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Event:
TWG 38 (135lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Dell Grasso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Bob Algadoo!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Algadoo wants to clinch up but Grasso keeps it at a distance.
Algadoo moves in looking to clinch but Grasso pushes him off.
Grasso drops down looking for a counter takedown but Algadoo sprawls and moves away.
Bob Algadoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Algadoo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grasso manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grasso circles away from the clinch attempt.
Algadoo tries to close the distance and clinch but Grasso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Algadoo tries to clinch but Grasso is having none of it.
Algadoo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grasso swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Algadoo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Algadoo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grasso (0) vs (2) Algadoo
Algadoo looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Grasso has his feet on Algadoo's thighs here. He's pushed Algadoo off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Algadoo screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dell Grasso! |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Bob Algadoo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Igor Lomachenko!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lomachenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Algadoo sets himself, and Lomachenko steps forward looking for the clinch! Algadoo avoids it this time.#CL2#
Lomachenko darts in and clinches Algadoo up against the cage.#TD2#
Lomachenko pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Algadoo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lomachenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lomachenko is controlling Algadoo's posture.
Lomachenko is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Algadoo stopping the sweep attempt from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko keeping moving, preventing Algadoo from controlling successfully. #T1#
Algadoo wants to pass the guard but Lomachenko is keeping the position.
Algadoo is stalling in the full guard.
Algadoo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lomachenko keeping hold of Algadoo's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Lomachenko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lomachenko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lomachenko keeping moving, preventing Algadoo from controlling successfully.
Lomachenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Lomachenko pulls Algadoo in close to his closed guard and prevents Algadoo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Algadoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lomachenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lomachenko has control of Algadoo's left arm, preventing Algadoo from doing any damage.
Lomachenko keeping moving, preventing Algadoo from controlling successfully.
Lomachenko 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.#T4#
Algadoo trying to control but Lomachenko is working from the bottom.
Algadoo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lomachenko is keeping the position for now.
Lomachenko trying to control the position here. #T5#
Lomachenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Algadoo looking to sit in guard and control but Lomachenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Algadoo (0) vs (2) Lomachenko#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lomachenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Algadoo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lomachenko has managed to get both his arms back between Algadoo's legs - danger averted.
Lomachenko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Lomachenko works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Algadoo (0) vs (5) Lomachenko
Algadoo tries to hold on but Lomachenko pushes him away.
Lomachenko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Algadoo prevents Lomachenko from taking his back.
Lomachenko controlling from the full mount. #T7#
Lomachenko pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Algadoo has given up his back. Will we see Lomachenko going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Algadoo (0) vs (8) Lomachenko
Algadoo is really stuck here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lomachenko controlling the positon.#T8#
Let's hope that Lomachenko 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.
Algadoo trying to control the hands but Lomachenko breaks the grip.
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.
#T9#
Lomachenko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Algadoo tries to escape but Lomachenko has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Algadoo trying to control the hands but Lomachenko breaks the grip.
Lomachenko controlling the position well here. Algadoo rolled but Lomachenko kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Algadoo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lomachenko controlling from the back.#T10#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Lomachenko.
Yet more stalling tactics from Lomachenko.
The adventures of Lomachenko the control monster continue. Boring.
More stalling from Lomachenko.#T11##T12#
Lomachenko is hanging on to Algadoo's back as he tries to escape.
Lomachenko just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lomachenko is trying to stick to Algadoo's back but Algadoo is turning into Lomachenko. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lomachenko's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Algadoo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Algadoo (2) vs (8) Lomachenko
Algadoo tries to free his leg and advance position but Lomachenko is retaining full guard. #T13#
Algadoo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lomachenko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Algadoo wants to control from the top but Lomachenko keeps moving.
Lomachenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lomachenko has control of Algadoo's left arm, preventing Algadoo from doing any damage.
Algadoo looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Lomachenko 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.
Lomachenko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lomachenko 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: Algadoo (2) vs (10) Lomachenko
Algadoo is controlling Lomachenko's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Algadoo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lomachenko wins on points by 10 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Bob Algadoo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Oenomaus Doctore!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Doctore keeps the fight on the outside.
