off but Judge persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rishkinov's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Judge (2) vs (0) Rishkinov
Judge has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Judge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Judge slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (5) vs (0) Rishkinov#SUB#
Judge tries for a kimura but Rishkinov is defending well.
Rishkinov is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rishkinov keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Judge tries for a kimura but Rishkinov is defending well.
Rishkinov is looking to regain half guard here but Judge keeps moving and retains side control. #T1##SUB#
Judge is trying to get an arm triangle but Rishkinov is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Judge wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rishkinov, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Judge tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Judge has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Judge is trying to get an arm triangle but Rishkinov is defending well.
Rishkinov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rishkinov is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Judge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Rishkinov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Rishkinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rishkinov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judge is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Judge has gone for a leg lock! Rishkinov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Judge's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (5) vs (2) Rishkinov#SUB#
Judge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rishkinov is aware though and is defending well.
Rishkinov stopping the sweep attempt from Judge.
Judge 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: Judge (7) vs (2) Rishkinov#T3##SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Rishkinov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Judge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Judge is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rishkinov is just riding it out for now. Judge eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Judge seems to be working for a kimura but Rishkinov defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Rishkinov manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Rishkinov is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Judge rolls with it to try and escape but Rishkinov cranks on the arm and Judge is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Serhey Rishkinov!
A victorious Serhey Rishkinov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 59
Date: Jul 16, 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Kastav Kvinchal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 16 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kvinchal moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Judge gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kvinchal regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kvinchal (0) vs (2) Judge
Kvinchal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Judge has gone for a leg lock! Kvinchal slips out almost immediately though and dives into Judge's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kvinchal (2) vs (2) Judge
Judge keeping moving, preventing Kvinchal from controlling successfully.
Judge wants to sweep here but Kvinchal controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Judge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kvinchal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kvinchal trying to control but Judge is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge controlling Kvinchal's posture.
Judge looking to control.
#T1#
Judge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kvinchal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Judge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Judge 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: Kvinchal (2) vs (4) Judge#SUB2#
Judge is working for an americana but Kvinchal has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Judge was thinking about the submission.
Kvinchal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Kvinchal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Judge drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Judge jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Kvinchal is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kvinchal is trying to keep Judge in close.
#T2#
Judge is pushing down on Kvinchal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kvinchal is fighting to maintain full guard but Judge has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Kvinchal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Judge is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Judge is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kvinchal is looking for a sweep. Judge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Judge is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kvinchal sees it coming and defends easily.
Judge wants to control but Kvinchal is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Kvinchal is defending against the submission attempts here by Judge.
Kvinchal moves into full guard.
#T3##SUB#
Kvinchal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Judge defends well.
Kvinchal is trying to keep Judge in close.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Kvinchal is keeping the position.
Judge wants to control from the top but Kvinchal keeps moving. #SUB2#
Judge drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Judge jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Kvinchal working for a triangle but Judge defends it easily.
Judge stopping the sweep attempt from Kvinchal.#T4#
Kvinchal is trying to control the position but Judge postures up.
Judge pushing down on Kvinchal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Judge is looking for a kimura but Kvinchal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Judge to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Judge is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Judge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kvinchal defends it well.
Kvinchal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Judge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T5##SUB#
Kvinchal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Judge is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kvinchal manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Judge sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kvinchal's guard.
Judge is thwarting Kvinchal's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Judge is looking for a kimura here.
Kvinchal is trying to get back to full guard.#T6##SUB2#
Judge is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kvinchal sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Kvinchal looking for submissions off his back.
Kvinchal wants to control but Judge is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Judge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kvinchal defends it well. #SUB2#
Judge is trying to work for a kimura but Kvinchal is defending well.
Judge passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kvinchal (2) vs (7) Judge#SUB2#
Judge looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T7##SUB2#
Judge looking to secure an arm triangle but Kvinchal defends it well.
Kvinchal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Judge fails to move to back control. #SUB2#
Judge jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kvinchal manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kvinchal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Judge wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Judge thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kvinchal is looking to reverse the position.#T8##SUB2#
Judge is trying to get an arm triangle but Kvinchal is defending well. #SUB2#
Judge is trying to get an arm triangle but Kvinchal is defending well.
Kvinchal manages to work his way to half guard, despite Judge's best efforts.#SUB2#
Judge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kvinchal defends it well.
Kvinchal wants to control but Judge is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Judge is trying to control the action in half guard but Kvinchal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Judge wants to work for an arm triangle but Kvinchal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Judge wants to pass to mount but Kvinchal is defending the position. #SUB2#
Judge wants to work for an arm triangle but Kvinchal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T9##SUB2#
Judge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kvinchal defends it well. #SUB2#
Judge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kvinchal wants to improve his position but Judge is controlling well.
Judge is pressing down on Kvinchal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kvinchal is holding on for now.
Kvinchal trying to hold on to Judge's head to control him but Judge postures up.
Kvinchal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kvinchal.
Kvinchal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kvinchal wants to sweep here but Judge controlling him for the moment. #T10#
Kvinchal trying to control the position.
Kvinchal 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.
Kvinchal is working hard here to advance position.
Judge pushes down on Kvinchal's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kvinchal wants to get back to full guard.
Judge is trying to control. Kvinchal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kvinchal is looking to control Judge's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kvinchal avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Judge is trying to work for a kimura but Kvinchal is defending well.
Kvinchal tries to get to full guard but Judge has control of the leg. #T11#
Judge trying to pass the guard but Kvinchal defending well. #SUB2#
Judge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kvinchal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Judge. #SUB#
Kvinchal actively working from the bottom here.
Kvinchal has a hand on Judge's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Judge takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kvinchal (2) vs (10) Judge
Kvinchal is working to get back to half guard.
Judge looking to control but Kvinchal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Judge avoids the attempt from Kvinchal to control.
Kvinchal is in all sorts of trouble here.
Judge wants to control the action but instead Kvinchal gets a body lock and reverses into Judge's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kvinchal (4) vs (10) Judge
Judge wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Judge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kvinchal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kvinchal trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvinchal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Judge swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Judge wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Judge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kvinchal defends well.
Kvinchal trying to control but Judge is working from the bottom.
Judge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kvinchal is one step ahead there.
Judge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Judge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kvinchal's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kvinchal (4) vs (12) Judge#T14##SUB#
Kvinchal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Judge advances to half guard.
Kvinchal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Judge preventing the sweep.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvinchal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Kvinchal is keeping the position.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvinchal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kvinchal looking for subs off his back but Judge has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kvinchal is not content to let Judge control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge wins on points by 12 to 4.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ricky Judge waved his t-shirt featuring KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 55
Date: Jul 02, 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Tobi Terrorelli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 16 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Judge closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Terrorelli did well to prevent Judge getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Terrorelli (0) vs (2) Judge
Terrorelli wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Judge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Judge passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Terrorelli (0) vs (5) Judge
Terrorelli is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Judge has control of Terrorelli's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Terrorelli regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Judge is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Terrorelli is surviving well by controlling Judge's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Judge jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Terrorelli manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Terrorelli gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrorelli is not content to let Judge control the position.#SUB2#
Judge is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Terrorelli is just riding it out for now. Judge eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Judge is looking for a kimura here.
#T1##SUB2#
Judge is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Terrorelli is just riding it out for now. Judge eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Judge seems to be working for a kimura but Terrorelli defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Judge is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Terrorelli tries to roll over but Judge keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Judge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Terrorelli defends it well.
Terrorelli tries to roll over but Judge keeps him under control.#T2##SUB2#
Judge seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Terrorelli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Judge wants to pass to mount but Terrorelli is defending the position.
Terrorelli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Judge's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Judge's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Terrorelli (4) vs (5) Judge
Judge is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Terrorelli is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Judge has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Terrorelli is looking for the choke from the back position but Judge is controlling his hands well.
Judge manages to reverse the position and now he's in Terrorelli's guard. Nice work there by Judge.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Terrorelli (4) vs (7) Judge
Judge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Terrorelli swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Judge drops back looking for a leg! Terrorelli is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Terrorelli manages to kick Judge off! Judge jumps back into Terrorelli's guard.
Terrorelli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3##SUB2#
Judge drops back looking for a leg! Terrorelli is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Terrorelli manages to kick Judge off! Judge jumps back into Terrorelli's guard.
Judge wants to control from the top but Terrorelli keeps moving.
Judge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Terrorelli is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Terrorelli 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.
Judge engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Terrorelli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Judge is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Terrorelli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Terrorelli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judge is one step ahead there. #T4#
Judge tries to free his leg and advance position but Terrorelli is retaining full guard.
Judge is still trying to improve position.
Terrorelli wants to hit a sweep here but Judge passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Terrorelli there! Score +3 for passing guard: Terrorelli (4) vs (10) Judge#SUB2#
Judge has control of Terrorelli's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Terrorelli regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Judge is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Terrorelli is surviving well by controlling Judge's body position as best he can.
Terrorelli is squirming around, avoiding Judge's attempts to control the action.
Terrorelli tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Judge working for a guillotine from mount but Terrorelli is in no mood to give up.
Terrorelli working to try and regain half guard.
#T5#
Terrorelli is working hard here to advance position.
Judge wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB2#
Judge has control of Terrorelli's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Terrorelli regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Judge looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Judge with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Terrorelli tries to reverse the position but Judge maintains control.#SUB2#
Judge wants to finish this one by submission but Terrorelli is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Judge. #T6#
Judge looking to control but Terrorelli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Terrorelli regains half guard.
Judge tries to pass to full mount but Terrorelli defends it.
Judge uses his free foot to push down on Terrorelli's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Terrorelli. Score +3 for passing guard: Terrorelli (4) vs (13) Judge
Terrorelli sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Judge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Judge is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Judge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Terrorelli defends it well. #SUB#
Terrorelli actively working from the bottom here.#T7##SUB#
Terrorelli actively working from the bottom here.
Terrorelli works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Terrorelli working for a triangle but Judge defends it easily.
Judge trying to control but Terrorelli is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Terrorelli looking for a guillotine here but Judge defends easily.
#SUB2#
Judge drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Judge jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Judge thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Terrorelli is looking for a triangle but Judge pushes his legs off easily.
#T8#
Terrorelli keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully.
Terrorelli keeping full guard, as Judge tries to pass. #SUB#
Terrorelli is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Judge defends well.
Judge trying to control but Terrorelli is working from the bottom.
Terrorelli 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.
Judge works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T9##SUB#
Terrorelli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Judge is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Terrorelli is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Judge!
Ricky Judge made sure to mention his sponsor, KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 53
Date: Jun 25, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 31 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Judge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Judge shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fiachna defends it nicely.
Fiachna fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Judge scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (0) vs (2) Judge#SUB2#
Judge is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Judge is working for a kimura but Fiachna is defending it quite comfortably.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna is trying to maintain the position but Judge is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Judge is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fiachna is just riding it out for now. Judge eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Fiachna is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Judge seems to be working for a kimura but Fiachna defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Judge wants to work for an arm triangle but Fiachna is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Judge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fiachna defends it well. #SUB2#
Judge wants to work for an arm triangle but Fiachna is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fiachna slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Judge wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving.
Fiachna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Judge is looking to advance position but Fiachna has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiachna (4) vs (2) Judge#SUB#
Judge tries to improve his position but Fiachna has taken his back! Fiachna has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Judge tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Fiachna pushes Judge away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darragh Fiachna!
A victorious Darragh Fiachna thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 52
Date: Jun 21, 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 21 wins and 14 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 20 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Judge drives through and clinches with Orion against the ropes.
#TD#
Judge is trying to trip Orion. He has hold of a leg but Orion is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Judge persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Judge (2) vs (0) Orion
Orion looking to control.
Judge looking to pass the guard.
Orion pulls Judge in close to prevent any damage.
Orion working a defensive guard here.
Judge tries to free his leg and advance position but Orion is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge postures up.
Judge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orion swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Judge trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
Judge has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Orion looking to control.
Orion has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Judge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Orion controls Judge momentarily but Judge frees himself.
Judge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2##SUB#
Judge is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Orion is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Orion has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (2) vs (2) Orion
Orion wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving.
Judge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Orion looking to pass the guard.
Judge keeping moving, preventing Orion from controlling successfully.
Orion stopping the sweep attempt from Judge.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Orion is stalling in the full guard.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Judge is looking for a triangle but Orion pushes his legs off easily.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orion won't allow Judge to sweep him here.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Judge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orion is one step ahead there.
Judge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4##SUB#
Judge is looking for a triangle but Orion pushes his legs off easily.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Judge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orion controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Judge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T5#
Orion preventing the sweep.
Judge trying to keep a closed guard but Orion is proving a slippery customer.
Judge wants to sweep but no luck.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Orion has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Judge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Orion slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (2) vs (5) Orion
Judge is looking for a sweep.
Judge is working hard here to advance position.
Orion controlling the position. #T6#
Judge is looking to regain half guard here but Orion keeps moving and retains side control.
Judge gets back to half guard.
Judge trying to control but Orion postures up.
Orion performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Judge trying to control from the bottom.
#T7#
Orion uses his free foot to push down on Judge's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Judge. Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (2) vs (8) Orion
Orion sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Judge is in all sorts of trouble here.
Orion wants to control the pace but Judge is squirming around nicely.
Orion prevents Judge from getting the reversal.#T8#
Judge wants to hold on but Orion pushes him away.
Judge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Orion wants to control the pace but Judge is squirming around nicely.
Judge wants to control but Orion is having none of it.
Judge is trying desperately to improve position.
Judge is trying to escape the mount but Orion keeps good control and instead manages to take Judge's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Judge (2) vs (11) Orion
You can see the frustration on Judge's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Orion is trying to stick to Judge's back but Judge is turning into Orion. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Orion's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Judge. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (4) vs (11) Orion
Orion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9#
Judge won't allow Orion to sweep him here. #SUB#
Judge has gone for a leg lock! Orion slips out almost immediately though and dives into Judge's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (4) vs (13) Orion#SUB#
Judge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Orion is aware though and is defending well.
Orion 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.
Orion stopping the sweep attempt from Judge.
Judge wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T10#
Orion is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Orion avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Judge looking for a sweep. Not yet Judge, not yet.
Judge looking to control.
Judge is trying to hold Orion in close to prevent damage but Orion has managed to pass into half guard.
Orion looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Orion wants to take a breather but Judge is having none of it. #T11#
Judge tries to roll over but Orion keeps him under control.
Judge is staying active underneath Orion, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Orion stalling.
Judge wants to get back to full guard.
Judge is looking to control Orion's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Judge avoid being mounted?
Judge gets full guard.
Judge 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.
Orion being controlled here momentarily.
Judge is looking to sweep but instead, Orion has passed into half guard.
#T12#
Orion is trying to control. Judge wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Judge tries to get to full guard but Orion has control of the leg.
Judge trying to control from the bottom.
Judge is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Orion trying to control the pace.
Judge desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Judge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Judge is looking to control Orion's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Judge avoid being mounted?
Orion moves into full mount! Judge won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (4) vs (16) Orion
Orion fails to advance to Judge's back. #T14#
Judge working to try and regain half guard.
Orion fails to move to back control.
Orion wants to control the pace but Judge is squirming around nicely.
Judge slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Judge wants to get back to full guard but Orion has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (4) vs (19) Orion
Judge is just holding on here. Orion manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Judge (4) vs (22) Orion
Judge tries to escape but Orion has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orion wins on points by 22 to 4.
Cole Orion decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 51
Date: Jun 14, 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Ryder Young! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Judge.#TD2#
Judge looking to score a takedown here. Young is defending well but Judge drives through and ends up in Young's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Young (0) vs (2) Judge#SUB2#
Judge is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Judge is pushing down on Young's leg trying to pass to half guard. Young is fighting to maintain full guard but Judge has managed to sneak the leg through.
Young is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Judge seems to be working for a kimura but Young defends the submission attempt.
Young tries to roll over but Judge keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Judge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Young does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Young is defending against the submission attempts here by Judge.
#T1#
Judge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Young keeps working. #SUB#
Young is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Judge pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Judge is working for a submission of some sort.
Young makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Young.
Young knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Judge on the ground.
Judge passes into half guard.
Young is looking for a sweep. Judge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Young definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Judge is keen to just control but Young is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Young is defending against the submission attempts here by Judge.
#SUB2#
Judge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2##SUB2#
Judge is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Young is just riding it out for now. Judge eventually gives up the hold.
Judge is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Young! Score +3 for passing guard: Young (0) vs (5) Judge#SUB2#
Judge working for a submission but Young is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Judge is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Young to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Young shrugs it off.
Young is working to get back to half guard.
Judge manages to capitalize on a mistake by Young to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Young (0) vs (8) Judge#SUB2#
Judge is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Judge controlling well, preventing Young from escaping the position.
#T3#
Young breaks Judge's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Young (2) vs (8) Judge#SUB2#
Judge has his foot on Young's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Young works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Young is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Judge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Young wants to pass the guard but Judge is keeping the position.
Judge looking to control.
Young won't allow Judge to sweep him here.
Judge pulls Young in to control the position. #SUB2#
Judge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Young will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Young pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Judge is keeping the position for now.
Young sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Judge's guard.
Judge manages to get to full guard.
Young trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Judge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Young trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Judge 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: Young (2) vs (10) Judge#SUB#
Young is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Judge pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Judge wants to work for an arm triangle but Young is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Young tries to get to full guard but Judge has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Judge is looking for a kimura but Young is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Judge to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Judge is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Young is just riding it out for now. Judge eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Young manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5##SUB#
Young is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Judge defends well.#SUB#
Young has his foot on Judge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Judge works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Young looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Young looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Judge passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Young (2) vs (13) Judge
Young manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Young (4) vs (13) Judge#SUB#
Young is trying to work for a kimura but Judge is defending well.
Judge makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Judge.
Judge manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Young manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Young (4) vs (15) Judge
Judge looking to pass the guard. #T6##SUB#
Young working for a triangle but Judge defends it easily.
Young keeping full guard, as Judge tries to pass. #SUB2#
Judge is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Young had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Judge defends it easily.#SUB#
Judge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Judge advances to half guard.
Judge passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Young (4) vs (18) Judge#T7#
Young can't escape the position.
Judge tries to control but Young wriggling away.
Young really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Judge has control of Young's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Young regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Judge is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Young is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Young flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Judge anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Young and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Judge slips an arm under Young chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Judge has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Judge is squeezing on Young like an anaconda would it's prey. Young fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricky Judge!
Ricky Judge gave a mention to KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Ryder Young spoke after the fight, saying 'I don’t know mate. Someone said the pub was this way but I don’t see a fucking bar, do you?'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 48
Date: Jun 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Tobi Terrorelli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Judge tries to clinch but Terrorelli moves away #TD#
and Terrorelli decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Judge's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Terrorelli (2) vs (0) Judge
Judge 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: Terrorelli (2) vs (2) Judge
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Judge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Terrorelli has managed to free his arm - good work.
Terrorelli wants to get back to full guard.
Judge uses his free foot to push down on Terrorelli's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Terrorelli. Score +3 for passing guard: Terrorelli (2) vs (5) Judge
Terrorelli is working to get back to half guard.
Terrorelli gets back to half guard.
I've been told that Judge has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#SUB2#
Judge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Terrorelli has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Judge looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrorelli is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Judge is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Terrorelli is just riding it out for now. Judge eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Judge seems to be working for a kimura but Terrorelli defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Judge is trying to work for a kimura but Terrorelli is defending well.
