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Event:
SSG 260 Solo vs Finn
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Magnus Herlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 28 losses; Matt Spanks!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Herlin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Herlin lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Herlin (2) vs (0) Spanks
Spanks wants to sweep here but Herlin controlling him for the moment.
Herlin wants to control from the top but Spanks keeps moving.
Herlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spanks keeping moving, preventing Herlin from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Herlin 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herlin trying to control but Spanks is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Herlin has gone for a leg lock! Spanks slips out almost immediately though and dives into Herlin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Herlin (2) vs (2) Spanks#T1#
Spanks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Herlin is keeping the position for now.
Herlin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spanks's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Herlin (4) vs (2) Spanks
Herlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spanks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spanks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Herlin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Herlin (7) vs (2) Spanks
Herlin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Herlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spanks keeps working. #T2#
I wouldn't like to be where Spanks is right now.
Spanks is trying to control Herlin's posture but Herlin avoids it.
Herlin trying to control the position but Spanks is working away. #SUB#
Herlin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spanks has escaped the position, nice work there.
Spanks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Herlin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Spanks is looking to reverse the position.
Herlin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Herlin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Spanks, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Spanks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spanks is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Herlin off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Herlin (7) vs (6) Spanks
Herlin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Spanks fails to advance to Herlin's back.
Herlin wants to hold on but Spanks pushes him away.
Herlin is desperately trying to improve his position but Spanks has a good base and remains in mount.
Herlin regains half guard.
Herlin is looking to improve his position.
Herlin is controlling Spanks's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4#
Herlin moves into full guard.
Spanks wants to control from the top but Herlin keeps moving.
Spanks might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Herlin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Spanks won't allow Herlin to sweep him here.
Spanks postures up.
Herlin keeping full guard, as Spanks tries to pass.
Spanks is pushing down on Herlin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Herlin is fighting to maintain full guard but Spanks has managed to sneak the leg through.
Herlin wants to control but Spanks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herlin is looking for a sweep. Spanks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Spanks trying to control from half guard but Herlin is working away.
Spanks is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Herlin is pressing down on Spanks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Spanks looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Herlin has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Spanks should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Herlin has tightened it up now! Spanks should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Magnus Herlin!
Magnus Herlin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 250 Makarov vs Maximus
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Milton Viera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 27 losses; Matt Spanks!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Viera moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Spanks tightens his grip and picks Viera up, before dumping him to the ground. Viera manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Viera (0) vs (2) Spanks
Viera pulls Spanks in close to prevent any damage.
Viera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Spanks wants to control from the top but Viera keeps moving.
Spanks pushing down on Viera's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Viera trying to control from the bottom.
Viera regains full guard. Nicely done.
Viera keeping full guard, as Spanks tries to pass. #SUB#
Viera has his foot on Spanks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spanks works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Viera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spanks tries to free his leg and advance position but Viera is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Spanks is sitting in close to Viera's body. Viera has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Spanks is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Spanks is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Viera.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Milton Viera! |
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Event:
SSG 242 Makarov vs Hall
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 21 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 27 losses; Matt Spanks!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hageman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (0) Spanks
Hageman is trying to control. Spanks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Spanks wants to get back to full guard.
Hageman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spanks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Spanks trying to control here.
#SUB#
Hageman 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. Hageman eventually gives up the hold.
Spanks is looking for a sweep. Hageman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hageman seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Spanks is defending against the submission attempts here by Hageman.
Spanks wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hageman seems to be looking for submissions.
Spanks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Spanks has his hands on Hageman's head, controlling the position.
Hageman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hageman preventing the sweep. #T2#
Hageman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hageman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Spanks managing to control the position.
Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Spanks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spanks trying to keep a closed guard but Hageman is proving a slippery customer.
Spanks keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Hageman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Spanks dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (2) Spanks
Spanks wants to pass the guard but Hageman is keeping the position.
Spanks is looking to advance position but Hageman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hageman (6) vs (2) Spanks
Spanks slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Hageman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spanks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Hageman trying to control but Spanks is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Spanks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hageman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Spanks is tightening it up a little... Hageman has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hageman reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hageman taps out! Nice BJJ there by Spanks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Matt Spanks! |
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Event:
SSG 225 Elvul vs McCain
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 London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Johnny Vilmat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 26 losses; Matt Spanks!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Spanks pushes Vilmat up against the cage in a clinch.
Spanks is looking for a takedown.
Vilmat stops a takedown attempt from Spanks.
#TD2#
Spanks jumps into guard, dragging Vilmat to the mat.
Vilmat wants to control from the top but Spanks keeps moving.