Doctore wants to counter the offense by Algadoo and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Doctore rushes Algadoo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Algadoo is trying to pull guard but Doctore turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Doctore prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Algadoo wants the takedown. Doctore is fighting it off but Algadoo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Doctore's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Algadoo (2) vs (0) Doctore
Algadoo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Algadoo postures up.
Algadoo wants to control from the top but Doctore keeps moving.
Algadoo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Doctore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Algadoo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB2#
Algadoo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Doctore has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Algadoo 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 Doctore. Score +3 for passing guard: Algadoo (5) vs (0) Doctore
Doctore can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Algadoo trying to control the position but Doctore is working away.
Doctore is trying to get back to half guard.
Doctore wants to control but Algadoo postures up.
Algadoo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Algadoo wants to control but Doctore is keeping him busy. #T3#
Doctore keeping his opponent close.
Doctore is looking to reverse the position.
Doctore regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doctore wants to control but Algadoo is keeping busy.
Algadoo prevents Doctore from improving his position.#T4#
Algadoo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Doctore wants to improve his position but Algadoo is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Doctore manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Doctore is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Algadoo looking to pass the guard.
Algadoo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T5##SUB2#
Doctore has his foot on Algadoo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Algadoo works his way back into a safe position though.
Algadoo controlling from the top position.
Doctore keeping moving, preventing Algadoo from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Doctore is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Algadoo (5) vs (2) Doctore
Doctore tries to free his leg and advance position but Algadoo is retaining full guard.
Algadoo keeping moving, preventing Doctore from controlling successfully. #T6#
Doctore controlling from the top position.
Algadoo pulls Doctore in close to prevent any damage.
Algadoo keeping full guard, as Doctore tries to pass.
Doctore sitting in guard here, content to control.
Algadoo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Doctore's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Algadoo (7) vs (2) Doctore#T7##SUB2#
Doctore isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Algadoo stacks Doctore 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 Algadoo! Score +3 for passing guard: Algadoo (10) vs (2) Doctore
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.
Doctore wants to control but Algadoo postures up.
Algadoo is looking to take a break and control but Doctore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Doctore tries to improve position but can't.
Doctore keeps trying to improve his position.#T8#
Doctore can't do much from the bottom here.
Algadoo happy to just control the position for now.
Doctore can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Algadoo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Algadoo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Doctore sneaks back into half guard.
Algadoo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Doctore is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Algadoo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Algadoo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Algadoo (10) vs (6) Doctore
Doctore trying to control.#SUB2#
Doctore is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Algadoo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Algadoo's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Doctore's hands.
Algadoo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T10##SUB2#
Doctore is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Algadoo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Doctore looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Doctore working for the choke. #T11#
Algadoo tries to break free.
Algadoo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Doctore tries to keep control of the position but Algadoo is staying busy.
Algadoo is trying to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Algadoo can't escape the position.
#T12##SUB2#
Doctore is persistently looking for the submission but Algadoo is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Doctore is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Algadoo is defending well though. Doctore let's go of the attempt for now.
Algadoo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Doctore can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Algadoo is looking to escape.
Algadoo is trying desperately to improve position.#T13#
Algadoo gets back to half guard.
Doctore is looking to advance position but Algadoo won't allow it.
Algadoo wants to get back to full guard.
Algadoo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Algadoo is trying to control the position but Doctore postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T14#
Doctore trying to control the position from guard on top but Algadoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doctore content to stall in guard here.
My spies in The Factory inform me that Doctore has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Doctore wants to control from the top but Algadoo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Doctore drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Algadoo dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Algadoo (12) vs (6) Doctore
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Doctore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Algadoo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Algadoo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Algadoo takes the fight on points by 12 to 6. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (145lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Frankie Skinner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Bob Algadoo!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Skinner rushes Algadoo and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Algadoo has clasped his hands together around Skinner's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Skinner (0) vs (4) Algadoo
Skinner is not content to let Algadoo control the position.
Algadoo tries to advance to mount but Skinner instead regains half guard.
Algadoo stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Algadoo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Skinner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Algadoo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Algadoo is trying to control. Skinner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Algadoo content to control rather than advance.