#SUB2#
Judge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Judge is working for a kimura but Terrorelli is defending it quite comfortably.
Terrorelli tries to roll over but Judge keeps him under control.
Terrorelli is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Judge is trying to control. Terrorelli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Terrorelli slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Judge tries to free his leg and advance position but Terrorelli is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Terrorelli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Terrorelli keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully.
Terrorelli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Judge drops back looking for a leg! Terrorelli is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Terrorelli manages to kick Judge off! Judge jumps back into Terrorelli's guard.
Terrorelli looking for a sweep. Not yet Terrorelli, not yet.
Terrorelli keeping full guard, as Judge tries to pass. #SUB#
Terrorelli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Terrorelli keeping full guard, as Judge tries to pass. #SUB2#
Judge is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3##SUB#
Terrorelli looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Terrorelli 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: Terrorelli (4) vs (5) Judge
The fighters are battling for position here. Judge manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Judge is trying to keep Terrorelli in close.
#SUB#
Terrorelli thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Terrorelli thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Judge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Terrorelli drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Terrorelli jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Judge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Terrorelli's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Terrorelli (4) vs (7) Judge
Terrorelli tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Terrorelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Judge passes Terrorelli's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Terrorelli gets full guard.
Judge slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Judge is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Terrorelli is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Judge!
Ricky Judge really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 46
Date: Jun 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 18 wins and 14 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Hirata Hitoshi!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Hitoshi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hitoshi is trying to drag Judge to the mat but Judge just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Hitoshi tries for a takedown but Judge manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Judge wants the takedown. Hitoshi is fighting it off but Judge persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hitoshi's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Judge (2) vs (0) Hitoshi
Judge slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Judge wants to work for an arm triangle but Hitoshi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hitoshi gets back to full guard.
Judge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hitoshi is keeping the position for now.
Hitoshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge passes Hitoshi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Judge is trying to control. Hitoshi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hitoshi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hitoshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Hitoshi, not yet. #T1#
Judge forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura but Hitoshi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Judge to get the leverage.
Hitoshi is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Judge is working for a kimura but Hitoshi is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Judge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hitoshi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Judge.
Hitoshi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Judge's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Judge's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Judge (2) vs (4) Hitoshi
Judge tries to escape but Hitoshi has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Hitoshi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T2##SUB2#
Judge showing good submission defense here.
Judge rolls, trying to escape but Hitoshi keeps control of the position.
Judge turns into Hitoshi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (4) vs (4) Hitoshi
Hitoshi keeping full guard, as Judge tries to pass.
Judge wants to control from the top but Hitoshi keeps moving.
Hitoshi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Judge's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (4) vs (6) Hitoshi
Hitoshi stopping the sweep attempt from Judge.
Hitoshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Judge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Judge is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (6) vs (6) Hitoshi
Judge trying to control but Hitoshi is working from the bottom. #T3#
Hitoshi keeping full guard, as Judge tries to pass.
Judge preventing the sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hitoshi can't keep his opponent in guard - Judge advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hitoshi tries to roll over but Judge keeps him under control.
Hitoshi is refusing to be controlled, as Judge sits in half guard.
Judge is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hitoshi! Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (9) vs (6) Hitoshi#SUB#
Judge working for a submission but Hitoshi is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Hitoshi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Judge. #SUB#
Judge is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hitoshi is surviving well by controlling Judge's body position as best he can.
Judge pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Hitoshi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Judge fails to advance to Hitoshi's back.
Hitoshi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Judge is working for a kimura but Hitoshi is defending it quite comfortably.
Hitoshi is looking for a sweep. Judge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Judge seems to be working for a kimura but Hitoshi defends the submission attempt.
Hitoshi wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Judge is working for a kimura but Hitoshi is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Hitoshi is defending against the submission attempts here by Judge.
Hitoshi moves into full guard.
#T5#
Judge looking to pass the guard.
Hitoshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hitoshi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (9) vs (8) Hitoshi
Hitoshi stopping the sweep attempt from Judge.
Judge is trying to control the position but Hitoshi postures up. #SUB2#
Hitoshi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hitoshi stands and throws Judge's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (9) vs (11) Hitoshi#SUB2#
Hitoshi tries for a kimura but Judge is defending well.
Judge manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (11) vs (11) Hitoshi#T6#
Hitoshi is trying to get back to full guard.
Judge passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (14) vs (11) Hitoshi
Judge moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Judge (16) vs (11) Hitoshi
Hitoshi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hitoshi tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Judge looking for a guillotine from mount but Hitoshi is having none of it. #SUB#
Judge looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Judge with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Judge works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Judge (19) vs (11) Hitoshi
You can see the frustration on Hitoshi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hitoshi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Judge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hitoshi keeps working. #T7#
Hitoshi tries to get to full guard but Judge has control of the leg. #SUB#
Judge seems to be working for a kimura but Hitoshi defends the submission attempt.
Judge works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (22) vs (11) Hitoshi
Hitoshi gets back to half guard.
Hitoshi tries to get to full guard but Judge has control of the leg.
Judge has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (25) vs (11) Hitoshi
Hitoshi stops Judge from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Hitoshi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Judge.
Hitoshi regains half guard.#T8#
Hitoshi is looking to improve his position.
Judge is looking to advance position but Hitoshi won't allow it. #SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hitoshi defends it well. #SUB2#
Hitoshi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Judge prevents Hitoshi from improving his position.
Hitoshi is pressing down on Judge's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Hitoshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Judge passes Hitoshi's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura but Hitoshi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Judge to get the leverage.
Hitoshi works his way to full guard. Good work.#T9#
Hitoshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judge is one step ahead there.
Judge trying to control but Hitoshi is working from the bottom.
Judge pushing down on Hitoshi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hitoshi wants to improve his position but Judge is controlling well.
Hitoshi moves into full guard.
Judge passes Hitoshi's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Judge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hitoshi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Judge. #SUB#
Judge wants to work for an arm triangle but Hitoshi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hitoshi is pressing down on Judge's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T10#
Hitoshi wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Judge is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Judge passes into half guard. #SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura but Hitoshi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Judge to get the leverage. #SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura here.
Judge is trying to control the action in half guard but Hitoshi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hitoshi is looking to improve his position.
Judge trying to mount his opponent but Hitoshi defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hitoshi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T11#
Hitoshi can't keep his opponent in guard - Judge advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hitoshi manages to get to full guard.
Hitoshi wants to sweep here but Judge controlling him for the moment.
Judge passes into half guard.
Hitoshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hitoshi keeps trying to improve his position.#T12#
Judge passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hitoshi! Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (28) vs (11) Hitoshi#SUB#
Hitoshi is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Judge locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Hitoshi is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricky Judge!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ricky Judge thanked KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 44
Date: May 30, 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 17 wins and 14 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 18 losses; Shogun Silva!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Judge drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Judge (2) vs (0) Silva
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Judge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Judge drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Judge off! Judge jumps back into Silva's guard.
Judge trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Judge pushes down on Silva's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Judge to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Judge.
#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Judge passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (5) vs (0) Silva#T1##SUB#
Judge has control of Silva's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Silva regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Silva wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Judge (8) vs (0) Silva
Silva is keeping busy.
Silva is trying to break free.
Silva manages to reverse the position and now he's in Judge's guard. Nice work there by Silva.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (8) vs (2) Silva#SUB2#
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Judge is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Judge manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Judge's guard. #SUB#
Judge looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Judge swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Judge controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself. #SUB2#
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Judge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Judge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Silva won't allow Judge to sweep him here.
Judge controlling the position.
Judge tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Judge is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (10) vs (2) Silva#SUB#
Judge drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Judge off! Judge jumps back into Silva's guard.
Silva 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.
Judge slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (13) vs (2) Silva#T3#
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Judge keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Judge thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Judge looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Judge tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silva tries to bench press Judge off him but Judge keeps the position. #SUB#
Judge is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4##SUB#
Judge is trying to get an arm triangle but Silva is defending well.
Silva tries to buck Judge off but Judge is having none of it.
Judge gets to mount! Silva was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Judge (15) vs (2) Silva
Silva tries to reverse the position but Judge maintains control.
Judge can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape. #SUB#
Judge looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Judge with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Silva sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T5##SUB#
Judge 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.
#SUB#
Judge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Judge prevents Silva from improving his position.
Judge passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (18) vs (2) Silva
Silva is working to get back to half guard.
Judge trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
Judge works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Judge (21) vs (2) Silva
You can see the frustration on Silva's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Silva is trying to defend against the choke here but Judge has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Judge Tightens the hold and Silva taps out furiously! Judge displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricky Judge!
Ricky Judge very nearly forgot to thank KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 41
Date: May 28, 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 17 wins and 13 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Jordan Lisko!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lisko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Judge (2) vs (0) Lisko#SUB2#
Lisko has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Judge is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lisko. Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (5) vs (0) Lisko#SUB#
Judge is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lisko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lisko is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Judge working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lisko tries to bench press Judge off him but Judge keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Judge is trying to get an arm triangle but Lisko is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lisko tries to bench press Judge off him but Judge keeps the position.
Lisko is still trying to improve position.
Lisko sneaks back into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lisko defends it well.
Judge is trying to control. Lisko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Judge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Judge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lisko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Judge trying to mount his opponent but Lisko defends it.
Lisko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Lisko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Judge is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Lisko has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Judge is looking to defend but Lisko has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Judge! Lisko pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Judge taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jordan Lisko!
A victorious Jordan Lisko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 38
Date: May 25, 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 17 wins and 12 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bennett fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Judge avoids it really well and circles away.
Bennett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Judge feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Judge (2) vs (0) Bennett
Judge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bennett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Judge wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving. #SUB2#
Bennett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Judge is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Judge got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bennett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Judge has managed to get both his arms back between Bennett's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Bennett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Judge defends it easily.#SUB2#
Bennett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Judge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Judge trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Judge slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (5) vs (0) Bennett#T1##SUB#
Judge tries for a kimura but Bennett is defending well. #SUB#
Judge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bennett is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Judge has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bennett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bennett is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Judge's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Judge wants to work for an arm triangle but Bennett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bennett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Judge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bennett has managed to free his arm - good work.
Judge wants to control but Bennett is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bennett is staying active underneath Judge, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Judge is working for a kimura but Bennett is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Judge pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Bennett tries to roll over but Judge keeps him under control.
Judge trying to mount his opponent but Bennett defends it. #SUB#
Judge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3##SUB#
Judge is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bennett sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bennett is pressing down on Judge's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Judge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Bennett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Judge passes Bennett's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Judge wants to control but Bennett is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Judge pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Judge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bennett defends it well. #T4##SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Judge pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Judge trying to mount his opponent but Bennett defends it. #SUB#
Judge wants to work for an arm triangle but Bennett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Judge is working for a kimura but Bennett is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bennett defends it well. #SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Judge seems to be working for a kimura but Bennett defends the submission attempt.#T5##SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Judge 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.
#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Judge wants to work for an arm triangle but Bennett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T6#
Bennett wants to improve his position but Judge is controlling well.
#SUB#
Judge is trying to work for a kimura but Bennett is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bennett manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Judge has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bennett to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Judge is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bennett pulls down on the head and he's put Judge to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thomas Bennett!
In his post fight interview, Thomas Bennett started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 34
Date: May 21, 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 16 wins and 12 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 14 losses; Bruce White Jr!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
White Jr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Judge (0) vs (4) White Jr
Judge wants to control but White Jr postures up.#SUB2#
White Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
White Jr working away.#SUB2#
White Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Judge is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Judge manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
White Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
White Jr is working for a kimura but Judge is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
White Jr is looking for a kimura but Judge is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for White Jr to get the leverage.
Judge is trying to get back to full guard.
Judge has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Judge trying to control here.
#T1#
Judge moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
White Jr looking to pass the guard.
Judge looking for a sweep. Not yet Judge, not yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Judge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. White Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
White Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and White Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
White Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Judge is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Judge pushes a forearm under White Jr's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, White Jr is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricky Judge!
Ricky Judge really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Bruce White Jr had this to say: 'I'll be back!'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 31
Date: May 18, 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Tobi Terrorelli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Judge looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Judge shoots in and drives through. Terrorelli sprawls well.
Terrorelli tries to counter with a takedown but Judge is quick to defend against it.
Judge doesn't manage to clinch there - Terrorelli circles away.
Terrorelli half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Judge scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Terrorelli (0) vs (4) Judge#SUB2#
Judge is trying to get an arm triangle but Terrorelli is defending well.
Terrorelli is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Judge off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Terrorelli (4) vs (4) Judge#SUB#
Terrorelli is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Judge knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Judge for a finish.
I really don't envy Judge right now.
Terrorelli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Judge defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Judge wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Judge is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Judge rolls, trying to escape but Terrorelli keeps control of the position.
#T1#
Judge turns into Terrorelli and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Terrorelli (4) vs (6) Judge#SUB2#
Judge is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Judge got a little sloppy there for a moment and Terrorelli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Judge has managed to get both his arms back between Terrorelli's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Terrorelli has his foot on Judge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Judge works his way back into a safe position though.
Judge trying to control but Terrorelli is working from the bottom.
Terrorelli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judge is one step ahead there.
Terrorelli keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Terrorelli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Judge is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Judge sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Terrorelli's guard.
Terrorelli is looking for a sweep. Judge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Judge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Terrorelli keeps working.
Terrorelli moves into full guard.
Judge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Terrorelli is keeping the position for now.
Judge wants to control from the top but Terrorelli keeps moving.
Terrorelli keeping full guard, as Judge tries to pass.
Terrorelli keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully.
Judge preventing the sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Terrorelli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Judge passes Terrorelli's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Judge seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Terrorelli works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Terrorelli is looking for a triangle but Judge pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Terrorelli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Judge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Terrorelli swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Terrorelli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Judge is aware though and is defending well.
Judge passes Terrorelli's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Judge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Judge is looking for a kimura but Terrorelli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Judge to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Judge is working for a submission of some sort.
Terrorelli is refusing to be controlled, as Judge sits in half guard.
Terrorelli tries to roll over but Judge keeps him under control.#T4#
Judge tries to pass to full mount but Terrorelli defends it.
Judge is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Terrorelli! Score +3 for passing guard: Terrorelli (4) vs (9) Judge
Terrorelli slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Judge is looking for a kimura here.
Terrorelli works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Terrorelli working for a triangle but Judge defends it easily.
Judge trying to control but Terrorelli is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Terrorelli working for a triangle but Judge defends it easily.
#T5#
Judge preventing the sweep.
Terrorelli can't keep his opponent in guard - Judge advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Judge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Terrorelli has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Judge is trying to work for a kimura but Terrorelli is defending well.
Terrorelli wants to improve his position but Judge is controlling well.
#SUB#
Terrorelli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Judge pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Judge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Terrorelli defends it well. #T6#
Terrorelli gets full guard.
Judge advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Terrorelli (4) vs (12) Judge#SUB2#
Judge looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Judge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Terrorelli keeps working. #SUB2#
Judge tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Judge has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Terrorelli tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Judge wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Terrorelli regains half guard.#SUB2#
Judge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Judge moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Terrorelli (4) vs (15) Judge
Terrorelli tries to bench press Judge off him but Judge keeps the position. #T7#
Judge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Terrorelli keeps working.
Terrorelli stops Judge from passing to mount.
Judge trying to control the position but Terrorelli is working away. #SUB2#
Judge tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Terrorelli tries to bench press Judge off him but Judge keeps the position.
Terrorelli gets back to half guard.
Terrorelli moves into full guard.
Judge tries to free his leg and advance position but Terrorelli is retaining full guard.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Terrorelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8##SUB2#
Judge drops back looking for a leg! Terrorelli is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Terrorelli manages to kick Judge off! Judge jumps back into Terrorelli's guard.
Judge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Terrorelli is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Terrorelli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Judge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Judge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Terrorelli looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Judge drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Judge jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Terrorelli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Terrorelli (6) vs (15) Judge
Judge pulls Terrorelli in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Terrorelli thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Terrorelli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T9##SUB#
Terrorelli thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Terrorelli sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Judge's guard.
Judge is trying to maintain the position but Terrorelli is very close to passing his half guard.
Judge slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Terrorelli drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Judge dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Terrorelli (6) vs (17) Judge
Judge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Terrorelli swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Terrorelli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Judge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Terrorelli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Judge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T10#
Terrorelli keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully.
Judge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Terrorelli is keeping the position for now.
Judge pushes down on Terrorelli's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Judge is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Terrorelli wants to improve his position but Judge is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Judge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Terrorelli doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Judge.
Terrorelli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Judge's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Judge's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Terrorelli (10) vs (17) Judge#T11##SUB#
Terrorelli is persistently looking for the submission but Judge is defending it well.
I really don't envy Judge right now.
Judge has hold of Terrorelli's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Judge tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Judge won't enjoy being in this position. Terrorelli looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Judge is tapping - it's over boys! Terrorelli picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tobi Terrorelli!
A relieved looking Tobi Terrorelli thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 30
Date: May 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 14 losses; Tan Zan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Zan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Judge's waist but Judge gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zan off to one side. #TD2#
Zan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zan (0) vs (2) Judge#SUB2#
Judge thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Judge pushing down on Zan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Judge is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Zan! Score +3 for passing guard: Zan (0) vs (5) Judge
Zan gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Judge seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Judge has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Zan defend it? Judge steps over the head and cranks it - Zan is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Judge!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Judge!
Ricky Judge really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 28
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Calan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Judge closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smith's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Judge (2) vs (0) Smith#SUB2#
Judge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully.
Judge stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (5) vs (0) Smith
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Judge tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Judge is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Judge working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1##SUB#
Judge thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Judge tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Judge has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Judge tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well. #SUB#
Judge tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Judge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Judge 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.
#SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Judge to get the leverage. #T2#
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith is in trouble now - Judge has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (8) vs (0) Smith
Smith is trying to escape the mount but Judge keeps good control and instead manages to take Smith's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Judge (11) vs (0) Smith
Judge trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Smith can't escape the position.
Smith turns into Judge and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (11) vs (2) Smith#SUB2#
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Judge controlling the position.
Smith won't allow Judge to sweep him here. #SUB#
Judge working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith pushing down on Judge's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Judge is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Judge (15) vs (2) Smith#SUB#
Judge has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Smith has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Judge is persistently looking for the submission but Smith is defending it well.
#SUB#
Smith fending off the submission attempt from Judge. #SUB#
Judge has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Smith has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Smith is trying to break free.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Judge is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Smith with him. Smith is trying to defend but Judge has an arm under the chin now! Smith grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricky Judge!
Ricky Judge took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 25
Date: May 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Hirata Hitoshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Judge moves into the clinch.
Judge is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Judge has hold of one of Hitoshi's legs. Hitoshi is fighting the takedown attempt but Judge gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hitoshi (0) vs (2) Judge
Judge wants to pass the guard but Hitoshi is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Judge drops back looking for a leg! Hitoshi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hitoshi manages to kick Judge off! Judge jumps back into Hitoshi's guard.
Hitoshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Hitoshi, not yet.
Hitoshi is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Judge drops back looking for a leg! Hitoshi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hitoshi manages to kick Judge off! Judge jumps back into Hitoshi's guard.