Vilmat controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vilmat seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Spanks for as long as he can get away with.
Vilmat looking to pass the guard.
Spanks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilmat trying to control the position from guard on top but Spanks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vilmat is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Spanks is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vilmat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spanks swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Spanks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vilmat content to stall in guard here.
Vilmat wants to control from the top but Spanks keeps moving.
Vilmat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vilmat wants to control from the top but Spanks keeps moving.
Spanks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vilmat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vilmat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Vilmat wants to control from the top but Spanks keeps moving.
Spanks keeping full guard, as Vilmat tries to pass.
Vilmat not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Spanks looking for a sweep. Not yet Spanks, not yet. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vilmat drops back looking for a leg! Spanks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spanks manages to kick Vilmat off! Vilmat jumps back into Spanks's guard.
Vilmat trying to control but Spanks is working from the bottom.
Spanks keeping full guard, as Vilmat tries to pass.
Vilmat preventing the sweep. #T3#
Spanks controlling the position.
Vilmat 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.
Vilmat wants to control from the top but Spanks keeps moving.
Vilmat pushes down on Spanks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vilmat looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vilmat is thwarting Spanks's attempts to control the position.
Vilmat tries to pass to full mount but Spanks defends it.
Spanks trying to control here.
#T4#
Vilmat passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vilmat (3) vs (0) Spanks
Spanks is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Vilmat is working for a guillotine from mount but Spanks frees his head quite easily.
Vilmat trying to control but Spanks is having none of it.
Spanks tries to reverse the position but Vilmat maintains control.#T5##SUB#
Vilmat jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Spanks manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Vilmat works to advance to full mount. Spanks defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vilmat (5) vs (0) Spanks#SUB#
Vilmat looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Vilmat working for a guillotine from mount but Spanks is in no mood to give up.
Spanks gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Vilmat is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Vilmat maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Spanks could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Vilmat has cracked it and Spanks is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Vilmat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Vilmat! |
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Event:
SSG 212 Bandini vs Snowstrinsk
Date: Oct 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 25 losses; Matt Spanks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Spanks rushes Sanchez and presses him up against the cage.
Sanchez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Spanks gets underhooks to prevent Sanchez's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Sanchez gets control of Spanks's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sanchez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Spanks trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Sanchez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Sanchez pushes a forearm under Spanks's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Spanks is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrigo Sanchez!
During a confident post fight interview, Rodrigo Sanchez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 205 Majere vs Tosanesti
Date: Sep 24, 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 24 losses; Matt Spanks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Rufus Globe!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Spanks drives through with a takedown into Globe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spanks (2) vs (0) Globe#SUB2#
Spanks is sitting in close to Globe's body. Globe has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Spanks is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Spanks is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Globe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rufus Globe!
Our winner, Rufus Globe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 187 Warrior vs Bremner
Date: Aug 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 23 losses; Matt Spanks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 18 losses; Diego Hageman!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Hageman gets a clinch.
Spanks tries to pull guard but Hageman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Hageman manages to pull guard.
Spanks wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving.
Spanks trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hageman manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (0) vs (2) Hageman
Hageman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hageman looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanks keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully.
Spanks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hageman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (2) vs (2) Hageman
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hageman is controlling Spanks's posture.
Hageman keeping moving, preventing Spanks from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hageman wants to sweep here but Spanks controlling him for the moment.
Spanks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hageman trying to keep a closed guard but Spanks is proving a slippery customer.
Spanks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spanks is working hard here to advance position.
Spanks stopping the sweep attempt from Hageman.#T2#
Spanks is looking to advance position but Hageman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Spanks (2) vs (6) Hageman#SUB2#
Hageman looking for a guillotine from mount but Spanks is having none of it.
Spanks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Spanks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hageman trying to control but Spanks is having none of it.
Spanks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Hageman quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Hageman but it's paid off an Spanks is forced to tap! Nice work by Hageman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diego Hageman! |
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Event:
SSG 179 Snowstrinski vs Chai
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Thomas Bolleke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 23 losses; Matt Spanks!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Bolleke gets tackled into the cage by Spanks. Spanks maintains the clinch.
Bolleke tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Spanks has Bolleke pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Spanks pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bolleke tumbling to the mat - Spanks dives into Bolleke's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bolleke (0) vs (2) Spanks
Bolleke keeping moving, preventing Spanks from controlling successfully.
Spanks passes into half guard.
Spanks trying to pass the guard but Bolleke defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanks trying to control from Bolleke's half guard. Bolleke has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T1#
Spanks passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Spanks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bolleke won't allow Spanks to pass to mount.