Skinner regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Skinner pulls Algadoo in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Algadoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Skinner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Algadoo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Algadoo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skinner swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Algadoo is fighting to break Skinner's control of his arms but Skinner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Algadoo trying to control but Skinner is working from the bottom. #T4#
Skinner trying to control the position here.
Skinner has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Algadoo has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Skinner (0) vs (7) Algadoo
Skinner is not content to let Algadoo control the position. #T5#
The referee asks Algadoo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Algadoo prefers to stall for the moment though.
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.
Algadoo wants to take a breather but Skinner manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Algadoo.
Skinner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Algadoo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Skinner is pulling down on Algadoo's head. It's preventing any offense from Algadoo, at least for the moment.
Algadoo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T6#
Algadoo wants to pass the guard but Skinner is keeping the position.
Algadoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Skinner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Algadoo tries to free his leg and advance position but Skinner is retaining full guard.
Algadoo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Skinner (0) vs (10) Algadoo
Algadoo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Skinner is not content to let Algadoo control the position. #T8#
Algadoo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Skinner tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T9#
A lull in the action here.
Skinner can't do much from the bottom here.
Algadoo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Skinner wants to control but Algadoo postures up.#T10#
Algadoo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skinner keeps working.
Skinner is trying to get back to half guard.
Algadoo wants to control but Skinner is keeping him busy.
Skinner stops Algadoo from passing to mount. #T11#
Algadoo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Algadoo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Algadoo working away.
Skinner controls the position for a moment.
Algadoo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skinner keeps working. #T12#
Skinner manages to get back to half guard.
Skinner won't allow Algadoo to pass to mount.
Skinner is not content to let Algadoo control the position.
Skinner is positioning himself well to prevent Algadoo advancing to mount. #T13#
Skinner tries to get to full guard but Algadoo has control of the leg.
Algadoo wants to pass to mount but Skinner is defending the position.
Algadoo content to control rather than advance.
Skinner has his hands clasped together around Algadoo's back. He's all about the action.#T14#
Algadoo trying to control the pace.
Algadoo is trying to control. Skinner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Algadoo wins on points by 10 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D2): New York 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Curtis Rome! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Bob Algadoo!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Rome clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Rome manages to pull guard.
Rome 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.
Rome not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Rome has his foot on Algadoo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Algadoo works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Algadoo is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rome has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Algadoo is looking to defend but Rome has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Algadoo! Rome pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Algadoo taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Curtis Rome!
After winning the bout, Curtis Rome thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 09, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Bob Algadoo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Jakob Rolf!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Algadoo tries to clinch but Rolf moves out of range. #TD2#
Rolf 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: Algadoo (0) vs (2) Rolf
Rolf looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rolf wants to control from the top but Algadoo keeps moving.
Rolf postures up.
Algadoo keeping full guard, as Rolf tries to pass.
Rolf wants to control from the top but Algadoo keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Algadoo trying to control the position.
Rolf forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Algadoo is trying to control but can't.
Rolf trying to control the pace.
Algadoo wants to improve his position but Rolf is controlling well.
Rolf keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Algadoo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolf works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Algadoo (0) vs (5) Rolf
Rolf takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Algadoo tries to hold on but Rolf pushes him away.
Rolf sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Algadoo is trying to escape the mount but Rolf keeps good control and instead manages to take Algadoo's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Algadoo (0) vs (8) Rolf
Rolf 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.
Algadoo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Algadoo trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Rolf is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Algadoo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rolf is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.#T3#
Rolf has good solid back control here.
Algadoo tries to roll but Rolf sticks to his back.
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.
#T4#
Algadoo is really stuck here.
Rolf controlling from the back.
Algadoo trying to control the action but Rolf just sinks the hooks in. #T5##SUB2#
Rolf is looking for the choke from the back position but Algadoo is controlling his hands well.
Algadoo tries to escape the position.
Rolf controlling the position well here. Algadoo rolled but Rolf kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Rolf has the hooks in. Algadoo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rolf trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Rolf really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Algadoo.#T6##SUB2#
Rolf is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Algadoo is defending well though. Rolf let's go of the attempt for now.
Rolf biding his time, controlling Algadoo.
Algadoo trying to control the action but Rolf just sinks the hooks in.
Good control from Rolf.