Judge trying to control but Hitoshi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hitoshi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Judge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Judge looking to pass the guard.
Hitoshi keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully. #T1#
Hitoshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judge is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Judge drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Judge jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hitoshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judge is one step ahead there.
Hitoshi 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: Hitoshi (2) vs (2) Judge#SUB#
Hitoshi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Judge doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hitoshi.
Judge manages to get to full guard.
Judge looking for a sweep. Not yet Judge, not yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Hitoshi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Judge managing to control the position. #SUB#
Hitoshi has gone for a leg lock! Judge slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hitoshi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hitoshi (2) vs (4) Judge
Judge wants to control from the top but Hitoshi keeps moving.
Judge preventing the sweep.
Judge looking to pass the guard.
Hitoshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Judge is pushing down on Hitoshi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hitoshi is fighting to maintain full guard but Judge has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hitoshi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Judge passes Hitoshi's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Judge maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hitoshi could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Judge has cracked it and Hitoshi is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Judge!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Judge!
Ricky Judge took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
GC 454: Flair VS Nuragomidova
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Hageman scores with a takedown into Judge's guard.
Judge manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hageman manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Judge with a nice head shot there.
Judge looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Judge trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hageman manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Judge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Judge has an active guard here but Hageman has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Judge tries to get to full guard but Hageman has control of the leg. #T1#
Judge is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hageman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hageman's back!
Judge misses with punches from the back. #SUB2#
Judge is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hageman has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Judge is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Hageman won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Judge off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricky Judge!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ricky Judge thanked KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
GC 452: King VS Saunders
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Le Delma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Judge.
Le Delma throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Judge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Judge jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Le Delma throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Judge counters with a single leg into guard. Le Delma didn't expect that.
Judge scoring with some ground and pound.
Judge throws a big right hand that misses.
Judge advances position into side control!
Judge has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Judge lands some shots froms side control.
Judge lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Judge working the strikes but Le Delma uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Le Delma won't allow Judge to pass to mount.
Judge missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Le Delma felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Judge stops Le Delma from getting back to his feet.
Judge controlling the action here.#T1#
Judge trying to control from half guard but Le Delma is working away.
Judge lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura but Le Delma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Judge to get the leverage.
Le Delma is staying active underneath Judge, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Le Delma is defending against the submission attempts here by Judge.
Le Delma wants to get back to his feet.
Judge has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Judge wants to take a breather but Le Delma is having none of it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Judge is working for a kimura but Le Delma is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Judge lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Judge there.
Le Delma avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Judge.
Le Delma wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Judge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Le Delma has managed to free his arm - good work.
Judge working the head and body with strikes.
Le Delma is trying to stand.
Still in half guard, Judge seems content to control.
Judge is looking to advance position but Le Delma won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Judge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Le Delma keeps working. #SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura but Le Delma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Judge to get the leverage.
Le Delma blocking the ground and pound attempt from Judge.
Judge stops Le Delma from getting back to his feet.
Judge works his way into side control.
Judge 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 Le Delma's shoulder. That is not cool.
Le Delma stops Judge from passing to mount.
Le Delma is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Judge asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Judge sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Le Delma is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Le Delma pushes Judge away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Judge gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T4##SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Le Delma has escaped the position, nice work there.
Le Delma is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Judge is controlling him well.#SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Le Delma has escaped the position, nice work there.
Le Delma taking punishment in the form of punches.
Judge looks up at the clock and then as Le Delma takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Judge smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Judge working the ground and pound but Le Delma is defending the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Le Delma is trying to get back to his feet.
Judge is looking to take a break and control but Le Delma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Le Delma is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Judge has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Judge dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Le Delma's corner calls for a 1-2. Le Delma obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Le Delma stuffs the takedown.
Le Delma fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Judge is out of range.
Le Delma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Emanuel Le Delma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Judge shoots in looking for a takedown. Le Delma tries to sprawl out of it but Judge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Le Delma manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Judge slips under a jab.
Judge feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Le Delma misses.
Le Delma cracks Judge with an open hand slap.
Le Delma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Judge.
#T1#
Judge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Le Delma throws a lazy right hand but Judge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Judge counters with a quick kick to the body but Le Delma blocks it.
Le Delma jabs Judge to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Le Delma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Judge quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Judge on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Le Delma looks to land a combination but Judge avoids it well.
It appears Judge was looking to counter with a kick there.
Le Delma looks to land a left hand but Judge moved out of range nicely.
It appears Judge was looking to counter with a kick there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Le Delma.
A head kick misses from Le Delma.
Judge thinks about countering with a body kick.
Le Delma lands with an overhand left.
Le Delma throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Le Delma cracks Judge with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Le Delma scores with a sloppy right hand. Judge should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Judge.
Judge blocks a head kick by Le Delma.
Judge staying out of range there.
Judge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Le Delma sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Judge somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Judge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Judge stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Le Delma.#T3#
Le Delma looks to throw the jab but Judge is out of range.
Le Delma with a nice calf kick.
Good shot there by Le Delma.
Le Delma scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Le Delma just misses with a punch to the body.
Judge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Le Delma connects with a crisp jab.
Le Delma throws a lazy right hand but Judge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Judge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Le Delma throws out the jab.
Le Delma throws a head kick that misses
and Judge counters with a nice body kick.
#T4#
Le Delma tries to bum rush Judge with a series of wild strikes but Judge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Judge quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Judge blocks a jab.
Judge is looking to counter with a body kick.
Judge slips under a jab from Le Delma.
Le Delma throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Judge shoots in and bounces Le Delma off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le Delma being controlled here, momentarily.
Le Delma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Judge.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Judge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Judge works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emanuel Le Delma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Le Delma swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Judge counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Le Delma is trying to stand up here but Judge is controlling him well.
Judge is looking to advance position but Le Delma won't allow it. #SUB#
Judge wants to work for an arm triangle but Le Delma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura here.
Le Delma tries to kick Judge off but Judge keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Judge controlling the action here.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Le Delma is defending well. #T1#
Le Delma wants to get back to his feet.
Judge looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Judge is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Le Delma is just riding it out for now. Judge eventually gives up the hold.
Le Delma keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Judge moves into full mount! Le Delma won't be happy about that!
Le Delma wants to try and get back to his feet.
Judge working the ground and pound effectively.
Judge throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T2#
Judge looking to control but Le Delma is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Judge scoring with strikes but Le Delma is staying in there.
Le Delma is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Le Delma is bucking up trying to escape but Judge cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Le Delma is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Judge is looking to work his way around to Le Delma's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Judge wants to control the pace but Le Delma is squirming around nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Judge looking to secure an arm triangle but Le Delma defends it well. #T3#
Le Delma taking shots to the head.
Le Delma is trying to stand up.
Judge tries to control but Le Delma wriggling away. #SUB#
Judge jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Le Delma is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Le Delma and Judge has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Judge tries to advance to mount but Le Delma denies him. #SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Le Delma has escaped the position, nice work there.
Judge lands a few punches from side control.#T4#
Le Delma parries the strikes from Judge easily there. Judge is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Le Delma to escape.
Le Delma is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Judge asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Judge working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Judge wants to control but Le Delma is keeping him busy.
Le Delma wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Judge showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Judge has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Judge!
Ricky Judge took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
GC 446: Wolf-Fang VS Draven
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Areni looks to land a combination but Judge avoids it well.
Judge throwing a counter right hand but Areni manages to avoid it.
Areni throws a leg kick
and Judge counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Areni misses with a body shot.
Areni has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Judge shoots in for a takedown but Areni shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab from Judge does it's job there.
Judge has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Judge shoots in looking for a takedown. Areni tries to sprawl out of it but Judge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Areni manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Judge slips a straight right by Areni.
Areni throws out a leg kick but Judge moves out of range and Areni only half commits.
Judge was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jab from Areni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Areni misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice body punch from Judge.
A shot to the liver by Areni. Beautiful body shot.
Areni moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Judge throws a sloppy body shot
and Areni makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Judge closes the distance and clinches up with Areni, looking for a takedown. Judge pushes Areni against the cage but Areni circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Judge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Judge moves out of range of the leg kick from Areni.
Areni attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Areni misses with a body shot.
Judge loads up on a big right hand but Areni slips the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Areni. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Areni.
Judge looks to throw the jab but Areni is out of range.
Areni doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Areni takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Judge scores with a nice strike.
Judge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Areni but Areni pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Judge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Areni as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Judge with a lazy takedown attempt
and Areni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Areni throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Areni throws a hook but Judge blocks it.
Judge attempts a counter takedown but Areni avoids it well and moves away.
Judge misses with a body shot.
And Areni tries to counter it with a takedown but Judge pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Areni feints and then cracks Judge's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Judge down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Judge. Areni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Judge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Areni manages to avoid it.#TD#
Judge changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Areni looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Areni tries to bench press Judge off him but Judge keeps the position.
Judge tries to move to mount but Areni blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Judge tries for a kimura but Areni is defending well. #SUB#
Judge looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Areni avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Judge. #T3#
Areni is pushing Judge's head away, looking to escape. Judge manages to hold on to the position though.
Areni regains half guard.#SUB#
Judge seems to be working for a kimura but Areni defends the submission attempt.
Areni controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Judge tries to pass to full mount but Areni defends it.
Judge passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Judge is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Areni has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Areni! #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Areni advances position into side control!
Judge is trying to improve his position.
Areni trying to control the action but Judge is working from the bottom.
Judge takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Areni moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Areni cracks Judge with a big right hand but Judge just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hin Areni dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Judge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Areni as he jumps to the side.
Judge's jab looks to have found its range, popping Areni under the eye.#TD#
Judge shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Judge not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Judge sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Areni defending well though.
Judge controlling the pace.
Areni gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge trying to control but Areni is working from the bottom.
Judge tries to free his leg and advance position but Areni is retaining full guard.
Judge wants to control from the top but Areni keeps moving. #T1#
Judge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Areni is keeping the position for now.
Areni keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully.
Judge is looking to advance position but Areni has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Areni landing strikes from the mount and Judge is in trouble!
Judge is in all sorts of trouble here.
BOOM! Areni connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Judge tries to hold on but Areni pushes him away.
Judge is in a horrible position here. Areni smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Areni can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Judge is looking to escape.
Judge wants to hold on but Areni pushes him away.#T2#
Areni connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Areni prevents Judge from getting the reversal.
Judge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Areni tries to control but Judge wriggling away.
Areni lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Areni postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Judge looks a forlorn figure.
Judge tries to lock up and control but Areni gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Areni in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Judge tries to lock up and control but Areni gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Areni.
Judge is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Areni in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Areni with shots to the head and body - Judge looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC2#Judge is rocked!
Areni wants to control the pace but Judge is squirming around nicely.
Judge wants to control but Areni is having none of it.
Judge regains half guard.#SUB#
Judge actively working from the bottom here.
Judge wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Judge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Areni pulls his head out easily.
Judge wants to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB#
Judge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Areni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Areni slips a nice elbow through Judge's hands, connecting with Judge's forehead.
Areni looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Judge with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Areni is taking a breather. Judge 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.#SUB#
Judge actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Areni connects with a nice short shot to Judge's temple.
Areni is trying to control the action in half guard but Judge is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hin Areni has got the better of the ground game so far.
Areni scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Judge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Judge taking some punishment here, with Areni in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hin Areni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Areni dives in and scores a takedown into Judge's guard.#SUB#
Judge has his foot on Areni's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Areni works his way back into a safe position though.
Areni wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving.
Areni postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Areni postures up in Judge's guard and throws a big left but Judge blocks it.
Judge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Areni.
Judge looking for a sweep. Not yet Judge, not yet.
Areni wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving.
Areni is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Areni in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Areni got a little sloppy there for a moment and Judge has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Areni has managed to get both his arms back between Judge's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Areni trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Judge is controlling Areni's posture.
Areni looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Judge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Areni trying to control but Judge is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Areni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Areni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hin Areni is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Judge is looking to wear down Areni with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Areni with a jab.
Judge takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Judge looks to score with a jab to the body but Areni is just out of range.
Judge catches Areni with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Areni stuffs the takedown.
Judge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hin Areni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Judge darts in looking for a takedown but Areni gets double underhooks and turns Judge into the cage.
Judge is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Areni pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Judge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Areni on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Judge drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Areni gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Judge. #BC2#
Areni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Areni misses the jab.
A good leg kick by Areni.
Areni ducks under a wild hook from Judge.
Areni connects with a jab.
Areni scores with a jab to the body.
Areni wants to clinch.
Areni shoots for a double leg takedown but Judge sprawls well. He's pushed Areni's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Areni lands a nice looking body shot.
Areni with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Judge throws a hook to the side of Areni's head but Areni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Judge swings for the body but Areni moves out of range.
Judge throws a jab but it's blocked by Areni.
Areni scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ricky Judge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Judge misses with a body shot
and Areni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Judge swings widly with a right hand
and Areni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Judge throws a lazy right hand but Areni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Areni swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judge throws a jab but it's blocked by Areni.
Good exchange - Areni coming out on top.
Judge takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hin Areni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Judge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Areni moves away.
Judge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Areni as he jumps to the side.
Areni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Judge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Judge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Judge on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Areni avoids the body shot from Judge.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hin Areni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Areni winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hin Areni!
Hin Areni bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
GC 440: Mollen VS Roth
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Hassan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hassan looks to land a right hand but Judge moved out of range.
Judge appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hassan lands a body shot.
Hassan connects with a jab.
Judge on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Judge has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hassan digs a good body shot into Judge's ribs.
Hassan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Judge looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hassan looks to throw the jab but Judge is out of range.
Judge tries for a takedown but Hassan circles away easily
letting Hassan counter with a right hand.
Judge walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Judge punishes Hassan's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hassan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hassan lands with a good body shot.
Hassan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Judge.
Judge has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hassan finds it's way round the side to connect with Judge's head.
A jab from Hassan misses.
Hassan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Judge manages to avoid it.
Judge throws out a loose jab but Hassan uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Hassan blocks a jab.
It seemed like Hassan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abduwali Hassan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hassan swings for the body but Judge moves out of range.
Hassan misses with a straight right.
It looked like Judge was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hassan.
Judge connects with a body shot that sends Hassan's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Judge misses the target.
Hassan lands a head shot.
Hassan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Judge was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Judge shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hassan as he avoids it easily.
Hassan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hassan.
Hassan with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Hassan misses the target.
Hassan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hassan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hassan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judge.
A big right from Hassan misses.
Hassan lunges at Judge with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Judge's hand. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Judge. Hassan does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judge listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Hassan. No joy for Judge on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Judge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hassan. Judge does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Judge tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hassan lunges at Judge with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Judge's hand.
Hassan misses with a wild body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Hassan as Judge shoots in.
Judge takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hassan looks to score with a jab to the body but Judge is just out of range.#TD#
Judge manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hassan on his heels. He'll look to pass Hassan's guard now, I'm sure.
Hassan wants to stand and escape but Judge is having none of it.
Hassan is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Judge 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.
Judge stops Hassan from standing up. #T3#
Judge trying to control but Hassan is working from the bottom.
Judge looking to pass the guard.
Hassan being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Judge slips a straight right by Hassan.
Judge is looking to counter punch.
Hassan walks into a jab.
Hassan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Judge had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Judge shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hassan sprawls well. Hassan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Judge gets slowly back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Hassan as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Hassan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Judge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hassan is fending him off so far but Judge persists. Nope, Hassan circles away and we're back to standing.
Judge takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hassan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judge.
Judge moves out of range as Hassan strikes.
Hassan misses with an uppercut.
Judge changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hassan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Judge was well out of range. Poor timing from Hassan.
Judge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hassan moves away.
It seemed like Hassan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hassan scores with a nice right hand.
Hassan misses the jab.
Hassan throws the left hand but Judge avoids the punch easily.
Hassan lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Judge misses with a wild body shot.
Judge takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hassan throws a hook but Judge avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abduwali Hassan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hassan lands with an overhand left.
Hassan lands with an overhand left.
Judge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hassan manages to avoid it.
Judge connects with a right hand. Hassan shakes it off.
Judge swings for the body but Hassan moves out of range.
Good exchange - Hassan coming out on top.
Hassan scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Judge misses.
Judge on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Judge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Judge lands with a cross.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hassan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hassan defending well as Judge loads up on a big left hand.
Judge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hassan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Judge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hassan throws a big shot that misses.
Judge feinted with a counter takedown.
Judge misses with a straight right. #T1#
Judge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hassan misses with a wild body shot.
Judge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Judge takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Judge just misses with a punch to the body.
Hassan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hassan scores with a decent looking hook.
Hassan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Hassan finds it's way through Judge's defenses.
Hassan cracks Judge with an open hand slap.
Judge is looking to wear down Hassan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Judge throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Judge feints and as Hassan raises his hands in defense, Judge changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Judge wants to control from the top but Hassan keeps moving.
Hassan keeping full guard, as Judge tries to pass. #T2#
Hassan is looking to stand up but Judge isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Hassan is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Judge presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Judge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hassan stops a takedown attempt from Judge.
Judge misses with a punch to the body.
Hassan scores with a hook to the body.
Hassan lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Hassan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hassan cracks Judge with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hassan lands a really nice looking cross but Judge seems unphased.
Judge moves forwards but Hassan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hassan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Judge momentarily.
Hassan lands with a nice body punch.
Judge dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Hassan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A lazy left from Hassan finds it's target.
Hassan slips a straight right by Judge.
Judge misses with a body shot.
Judge tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hassan swivels and escapes.
Hassan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hassan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Hassan.
Hassan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Judge.
Hassan misses the shot to the body.
Hassan cracks Judge with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hassan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Judge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hassan manages to avoid it.
Hassan swings for the body but Judge moves out of range.
Judge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hassan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Judge somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Judge. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Hassan swings for the body but Judge moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Judge misses with a takedown attempt - Hassan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A swing and a miss from Hassan.
Judge darts in looking for a takedown but Hassan gets double underhooks and turns Judge into the cage. #BC2#
Hassan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Judge looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hassan works the jab nicely.
Judge closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hassan misses the jab.
Hassan misses with a wild body shot.
Hassan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Judge takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Judge needs to keep his hands up - Hassan had a free shot at his head there.
Hassan takes a swing at Judge's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Judge misses its target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abduwali Hassan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hassan throws a lazy right hand but Judge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hassan loads up on a big right hand but Judge slips the punch.
Hassan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hassan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hassan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Judge moves forwards but Hassan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hassan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hassan misses the shot to the body.
Judge shoots in and drives through. Hassan sprawls well.
Hassan throws a body punch but Judge moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Judge. Hassan does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan jabs Judge to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Judge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hassan scores with a nice right hand.
Donk. Hassan catches Judge right on the button with a cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hassan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Judge.#T1#
Judge misses with an uppercut. Hassan saw that one coming.
Hassan connects with a crisp jab.
Judge looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hassan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Judge tries to counter with a takedown but Hassan is quick to defend against it.
Judge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hassan.
Hassan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Judge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hassan.
Hassan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Judge misses with a wild body shot.
Judge swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Hassan counter with a right hand. #TD#
Judge fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hassan to the ground. Judge is now in Hassan's guard.
Judge wants to control from the top but Hassan keeps moving.
Hassan is looking to stand up but Judge isn't so interested in that idea.