Spanks prevents Bolleke from improving his position.
Spanks passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bolleke (0) vs (5) Spanks
Spanks trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Spanks is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Spanks is trying to control here but Bolleke has managed to regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Spanks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bolleke wants to get back to full guard.
Spanks is trying to control. Bolleke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Spanks works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bolleke (0) vs (8) Spanks
Spanks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bolleke keeps working.
Spanks wants to take a breather but Bolleke manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Spanks.
Spanks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bolleke's guard.
Spanks is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bolleke (0) vs (11) Spanks
Bolleke is squirming around, avoiding Spanks's attempts to control the action.
Spanks fails to take his opponent's back. #T4#
Spanks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Spanks seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Bolleke is holding on tight.
#SUB2#
Spanks swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bolleke is now in Spanks's guard. A big mistake from Spanks there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolleke (2) vs (11) Spanks
Spanks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spanks wants to sweep here but Bolleke controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Spanks keeping full guard, as Bolleke tries to pass.
Spanks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolleke (2) vs (13) Spanks
Spanks stands and throws Bolleke's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bolleke (2) vs (16) Spanks
Bolleke gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bolleke (2) vs (18) Spanks#T6#
Spanks controlling from the full mount.
Spanks is looking to work his way around to Bolleke's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB2#
Spanks moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bolleke has worked his arm free - good work by Bolleke!
Spanks controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Spanks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Spanks trying to control the position but Bolleke is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Bolleke is looking to regain half guard here but Spanks keeps moving and retains side control.
Bolleke prevents Spanks from moving into mount.
Spanks trying to control the position but Bolleke is working away. #SUB2#
Spanks goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bolleke rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Spanks's guard! Nice work there by Bolleke! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolleke (4) vs (18) Spanks#SUB2#
Spanks has his foot on Bolleke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bolleke works his way back into a safe position though.#T8#
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: Bolleke (4) vs (20) Spanks
Spanks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bolleke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Spanks is trying to control. Bolleke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Spanks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T9#
Bolleke won't allow Spanks to pass to mount.
Spanks wants to control but Bolleke is keeping him busy.
Spanks uses his free foot to push down on Bolleke's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bolleke. Score +3 for passing guard: Bolleke (4) vs (23) Spanks
Bolleke is squirming around, avoiding Spanks's attempts to control the action.
Bolleke has given up his back here. Will Spanks look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Bolleke (4) vs (26) Spanks#T10##SUB2#
Spanks is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bolleke is defending well though. Spanks let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Spanks patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Spanks looks winded!
Spanks doesn't have the hooks in and Bolleke manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolleke (6) vs (26) Spanks
Spanks is trying to keep Bolleke in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolleke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Spanks controls Bolleke momentarily but Bolleke frees himself.
Spanks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bolleke manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolleke (6) vs (28) Spanks
Spanks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spanks wants to control from the top but Bolleke keeps moving.
Spanks might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bolleke haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T12#
Well,Bolleke is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Spanks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolleke is keeping the position for now.
Spanks forces his way into half guard.
Spanks stalling away here and it's allowed Bolleke to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bolleke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Spanks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolleke is keeping the position for now. #T13##SUB#
Bolleke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spanks defends well.
Spanks advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bolleke (6) vs (31) Spanks#SUB2#
Spanks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bolleke has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bolleke regains half guard.
Spanks passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bolleke (6) vs (34) Spanks#T14##SUB2#
Spanks swings around for an armbar but Bolleke sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Spanks's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolleke (8) vs (34) Spanks
Spanks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spanks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spanks is looking to sweep but instead, Bolleke has passed into half guard.
Spanks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolleke preventing the sweep.
Spanks keeping full guard, as Bolleke tries to pass.
Bolleke being controlled here momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spanks wins on points by 34 to 8. |
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Event:
SSG 177 Chai vs Kyng
Date: Jul 23, 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 22 losses; Matt Spanks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Sam Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Spanks shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Saunders is trying to defend but Spanks 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: Spanks (2) vs (0) Saunders
Saunders tries to roll over but Spanks keeps him under control.#SUB#
Spanks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Saunders has managed to free his arm - good work.
Saunders trying to hold on to Spanks's head to control him but Spanks postures up.
Spanks is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Saunders reverses the position - he's now on top in Spanks's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (2) vs (2) Saunders
Spanks wants to sweep here but Saunders controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Saunders passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (2) vs (5) Saunders
Saunders can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Spanks is looking to escape. #T1##SUB2#
Saunders jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Spanks manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Spanks sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Spanks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saunders is working away from the top position though.