Algadoo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T7#
Algadoo is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rolf.
Rolf struggling to keep hold of the position.
Rolf biding his time, looking for the opening.
Rolf avoiding Algadoo 's attempts to control his hands.
What can Algadoo do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
It looks like Rolf 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.
Algadoo trying to control the action but Rolf just sinks the hooks in. #T8#
Rolf is looking to control Algadoo but Algadoo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Algadoo is trying to break free.
Algadoo wants to control his opponent's hands but Rolf gets his hands free.
Algadoo staying busy and making it hard for Rolf to control.
Rolf controlling the position well here. Algadoo rolled but Rolf kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Rolf trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Rolf is riding his opponent, not letting Algadoo buck him off. #T9#
Algadoo wants to escape the position.
Rolf controls the action.
I really don't envy Algadoo right now.
Rolf trying to control.
Algadoo turns into Rolf and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Algadoo (2) vs (8) Rolf#T10#
Rolf wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Algadoo won't allow Rolf to sweep him here.
Algadoo being controlled here momentarily.
Rolf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Algadoo looking to pass the guard.
Algadoo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T11##SUB2#
Rolf looking for subs off his back but Algadoo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rolf is trying to get back to full guard.
Algadoo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rolf has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rolf is trying to get back to full guard.
Algadoo is controlling the pace.
#T12#
Algadoo prevents Rolf from improving his position.#SUB2#
Rolf looking for submissions off his back.
Algadoo is thwarting Rolf's attempts to control the position.
Rolf wants to get back to full guard but Algadoo has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Algadoo (5) vs (8) Rolf
Rolf is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T13#
Algadoo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Rolf's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rolf tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Algadoo tries to advance to mount but can't. #T14#
Rolf is looking for a sweep.
Rolf can't do much from the bottom here.
Rolf is trying to get back to half guard.
Rolf can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rolf tries to buck Algadoo off but Algadoo is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rolf wins on points by 8 to 5.
A very excited looking Jakob Rolf made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Bob Algadoo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Atanase Teodor!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Teodor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Teodor pulls guard.
Algadoo trying to control but Teodor is working from the bottom.
Teodor is pulling down on Algadoo's head to control his posture.
Teodor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Algadoo is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Algadoo's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Algadoo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Algadoo wants to control from the top but Teodor keeps moving.
Teodor controlling the position.
Algadoo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Teodor tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Teodor keeps trying to improve his position.
Algadoo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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.
Teodor controlling Algadoo's posture.
Teodor wants to sweep here but Algadoo controlling him for the moment.
Teodor pulls Algadoo in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Algadoo stopping the sweep attempt from Teodor.
Algadoo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Algadoo postures up.
Algadoo wants to control from the top but Teodor keeps moving.
Algadoo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Teodor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Algadoo is fighting to break Teodor's control of his arms but Teodor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Teodor keeping moving, preventing Algadoo from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Teodor holds on and takes a little breather. #T5#
Teodor keeping moving, preventing Algadoo from controlling successfully.
Teodor keeping full guard, as Algadoo tries to pass.
Teodor has his hands on Algadoo's head, controlling the position.
Algadoo tries to free his leg and advance position but Teodor is retaining full guard. #T6#
Algadoo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Teodor is pulling down on Algadoo's head. It's preventing any offense from Algadoo, at least for the moment.
Teodor wants to sweep here but Algadoo controlling him for the moment.
Teodor keeping moving, preventing Algadoo from controlling successfully.
Algadoo stopping the sweep attempt from Teodor.#T7#
Teodor seems keen to control Algadoo's posture.
Teodor keeping moving, preventing Algadoo from controlling successfully.
Algadoo preventing the sweep.
Teodor looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T8#
Algadoo content to stall in guard here.
Algadoo'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.
Teodor is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T9#
Algadoo wants to control from the top but Teodor keeps moving.
Algadoo preventing the sweep.
Algadoo content to stall in guard here.
Teodor is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Teodor keeping moving, preventing Algadoo from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Teodor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Algadoo being controlled here momentarily.
Teodor looking for a sweep. Not yet Teodor, not yet.
Teodor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T11#
Teodor keeping moving, preventing Algadoo from controlling successfully.