Abduwali Hassan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Judge advances to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Judge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hassan wants to get back to his feet.
Judge tries to pass to full mount but Hassan defends it. #T3#
Hassan is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hassan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hassan enables Judge to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hassan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Judge not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Judge trying to control but Hassan is working from the bottom.
Judge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Judge trying to move into half guard but instead Hassan has managed to sweep!#REVB##SU2#
Hassan gets to his feet. Judge looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Judge takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Donk. Hassan catches Judge right on the button with a cross.
Ricky Judge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hassan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab lands there for Hassan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hassan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Judge throws a body punch but Hassan moves out of range.
Judge misses the shot to the body.
Hassan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hassan avoids the body shot from Judge.
Hassan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Judge looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hassan ducks under a wild hook from Judge.
Judge avoids the body shot from Hassan.
Judge drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hassan sprawls and moves away.
Judge has his takedown stuffed
and Hassan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Hassan finds it's way through Judge's defenses.
Hassan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abduwali Hassan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hassan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abduwali Hassan!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Abduwali Hassan waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Threads's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Slavic FL 28: Welcome to L.A.
Date: May 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Judge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ky Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Judge lands a slapping body shot.
Ky Jr misses with a straight left.
Ky Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Judge counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge stuns Ky Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ky Jr wants to slow Judge down by chopping away at his legs.
Judge drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ky Jr sprawls and moves away.
Judge just misses with a punch to the body.
Ky Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Judge as he avoids it easily. #T1##TD#
Judge shoots in and bounces Ky Jr off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Ky Jr working a defensive guard but Judge passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura here.
Judge is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ky Jr!
Ky Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Judge wants to take his opponent's back but Ky Jr doesn't allow it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Judge can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ky Jr is looking to escape.
Judge content just to control the position here.
Ky Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Judge wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ky Jr is looking to improve his position but Judge isn't that keen on the idea.
Judge raining down shots from the mount!
Ky Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Judge controlling his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Judge looking to control but Ky Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Judge prevents Ky Jr from getting the reversal.
Judge looking to control but Ky Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Judge is landing with some decent strikes but Ky Jr is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB#
Judge is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Ky Jr is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Ky Jr flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Judge anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Ky Jr and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Judge slips an arm under Ky Jr chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Judge has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Judge is squeezing on Ky Jr like an anaconda would it's prey. Ky Jr fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricky Judge!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ricky Judge waved his t-shirt featuring KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.
Gaia Ky Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'I Could Retire Sorry '. |
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Event:
Slavic FL 25
Date: Apr 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Plant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judge.
Plant is looking for a counter combo.
Judge changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Plant is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Plant as Judge shoots in.
Plant throws a right hand that misses
and Judge counters with a right hand to the body.
Plant misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Judge counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Judge.
Plant working a defensive guard here.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Plant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Judge tries to free his leg and advance position but Plant is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Plant might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Judge is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Plant looking for a sweep. Not yet Plant, not yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Plant working a defensive guard but Judge passes into half guard.
Judge is thwarting Plant's attempts to control the position.
Judge is looking to take a break and control but Plant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Judge is working for a submission of some sort.
Plant is not content to let Judge control the position.
Judge not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Judge is looking for a kimura but Plant is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Judge to get the leverage.
Judge missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Plant has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Judge is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Judge wants to pass to mount but Plant is defending the position.
Judge is keen to just control but Plant is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Judge is working for a kimura but Plant is defending it quite comfortably.
Plant is staying active underneath Judge, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Judge takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Judge prevents Plant from improving his position.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Judge is working for a submission of some sort.
Plant tries to get to full guard but Judge has control of the leg.
Judge trying to control from half guard but Plant is working away. #T3#
Plant keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Plant tries to get to full guard but Judge has control of the leg.
Judge trying to control from Plant's half guard. Plant has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Judge wants to control from the top but Plant keeps moving.
Judge is looking to pass into half guard but Plant pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Plant is in guard.#REVR#
Plant advances position into side control!
Judge is looking to regain half guard here but Plant keeps moving and retains side control.
Judge is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Plant is trying to work for a kimura but Judge is defending well.
#SUB#
Plant is looking for a kimura but Judge is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Plant to get the leverage.
Judge manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Judge working for submissions but it's allowed Plant to get to half guard.
Plant wants to pass to mount but Judge is defending the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plant is looking to take a break and control but Judge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Judge dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
No luck for Judge with that takedown attempt.
Plant misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Judge decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Plant's guard.
Plant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judge is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Judge drops back looking for a leg! Plant is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Plant manages to kick Judge off! Judge jumps back into Plant's guard.
Plant keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully.
Plant trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge preventing the sweep.
Plant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Plant keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully.
Judge passes into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Judge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Plant is trying to get back to full guard.
Judge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Judge is trying to work for a kimura but Plant is defending well.
Judge trying to control the pace.
Plant manages to get to full guard.
Judge works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Plant trying to control from the bottom.
Judge tries to pass to full mount but Plant defends it.
Judge works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Judge is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Plant knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Plant manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Plant wants to improve his position but Judge is controlling well.
Plant is looking to control Judge's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Plant avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Judge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Judge looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Judge not doing much here.
Plant wants to control but Judge is keeping busy.
Plant is refusing to be controlled, as Judge sits in half guard.
Plant is doing well to control the position and prevent Judge from advancing to side control.
Judge is trying to control. Plant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Judge trying to pass the guard but Plant defending well.
Judge trying to control from half guard but Plant is working away. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Judge works his way into full mount!
Judge is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Plant can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Plant is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Judge jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Plant is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Plant and Judge has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Judge wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Plant, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Judge is looking to take a break and control but Plant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Plant is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Judge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Judge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Plant avoids it really well and circles away.
Judge lands a nice shot to the body.
Judge scores with a hook to the body. Plant takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Judge has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Plant is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Plant misses with a takedown
and Judge makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2#
Judge shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Plant's guard.
Plant wriggles free and stands up.
Judge lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plant swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Judge counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Judge.
Judge tries to free his leg and advance position but Plant is retaining full guard.
Judge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Judge looking to sit in guard and control but Plant gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Judge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ricky Judge has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Judge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Plant forces his way into half guard.
Plant looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Judge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Judge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Judge has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Plant is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Judge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plant pulls his head out easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Plant connects with a nice short shot to Judge's temple.
Judge tries to roll over but Plant keeps him under control.
Plant trying to pass the guard but Judge defending well.
Judge is trying to maintain the position but Plant is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Judge actively working from the bottom here.
Judge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Judge is refusing to be controlled, as Plant sits in half guard.
Plant prevents Judge from improving his position.
Judge trying to control but Plant postures up.
#SUB2#
Judge actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Judge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plant pulls his head out easily.
Plant winds up and cracks Judge with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Judge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plant pulls his head out easily.
Plant seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Judge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Judge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Plant is trying to control the action in half guard but Judge is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Judge on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Judge won't allow Plant to pass to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Judge is refusing to be controlled, as Plant sits in half guard.
Plant is really struggling to control Judge but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Plant trying to mount his opponent but Judge defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ricky Judge just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Plant displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Judge.
Plant misses with a takedown attempt
and Judge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Plant throws a body punch but Judge moves out of range.
Plant throws a body shot but no joy.
Plant's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Plant duly obliges.
Plant avoids the body shot from Judge.
Plant looks to land a left hand but Judge moved out of range nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Judge or perhaps it was just good defense by Plant, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge tries to move into range but Plant moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
Judge fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Plant sprawls well initially but Judge persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Judge wants to take a breather but Plant is having none of it.
Plant is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Judge tries to pass the half guard into mount. Plant knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Judge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Plant is refusing to be controlled, as Judge sits in half guard.
Plant is trying to get back to full guard.
Judge lands strikes from half guard.
Plant is trying to get back to full guard.
Judge tries to pass to full mount but Plant defends it.
Plant trying to hold on to Judge's head to control him but Judge postures up.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Judge works his way into full mount!
Plant is squirming around, avoiding Judge's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Judge looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Judge with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#SUB2#
Judge with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Plant is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Judge fails to move to back control.
Judge can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Plant is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Judge goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Plant is on top in guard.
#SUB2#
Judge had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Plant defends it easily.
Plant trying to control but Judge is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Judge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Plant wants to pass the guard but Judge is keeping the position.#T4#
Judge keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Judge is looking for a triangle but Plant pushes his legs off easily.
Plant looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Judge looking for a guillotine here but Plant defends easily.
#SUB2#
Judge had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Plant defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Judge working for a triangle but Plant defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Judge dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Plant lands a nice hook to Judge's body. Judge takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Plant throws a big shot that misses.
Plant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Judge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gordon Plant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Judge blocks a jab.
Ricky Judge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Plant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Judge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Plant throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Judge counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Judge.
Judge landing some decent shots from guard.
Plant looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Plant is keeping the position.#T1#
Plant wants to sweep here but Judge controlling him for the moment.
Plant looking to control.
Judge controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Plant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plant working a defensive guard here.
Judge trying to control but Plant is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Judge checks a low kick from Plant.
Plant avoids the body shot from Judge.
Plant throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Judge counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Judge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Plant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Judge slips nicely into half guard.
Plant is refusing to be controlled, as Judge sits in half guard.
Plant gets full guard.
Plant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Judge works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Judge missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Judge is working for a submission of some sort.
Judge trying to control the action but Plant is working from the bottom. #T3#
Plant makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Plant.
Ricky Judge is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Judge's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Judge trying to control but Plant is working from the bottom.
Plant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Judge engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Judge trying to control but Plant is working from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Plant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Plant working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Plant closes the distance and clinches.
Judge blocks an uppercut.
Plant tries a body shot but Judge blocks it.
Judge lands a hook to the side of the head.
Judge pushes Plant back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plant blocks a body shot from Judge.
Judge scores with a shot to the side of Plant's head.
Gordon Plant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Plant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Judge.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Judge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Judge winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 45:50
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Judge!
Ricky Judge very nearly forgot to thank KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Slavic FL 21
Date: Mar 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Judge throws a poor cross that misses
and Tico counters with a slapping leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Tico 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Judge fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Judge misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Judge misses with a takedown attempt
and Tico cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tico Tico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Judge.
Judge just misses with a punch to the body.
Judge wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Judge.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico throws a body punch but Judge moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Judge misses.
Judge shoots in but no luck this time.
Tico feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Judge tries for a takedown but Tico circles away easily
and Tico counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Tico.
Judge misses with an uppercut. Tico saw that one coming.
Horrible takedown attempt by Judge or perhaps it was just good defense by Tico, which made it look bad.
Tico Tico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Judge misses with a hook
and Tico counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Judge thinking.
Tico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judge.
Judge darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tico wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD2#
Judge scores with a takedown into Tico's guard.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Tico trying to control the position.
Judge stopping the sweep attempt from Tico.
Tico trying to keep a closed guard but Judge is proving a slippery customer.
Tico tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tico controls Judge momentarily but Judge frees himself.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tico keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully.
Tico not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tico throws a leg kick but Judge checks it. #T3##TD2#
Judge closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tico is trying to maintain the position but Judge is very close to passing his half guard.
Judge trying to mount his opponent but Tico defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tico is looking for a sweep. Judge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Judge trying to mount his opponent but Tico defends it.
Judge missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Judge seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Judge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tico doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Judge.
Judge missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Tico works his way to full guard. Good work.
Judge tries to free his leg and advance position but Tico is retaining full guard.
Judge postures up.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Tico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tico is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Judge wants to control from the top but Tico keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Tico's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Judge is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricky Judge will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tico throws a right and a left that Judge avoids nicely.
Judge misses the shot to the body.
Judge changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Tico.
Tico lands with a shot to the body.
Ricky Judge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Judge on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Judge moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Judge. Tico does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tico is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Judge throws an overhand right that lands on Tico's shoulder, as Tico tries to avoid the shot.
Nice sprawl there from Tico as Judge shoots in.
Tico feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Judge misses with a body shot
and Tico counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1##TD2#
Judge drives through with a takedown into Tico's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tico trying to control the position.
Judge tries to free his leg and advance position but Tico is retaining full guard.
Tico controls Judge momentarily but Judge frees himself.
Tico 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.
Judge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tico swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Judge trying to control but Tico is working from the bottom. #T2#
Tico looking to control.
Tico can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Judge controls the pace.
Ricky Judge has got the better of the ground game so far.
Judge is fighting to break Tico's control of his arms but Tico is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judge.
#TD2#
Judge looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tico!#SUB2#
Judge is trying to get an arm triangle but Tico is defending well.
Tico takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB2#
Judge tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Judge has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Judge is looking to take a break and control but Tico is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Judge thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Judge goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tico has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Judge but great work by Tico.
Tico takes a little break here. Judge wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tico trying to control the action but Judge is working from the bottom. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Judge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Judge tries to bench press Tico off him but Tico keeps the position.
Tico working away.
Tico trying to control the action but Judge is working from the bottom.
Judge tries to bench press Tico off him but Tico keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Judge is still trying to improve position.
Tico has control of an arm but Judge manages to advance to Tico's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ricky Judge will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Tico's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Judge looks to score with a jab to the body but Tico is just out of range.
Tico lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tico!
Tico slaps away a takedown attempt from Judge, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Judge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Judge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tico counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tico wants it to stay on the feet.
Tico Tico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Judge.
Judge scores with a nice right hand.
Judge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tico counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Tico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2#
Judge drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tico is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tico seems keen to control Judge's posture.
Judge stands up over Tico, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Judge thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tico wants to sweep here but Judge controlling him for the moment.
Judge is pushing down on Tico's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tico is fighting to maintain full guard but Judge has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tico Tico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Judge seems to be working for a kimura but Tico defends the submission attempt.
Tico is looking to improve his position.
Judge stalling.
Tico makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tico.
Tico is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Tico trying to control the position.
Tico keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully.
Tico is trying to control the position but Judge postures up.
Judge slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Judge postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Judge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Judge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tico manages to avoid it.
Tico is looking for a counter combo.
Judge takes a swing at Tico's ribcage but misses. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Judge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tico pinned against the ropes. Tico gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Judge has his takedown stuffed
and Tico counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tico stalks Judge and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Judge's face. Judge staggers backwards, shaken.
Judge lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tico throws a right hand that Judge ducks under and follows up with a left that Judge also avoids with ease.
Judge drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tico defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Judge.
Judge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tico Tico.
I think Judge has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Judge!
Ricky Judge gave a mention to KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Slavic FL 15: #fckPutin
Date: Mar 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Liddell digs a good body shot into Judge's ribs.
A head kick misses from Liddell.
Liddell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Judge works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Liddell clinches with his opponent.
Judge is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Liddell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Liddell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Judge is working for takedown but Liddell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Judge misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Liddell manages to break the clinch.
Liddell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Judge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Liddell misses with a body shot.
Judge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Judge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Liddell but Liddell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Judge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Judge keeps the fight on the outside.
Liddell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Judge moves away.
Judge just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1##CL2#
Liddell gets a clinch.
Judge is trying to drag Liddell to the mat but Liddell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Judge has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Liddell stops a takedown attempt from Judge.
Judge is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Judge gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Liddell keeping full guard, as Judge tries to pass.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Liddell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Liddell is looking to stand up but Judge isn't so interested in that idea.
Judge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Liddell keeping full guard, as Judge tries to pass. #T2#
Judge won't allow Liddell to get back to his feet.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Liddell enables Judge to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Liddell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Liddell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Judge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liddell is keeping the position for now.
Liddell trying to keep a closed guard but Judge is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Judge wants to control from the top but Liddell keeps moving. #SUB#
Judge drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Liddell dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Liddell controlling from the top position.
Liddell tries to stand but Judge is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Judge looking for a guillotine here but Liddell defends easily.
Liddell would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Liddell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Liddell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Judge has his foot on Liddell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Liddell works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jonathan Liddell will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Judge just misses with a punch to the body.
Liddell misses with the combination.
Liddell misses with an attempted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Liddell.
Judge connects with a body shot that sends Liddell's belly button to the back.
Liddell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Liddell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Judge throws a body shot but no joy.
Judge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jonathan Liddell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Liddell misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liddell was well out of range. Poor timing from Judge.
Liddell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Judge moves away.#TD#
Judge drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Judge passes Liddell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Judge tries to pass to full mount but Liddell defends it. #T1#
Liddell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Judge is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ricky Judge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Liddell pushes Judge off looking to stand but Judge dives back in and keeps control.
Liddell is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Judge wants to control but Liddell is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Judge seems to be working for a kimura but Liddell defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Judge trying to pass the guard but Liddell defending well.
Judge trying to control the action but Liddell is working from the bottom.
Judge is stalling here. Liddell is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Judge seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Liddell has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Judge gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Judge actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Liddell is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SUB#
Judge looking for submissions off his back.
Judge has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Liddell is working away from the top position though.
Judge makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Judge.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Judge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Liddell is aware though and is defending well.
Judge trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Judge is looking for a triangle but Liddell pushes his legs off easily.
Judge will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Judge is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Judge trying to keep a closed guard but Liddell is proving a slippery customer.
Liddell trying to stand up but can't free himself from Judge's guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ricky Judge will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Judge scores with the left hand. Liddell knows he should have avoided that one.
Liddell throws a lazy uppercut
and Judge counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Liddell thinking.
Jonathan Liddell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liddell darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Judge counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Liddell!
Judge is looking to take a break and control but Liddell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Judge prevents Liddell from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge cracks Liddell with a big right hand but Liddell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Liddell stops Judge from passing to mount.
Judge tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Liddell tries to escape but Judge is in control.
Liddell has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1#
Liddell is looking for a sweep.
Judge just content to control the position.
Judge working away.
Judge moves into full mount!
Liddell is squirming around, avoiding Judge's attempts to control the action.
Liddell slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Liddell is in trouble now - Judge has advanced to mount!
Judge unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Liddell wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Judge celebrates on the ropes and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Judge!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ricky Judge waved his t-shirt featuring KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Slavic FL 10
Date: Feb 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Judge fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Ashbourne Jr clinches up against the ropes.
Ashbourne Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Judges head.
Judge blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Ashbourne Jr manages to break the clinch.
Ashbourne Jr leaves Judge with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Judge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ashbourne Jr but Ashbourne Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Judge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashbourne Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Judge looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ashbourne Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judge.
#CL2#
Ashbourne Jr instigates a clinch. #T1#
Judge tries to score a body lock takedown but Ashbourne Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Judge tries to score a body lock takedown but Ashbourne Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Judge tries to score a body lock takedown but Ashbourne Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Ashbourne Jr.
Ashbourne Jr pushes Judge back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Judge has Ashbourne Jr pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Ashbourne Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ashbourne Jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Ashbourne Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Judge with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Ashbourne Jr counter with a right hand.
Ashbourne Jr throws a lazy right hand but Judge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Judge shoots in for a double leg but Ashbourne Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Judge.
Judge is breathing heavily.
Ashbourne Jr works the jab nicely.
Ashbourne Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Judge moves out of range easily. #T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Judge is defended easily by Ashbourne Jr.
No luck for Judge with that takedown attempt.
Ashbourne Jr connects with a body shot that sends Judge's belly button to the back.
Ashbourne Jr with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ashbourne Jr throws a push kick but Judge slaps the foot to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Ashbourne Jr as Judge shoots in.