Spanks won't allow Saunders to pass to mount.
Spanks is trying to control but Saunders manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (2) vs (8) Saunders
Saunders fails to move to back control. #SUB2#
Saunders goes for an armbar but Spanks turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Spanks. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (4) vs (8) Saunders#T2#
Spanks wants to pass the guard but Saunders is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Spanks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saunders trying to keep a closed guard but Spanks is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Saunders is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spanks is aware though and is defending well.
Spanks trying to control but Saunders is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Cobra Kai Workout Center inform us that Saunders has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Spanks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Saunders is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spanks is aware though and is defending well.
Spanks wants to pass the guard but Saunders is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Saunders 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! Spanks rolls with it to try and escape but Saunders cranks on the arm and Spanks is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sam Saunders!
Sam Saunders decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
SSG 166 Philbert vs Berendas
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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 21 losses; Matt Spanks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ibrahim shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Spanks manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spanks (0) vs (2) Ibrahim
Ibrahim postures up.
Ibrahim tries to free his leg and advance position but Spanks is retaining full guard.
Spanks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ibrahim is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibrahim controlling from the top position.
Spanks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanks trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Spanks working for a triangle but Ibrahim defends it easily.
#T1#
Spanks is trying to keep Ibrahim in close.
Ibrahim is stalling in the full guard.
Ibrahim postures up.
Ibrahim slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Spanks is controlling Ibrahim's posture.#T2#
Ibrahim engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Spanks wants to sweep but no luck.
Ibrahim looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Spanks 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.
Ibrahim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spanks is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Spanks wants to sweep but no luck.
Ibrahim sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Spanks's guard.
Ibrahim wants to pass to mount but Spanks is defending the position.
Ibrahim trying to control the pace.
Spanks trying to control here.
Ibrahim wants to pass to mount but Spanks is defending the position.
Ibrahim controlling the pace.
Ibrahim tries to pass the half guard into mount. Spanks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Spanks is looking for a sweep. Ibrahim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying to work for a kimura but Spanks is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ibrahim frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (0) vs (5) Ibrahim
Spanks is looking to get to half guard.#T5#
Ibrahim controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Spanks has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ibrahim controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Ibrahim wants to finish this one by submission but Spanks is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ibrahim.
Ibrahim tries to control but Spanks wriggling away.
Ibrahim is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T6#
Ibrahim takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ibrahim trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ibrahim might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Spanks haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ibrahim looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim looking to control but Spanks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ibrahim pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T7#
Spanks working to try and regain half guard.
Spanks is controlling an arm, preventing Ibrahim from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ibrahim moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Spanks (0) vs (8) Ibrahim#SUB2#
Ibrahim is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Good control from Ibrahim.
Ibrahim controlling well, preventing Spanks from escaping the position.
#T8##SUB2#
Ibrahim working for a choke but Spanks is defending well.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim 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, Spanks has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Spanks is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Spanks is trying to break free.
#T9#
Ibrahim doesn't have the hooks in and Spanks manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (2) vs (8) Ibrahim
Ibrahim wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ibrahim holds on and takes a little breather.
Spanks looking to pass the guard.
Ibrahim seems keen to control Spanks's posture.
Spanks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Spanks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ibrahim is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Ibrahim has his foot on Spanks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spanks works his way back into a safe position though.
Ibrahim trying to keep a closed guard but Spanks is proving a slippery customer.
Spanks wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving. #T10##SUB2#
Ibrahim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ibrahim keeping full guard, as Spanks tries to pass.
Spanks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Spanks from controlling successfully.
Spanks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ibrahim's guard.
Ibrahim trying to control but Spanks postures up.
Spanks is keen to just control but Ibrahim is a slippery customer.
Spanks prevents Ibrahim from improving his position.#T11#
Spanks is stalling here. Ibrahim is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Spanks seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ibrahim has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Spanks (2) vs (12) Ibrahim
Ibrahim trying to control the position but Spanks is working away.
Spanks sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Spanks is looking for a sweep. Ibrahim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ibrahim stalling.
Spanks wants to improve his position but Ibrahim is controlling well.
Ibrahim is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Spanks! Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (2) vs (15) Ibrahim
Spanks is trying desperately to improve position.#T12#
Ibrahim tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ibrahim is looking to work his way around to Spanks's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Spanks is looking to get to half guard.
Spanks stops Ibrahim from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Ibrahim takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Spanks 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: Spanks (2) vs (18) Ibrahim#T13#
Ibrahim biding his time, controlling Spanks. #SUB2#
Spanks defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Spanks preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ibrahim. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Spanks has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Well, with Ibrahim on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Spanks is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Ibrahim is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Spanks won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Ibrahim off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ahmad Ibrahim!