Algadoo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Teodor pulls Algadoo in close to prevent any damage.
Teodor wants to sweep but no luck.
Teodor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Algadoo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Algadoo (0) vs (2) Teodor
Teodor's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T12#
Algadoo has his hands on Teodor's head, controlling the position.
Algadoo wants to sweep but no luck.
Teodor looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Algadoo 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: Algadoo (2) vs (2) Teodor
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13#
Teodor is concentrating on defense, preventing Algadoo from advancing position.
Teodor trying to control here.
Teodor is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Algadoo 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.
#T14#
Teodor is doing well to control the position and prevent Algadoo from advancing to side control.
Algadoo is pressing down on Teodor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Teodor is holding on for now.
Teodor wants to get back to full guard but Algadoo has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Algadoo (5) vs (2) Teodor
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teodor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Teodor is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Algadoo takes the fight on points by 5 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Bob Algadoo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Mack Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Algadoo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Algadoo pulls guard successfully.
Algadoo seems keen to control Jackson's posture.
Jackson is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.#SUB#
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson won't allow Algadoo to sweep him here.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Algadoo is retaining full guard.
Algadoo 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.#SUB#
Algadoo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Algadoo has Jackson pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Algadoo is retaining full guard.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Algadoo.#SUB2#
Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Algadoo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Algadoo (2) vs (0) Jackson
Algadoo 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.
Algadoo postures up.
Algadoo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2##SUB2#
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Algadoo passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Algadoo (5) vs (0) Jackson
Jackson is trying to control Algadoo's posture but Algadoo avoids it.
Jackson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Algadoo off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Algadoo (5) vs (4) Jackson#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Algadoo has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. #SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a rear naked choke here but Algadoo reverses the position brilliantly into Jackson's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Algadoo (7) vs (4) Jackson
Algadoo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Algadoo passes into half guard.
Jackson wants to control but Algadoo is keeping busy.
Algadoo tries to pass to full mount but Jackson defends it.
Well, if Algadoo 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.
Jackson gets back to full guard.
#T5#
Algadoo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Algadoo controlling him for the moment.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily. #T6#
Algadoo continues to stall.
Algadoo'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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Algadoo (7) vs (6) Jackson#T7#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Algadoo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Algadoo (9) vs (6) Jackson#SUB2#
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Algadoo passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Algadoo (12) vs (6) Jackson
Jackson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Algadoo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Algadoo (14) vs (6) Jackson
Jackson is controlling an arm, preventing Algadoo from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Algadoo avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.#T8#
Jackson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Algadoo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Algadoo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jackson 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.
Algadoo wants to take his opponent's back but Jackson doesn't allow it.
Jackson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jackson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Algadoo has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Algadoo (17) vs (6) Jackson
Algadoo controlling his opponent. #T9#
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
Algadoo avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
Algadoo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Algadoo prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.#T11#
Algadoo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Algadoo avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
Jackson tries to improve his position but instead Algadoo has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Algadoo (20) vs (6) Jackson
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.
Jackson tries to escape the position.
#T12#
Jackson trying to control but not successfully.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Algadoo is trying to stick to Jackson's back but Jackson is turning into Algadoo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Algadoo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jackson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Algadoo (20) vs (8) Jackson
Algadoo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Algadoo (22) vs (8) Jackson
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet. #T13#
Algadoo tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Jackson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Algadoo 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 Jackson. Score +3 for passing guard: Algadoo (25) vs (8) Jackson
Jackson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Algadoo (27) vs (8) Jackson
Jackson has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Algadoo (30) vs (8) Jackson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T14#
Algadoo has good solid back control here.
Jackson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Algadoo's guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Algadoo (30) vs (10) Jackson
Algadoo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Algadoo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Algadoo takes the fight on points by 30 to 10. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (155lbs, D3): 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Matt Spanks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Bob Algadoo!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Spanks closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Algadoo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Spanks is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Algadoo to the mat. Algadoo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spanks (2) vs (0) Algadoo
Spanks is looking to pass into half guard but Algadoo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Algadoo is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (2) vs (2) Algadoo#SUB2#
Algadoo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Algadoo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spanks trying to keep a closed guard but Algadoo is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Spanks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spanks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanks wants to sweep here but Algadoo controlling him for the moment.