Ashbourne Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Judge shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ashbourne Jr as he avoids it easily.
Ashbourne Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Ashbourne Jr has Judge up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ashbourne Jr lands a right hand. #T3#
Judge goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ashbourne Jr prevents it.
Judge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Ashbourne Jr.
Judge drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Judge tries to work over Ashbourne Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Judge is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Ashbourne Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ashbourne Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ashbourne Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ashbourne Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Ashbourne Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Judge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ashbourne Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Judge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ashbourne Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ricky Judge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ashbourne Jr clinches up against the ropes.
Judge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ashbourne Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T4#
Ashbourne Jr throws a series of strikes that have Judge backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Judge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Judge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ashbourne Jr pinned against the ropes. Ashbourne Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ashbourne Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Judge blocks a low kick nicely.
Dave Ashbourne Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Judge changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ashbourne Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Judge is looking to take a break and control but Ashbourne Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Judge prevents Ashbourne Jr from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Ashbourne Jr 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#
Horrible takedown attempt by Judge or perhaps it was just good defense by Ashbourne Jr, which made it look bad.
Ashbourne Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Judge.
Judge tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ashbourne Jr swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Judge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Judge defending well as Ashbourne Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Judge lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Judge walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ashbourne Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Judge has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ashbourne Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Judge's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ashbourne Jr.
Judge defending well as Ashbourne Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Judge misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Ashbourne Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Judge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ashbourne Jr circles away.
Ashbourne Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Judge walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Ashbourne Jr pushes Judge up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Ashbourne Jr breaks from the clinch.
Judge shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Ashbourne Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Judge slips under a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ashbourne Jr. That's going to slow Judge down. #CL2#
Ashbourne Jr rushes Judge and presses him up against the ropes.
Ashbourne Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Judge tries to score a body lock takedown but Ashbourne Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ashbourne Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Judge wants to take the fight to the mat but Ashbourne Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Judge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ashbourne Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Judge 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Judge's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ashbourne Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Judge scrambles back to his feet.
Ashbourne Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Judge's shoulder, as Judge tries to avoid the shot.
Judge half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Ashbourne Jr there.
Judge moves away from the strike by Ashbourne Jr.
Judge swings widly with a right hand
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Judge fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Ashbourne Jr lands with a cross.
Judge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ashbourne Jr is fending him off so far but Judge persists. Nope, Ashbourne Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Ashbourne Jr cracks Judge with a good jab.
Judge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Judge blocks the low kick.
Ashbourne Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ashbourne Jr connects with a jab.
Judge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ashbourne Jr is fending him off so far but Judge persists. Nope, Ashbourne Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Ashbourne Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Judge moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC2#Judge is rocked!#T4#
Ashbourne Jr tests Judge's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Judge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Judge closes the distance and clinches up with Ashbourne Jr, looking for a takedown. Judge pushes Ashbourne Jr against the ropes but Ashbourne Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ashbourne Jr thuds a left hand into Judge's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Judge leaves his chin hanging out and Ashbourne Jr seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Judge crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dave Ashbourne Jr!
A less than humble Dave Ashbourne Jr misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Slavic FL 6
Date: Jan 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Tico goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Judge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tico fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Judge manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tico on his heels. He'll look to pass Tico's guard now, I'm sure.
Tico bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Judge's guard. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Judge is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Tico wants to sweep but no luck.
Tico is adopting a defensive guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Judge stands and throws Tico's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Tico's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Tico is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Judge is thwarting Tico's attempts to control the position.
Tico is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Judge seems to be working for a kimura but Tico defends the submission attempt.
Tico is looking to control Judge's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tico avoid being mounted?
Tico tries to roll over but Judge keeps him under control.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Judge throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Judge performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tico felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Tico is trying to maintain the position but Judge is very close to passing his half guard.
Judge is taking a breather. Tico 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Judge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tico 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.
Tico thuds a left hand into Judge's body.
Tico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Judge shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tico as he avoids it easily.
Judge avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Judge is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tico's half guard.
Judge is controlling the pace.
Judge is looking to take a break and control but Tico is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Tico wants to improve his position but Judge is controlling well.
Tico wants to get back to his feet.
Tico is trying to control but can't.
Judge prevents Tico from improving his position.
Tico has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Judge is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Judge in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tico connects with a right hand. Judge shakes it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tico Tico will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Judge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Judge throws a lazy right hand but Tico sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tico lands a jab to the head.
Judge connects with a crisp jab.
Judge shoots in for a takedown but Tico shows good takedown defense.
Tico feints a counter leg kick.
Tico lands a jab.
Tico throws a hook to the side of Judge's head but Judge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tico throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice sprawl there from Tico as Judge shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Judge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tico stuffs the takedown attempt from Judge. Judge gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge avoids the body shot from Tico.
Tico clobbers Judge with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Judge checks a leg kick.
Tico stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tico wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Tico stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tico wants it to stay on the feet.
Tico rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Judge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ricky Judge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tico scores with a hook to the body. Judge takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Judge shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tico is refusing to be controlled, as Judge sits in half guard.
Tico trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Judge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Judge wants to take a breather but Tico is having none of it. #T2#
Judge is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tico is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tico has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tico tries to get to full guard but Judge has control of the leg.
Judge is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Judge tries for a takedown but Tico circles away easily
and Judge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Judge has his takedown stuffed
and Tico counters with a big head kick but Judge shrugs it off.
Tico throws a low kick, looking for Judge's leg but Judge calmly moves out of range.
A big right from Tico misses.
Judge tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tico defends well and Judge ends up having to push Tico into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tico appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Judge goes for a takedown attempt but Tico pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Judge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Judge tries for a takedown but Tico sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Judge tries for a takedown but Tico sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tico tries to bum rush Judge with a series of wild strikes but Judge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Judge attempts a counter takedown but Tico avoids it well and moves away.
Judge misses with a takedown attempt - Tico sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Judge with a poor takedown
and Tico counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Judge throws a hook to the side of Tico's head but Tico sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tico scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Judge doesn't seem bothered though.
Tico misses with a straight right.
Tico jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tico Tico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tico throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tico enables Judge to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tico manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Tico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Judge postures up.
Judge trying to control but Tico is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tico Tico showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Judge shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tico defends it nicely.
Tico lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Judge circles away quickly and effectively.
Judge moves out of range of the leg kick from Tico.
Tico is looking to land body kicks.
Judge shoots in but Tico avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tico let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tico connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tico.
Judge shoots in for a double leg but Tico sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Judge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick lands from Tico. #TD#
Judge closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tico's guard.#T1#
Tico working a defensive guard here.
Tico 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.
Judge controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tico really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Judge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Judge wants to control from the top but Tico keeps moving.
Judge 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.
Tico working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Tico is keeping the position.
Judge wants to control from the top but Tico keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Judge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Judge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Judge misses with a takedown
enabling Tico to counter with a crisp jab.
Judge is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tico sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Judge throws a looping overhand right but Tico ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Tico misses with a straight right.
Tico throws a body punch but Judge moves out of range.
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Judge was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Judge fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tico connects with a solid leg kick.
No luck for Judge with that takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Tico throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Judge drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tico sprawls and moves away.
Judge looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Judge closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tico moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Judge is looking to work some ground and pound but Tico has wrist control.#T4#
Judge stopping the sweep attempt from Tico.
Judge trying to control but Tico is working from the bottom.
Judge controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tico wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tico is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tico Tico really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Judge shoots in and drives through. Tico sprawls well.
Judge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tico.
Tico misses with a body shot.
Tico lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Tico as Judge shoots in.
Judge checks a low kick from Tico.
Tico misses with a looping right.#TD#
Judge closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tico's guard.
Tico pulls Judge in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico controls Judge momentarily but Judge frees himself.
Judge with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Judge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tico is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Judge content to stall in guard here.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tico is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Judge shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Judge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Judge shoots and misses
and Tico connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Judge with a poor takedown
and Tico counters with a nice body shot.
Tico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Judge.
The crowd cheers as Tico lands an impressive looking overhand right. Judge doesn't seem phased though.
Judge fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tico keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#TD#
Tico gets caught flat footed, as Judge shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tico has his hands on Judge's head, controlling the position.
Judge is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ricky Judge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Judge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Tico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tico is trying to control the position but Judge postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Judge shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Judge was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tico sneaks out the side door and pushes Judge away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Tico scores with a jab. Judge acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tico connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice takedown defense from Tico. No joy for Judge on that attempt.
Tico tries a quick counter leg kick but Judge is wise to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Judge. That snapped Tico's head back.
#TD#
Judge throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tico tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Judge is in Tico's guard.
Tico trying to control the position here.
Tico trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tico Tico dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Judge checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Judge's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tico connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Judge scrambles back to his feet.
Tico throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Judge shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tico is trying to defend but Judge finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tico wants to improve his position but Judge is controlling well.
#SUB#
Judge is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge is keen to just control but Tico is a slippery customer.#T1#
Tico is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tico wants to control but Judge is keeping busy.
Judge performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tico trying to control but Judge postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Judge wants to work for an arm triangle but Tico is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tico wants to control but Judge is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tico is staying active underneath Judge, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tico Tico seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tico works the jab nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Judge is defended easily by Tico.
Judge looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Judge misses with a hook to the body
and Tico connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tico tries to work over Judge's front leg with a kick but Judge checks it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Judge or perhaps it was just good defense by Tico, which made it look bad. #T3#
Tico lands a head shot.
Judge tries for a takedown but Tico sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Judge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Judge scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ricky Judge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Judge blocks a head kick by Tico.
Judge misses with a takedown attempt
and Tico counters with a straight right hand.
Judge shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Judge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tico is fending him off so far but Judge persists. Nope, Tico circles away and we're back to standing.
Judge moves forwards but Tico connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD#
Judge scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Judge is keen to just control but Tico is a slippery customer.#T4#
Tico trying to control from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Judge wants to take a breather but Tico is having none of it.
Judge is taking a breather. Tico 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.
Judge is looking to take a break and control but Tico is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tico is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Judge wants to take a breather but Tico is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tico Tico comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tico winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 45:50
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 45:50
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tico Tico!
Tico Tico is the new bantamweight champion!
Tico Tico bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
EFC 33
Date: Nov 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Gracie lands a jab to the head.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Judge sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Judge tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gracie swivels and escapes.
A countering left hand to the body from Gracie misses.
Gracie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Judge.
Judge misses the jab.
Gracie slips a straight right by Judge.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Judge.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Judge shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ricky Judge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Gracie.
Gracie throws a nice looking combination but Judge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Judge slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Judge misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Gracie gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gracie has his foot on Judge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Judge works his way back into a safe position though.
Judge preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Judge controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Judge got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Judge has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Judge wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Judge not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Gracie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Judge has passed into half guard!
Judge perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Judge looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gracie is staying active underneath Judge, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Judge content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Judge is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at EFC Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gracie keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
Judge takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gracie stuffs the takedown.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Judge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Judge fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Judge scores with a takedown into Gracie's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Judge dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gracie tries to clinch but Judge moves out of range.
Judge shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gracie sprawls well. Gracie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Judge gets slowly back to his feet.
Judge darts in looking for a takedown but Gracie gets double underhooks and turns Judge into the cage.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Judge's elbow.
I was talking to Judge's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gracie lands with a right to the head.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Gracie on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Judge avoids it.
Judge has had enough of the clinch but Gracie keeps him there for the moment.
Judge has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gracie after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Judge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Judge is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1#
Judge lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.
Judge is trying to drag Gracie to the mat but Gracie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Judge is trying to drag Gracie to the mat but Gracie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Judge looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Judge blocking some punches.
#TD#
Judge wants the takedown. Gracie is fighting it off but Judge persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gracie's guard against the cage.
Judge stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.#T2#
Gracie controls Judge momentarily but Judge frees himself.
Judge trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judge is one step ahead there.
Gracie controls Judge momentarily but Judge frees himself. #SUB2#
Gracie has his foot on Judge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Judge works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Gracie working for a triangle but Judge defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Judge sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Judge is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracie has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Gracie won't allow Judge to sweep him here.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Judge blocks nicely.
Judge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Judge keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Judge trying to control the position here.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Judge is controlling Gracie's posture.
Judge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Judge shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gracie is looking to control Judge's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kron Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Judge throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gracie's waist but Gracie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Judge off to one side. #TD#
Judge closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ricky Judge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Judge preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Judge sees it coming and defends easily.
Judge is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Judge avoid being mounted?
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Judge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Gracie 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.
Judge has his hands clasped together around Gracie's back. He's all about the action.#T1#
Judge trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie is keen to just control but Judge is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Judge defends it well.
Judge tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Judge keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Judge keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Judge is defending well. #SUB2#
Gracie 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.
Judge preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Judge doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie is taking a breather. Judge 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Judge decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
Judge keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie gets full guard.#SUB2#
Gracie working for a triangle but Judge defends it easily.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Judge is proving a slippery customer.
Judge sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard. #SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Judge prevents Gracie from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Kron Gracie just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4##TD#
Judge gets the takedown into side control.
Gracie is trying to escape the position but Judge is controlling the position.
Gracie gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Gracie tries to hold on but Judge postures up.
Judge takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is not content to let Judge control the position.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Judge has control of the leg.
Judge content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Judge connects with a nice short shot to Gracie's temple.
Judge throwing shots but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Gracie trying to hold on to Judge's head to control him but Judge postures up.
Judge trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Judge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Judge.
Gracie is staying active underneath Judge, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie trying to control here.
Judge looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Judge is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie is not content to let Judge control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
Judge closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gracie quickly recovers to half guard.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Judge trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Judge wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Judge dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Judge circles away.
#TD#
Judge closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Judge had his way with Kron Gracie in that round.
That's time! Judge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Judge shoots in and drives through. Gracie sprawls well.
Ricky Judge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Gracie. No joy for Judge on that attempt.
Gracie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Judge dives in and scores a takedown into Gracie's guard.
Judge preventing the sweep.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Judge is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Judge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Judge wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gracie has his foot on Judge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Judge works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Judge defends it easily.
Judge wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #T1#
Gracie is trying to control the position but Judge postures up.
Judge sitting in guard here, content to control.
Judge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Judge looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Judge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gracie avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Judge. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A slow jab from Judge misses its intended target.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Judge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kron Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Judge bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gracie is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3##SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Judge is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Judge controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gracie has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Judge is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gracie.
Gracie struggling a bit here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Judge lands a few punches from side control.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Judge working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Judge takes a little break here. Gracie wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Judge showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Judge has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Ricky Judge!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Ricky Judge!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Ricky Judge!
Ricky Judge wins by unanimous decision!
Ricky Judge retains his featherweight title!
Ricky Judge managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
EFC 30
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Judge shoots in and bounces Kuroda off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Judge got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuroda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Judge has managed to get both his arms back between Kuroda's legs - danger averted.
Judge stays in close to Kuroda's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Kuroda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Judge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuroda is keeping the position for now.
Judge works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kuroda looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Judge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kuroda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Judge is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Judge keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Judge's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Judge has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kuroda actively working from the bottom here.
Judge seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kuroda is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T3##TD#
Judge closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Judge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuroda keeps working.
A control attempt from Kuroda but he's now mounted!
Judge looking to control but Kuroda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kuroda really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Judge takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Judge dominating with strikes here.
Judge tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kuroda regains half guard.
We've been informed that Kuroda has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4##SUB#
Judge is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuroda sees it coming and defends easily.
Judge controlling the action here. #SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Kuroda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuroda trying to hold on to Judge's head to control him but Judge postures up.
#SUB#
Judge is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuroda sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Judge dominated that round.
That's time! Judge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Judge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Judge darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Judge landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kuroda wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Judge controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuroda is looking to control Judge's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuroda avoid being mounted?
Ground and pound from Judge. #T1#
Kuroda wants to control but Judge is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kuroda moves into full guard.
Judge's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Kuroda throws his legs up looking for a submission but Judge uses it to pass to side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Judge tries to move to mount but Kuroda blocks the move with his legs.
Ricky Judge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Judge moves into full mount!
Judge takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Kuroda holds on, trying desperately to control.
Kuroda working to try and regain half guard.
Judge punishing his opponent with strikes.
Judge landing strikes, looking to finish!
Judge lands a couple of good shots and Kuroda has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Judge is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Kuroda taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Judge.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricky Judge!
Ricky Judge retains his featherweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ricky Judge waved his t-shirt featuring KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
EFC 27
Date: Sep 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Gray as Judge shoots in.#TD2#
Judge shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gray manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Gray is looking for a triangle but Judge pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Gray is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Judge is pushing down on Gray 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gray is fighting to maintain full guard but Judge has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Gray looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gray actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Judge working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Let's hope that Judge 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.
Gray makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gray .#SUB#
Gray has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Judge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Judge looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gray keeping full guard, as Judge tries to pass. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gray looking for a sweep. Not yet Gray , not yet. #SUB#
Gray is looking for a triangle but Judge pushes his legs off easily.
Gray has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Gray has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Judge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Judge works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Judge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Judge content to control rather than advance. #T3##SUB#
Gray looking for submissions off his back.
Judge content to control rather than advance.
Gray trying to hold on to Judge's head to control him but Judge postures up.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Judge is looking for a kimura here.
Judge controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Judge is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gray sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gray actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Judge dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Judge is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gray 's half guard.#SUB#
Gray looking for submissions off his back.
Gray tries to roll over but Judge keeps him under control.
Well, if Judge 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Judge is trying for a kimura here. Gray looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Judge wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Judge!
Ricky Judge is the new featherweight champion!
Ricky Judge really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Aron Gray was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you my fans and thanks to EFC Threads!!!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Valen Dreth!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Bruno Hogan and Ben Hemmingworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Dreth takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Dreth manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Dreth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Judge defends well.
Judge passes Dreth's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dreth is refusing to be controlled, as Judge sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Judge 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.
#SUB#
Judge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1##SUB#
Judge is working for a kimura but Dreth is defending it quite comfortably.
Dreth is trying to get back to full guard.
Judge is looking to take a break and control but Dreth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dreth wants to improve his position but Judge is controlling well.
#T2#
Dreth moves into full guard.
Dreth can't keep his opponent in guard - Judge advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dreth is staying active underneath Judge, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dreth is looking for a sweep. Judge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Judge is looking for a kimura here.
Dreth is refusing to be controlled, as Judge sits in half guard. #T3#
Dreth tries to get to full guard but Judge has control of the leg.
Judge is taking a breather. Dreth 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.
Dreth is looking to improve his position.
We've been hearing that Judge has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Judge is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4##SUB#
Judge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Judge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dreth doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Judge.
Dreth is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Judge's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Judge's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Judge (0) vs (4) Dreth
Dreth not allowing Judge to control his hands.
Judge rolls, trying to escape but Dreth keeps control of the position.
#T5#
Judge trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Dreth looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Judge taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Valen Dreth!
Our winner, Valen Dreth, 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:
EFC 20
Date: Jul 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Bell leaves Judge with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bell is looking to counter the offense by Judge and move into the clinch.
Judge paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Judge shoots in for a double leg but Bell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bell wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Judge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bell is looking to counter the offense by Judge and move into the clinch.
Rj Bell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Judge.
A slow jab from Bell misses its intended target.