During a confident post fight interview, Ahmad Ibrahim thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 159 Hlervu vs Schaubi
Date: Jun 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Gordon Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 20 losses; Matt Spanks!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Jones gets caught flat footed, as Spanks shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (0) vs (2) Spanks#SUB#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Spanks wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Spanks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spanks pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spanks pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spanks tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it. #SUB#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Spanks keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Spanks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Spanks wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Spanks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spanks frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (0) vs (5) Spanks
Jones tries to hold on but Spanks postures up.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Spanks's attempts to control the action.
Spanks prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
Spanks wants to take Jones's back here but Jones is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Spanks looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Jones regains half guard.#SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spanks is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spanks defends well.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Spanks slips nicely into half guard.#T3##SUB#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spanks pulls his head out easily.
Spanks wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Spanks has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (0) vs (8) Spanks
Jones has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Spanks's lack of action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spanks pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Spanks passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (0) vs (11) Spanks
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Spanks is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jones to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jones shrugs it off.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Spanks's attempts to control the action.
Jones regains half guard.
Jones wants to improve his position but Spanks is controlling well.
Spanks has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (0) vs (14) Spanks
Spanks avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
Spanks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Jones wants to control but Spanks is having none of it.
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
Spanks tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Jones 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: Jones (2) vs (14) Spanks
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Spanks.
Spanks is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Spanks keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Spanks looking to control.
#SUB#
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones won't allow Spanks to sweep him here. #T6#
Spanks is still trying to improve position.
Jones trying to control but Spanks is working from the bottom.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Spanks keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Spanks is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Spanks working a defensive guard here.
Spanks wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Spanks keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T7#
Jones won't allow Spanks to sweep him here. #SUB#
Jones 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.
Jones wants to control from the top but Spanks keeps moving.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spanks 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.
Jones trying to control but Spanks is working from the bottom. #T8#
Spanks wants to sweep but no luck.
Spanks looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Spanks.#SUB#
Jones 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.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Spanks.
Spanks keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones wants to control from the top but Spanks keeps moving.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (5) vs (14) Spanks#T9##SUB#
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spanks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Jones is working to tighten his grip on Spanks's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Spanks has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Jones is really squeezing tight and eventually Spanks passes out! Jones breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gordon Jones!
Gordon Jones decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
SSG 154 Dew vs Ulatov
Date: Jun 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Mathieu David! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 20 losses; Matt Spanks!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
David shoots in for a takedown but Spanks shows good takedown defense.
Mathieu David seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
David throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spanks's waist but Spanks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing David off to one side.
David dives in for a single leg takedown but Spanks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Spanks feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mathieu David. That's going to take a lot out of him.
David has Spanks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spanks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
David tries for a takedown but Spanks manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Spanks manages to pull guard.
Spanks looking for a sweep. Not yet Spanks, not yet.
Spanks trying to keep a closed guard but David is proving a slippery customer.
Spanks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spanks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David trying to control the position from guard on top but Spanks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
David controls from within his opponent's guard.
Spanks looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
David trying to control the position from guard on top but Spanks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
David tries to free his leg and advance position but Spanks is retaining full guard.
Spanks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
David looking to pass the guard.
David wants to control from the top but Spanks keeps moving.
Spanks looking to control.
David will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Spanks holds on and takes a little breather.
David forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Spanks wants to improve his position but David is controlling well.
Spanks is pressing down on David's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Spanks keeping full guard, as David tries to pass.
David has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Spanks looking to hit a scissor sweep but David is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
David trying to control but Spanks is working from the bottom.
David slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
David trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spanks looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but David puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Spanks wants to improve his position but David is controlling well.
David wants to take a breather but Spanks is having none of it. #SUB#
David seems to be working for a kimura but Spanks defends the submission attempt.
David with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
David is trying to control the action in half guard but Spanks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
David is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Spanks sees it coming and defends easily.#T4##SUB#
David is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Spanks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Spanks controlling the position for now.#SUB#
David is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Spanks moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spanks wants to sweep here but David controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
David drops back, looking for a kneebar! Spanks looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Spanks looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Spanks! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: David (0) vs (4) Spanks
Spanks working away.#T5#
Spanks tries to advance to mount but can't.
Spanks is looking to take a break and control but David is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
David tries to bench press Spanks off him but Spanks keeps the position.
Spanks tries to move into full mount but can't pass David's legs. #SUB2#
Spanks is trying to get an arm triangle but David is defending well.
David tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Spanks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Spanks wants to control but David is keeping him busy.
David on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if David tries to get out of the position.#T6#
You can see the frustration on David's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Spanks is looking to take a break and control but David is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
David tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Spanks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Spanks swings around for an armbar but David sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Spanks's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: David (2) vs (4) Spanks
David trying to control but Spanks is working from the bottom.
Spanks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T7#
Spanks pulls David in close to prevent any damage.
Spanks keeping full guard, as David tries to pass.
David sitting in guard, not really doing much.
David stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spanks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
David trying to move into half guard but instead Spanks has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: David (2) vs (6) Spanks
Spanks trying to control but David is working from the bottom. #SUB#
David has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spanks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T8#
David 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.
Spanks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. David is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now David is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: David (4) vs (6) Spanks
David pushes down on Spanks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Spanks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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: David (4) vs (8) Spanks
David moves into full guard.
#T9#
David not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spanks wants to control from the top but David keeps moving.
Spanks pushes down on David's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Spanks wants to lay and pray for a moment but David keeps working.
David is trying to control but can't.
David slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Spanks trying to control but David is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Spanks drops back looking for a leg! David is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and David manages to kick Spanks off! Spanks jumps back into David's guard. #T10#
David tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spanks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. David is keeping the position for now.
Spanks stopping the sweep attempt from David.
David keeping full guard, as Spanks tries to pass.
David manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spanks manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: David (6) vs (8) Spanks
Spanks keeping full guard, as David tries to pass.
Spanks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T11#
Spanks is adopting a defensive guard.
David is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
David has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
David trying to control but Spanks is working from the bottom.
Spanks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
David tries to free his leg and advance position but Spanks is retaining full guard. #T12#
David won't allow Spanks to sweep him here.
David trying to control but Spanks is working from the bottom.
David is pushing down on Spanks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Spanks is fighting to maintain full guard but David has managed to sneak the leg through.
David is trying to control. Spanks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if David 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.
David is keen to just control but Spanks is a slippery customer.
Spanks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. David is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
David is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T13#
David is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
David 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. David eventually gives up the hold.
Spanks is looking to improve his position.
David controlling the pace. #T14#
David wants to pass to mount but Spanks is defending the position.
Spanks tries to roll over but David keeps him under control.#SUB#
David 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.
Spanks is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spanks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. David is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spanks wins on points by 8 to 6. |
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Event:
SSG 143 Ibrahim vs Soderberg
Date: May 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 19 losses; Matt Spanks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 8 losses; Van Dyke Philbert!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Philbert with that takedown attempt.
Philbert fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Philbert closes the distance and pushes Spanks back into the cage.#TD2#
Philbert has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Spanks regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spanks (0) vs (2) Philbert
Philbert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spanks is keeping the position for now.
Spanks keeping moving, preventing Philbert from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Spanks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Philbert is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philbert looking to sit in guard and control but Spanks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (2) vs (2) Philbert
Spanks looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Philbert seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Spanks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Philbert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spanks 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.
Spanks is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Spanks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Philbert is keeping the position for now.
Spanks is working hard here to advance position.
Spanks passes Philbert's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Philbert wants to control but Spanks is keeping busy.
Spanks is looking to take a break and control but Philbert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Philbert is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Spanks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Spanks's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Spanks (2) vs (6) Philbert
Spanks can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Philbert is cranking Spanks's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Spanks! He's tightened the choke and Spanks is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Van Dyke Philbert!
Our winner, Van Dyke Philbert, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 136 Chai vs Thumb
Date: Apr 23, 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 18 losses; Matt Spanks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 19 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Peyton tries to clinch up.#TD#
Spanks scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Spanks (4) vs (0) Peyton
Spanks is looking to take a break and control but Peyton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spanks working away.
Peyton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Peyton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spanks pulls his head out easily.
Peyton tries to get to full guard but Spanks has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Peyton looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanks is looking to advance position but Peyton won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Peyton gets full guard.
Spanks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Peyton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Peyton keeping full guard, as Spanks tries to pass.
Peyton 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 (2) Peyton#SUB2#
Peyton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Spanks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Peyton pulls his head out easily.
Peyton moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (4) vs (5) Peyton
Peyton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spanks keeps working. #SUB2#
Peyton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Spanks is looking for a sweep.
Peyton trying to control the action but Spanks is working from the bottom.
Spanks regains half guard.#SUB2#
Peyton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spanks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Peyton.
Peyton wants to control but Spanks is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB2#
Peyton is looking for a kimura but Spanks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Peyton to get the leverage.