Spanks is trying to control the position but Algadoo postures up.
Algadoo wants to pass the guard but Spanks is keeping the position.#T1#
Spanks controlling Algadoo's posture.
Spanks can't keep his opponent in guard - Algadoo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Algadoo is thwarting Spanks's attempts to control the position.
Algadoo wants to free his trapped foot but Spanks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Algadoo is thwarting Spanks's attempts to control the position.
Spanks tries to get to full guard but Algadoo has control of the leg. #T2#
Spanks is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Algadoo is trying to work for a kimura but Spanks is defending well.
Spanks tries to get to full guard but Algadoo has control of the leg.
Algadoo is looking to advance position but Spanks won't allow it.
Spanks is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Algadoo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spanks defends it well. #T3#
Spanks is pressing down on Algadoo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Algadoo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Spanks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Algadoo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Algadoo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Spanks wants to sweep here but Algadoo controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Spanks keeping moving, preventing Algadoo from controlling successfully.
Algadoo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Spanks is trying to keep Algadoo in close.
Spanks can't keep his opponent in guard - Algadoo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Algadoo is trying to work for a kimura but Spanks is defending well.
#T5#
Spanks tries to get to full guard but Algadoo has control of the leg.
Spanks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Algadoo is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Spanks moves into full guard.
Algadoo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (2) vs (5) Algadoo
Spanks regains half guard.#T6#
Algadoo tries to pass to full mount but Spanks defends it.
Still in half guard, Algadoo seems content to control.
Spanks wants to improve his position but Algadoo is controlling well.
Algadoo wants to pass to mount but Spanks is defending the position.
Spanks is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Algadoo in particular looking to stall.#T7#
Spanks trying to control but Algadoo postures up.
#SUB2#
Algadoo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spanks is just riding it out for now. Algadoo eventually gives up the hold.
Spanks wants to control but Algadoo passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (2) vs (8) Algadoo#T8##SUB2#
Algadoo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spanks has escaped the position, nice work there.
Spanks is looking for a sweep.
Spanks wants to control but Algadoo postures up.
Algadoo controls the position.
Algadoo wants to control but Spanks is keeping him busy.
Spanks tries to buck Algadoo off but Algadoo is having none of it.#T9#
The referee asks Algadoo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Algadoo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Algadoo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Spanks is trying to get back to half guard.
Algadoo has knee on belly momentarily but Spanks bucks him off and regains half guard.
Spanks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Spanks.#T10#
Spanks trying to keep a closed guard but Algadoo is proving a slippery customer.
Spanks is really struggling to control Algadoo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Algadoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Spanks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Algadoo pushing down on Spanks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T11#
Algadoo trying to pass the guard but Spanks defending well. #SUB2#
Algadoo is working for a submission of some sort.
Algadoo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Spanks gets back to full guard.
Algadoo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spanks is keeping the position for now.
Spanks 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: Spanks (4) vs (8) Algadoo#T12##SUB#
Spanks is looking for a kimura but Algadoo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Spanks to get the leverage.
Algadoo wants to control but Spanks is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Algadoo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Algadoo won't allow Spanks to pass to mount. #SUB#
Spanks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Algadoo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spanks pulls his head out easily.
Spanks trying to control from half guard but Algadoo is working away. #T13#
Spanks prevents Algadoo from improving his position.
Spanks with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Algadoo is in trouble now - Spanks has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (7) vs (8) Algadoo
Algadoo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Algadoo wants to control but Spanks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Spanks is trying to control. Algadoo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Spanks stalling away here and it's allowed Algadoo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Algadoo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T14#
Spanks sitting in guard here, content to control.
Algadoo controls Spanks momentarily but Spanks frees himself.
Spanks advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (10) vs (8) Algadoo
Algadoo is not content to let Spanks control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Algadoo prevents Spanks from moving into mount.
Algadoo can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 31 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 13, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Bob Algadoo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Flibbo Banino!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Banino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Banino fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Algadoo gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Algadoo (4) vs (0) Banino
Banino is trying to control Algadoo's posture but Algadoo avoids it. #SUB#
Algadoo is trying to get an arm triangle but Banino is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banino is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Banino struggling a bit here.