Judge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Judge ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Judge feints and as Bell raises his hands in defense, Judge changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bell trying to keep a closed guard but Judge is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Bell looking for subs off his back but Judge has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Judge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bell has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Judge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Judge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Bell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Judge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Bell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bell is looking for a triangle but Judge pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Judge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Judge sitting in guard here, content to control.
Judge trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
Judge slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Judge passes into half guard.
Bell wants to control but Judge is keeping busy.
Judge takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Judge looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Judge working Bell over with strikes. #SUB2#
Judge is trying for a kimura here. Bell looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Judge wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Judge!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ricky Judge thanked Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 16 losses; Roman Boesku!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Judge closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Boesku to the mat! Boesku manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Judge (2) vs (0) Boesku
Boesku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Judge controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Boesku is looking for a triangle but Judge pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Boesku has his foot on Judge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Judge works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Boesku working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Judge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Boesku is tightening it up a little... Judge has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Judge reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Judge taps out! Nice BJJ there by Boesku!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Roman Boesku!
During a confident post fight interview, Roman Boesku thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 200: Ribbler vs Azaryan
Date: May 23, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 31 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Judge dives in and scores a takedown into Pancake's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (0) vs (2) Judge
Judge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Judge not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Judge trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pancake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Judge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Judge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pancake trying to keep a closed guard but Judge is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully.
Pancake pulls Judge in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Judge wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving.
Pancake pulls Judge in close to his closed guard and prevents Judge from doing any damage or advancing position.
Judge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pancake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Judge slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Judge being controlled here momentarily.
Pancake 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: Pancake (2) vs (2) Judge#T2#
Judge has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pancake is working away from the top position though.
Pancake is looking to take a break and control but Judge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Judge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Judge is looking to control Pancake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Judge avoid being mounted?#T3#
Pancake trying to control the action but Judge is working from the bottom.
Pancake is thwarting Judge's attempts to control the position.
Judge controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Pancake is trying to control the action in half guard but Judge is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Judge works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pancake trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Judge pulls Pancake in to control the position.
Judge looking to control.
Pancake trying to control but Judge is working from the bottom.
Judge can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pancake controls the pace.
Judge controls Pancake momentarily but Pancake frees himself.
Pancake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Judge is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Judge seems keen to control Pancake's posture.
Pancake looking to pass the guard.
Pancake advances to half guard. #SUB#
Pancake is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Judge moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pancake wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving. #T6#
Judge trying to keep a closed guard but Pancake is proving a slippery customer.
Pancake stopping the sweep attempt from Judge.
Judge 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: Pancake (2) vs (4) Judge#SUB#
Pancake looking for a kimura from the bottom but Judge passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (2) vs (7) Judge
Pancake is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Judge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pancake is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T7#
Pancake manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Judge trying to control from half guard but Pancake is working away.
Pancake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pancake is staying active underneath Judge, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pancake manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Pancake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T8##SUB#
Pancake looking for subs off his back but Judge has passed one foot through into half guard.
Judge trying to control the action but Pancake is working from the bottom.
Judge content to control rather than advance.
Pancake won't allow Judge to pass to mount.
Pancake is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Pancake wants to control but Judge is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Judge is trying to control. Pancake wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pancake tries to get to full guard but Judge has control of the leg. #SUB#
Pancake actively working from the bottom here.
Judge trying to pass the guard but Pancake defending well.
Judge trying to control the action but Pancake is working from the bottom. #T10#
Judge wants to pass the guard but Pancake is defending well.
Pancake wants to get back to full guard.
Judge passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (2) vs (10) Judge
Judge looking to control but Pancake is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pancake regains half guard.#T11#
Judge trying to control the action but Pancake is working from the bottom.
Judge prevents Pancake from improving his position.
Pancake is concentrating on defense, preventing Judge from advancing position.
Judge is trying to control the action in half guard but Pancake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pancake trying to control from the bottom.
Judge has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (2) vs (13) Judge#T12#
Pancake can't escape the position.
Judge tries to control but Pancake wriggling away.
Pancake tries to hold on but Judge postures up.
Pancake is looking to get to half guard.#T13#
Pancake wants to hold on but Judge pushes him away.
Judge sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pancake tries to hold on but Judge postures up.
Judge looking to control but Pancake is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pancake wants to hold on but Judge pushes him away.#T14#
Judge looking to control but Pancake is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Judge prevents Pancake from getting the reversal.
Judge trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Judge controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pancake wants to control but Judge is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge wins on points by 13 to 2.
Ricky Judge really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CACC 193: Steel vs Arias
Date: Apr 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Grachyov Rodionovich!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Judge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Rodionovich forces Judge back against the ropes and clinches.
Judge is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Rodionovich decides to pull guard.
Judge wants to control from the top but Rodionovich keeps moving.
Judge showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Judge trying to control but Rodionovich is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodionovich trying to control the position.
Judge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodionovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Judge is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Catch Wrestling L.A. that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1#
Judge wants to control from the top but Rodionovich keeps moving.
Rodionovich is trying to control the position but Judge postures up.
Judge tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodionovich is retaining full guard.
Rodionovich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judge is one step ahead there.
Rodionovich keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully. #T2#
Judge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodionovich is keeping the position for now.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodionovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Judge works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Judge is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodionovich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Judge tries to pass to full mount but Rodionovich defends it. #T3#
Judge prevents Rodionovich from improving his position.#SUB#
Judge 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.
Rodionovich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Judge tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rodionovich knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Rodionovich is looking for a sweep. Judge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Judge is working for a kimura but Rodionovich is defending it quite comfortably.
Judge is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodionovich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Judge is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rodionovich is just riding it out for now. Judge eventually gives up the hold.
Judge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodionovich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T5#
Judge is stalling here. Rodionovich is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Judge seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rodionovich has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Judge (0) vs (4) Rodionovich
Judge tries to buck Rodionovich off but Rodionovich is having none of it.
Rodionovich takes a little break here. Judge wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Judge prevents Rodionovich from improving position.
Judge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Judge is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rodionovich off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Judge (4) vs (4) Rodionovich#SUB#
Judge has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rodionovich has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T6#
Rodionovich trying to control the action but Judge just sinks the hooks in.
Rodionovich can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Rodionovich defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Judge's arms. #SUB#
Judge is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rodionovich has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Judge trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T7##SUB#
Judge is looking for the choke from the back position but Rodionovich is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Judge is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rodionovich defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rodionovich looking very determined here, making life difficult for Judge.
Rodionovich trying to control the hands but Judge breaks the grip.
Rodionovich might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Judge haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Judge looking for the choke but no joy. #T8#
Judge gets his hands free as Rodionovich looks to control. #SUB#
Judge working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Rodionovich is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Judge working for the choke.
Judge doesn't have the hooks in and Rodionovich manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (4) vs (6) Rodionovich#SUB#
Judge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodionovich defends well.
Judge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9#
Rodionovich looking to pass the guard.
Rodionovich postures up.
#SUB#
Judge is looking for a triangle but Rodionovich pushes his legs off easily.
Judge working a defensive guard here.
Rodionovich wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving.
Judge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T10#
Rodionovich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Judge is keeping the position for now.
Judge being controlled here, momentarily.
Judge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Judge managing to control the position.
Rodionovich wants to pass the guard but Judge is keeping the position.
Judge is trying to keep Rodionovich in close.
Rodionovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Judge has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rodionovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodionovich pushing down on Judge's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Judge manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rodionovich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Judge is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (6) vs (6) Rodionovich
Judge looking to pass the guard.
Rodionovich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T12##SUB2#
Rodionovich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Judge has gone for a leg lock! Rodionovich slips out almost immediately though and dives into Judge's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (6) vs (8) Rodionovich
Judge working a defensive guard here.
Rodionovich wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Judge holds on and takes a little breather. #T13#
Judge looking to control.
Judge has control of Rodionovich's left arm, preventing Rodionovich from doing any damage.
Judge wants to sweep here but Rodionovich controlling him for the moment.
Rodionovich wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving.
Judge trying to keep a closed guard but Rodionovich is proving a slippery customer.
Rodionovich looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Judge is pulling down on Rodionovich's head to control his posture.
Judge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodionovich wants to pass the guard but Judge is keeping the position.
Rodionovich content to stall in guard here.
Judge wants to sweep here but Rodionovich controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodionovich wants to pass the guard but Judge is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodionovich wins on points by 8 to 6. |
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Event:
CACC 182: Vicini vs Tomson
Date: Mar 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Corey Clark !
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Clark drops down looking for an ankle pick but Judge pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Clark rushes Judge and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Clark is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Judge can't fight it off and eventually Clark manages to take the fight to the floor. Judge looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Judge (0) vs (2) Clark
Judge is pulling down on Clark 's head to control his posture.
Judge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clark is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Judge working a defensive guard here.
#T1##SUB2#
Clark drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Clark jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
My spies in Cope's Gym inform me that Clark has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Clark wants to pass the guard but Judge is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Clark drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Clark jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Judge manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clark manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (2) vs (2) Clark
Judge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clark managing to control the position.
Judge postures up.
#T2#
Judge tries to free his leg and advance position but Clark is retaining full guard.
Judge trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Clark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Judge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clark is keeping the position for now.
Clark 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.
Clark is controlling Judge's posture.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Clark is keeping the position.
Judge advances to half guard.
Judge trying to control from half guard but Clark is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Judge is pressing down on Clark 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clark is holding on for now. #T3#
Clark wants to improve his position but Judge is controlling well.
Clark is not content to let Judge control the position.
Clark trying to control but Judge postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Judge'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.
Clark is trying to get back to full guard.
Judge is thwarting Clark 's attempts to control the position.
Clark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clark won't allow Judge to pass to mount.
Clark moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Judge advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (5) vs (2) Clark
Judge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clark keeps working. #T4##SUB#
Judge is trying to get an arm triangle but Clark is defending well.
Judge passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Clark ! Score +2 for reaching mount: Judge (7) vs (2) Clark
Clark is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Clark defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Judge.
Clark tries to hold on but Judge postures up.
Judge tries to control but Clark wriggling away.
Clark keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Judge has control of Clark 's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Clark regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T5#
Clark wants to control but Judge is having none of it.
Judge controlling from mount.
Judge tries to control but Clark wriggling away.
Clark is trying desperately to improve position.
Clark stops Judge from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T6#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clark regains half guard.
Judge tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clark knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clark is trying to get back to full guard.
Clark has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Judge is working away from the top position though.
Clark is refusing to be controlled, as Judge sits in half guard.
Clark makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Clark .
Clark is trying to control the position but Judge postures up.
Clark wants to sweep here but Judge controlling him for the moment. #T7#
Judge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clark is keeping the position for now.
Clark trying to keep a closed guard but Judge is proving a slippery customer.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Clark is keeping the position.
Judge trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Judge is really struggling to control Clark but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Judge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clark is keeping the position for now.
Clark wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Judge wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Judge slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Judge tries to free his leg and advance position but Clark is retaining full guard.
Clark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Judge's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (7) vs (4) Clark #SUB2#
Clark is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Judge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Judge trying to control the position here.
Clark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Judge is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Judge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Clark drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Clark jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Clark passes Judge's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Clark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Judge doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Clark .
Clark is thwarting Judge's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Clark is looking for a kimura but Judge is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clark to get the leverage. #T10#
Judge is looking to control Clark 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Judge avoid being mounted?
Judge keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Clark is trying to work for a kimura but Judge is defending well.
Judge is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clark 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clark 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Judge (11) vs (4) Clark
I would not like to be Clark right now.
#SUB#
Judge is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Clark knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Clark for a finish.
Judge controls the action.#SUB#
Judge is looking for the choke from the back position but Clark is controlling his hands well. #T11#
Clark looking very determined here, making life difficult for Judge.
#SUB#
Clark preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Judge. #SUB#
Judge is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Judge controlling well, preventing Clark from escaping the position.
Clark trying to control the action but Judge just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Judge is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Clark is defending well though. Judge let's go of the attempt for now.
Clark is really stuck here.
Clark rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Clark moves into full guard.
#T12#
Judge stopping the sweep attempt from Clark .
Judge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clark is keeping the position for now.
Clark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clark looking to control.
Clark might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Judge haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Judge trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Judge tries to free his leg and advance position but Clark is retaining full guard.
Clark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clark pulls Judge in close to his closed guard and prevents Judge from doing any damage or advancing position.#T13#
Judge is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Judge being controlled here momentarily.
Clark is trying to keep Judge in close.
Clark wants to sweep here but Judge controlling him for the moment.
Clark is still trying to improve position.
Clark looking to control.
Judge slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (14) vs (4) Clark
Clark tries to buck Judge off but Judge is having none of it.#T14##SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Clark has escaped the position, nice work there.
Clark is not content to let Judge control the position.
Clark manages to get back to half guard.
Judge slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Clark is defending against the submission attempts here by Judge.
Clark has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Judge is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clark wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ricky Judge waved his t-shirt featuring Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%)'s logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CACC 173: Hozdic vs Nielsen 3
Date: Feb 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Archer clinches.
Archer wants a takedown.
Archer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Judge avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Archer wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Able Archer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Archer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Judge just stands there and leans against the ropes.#TD#
Archer jumps guard and drags Judge to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Judge is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully.
Judge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Judge tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Judge wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Archer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Judge controls the pace.#T1#
Judge advances to half guard.
Judge trying to control from Archer's half guard. Archer has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Judge is looking to pass into half guard but Archer pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Archer is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (0) Judge
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer is really struggling to control Judge but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Archer looking to pass the guard.
Judge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Judge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Archer postures up.
Judge keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Archer works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3##SUB#
Archer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Judge is just riding it out for now. Archer eventually gives up the hold.
Judge wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Judge wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
Archer is keen to just control but Judge is a slippery customer.
Judge tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.#T4#
Judge moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Archer trying to control but Judge is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Judge looking to control but Archer passes into half guard.
Judge is looking to control Archer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Judge avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Archer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Judge wants to get back to full guard but Archer has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (0) Judge#T5#
Judge tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Judge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Judge trying to control but Archer flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Archer (8) vs (0) Judge
Judge is in bad spot here.
Archer controls the position.
Judge just trying to survive but Archer is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T6#
Judge is keeping busy.
Judge rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Judge is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Judge is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Archer has latched onto it... Big trouble! Archer pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Judge is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Archer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Able Archer!
Able Archer thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 167: Arias vs Sanchez II
Date: Jan 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Sambulo Yeboah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Yeboah gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Judge counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yeboah (0) vs (2) Judge
Still in half guard, Judge seems content to control.#SUB#
Yeboah is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Judge pulls his head out easily.
Yeboah is refusing to be controlled, as Judge sits in half guard.
Judge uses his free foot to push down on Yeboah's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Yeboah. Score +3 for passing guard: Yeboah (0) vs (5) Judge
Yeboah wants to hold on but Judge pushes him away.
Judge takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge trying to control but Yeboah is having none of it. #T1#
Judge might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Yeboah haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Judge goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Yeboah turns into him and now he's in Judge's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yeboah (2) vs (5) Judge
Judge pulls Yeboah in to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Yeboah trying to control but Judge is working from the bottom.
Judge is trying to keep Yeboah in close.
Yeboah looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Yeboah trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yeboah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Judge looking to control.
Yeboah tries to free his leg and advance position but Judge is retaining full guard.
Judge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yeboah wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving.
Judge working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yeboah controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Judge managing to control the position. #T3#
Yeboah won't allow Judge to sweep him here.
Judge is trying to control the position but Yeboah postures up.
Yeboah is fighting to break Judge's control of his arms but Judge is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Judge wants to sweep here but Yeboah controlling him for the moment.
Judge is still trying to improve position.
Yeboah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Judge is keeping the position for now.
Judge trying to control the position.
#T4#
Yeboah won't allow Judge to sweep him here.
Yeboah pushing down on Judge's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Yeboah wants to pass to mount but Judge is defending the position.
Yeboah with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Judge is trying to maintain the position but Yeboah is very close to passing his half guard.
Judge is looking for a sweep. Yeboah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yeboah works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Yeboah (5) vs (5) Judge
Judge is trying to control Yeboah's posture but Yeboah avoids it.
Judge tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5##SUB#
Yeboah wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Judge, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Yeboah thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yeboah taking a break here but Judge is having none of it and regains half guard.
Judge trying to control but Yeboah postures up.
Judge is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Yeboah jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Yeboah (8) vs (5) Judge
Yeboah taking a breather here. #T6##SUB#
Yeboah is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Judge has escaped the position, nice work there.
Judge is looking for a sweep.
Judge is not content to let Yeboah control the position. #SUB#
Yeboah is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Judge knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Judge is trying to improve his position.#T7#
Yeboah wants to control but Judge is keeping him busy.
Judge manages to get back to half guard.
Judge is looking to control Yeboah's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Judge avoid being mounted?
Yeboah seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Judge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yeboah is thwarting Judge's attempts to control the position.
Judge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yeboah is pressing down on Judge's thigh, looking to free his foot. Judge is holding on for now. #T8#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Judge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Judge has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yeboah is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Judge manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Judge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Judge can't keep his opponent in guard - Yeboah advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Yeboah is looking to take a break and control but Judge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yeboah tries to pass the half guard into mount. Judge knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T9#
Judge has his hands clasped together around Yeboah's back. He's all about the action.
Judge trying to control here.
Yeboah tries to pass the half guard into mount. Judge knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Judge trying to control here.
Judge trying to get back to full guard but Yeboah takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yeboah (11) vs (5) Judge
Judge is trying desperately to improve position.
Judge is squirming around, avoiding Yeboah's attempts to control the action. #T10#
Yeboah fails to take his opponent's back.
Judge is squirming around, avoiding Yeboah's attempts to control the action.
Yeboah is trying to take his opponent's back.
Judge just holding on.
Judge is desperately trying to improve his position but Yeboah has a good base and remains in mount.
Judge 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: Yeboah (11) vs (7) Judge
Judge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yeboah is keeping the position for now.
Yeboah keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully. #T11#
Yeboah not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Yeboah is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Judge is aware though and is defending well.
Yeboah is trying to control the position but Judge postures up.
Judge won't allow Yeboah to sweep him here.
Yeboah keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully.
Judge tries to free his leg and advance position but Yeboah is retaining full guard.
Yeboah is trying to keep Judge in close.
Judge slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T12#
Judge sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yeboah's guard.
Yeboah is staying active underneath Judge, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Judge is working for a kimura but Yeboah is defending it quite comfortably.
Yeboah won't allow Judge to pass to mount.
Yeboah trying to hold on to Judge's head to control him but Judge postures up.
Still in half guard, Judge seems content to control.
Judge is trying to control. Yeboah wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yeboah wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Judge with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Yeboah trying to control here.
Yeboah tries to get to full guard but Judge has control of the leg. #SUB#
Yeboah actively working from the bottom here.
Judge wants to free his trapped foot but Yeboah is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Yeboah is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Judge pulls his head out easily.
Yeboah tries to get to full guard but Judge has control of the leg.
Judge is controlling the pace.
#T14#
Judge prevents Yeboah from improving his position.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Yeboah is defending well.
Judge is trying to control the action in half guard but Yeboah is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Yeboah looking for submissions off his back.
Yeboah moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yeboah takes the fight on points by 11 to 7.