Spanks tries to roll over but Peyton keeps him under control.
Spanks holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Peyton is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Peyton seems to be working for a kimura but Spanks defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Peyton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Spanks sees it coming and defends easily.
Peyton prevents Spanks from improving his position.#SUB2#
Peyton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Peyton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Spanks is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Peyton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Peyton seems to be looking for submissions.
Peyton wants to pass the guard but Spanks is defending well.
Spanks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Spanks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Peyton trying to control but Spanks is working from the bottom.
Peyton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Spanks's guard. #T5#
Spanks is trying to maintain the position but Peyton is very close to passing his half guard.
Spanks is looking for a sweep. Peyton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peyton tries to pass to full mount but Spanks defends it.
Spanks trying to control from the bottom.
Peyton wants to pass the guard but Spanks is defending well. #SUB2#
Peyton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Spanks sees it coming and defends easily.
Peyton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Spanks! Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (4) vs (8) Peyton
Spanks is working to get back to half guard.
Peyton is trying to control here but Spanks has managed to regain half guard.
Peyton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spanks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T6##SUB2#
Peyton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spanks defends it well.
Spanks is controlling Peyton's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Spanks trying to control but Peyton postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Peyton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Spanks sees it coming and defends easily.
Spanks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Spanks is trying to control but can't.
Spanks wants to improve his position but Peyton is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Peyton seems to be looking for submissions.
Peyton prevents Spanks from improving his position.
Spanks keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T7#
Spanks is refusing to be controlled, as Peyton sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Spanks is defending against the submission attempts here by Peyton.
#SUB#
Spanks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Peyton pulls his head out easily.
Spanks trying to control from the bottom.
Peyton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spanks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T8#
Peyton wants to pass the guard but Spanks is defending well. #SUB2#
Peyton 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.
Peyton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spanks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Peyton is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Spanks tries to get to full guard but Peyton has control of the leg.
Spanks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Spanks.
Spanks working a defensive guard here.
Peyton wants to control from the top but Spanks keeps moving. #T9#
Peyton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spanks seems keen to control Peyton's posture.
Peyton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (4) vs (11) Peyton#SUB2#
Peyton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Peyton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spanks keeps working.
Peyton tries to advance to mount but Spanks denies him. #SUB2#
Peyton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spanks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Peyton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T10##SUB2#
Peyton swings around for an armbar but Spanks sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Peyton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (6) vs (11) Peyton
Peyton looks winded!#SUB2#
Peyton looking for a guillotine here but Spanks defends easily.
Spanks tries to free his leg and advance position but Peyton is retaining full guard.
Spanks trying to control the position from guard on top but Peyton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Peyton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spanks's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T11#
Spanks pushes down on Peyton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Spanks is thwarting Peyton's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Spanks is looking for a kimura here.
Peyton wants to control but Spanks is keeping busy.
Spanks is trying to control. Peyton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Spanks is looking for a kimura but Peyton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Spanks to get the leverage.
Peyton is looking for a sweep. Spanks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peyton is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Spanks is looking for a kimura here.
Peyton wants to control but Spanks is keeping busy.
#T12##SUB2#
Peyton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spanks pulls his head out easily.
Peyton wants to improve his position but Spanks is controlling well.
Spanks wants to free his trapped foot but Peyton is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Peyton actively working from the bottom here.
Spanks wants to pass the guard but Peyton is defending well.
Peyton 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.
Peyton is pressing down on Spanks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Peyton is trying to keep Spanks in close.
Peyton keeping full guard, as Spanks tries to pass.
Spanks is working hard here to advance position.#T13#
Spanks pushing down on Peyton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Peyton is looking for a sweep. Spanks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peyton trying to hold on to Spanks's head to control him but Spanks postures up.
Peyton is looking for a sweep. Spanks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peyton moves into full guard.
Peyton is looking to sweep but instead, Spanks has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Peyton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spanks pulls his head out easily.
Spanks trying to pass the guard but Peyton defending well. #SUB2#
Peyton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spanks pulls his head out easily.
Spanks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T14#
Spanks tries to pass to full mount but Peyton defends it.
Peyton wants to improve his position but Spanks is controlling well.
Spanks is keen to just control but Peyton is a slippery customer.
Spanks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Peyton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Spanks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Peyton is just riding it out for now. Spanks eventually gives up the hold.
Peyton moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spanks trying to control but Peyton is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peyton wins on points by 11 to 6. |
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Event:
SSG 133 Chai vs Kimura
Date: Apr 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 17 losses; Matt Spanks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 11 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gaul bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Spanks (0) vs (4) Gaul
Spanks wants to control but Gaul postures up.