Banino is not content to let Algadoo control the position.
Algadoo tries to advance to mount but Banino denies him.
Banino manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Algadoo is thwarting Banino's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Algadoo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Banino does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Banino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banino trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Algadoo manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Algadoo (7) vs (0) Banino
Algadoo controlling from mount.
Banino tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banino wants to control but Algadoo is having none of it.
Banino tries to reverse the position but Algadoo maintains control.#T3#
Banino sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Algadoo wants to free his trapped foot but Banino is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Banino is staying active underneath Algadoo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Banino manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Banino working for a triangle but Algadoo defends it easily.
Banino keeping moving, preventing Algadoo from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Banino looking for a triangle here. Algadoo is fighting it but it looks tight! Banino pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Algadoo is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Flibbo Banino! |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (145lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bob Algadoo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Guy Leblond!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Damien Edna and Ben Hemmingworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Leblond looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Algadoo! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Algadoo (0) vs (4) Leblond#SUB2#
Leblond looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Algadoo can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Algadoo is not content to let Leblond control the position.
Algadoo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Algadoo is pressing down on Leblond's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Algadoo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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Leblond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Algadoo is keeping the position for now.
Leblond stopping the sweep attempt from Algadoo.#SUB#
Leblond has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Algadoo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Leblond is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Algadoo pulls down on the head and he's put Leblond to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bob Algadoo! |
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Event:
TWGC 28 (135lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dylan Elkins (ranked 7117 p4p, 280 weight class) and Bob Algadoo (ranked 4648 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dylan Elkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bob Algadoo!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Elkins clinches.
Elkins tries to pull guard but Algadoo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Elkins tries to pull guard but Algadoo won't allow it.
Elkins has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Algadoo uses from the top position.
Algadoo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Algadoo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Elkins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Algadoo content to stall in guard here.
Elkins trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Algadoo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Elkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Algadoo wants to pass the guard but Elkins is keeping the position.
Elkins 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.
Elkins is pulling down on Algadoo's head to control his posture.
Algadoo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Algadoo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Algadoo trying to control but Elkins is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Algadoo wants to pass the guard but Elkins is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Elkins holds on and takes a little breather.
Algadoo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like Algadoo 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.
Elkins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Algadoo stopping the sweep attempt from Elkins.
Elkins keeping moving, preventing Algadoo from controlling successfully.
Elkins is pulling down on Algadoo's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkins trying to control the position.
Elkins wants to sweep here but Algadoo controlling him for the moment.
Elkins trying to keep a closed guard but Algadoo is proving a slippery customer.
Elkins 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.
Algadoo tries to free his leg and advance position but Elkins is retaining full guard.
Elkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Elkins 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: Elkins (2) vs (0) Algadoo
Algadoo wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Algadoo is looking to control Elkins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Algadoo avoid being mounted?
Elkins is trying to work for a kimura but Algadoo is defending well.
Elkins is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Algadoo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Algadoo is trying to keep Elkins in close.
Elkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Algadoo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Elkins forces his way into half guard.
Algadoo tries to get to full guard but Elkins has control of the leg.
Elkins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Algadoo is trying to maintain the position but Elkins is very close to passing his half guard.
Algadoo wants to improve his position but Elkins is controlling well.
Elkins is working for a kimura but Algadoo is defending it quite comfortably.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Elkins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Elkins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Algadoo is just riding it out for now. Elkins eventually gives up the hold.
Algadoo trying to control from the bottom.
Elkins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Algadoo is trying to get back to full guard.
Elkins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Algadoo trying to control but Elkins postures up.
Elkins 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.
Elkins looking for a submission but Algadoo manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Algadoo is trying to keep Elkins in close.
Elkins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Algadoo working for a triangle but Elkins defends it easily.
Algadoo keeping full guard, as Elkins tries to pass.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Algadoo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Elkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Elkins stands and throws Algadoo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Elkins (5) vs (0) Algadoo
Elkins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Algadoo, who protects the arm well.
Elkins has hold of Algadoo's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Algadoo seems comfortable defending it but Elkins has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Algadoo is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Algadoo is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Elkins couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dylan Elkins! |
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