An out of breath Sambulo Yeboah thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CACC 149: Kuronoa vs Judge
Date: Dec 13, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Ono Kuronoa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kuronoa slaps away a takedown attempt from Judge, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Kuronoa forces Judge back against the ropes and clinches.#TD#
Kuronoa jumps into guard, dragging Judge to the mat.
#SUB#
Kuronoa working for a triangle but Judge defends it easily.
#SUB#
Kuronoa looking for a guillotine here but Judge defends easily.
Judge wants to control from the top but Kuronoa keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuronoa being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1##SUB#
Kuronoa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kuronoa controls Judge momentarily but Judge frees himself.
Judge showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Judge wants to control from the top but Kuronoa keeps moving.
Kuronoa trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Kuronoa working for a triangle but Judge defends it easily.
#SUB#
Kuronoa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Judge sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kuronoa's guard.
Judge content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kuronoa wants to control but Judge is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Judge content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Judge is trying to control. Kuronoa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Judge wants to free his trapped foot but Kuronoa is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Judge trying to control the action but Kuronoa is working from the bottom.
Judge trying to control the pace.
Judge is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kuronoa reverses the position - he's now on top in Judge's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (2) vs (0) Judge
Judge trying to control the position.
Judge looking for a sweep. Not yet Judge, not yet. #T4#
Kuronoa wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Judge has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kuronoa is really struggling to control Judge but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kuronoa postures up.
Judge keeping full guard, as Kuronoa tries to pass.
Kuronoa trying to control but Judge is working from the bottom.
Kuronoa won't allow Judge to sweep him here. #T5#
Judge keeping moving, preventing Kuronoa from controlling successfully.
Kuronoa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Judge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Judge seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Judge wants to control but Kuronoa passes easily into half guard.
Judge is looking for a sweep. Kuronoa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kuronoa is looking for a kimura but Judge is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuronoa to get the leverage. #SUB#
Kuronoa seems to be looking for submissions.
Kuronoa is trying to control. Judge wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6#
Judge wants to improve his position but Kuronoa is controlling well.
Judge makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Judge.#SUB2#
Judge looking for a guillotine here but Kuronoa defends easily.
Judge has his hands on Kuronoa's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T7#
Kuronoa wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving.
Judge is pulling down on Kuronoa's head. It's preventing any offense from Kuronoa, at least for the moment.
Judge wants to sweep here but Kuronoa controlling him for the moment.
Kuronoa postures up.
Kuronoa stopping the sweep attempt from Judge.#T8#
Kuronoa trying to control but Judge is working from the bottom.
Judge seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Judge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuronoa slips nicely into half guard.
Judge is looking to control Kuronoa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Judge avoid being mounted?
Judge is looking to improve his position.
Kuronoa is pressing down on Judge's thigh, looking to free his foot. Judge is holding on for now. #T9#
Judge is pressing down on Kuronoa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kuronoa wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving.
Judge pulls Kuronoa in close to prevent any damage.
Kuronoa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Judge trying to control the position here.
Kuronoa pushing down on Judge's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T10##SUB2#
Judge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuronoa pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Judge looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kuronoa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Judge makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Judge.
Judge seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T11##SUB#
Kuronoa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Judge manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kuronoa has Judge in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (2) vs (2) Judge#SUB#
Kuronoa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Judge is aware though and is defending well.
Judge engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Judge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Judge looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuronoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuronoa can't keep his opponent in guard - Judge advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Judge wants to take a breather but Kuronoa is having none of it.
Kuronoa wants to control but Judge is keeping busy.
Judge controlling the pace.
Kuronoa is staying active underneath Judge, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Kuronoa looking for submissions off his back.
Judge is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T13#
Judge frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (2) vs (5) Judge
Judge tries to control but Kuronoa wriggling away.
Kuronoa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Judge wants to take his opponent's back but Kuronoa doesn't allow it. #T14#
Kuronoa is looking to get to half guard.
Judge wants to control the pace but Kuronoa is squirming around nicely.
Kuronoa is trying desperately to improve position.
Judge controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuronoa tries to hold on but Judge pushes him away.
Judge controlling from the full mount.
Kuronoa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge wins on points by 5 to 2.
After the big win, Ricky Judge made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
CACC 141: Boesku vs Donde
Date: Nov 22, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 14 losses; Felipe Feltre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Feltre gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Feltre (4) vs (0) Judge
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Judge prevents Feltre from moving into mount.
Judge tries to buck Feltre off but Feltre is having none of it.
Judge prevents Feltre from moving into mount.
Judge tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Feltre wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Judge can't do much from the bottom here.
Judge prevents Feltre from improving position. #SUB#
Feltre working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Feltre tries to move into full mount but can't pass Judge's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Judge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Judge gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Feltre tries to pass the half guard into mount. Judge knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Judge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Judge is trying to maintain the position but Feltre is very close to passing his half guard.
Judge wants to get back to full guard.
Feltre wants to take a breather but Judge is having none of it. #SUB#
Feltre seems to be looking for submissions.
Feltre moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Feltre (7) vs (0) Judge#T2#
Feltre working away.
Feltre tries to move into full mount but can't pass Judge's legs. #SUB#
Feltre tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Feltre has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Feltre wants to take a breather but Judge manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Feltre.
Judge is trying to control the position but Feltre postures up.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Judge has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Feltre wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving.
Feltre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Judge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Judge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Feltre's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feltre (7) vs (2) Judge#T3##SUB#
Feltre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Judge defends well.#SUB#
Feltre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Feltre is keeping the position.
Feltre keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully.
Judge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Feltre pulls Judge in close to prevent any damage.
Feltre looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Judge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Feltre is keeping the position for now. #T4##SUB#
Feltre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Judge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Feltre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Judge defends well.
Judge 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.
Judge is pushing down on Feltre's leg trying to pass to half guard. Feltre is fighting to maintain full guard but Judge has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Feltre is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Judge has latched onto it... Big trouble! Judge pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Feltre is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Judge!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricky Judge!
Ricky Judge managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%), into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (155lbs, D1): Hilo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Anatta closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Anatta decides to pull guard.
Judge passes Anatta's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Judge stalling away here and it's allowed Anatta to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Anatta is keeping the position.
Judge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Anatta's guard.
Anatta is refusing to be controlled, as Judge sits in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Anatta actively working from the bottom here.
Judge is looking to advance position but Anatta won't allow it.
Anatta is not content to let Judge control the position.
Judge is stalling here. Anatta is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Judge seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Anatta has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anatta (4) vs (0) Judge
Anatta laying and praying for a moment but Judge takes advantage and regains half guard.
Judge trying to control from the bottom.
Anatta moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (7) vs (0) Judge#T2##SUB#
Anatta working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Judge gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Anatta seems to be looking for submissions.
Judge wants to get back to full guard.
Judge trying to control from the bottom.
Anatta trying to control from half guard but Judge is working away.
Judge makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Judge.
Judge manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anatta manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (7) vs (2) Judge
Anatta keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully. #T3#
Judge is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Judge works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Anatta trying to control but Judge postures up.
Anatta is not content to let Judge control the position.
Judge is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Judge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4##SUB#
Anatta working for a triangle but Judge defends it easily.
Anatta keeping full guard, as Judge tries to pass.
Judge stays in close to Anatta's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Judge wants to control from the top but Anatta keeps moving. #T5#
Judge is stalling in the full guard.
Anatta keeping full guard, as Judge tries to pass. #SUB#
Anatta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Judge defends well.
Anatta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (9) vs (2) Judge
Anatta looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Judge is trying to maintain the position but Anatta is very close to passing his half guard.
Judge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Judge moves into full guard.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Judge has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Anatta being controlled here momentarily.
Anatta stopping the sweep attempt from Judge.
Anatta passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (12) vs (2) Judge
Judge is looking to regain half guard here but Anatta keeps moving and retains side control.
Anatta advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Anatta (14) vs (2) Judge#T7#
Anatta tries to control but Judge wriggling away. #SUB#
Anatta is working for a guillotine from mount but Judge frees his head quite easily.
Anatta wants to control the pace but Judge is squirming around nicely.
Judge tries to reverse the position but Anatta maintains control.
Anatta tries to control but Judge wriggling away.
Judge tries to reverse the position but Anatta maintains control.#SUB#
Anatta goes for an armbar but Judge turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Judge. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (14) vs (4) Judge
Judge controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T8#
Judge stands and throws Anatta's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (14) vs (7) Judge
Anatta trying to remain calm as Judge controls from the top position.
Anatta tries to buck Judge off but Judge is having none of it.
Judge is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Anatta will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Judge is trying to get an arm triangle but Anatta is defending well.
Judge tries to move into full mount but can't pass Anatta's legs. #T9#
Anatta manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Judge stalling away here and it's allowed Anatta to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Anatta is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Anatta controls Judge momentarily but Judge frees himself.
Judge wants to control from the top but Anatta keeps moving.
Judge slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (14) vs (10) Judge#T10#
Judge is looking to take a break and control but Anatta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Judge tries to advance to mount but Anatta denies him.
Judge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anatta keeps working. #T11#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Anatta is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Judge is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Anatta has escaped the position, nice work there.
Judge tries to advance to mount but can't.
Judge content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Judge is looking to take a break and control but Anatta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Anatta is trying to control Judge's posture but Judge avoids it.
Judge trying to control the action but Anatta is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Judge in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T13#
Judge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anatta keeps working.
Anatta is looking to regain half guard here but Judge keeps moving and retains side control.
Judge taking a break here but Anatta is having none of it and regains half guard.
Judge trying to advance position but Anatta counters by regaining guard. #T14#
Anatta keeping full guard, as Judge tries to pass.
Judge stays in close to Anatta's body and controls the position.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Anatta is keeping the position.
Judge's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Judge looking to improve position, pressing down on Anatta's thigh with his hand. Anatta seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Judge paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Judge's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Anatta picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shanti Anatta!
Shanti Anatta tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CACC 124: Hirsch vs Pripyat
Date: Sep 27, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Judge shoots in looking for a takedown. Anatta tries to sprawl out of it but Judge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Anatta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anatta appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Anatta moves into the clinch successfully.
Judge can't get the takedown.
Anatta stops a takedown attempt from Judge.
Shanti Anatta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Judge.#TD#
Anatta turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Anatta manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Anatta (4) vs (0) Judge
Anatta tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB#
Anatta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anatta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Anatta tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SUB#
Anatta tries for a kimura but Judge is defending well.
Judge is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Anatta in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Judge is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shanti Anatta!
After the fight, Shanti Anatta was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CACC BLUE BELT BLUES FINAL
Date: Sep 11, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Thayer moves into range and clinches up with Judge.#TD2#
Thayer jumps guard.
Judge sitting in guard here, content to control.
Judge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thayer is keeping the position for now.
Judge slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge'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.#T1#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Judge tries to free his leg and advance position but Thayer is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Thayer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Judge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Judge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Judge controls from within his opponent's guard.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Thayer is keeping the position.#T2#
Judge 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.
Thayer keeping full guard, as Judge tries to pass.
Judge is stalling in the full guard.
Judge looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Judge passes into half guard.
Judge tries to pass to full mount but Thayer defends it.
Judge seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Judge wants to pass to mount but Thayer is defending the position.
Judge keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Judge stalling away here and it's allowed Thayer to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Thayer is keeping the position.
Judge postures up.
Judge sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thayer trying to keep a closed guard but Judge is proving a slippery customer.
Judge slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Judge is pressing down on Thayer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thayer is holding on for now.
Thayer is trying to control but Judge passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (3) vs (0) Thayer
Thayer tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Judge is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thayer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thayer is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Judge thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Judge controls the position. #T6##SUB#
Judge tries for a kimura but Thayer is defending well.
Judge working away.
Thayer tries to improve position but can't.
Judge controlling the position.
Thayer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Judge is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T7#
Judge is pressing down on Thayer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thayer is holding on for now.
Thayer tries to roll over but Judge keeps him under control.#SUB#
Judge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thayer has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Judge is working for a submission of some sort.
#T8#
Still in half guard, Judge seems content to control.
Judge uses his free foot to push down on Thayer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thayer. Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (6) vs (0) Thayer
Judge trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thayer is trying to escape the mount.
Judge seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Thayer is holding on tight.
Thayer is trying to escape the mount.
Judge controlling from mount. #T9##SUB#
Judge looking to secure an arm triangle but Thayer defends it well.
Judge controlling from mount.
Thayer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Judge trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thayer tries to hold on but Judge postures up.
Judge controlling from mount. #T10##SUB#
Judge is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Thayer to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Thayer shrugs it off.
Thayer working to try and regain half guard.
Judge takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Further stalling from Judge.
Judge wants to control the pace but Thayer is squirming around nicely. #T11#
Judge sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thayer is squirming around, avoiding Judge's attempts to control the action.
Judge sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thayer has given up his back here. Will Judge look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Judge (9) vs (0) Thayer#T12##SUB#
Judge is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Thayer is defending well though. Judge let's go of the attempt for now.
Judge tries to get the hooks in deep but Thayer pushed the leg off.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Judge seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Thayer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T13#
I would not like to be Thayer right now.
#SUB#
Judge working for a choke but Thayer reverses nicely into Judge 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (9) vs (2) Thayer
Judge is pulling down on Thayer's head to control his posture.
Thayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Judge 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.
Thayer wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving. #T14#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Judge is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (11) vs (2) Thayer
Thayer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Judge forces his way into half guard.
Thayer wants to control but Judge is keeping busy.
Judge frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (14) vs (2) Thayer
Thayer wants to hold on but Judge pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thayer has given up his back. Will we see Judge going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Judge (17) vs (2) Thayer
Judge has good solid back control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ricky Judge made sure he mentioned Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%), along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (145lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 13 losses; Sirus Hughes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Judge closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hughes quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hughes (0) vs (2) Judge
Judge takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes tries to roll over but Judge keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Judge seems content to control.#SUB#
Hughes actively working from the bottom here.
Judge slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hughes is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Judge is tapping! Great win for Hughes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sirus Hughes! |
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Event:
CACC 113
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Rickson Time!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Time has a takedown stuffed.
Time shoots in but no luck this time.
Judge displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Time.
Ricky Judge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Time.
Time darts in looking for a takedown but Judge gets double underhooks and turns Time into the ropes.
Time closes the distance and clinches up with Judge, looking for a takedown. Time pushes Judge against the ropes but Judge circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Time gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Judge (2) vs (0) Time
Judge controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Judge drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Judge jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Time working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Judge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Judge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Judge not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Judge stands and throws Time's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (5) vs (0) Time
Time is trying to escape the position but Judge is controlling the position.
Judge'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.
Time is trying to control Judge's posture but Judge avoids it.
We've been hearing good reports from Judge'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.
Judge in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Time tries to bench press Judge off him but Judge keeps the position. #T2#
Judge moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Judge (7) vs (0) Time
Time can't escape the position.
Time is still trying to improve position.
Judge tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Judge seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Time for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Time is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Judge sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Judge has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Judge mounts Time! Really nice guard pass there!
Judge looking to control and managing it successfully.
Time tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Judge looking to secure an arm triangle but Time defends it well.
Judge content just to control the position here. #T5#
Further stalling from Judge.
Judge moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Judge (10) vs (0) Time
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Time trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Time 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 Judge gets his way!
Time trying to control the hands but Judge breaks the grip. #T6#
Judge has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Time's body.
Time is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Judge off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Judge working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Time is doing well to defend. Judge seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Time is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricky Judge!
Ricky Judge gave a mention to Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CACC 109
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Judge darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Judge (2) vs (0) Thayer
Thayer tries to get to full guard but Judge has control of the leg.
Judge stalling.
Judge seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Thayer for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Judge is working for a submission of some sort.
Judge seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've been hearing good reports from Judge's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1##SUB#
Judge seems to be looking for submissions.
Thayer is looking for a sweep. Judge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Judge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Judge slows the pace down in half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Thayer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Judge trying to control the pace.
Judge is thwarting Thayer's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Judge controlling the action here.
Thayer tries to get to full guard but Judge has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Judge looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Thayer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Judge with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4##T5##SUB2#
Thayer looking for submissions off his back.
Judge prevents Thayer from improving his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Thayer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thayer trying to keep a closed guard but Judge is proving a slippery customer.
Judge is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Thayer trying to keep a closed guard but Judge is proving a slippery customer.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Thayer is keeping the position.
Judge 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.
Thayer trying to control the position.
#T7#
Judge sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thayer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Judge looking to pass the guard.
Thayer is trying to keep Judge in close.
Judge controlling from the top position. #T8#
Thayer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (2) vs (2) Thayer
Thayer trying to control but Judge is working from the bottom.
Judge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thayer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Judge is in trouble now - Thayer has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (2) vs (5) Thayer
Judge is trying desperately to improve position.#T9#
Judge wants to control but Thayer is having none of it.
Judge sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Judge slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Judge keeping moving, preventing Thayer from controlling successfully.
Judge is pulling down on Thayer's head to control his posture. #T10#
Thayer trying to control but Judge is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Judge holds on and takes a little breather. #T11#
Judge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thayer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Judge swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Judge controlling Thayer's posture.
Judge 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.
Judge has control of Thayer's left arm, preventing Thayer from doing any damage.
Thayer looking to pass the guard.
Thayer is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Judge seems keen to control Thayer's posture.
Thayer pushing down on Judge's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T14#
Judge gets full guard.
Judge has control of Thayer's left arm, preventing Thayer from doing any damage.
Thayer looking to pass the guard.
Judge controlling Thayer's posture.
Thayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Judge is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Arod Doyea!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Doyea gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Doyea has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Judge uses from the top position.
Judge engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Doyea is trying to hold Judge in close to prevent damage but Judge has managed to pass into half guard.
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Doyea looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Judge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Doyea has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Judge is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Judge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Doyea doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Judge.
We've been hearing good reports from Judge'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.
Judge wants to take a breather but Doyea is having none of it.
Doyea regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Doyea pushes a forearm under Judge's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Judge is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arod Doyea!
After the fight, Arod Doyea was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CACC 89
Date: May 16, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ricky Judge (ranked 7454 p4p, 260 weight class) and Jose Pacheco (ranked 21106 p4p, 283 weight class). Judge kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Game- Disturbed. Jose Pacheco looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Jose Pacheco!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Judge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pacheco is fending him off so far but Judge persists. Nope, Pacheco circles away and we're back to standing.
Pacheco instigates a clinch.
Judge is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pacheco is defending well.
Pacheco pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pacheco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pacheco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Judge defends it easily.
Pacheco keeping full guard, as Judge tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judge trying to control but Pacheco is working from the bottom.
Judge controls from within his opponent's guard.
Judge'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.
Judge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Judge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pacheco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judge content to stall in guard here.
Pacheco looking for a sweep. Not yet Pacheco, not yet.
Judge looking to pass the guard.
Judge trying to control but Pacheco is working from the bottom.
Judge passes Pacheco's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judge controlling the action here.
Judge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pacheco works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pacheco trying to control the position.
Judge trying to control but Pacheco is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco keeping full guard, as Judge tries to pass.
Judge not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Judge postures up.
Judge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pacheco is keeping the position for now.
Judge is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pacheco can't keep his opponent in guard - Judge advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco trying to control here.
Pacheco is defending against the submission attempts here by Judge.
Pacheco tries to roll over but Judge keeps him under control.
Judge seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco moves into full guard.
Judge preventing the sweep.
Judge showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Further stalling from Judge.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Judge trying to control but Pacheco is working from the bottom.
Pacheco wants to sweep but no luck.
Judge looking to pass the guard.
Pacheco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Judge'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.
Judge trying to control but Pacheco is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Judge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacheco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pacheco looking to control.
Judge controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pacheco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judge is one step ahead there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacheco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Judge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pacheco is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Judge has gone for a leg lock! Pacheco slips out almost immediately though and dives into Judge's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (0) vs (2) Pacheco
Judge pulls Pacheco in to control the position.
Judge 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.
Judge controls Pacheco momentarily but Pacheco frees himself.
Pacheco looking to pass the guard.
Judge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pacheco tries to free his leg and advance position but Judge is retaining full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Judge is trying to control the position but Pacheco postures up.
Judge lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (2) vs (2) Pacheco
Judge wants to control from the top but Pacheco keeps moving.
Pacheco trying to control the position.
Judge wants to control from the top but Pacheco keeps moving.
Judge's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacheco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Judge is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Judge trying to control but Pacheco is working from the bottom.
Judge looking to pass the guard.
Pacheco being controlled here, momentarily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco keeping full guard, as Judge tries to pass.
Judge sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Judge wants to control from the top but Pacheco keeps moving.
Pacheco is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Judge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Judge wants to control from the top but Pacheco keeps moving.
Judge is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Judge gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Judge takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ricky Judge waved his t-shirt featuring Kore Fight Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CACC 79
Date: Apr 19, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sirus Hughes (ranked 4465 p4p, 211 weight class) and Ricky Judge (ranked 7446 p4p, 276 weight class). Hughes comes to the ring accompanied by Devil "Shinedown". Judge has chosen The Game- Disturbed as his entrance music. Sirus Hughes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Sirus Hughes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hughes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Judge's waist but Judge gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hughes off to one side.
Judge is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hughes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Judge throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hughes was covering up waiting for the punch and Judge finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hughes (0) vs (2) Judge
Hughes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Judge is aware though and is defending well.
Judge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Judge wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Judge really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hughes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Judge stays in close to Hughes's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judge sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Judge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Judge defends well.
Judge trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Hughes is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hughes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hughes has his foot on Judge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Judge works his way back into a safe position though.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Hughes is keeping the position.
Judge looking to sit in guard and control but Hughes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hughes (2) vs (2) Judge
Judge has Hughes pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judge keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Hughes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Judge is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Judge has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hughes (2) vs (4) Judge
Judge tries to free his leg and advance position but Hughes is retaining full guard.
Judge trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Judge sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judge slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hughes (2) vs (7) Judge
Hughes tries to buck Judge off but Judge is having none of it.
Judge goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hughes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Judge but great work by Hughes. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hughes (6) vs (7) Judge
Judge manages to get back to half guard.
Judge trying to control from the bottom.
Judge felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Judge controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Judge is defending against the submission attempts here by Hughes.
Hughes wants to work for an arm triangle but Judge is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Judge is trying to maintain the position but Hughes is very close to passing his half guard.
Judge is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hughes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hughes's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hughes (6) vs (11) Judge
Judge is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hughes knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hughes for a finish.
Judge wants to control but Hughes is keeping busy.
Judge looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Hughes taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricky Judge!
Ricky Judge managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Kore Fight Nutrition, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CACC 74
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ricky Judge (ranked 7185 p4p, 216 weight class) and Finn Johns (ranked 4081 p4p, 114 weight class). Judge kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Game- Disturbed. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Finn Johns!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Judge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johns shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Judge as he avoids it easily.
Judge shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Judge was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Judge (4) vs (0) Johns
Judge is trying to get an arm triangle but Johns is defending well.
Johns is trying to get back to half guard.
Judge is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johns knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Judge has hold of Johns's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Johns seems comfortable defending it but Judge has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Johns is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Johns is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Judge couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Judge!
Ricky Judge very nearly forgot to thank Kore Fight Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
CACC 68
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ricky Judge (ranked 5840 p4p, 153 weight class) and Delbert Mazzariello (ranked 5331 p4p, 144 weight class). Judge comes to the ring accompanied by The Game- Disturbed. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Delbert Mazzariello!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mazzariello tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Judge swivels and escapes.
Mazzariello closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Judge is trying to drag Mazzariello to the mat but Mazzariello just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Mazzariello pulls Judge into guard.
Judge is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Judge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mazzariello for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judge definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mazzariello looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Judge sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mazzariello looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Judge passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (3) vs (0) Mazzariello
Mazzariello is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judge tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Judge has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Judge tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Judge has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Judge has control of an arm but Mazzariello manages to advance to Judge's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Judge (3) vs (4) Mazzariello
Judge tries to roll but Mazzariello sticks to his back.
Mazzariello is not going to allow Judge to sit and survive in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello controlling well, preventing Judge from escaping the position.
Mazzariello gets his hands free as Judge looks to control.
Mazzariello tries to get the hooks in deep but Judge pushed the leg off.
I really don't envy Judge right now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mazzariello controlling from the back.
Mazzariello is looking to control Judge but Judge is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judge wants to escape the position.
Mazzariello gets his hands free as Judge looks to control.
Mazzariello tries to get the hooks in deep but Judge pushed the leg off.
Judge wants to control his opponent's hands but Mazzariello gets his hands free.
Judge rolls, trying to escape but Mazzariello keeps control of the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello trying to control.
Mazzariello might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Judge haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Judge breaks Mazzariello's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (5) vs (4) Mazzariello
Judge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Judge sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Judge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mazzariello is keeping the position for now.
Judge wants to control from the top but Mazzariello keeps moving.
Mazzariello has an active guard here but Judge has managed to pass into half guard.
Judge is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello is defending against the submission attempts here by Judge.
Judge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mazzariello looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Judge sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Judge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mazzariello has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Judge seems content to control.
Judge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Judge controlling the action here.
Judge continues to stall.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Judge is working away from the top position though.
Judge is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Judge sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Judge is trying to control the action in half guard but Mazzariello is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Judge content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Judge is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mazzariello is just riding it out for now. Judge eventually gives up the hold.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Judge trying to control the action but Mazzariello is working from the bottom.
Mazzariello is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Judge pulls his head out easily.
Judge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Judge trying to control the action but Mazzariello is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Judge controlling the action here.
Mazzariello is trying to control but can't.
Mazzariello is staying active underneath Judge, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Judge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mazzariello doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Judge.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Judge looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Judge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Ricky Judge managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Kore Fight Nutrition, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CACC 62
Date: Mar 01, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shawn Briggs (ranked 6080 p4p, 151 weight class) and Ricky Judge (ranked 5842 p4p, 147 weight class). Judge has chosen The Game- Disturbed as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Shawn Briggs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Briggs closes the distance and clinches.
Judge drops down looking for an ankle pick but Briggs pulls his leg out and moves away.
Briggs shoots in looking for a takedown. Judge tries to sprawl out of it but Briggs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Judge manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Briggs closes the distance and clinches.
Briggs is looking to take this one to the mat.
Judge is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Briggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge can't get the takedown.
Judge is looking for a takedown.
Briggs manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Judge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Briggs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Briggs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Briggs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Judge defends it easily.
Briggs trying to control the position.
Briggs being controlled here, momentarily.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Briggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Judge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Briggs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Judge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Briggs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Briggs has his hands on Judge's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judge passes Briggs's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Briggs is looking to control Judge's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Briggs avoid being mounted?
Judge looking for a submission but Briggs manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Judge preventing the sweep.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Briggs is looking for a triangle here but Judge uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Briggs (0) vs (3) Judge
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judge wants to control but Briggs is keeping him busy.
Briggs wants to control but Judge postures up.
Briggs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Judge tries for a kimura but Briggs is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Briggs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Briggs is looking to regain half guard here but Judge keeps moving and retains side control.
Judge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Judge takes a little break here. Briggs wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Briggs gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Briggs wants to control but Judge is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Briggs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Judge is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Briggs is just riding it out for now. Judge eventually gives up the hold.
Briggs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Briggs looking for submissions off his back.
Briggs looking for submissions off his back.
Briggs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Judge is working away from the top position though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Judge performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Briggs is looking to control Judge's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Briggs avoid being mounted?
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Judge trying to work for an americana but Briggs has managed to regain full guard.
Judge advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Briggs (0) vs (6) Judge
Judge 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 Briggs's shoulder. That is not cool.
Judge looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Briggs tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Briggs (0) vs (8) Judge
Briggs 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: Briggs (2) vs (8) Judge
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Judge 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.
Judge keeping moving, preventing Briggs from controlling successfully.
Judge working a defensive guard here.
Judge keeping moving, preventing Briggs from controlling successfully.
Judge 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.
Judge can't keep his opponent in guard - Briggs advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Judge regains full guard. Nicely done.
Judge keeping full guard, as Briggs tries to pass.
Briggs has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Judge keeping moving, preventing Briggs from controlling successfully.
Judge wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Briggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Briggs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Judge has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Judge working a defensive guard here.
Briggs tries to free his leg and advance position but Judge is retaining full guard.
Briggs stopping the sweep attempt from Judge.
Judge pulls Briggs in close to his closed guard and prevents Briggs from doing any damage or advancing position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Judge can do anything to dispel that myth.
Briggs wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Briggs is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Judge is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Judge looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Briggs puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Judge is trying to get back to full guard.
Briggs stalling away here and it's allowed Judge to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Judge is pulling down on Briggs's head. It's preventing any offense from Briggs, at least for the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Briggs preventing the sweep.
Briggs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Briggs (5) vs (8) Judge
Judge can't do much from the bottom here.
Briggs tries to move into full mount but can't pass Judge's legs.
Briggs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Judge keeps working.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Judge can't do much from the bottom here.
Judge might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Briggs haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Judge is not content to let Briggs control the position.
Briggs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Judge is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge wins on points by 8 to 5.
After the big win, Ricky Judge made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Kore Fight Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
TWGC 28 (135lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ricky Judge (ranked 5913 p4p, 143 weight class) and Killua Zoldyck (ranked 5376 p4p, 129 weight class). Judge comes to the cage accompanied by The Game- Disturbed. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Killua Zoldyck!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Zoldyck doesn't manage to clinch there - Judge circles away.
Judge closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zoldyck did well to prevent Judge getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Judge (2) vs (0) Zoldyck
Well, if Judge 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.
Zoldyck is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoldyck wants to control but Judge is keeping busy.
Well, if Judge 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.
Zoldyck is looking for a sweep. Judge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judge not doing much here.
Zoldyck trying to hold on to Judge's head to control him but Judge postures up.
Judge seems to be working for a kimura but Zoldyck defends the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zoldyck manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Judge drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zoldyck looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zoldyck looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zoldyck! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Judge (2) vs (4) Zoldyck
Zoldyck wants to control but Judge is keeping him busy.
Zoldyck working away.
Judge is holding Zoldyck down, trying to stall.
Zoldyck is looking to take a break and control but Judge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Judge on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Judge tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Judge is looking for a sweep.
Judge is trying to control Zoldyck's posture but Zoldyck avoids it.
Judge is looking to reverse the position.
Zoldyck tries to advance to mount but Judge denies him.
Zoldyck wants to control but Judge is keeping him busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Judge is trying to control Zoldyck's posture but Zoldyck avoids it.
Zoldyck is looking to take a break and control but Judge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Judge tries to improve position but can't.
Zoldyck advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Judge (2) vs (6) Zoldyck
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Judge is squirming around, avoiding Zoldyck's attempts to control the action.
Judge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Judge holds on to Zoldyck as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Judge manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Judge is not content to let Zoldyck control the position.
Judge regains full guard. Nicely done.
Judge is adopting a defensive guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Judge keeping full guard, as Zoldyck tries to pass.
Judge seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Zoldyck trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Judge manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (4) vs (6) Zoldyck
Judge postures up.
Judge definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyck wants to control but Judge passes easily into half guard.
Judge is controlling the pace.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Judge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zoldyck doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Judge.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyck moves into full guard.
Judge looking to pass the guard.
Judge controlling from the top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Judge looking to pass the guard.
Judge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Judge seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zoldyck for as long as he can get away with.
Judge is looking to pass into half guard but Zoldyck pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Zoldyck is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (4) vs (8) Zoldyck
Zoldyck trying to control but Judge is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Judge has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zoldyck trying to control but Judge is working from the bottom.
Judge wants to sweep here but Zoldyck controlling him for the moment.
Judge pulls Zoldyck in close to prevent any damage.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Judge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zoldyck trying to control but Judge is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Judge pulls Zoldyck in close to prevent any damage.
Zoldyck wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zoldyck wins on points by 8 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 28 (135lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Feb 14, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Luke Foden (ranked 5902 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Judge (ranked 5921 p4p, 145 weight class). Judge is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Game- Disturbed. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Luke Foden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Judge fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Foden to the ground. Judge is now in Foden's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Foden (0) vs (2) Judge
Judge drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Foden dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Foden (2) vs (2) Judge
Foden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Judge is pulling down on Foden's head. It's preventing any offense from Foden, at least for the moment.
Foden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Judge keeping moving, preventing Foden from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Judge can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foden trying to control but Judge is working from the bottom.
Judge keeping full guard, as Foden tries to pass.
Judge keeping moving, preventing Foden from controlling successfully.
Judge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Judge had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Foden defends it easily.
Judge keeping moving, preventing Foden from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judge trying to control the position here.
Foden stopping the sweep attempt from Judge.
Judge has his hands on Foden's head, controlling the position.
Foden is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judge pulls Foden in close to his closed guard and prevents Foden from doing any damage or advancing position.
Foden really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Judge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Foden tries to free his leg and advance position but Judge is retaining full guard.
Judge is controlling Foden's posture.
Foden forces his way into half guard.
Foden wants to control but Judge is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judge keeping hold of Foden's head, controlling as best he can.
Judge wants to get back to full guard.
Foden wants to control but Judge is keeping him busy.
Judge keeping hold of Foden's head, controlling as best he can.
Judge is looking for a sweep. Foden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Foden controlling the pace.
Judge is positioning himself well to prevent Foden advancing to mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Judge slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Judge managing to control the position.
Foden wants to pass the guard but Judge is keeping the position.
Foden won't allow Judge to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Judge has his hands on Foden's head, controlling the position.
Foden wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Foden is fighting to break Judge's control of his arms but Judge is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Judge keeping moving, preventing Foden from controlling successfully.
Foden is fighting to break Judge's control of his arms but Judge is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Let's hope that Judge 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.
Foden trying to control but Judge is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Foden drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Foden jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Judge holds on and takes a little breather.
Foden trying to control but Judge is working from the bottom.
Judge has Foden pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Judge had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Foden defends it easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Foden trying to control but Judge is working from the bottom.
Judge pulls Foden in to control the position.
Foden content to stall in guard here.
Judge pulls Foden in to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Judge's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Judge.
Foden stopping the sweep attempt from Judge.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Foden trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foden being controlled here momentarily.
Judge with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Foden trying to control but Judge is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Judge has Foden pulled in close to control his posture.
Judge wants to sweep but no luck.
Judge trying to control the position here.
Foden wants to pass the guard but Judge is keeping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Judge is pulling down on Foden's head to control his posture.
Foden trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Judge is adopting a defensive guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Foden wants to pass the guard but Judge is keeping the position.
Judge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Judge is still trying to improve position.
Judge is pulling down on Foden's head to control his posture.
Foden wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving.
Judge is pulling down on Foden's head to control his posture.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Foden wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Judge is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Judge gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Judge wins on points by 3 to 2.
Ricky Judge managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Kore Fight Nutrition, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CWC Full Contact Special
Date: Feb 09, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Diesel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Judge's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SU#
Diesel gets to his feet - Judge follows without any prompting. #TD#
Diesel shoots in and bounces Judge off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.#SU#
Diesel stands up and waves to Judge to follow him. #TD#
Diesel closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Judge quickly recovers to half guard.#SU#
Diesel stands up from half guard. #TD#
Diesel dives in and scores a takedown into Judge's guard.#SU#
Diesel gets to his feet - Judge follows without any prompting.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Diesel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Judge sprawls well initially but Diesel persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SU#
Diesel gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
No luck for Judge with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Diesel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Judge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Judge has Diesel pulled in close to control his posture. #SU#
Diesel gets to his feet. Judge looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Judge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diesel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Judge somewhat.#TD#
Diesel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SU#
Diesel stands up out of the half guard. #TD#
Diesel shoots in and bounces Judge off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.#SU#
Diesel gets to his feet - Judge follows without any prompting. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Judge enables Diesel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Judge manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU#
Diesel stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kurt Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Diesel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Judge manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Judge controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself. #SU#
Diesel stands up from Judge's guard - Diesel perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Diesel closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Judge quickly recovers to half guard.#SU#
Diesel postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Judge to stand up. #TD#
Judge gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU#
Judge is working an open guard so Diesel takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Diesel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Judge's guard.#SU#
Diesel stands and steps away. Judge gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Diesel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SU#
Diesel decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Judge shoots in looking for a takedown. Diesel tries to sprawl out of it but Judge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Diesel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Diesel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diesel 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 10:8
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 10:8
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 10:8
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Diesel!
Kurt Diesel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
TWGC 28 (135lbs, D4): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Petr Kotrc (ranked 2385 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Judge (ranked 4640 p4p, 113 weight class). Judge has chosen The Game- Disturbed as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Petr Kotrc! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kotrc shoots in but Judge avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Judge feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kotrc (0) vs (2) Judge
Kotrc can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Judge controls the pace.
Judge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kotrc swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kotrc seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kotrc is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kotrc keeping full guard, as Judge tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotrc keeping full guard, as Judge tries to pass.
Judge slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kotrc is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Judge defends well.
Kotrc is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kotrc throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotrc keeping full guard, as Judge tries to pass.
Judge is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Judge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kotrc is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kotrc really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Judge won't allow Kotrc to sweep him here.
Judge seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotrc throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Judge passes Kotrc's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Judge seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Judge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotrc wants to control but Judge is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Judge wants to free his trapped foot but Kotrc is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Judge controlling the action here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Judge 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.
Kotrc trying to control from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Judge looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Judge is looking to pass Kotrc's guard but actually Kotrc recovers to full guard.
Judge not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kotrc will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Judge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kotrc is keeping the position for now.
Kotrc trying to control the position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Judge stopping the sweep attempt from Kotrc.
Judge 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.
It looks like Judge 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.
Judge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kotrc swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Judge controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Judge slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Judge.
Kotrc controls Judge momentarily but Judge frees himself.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Judge sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kotrc not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Judge sitting in guard here, content to control.
Judge really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kotrc. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yet more stalling tactics from Judge.
Kotrc looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judge is one step ahead there.
Judge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Judge sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kotrc's guard.
Judge tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kotrc knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Judge wants to advance to full mount but Kotrc doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Judge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Judge tries to free his leg and advance position but Kotrc is retaining full guard.
Judge showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kotrc is looking for a triangle but Judge pushes his legs off easily.
Judge looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Judge is continuing to stall.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Judge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kotrc swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Judge slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Judge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kotrc swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kotrc is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Judge stays in close to Kotrc's body and controls the position.
Kotrc looking for a guillotine here but Judge defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kotrc working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge wins on points by 2 to 0.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ricky Judge waved his t-shirt featuring Kore Fight Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras. |
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