Spanks trying to remain calm as Gaul controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Gaul thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gaul wants to control but Spanks is keeping him busy.
Spanks manages to get back to half guard.
Spanks tries to roll over but Gaul keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gaul is trying to work for a kimura but Spanks is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanks is controlling Gaul's trapped leg to prevent Gaul from advancing to side control.
Spanks trying to hold on to Gaul's head to control him but Gaul postures up.
#T1#
Gaul content to control rather than advance.
Spanks wants to get back to full guard.
Spanks is working hard here to advance position.
Gaul keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Spanks is concentrating on defense, preventing Gaul from advancing position.
Gaul is trying to control. Spanks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Spanks tries to roll over but Gaul keeps him under control.
Spanks wants to control but Gaul is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Gaul trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Gaul is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spanks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gaul.
Spanks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gaul looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Spanks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Gaul won't allow Spanks to sweep him here.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Spanks keeps moving.
Spanks looking for a sweep. Not yet Spanks, not yet.
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 (2) vs (4) Gaul#SUB2#
Gaul looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Spanks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gaul defends it well.
Gaul wants to get back to full guard but Spanks has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (5) vs (4) Gaul#T4#
Gaul tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Spanks presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Spanks (7) vs (4) Gaul
Spanks is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gaul 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Spanks seems to be working for a kimura but Gaul defends the submission attempt.
Gaul trying to control but Spanks postures up.
#SUB#
Spanks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gaul doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Spanks.
Gaul makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gaul.#T5#
Gaul looking to control.
Spanks looking to pass the guard.
Spanks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Spanks won't allow Gaul to sweep him here.
Gaul keeping full guard, as Spanks tries to pass. #SUB2#
Gaul is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T6##SUB2#
Gaul throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Spanks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gaul looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gaul wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Gaul looking for a guillotine here but Spanks defends easily.
#SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a triangle but Spanks pushes his legs off easily.
#T7#
Spanks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaul is keeping the position for now.
Spanks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gaul's guard.
Gaul is pressing down on Spanks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Gaul working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spanks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spanks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gaul is trying to control the position but Spanks postures up.
Gaul has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Spanks is posturing up here but Gaul has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Spanks tries to roll out but it's too tight and Spanks has to tap! Slick submission there by Gaul!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lamban Gaul!
Our winner, Lamban Gaul, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 125 Solo vs Bandini
Date: Apr 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 12 losses; Diego Hageman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 16 losses; Matt Spanks!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hageman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hageman wants it to stay on the feet.
Hageman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Hageman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Spanks's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hageman (2) vs (0) Spanks
Spanks is trying to keep Hageman in close.
Spanks is pulling down on Hageman's head to control his posture.
Hageman stopping the sweep attempt from Spanks.#SUB#
Hageman drops back looking for a leg! Spanks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spanks manages to kick Hageman off! Hageman jumps back into Spanks's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hageman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spanks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hageman preventing the sweep. #T1#
Hageman is fighting to break Spanks's control of his arms but Spanks is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hageman slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Hageman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spanks defends it well. #SUB#
Hageman 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. Hageman eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Hageman is looking for a kimura but Spanks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hageman to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Spanks manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Spanks working a defensive guard here.
Hageman wants to control from the top but Spanks keeps moving.
Spanks wants to sweep here but Hageman controlling him for the moment.
Hageman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spanks is keeping the position for now.
Hageman stands and throws Spanks's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hageman (5) vs (0) Spanks#SUB#
Hageman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spanks has escaped the position, nice work there.
Spanks sneaks back into half guard.
Spanks trying to hold on to Hageman's head to control him but Hageman postures up.
#T3##SUB#
Hageman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spanks defends it well.
Spanks trying to control from the bottom.
Spanks tries to get to full guard but Hageman has control of the leg.
Spanks keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Hageman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Spanks is trying to get back to full guard.
Spanks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hageman is working away from the top position though.
Hageman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4##SUB#
Hageman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Spanks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Spanks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Hageman seems to be looking for submissions.
Spanks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Hageman is working for a submission of some sort.
#T5#
Spanks is looking for a sweep. Hageman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spanks gets back to full guard.
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: Hageman (5) vs (2) Spanks
Spanks is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Spanks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hageman is keeping the position for now.
Spanks is looking to pass into half guard but Hageman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hageman is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (7) vs (2) Spanks#T6#
Spanks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hageman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Hageman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Spanks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hageman has managed to get both his arms back between Spanks's legs - danger averted.
Spanks looking for a sweep. Not yet Spanks, not yet.
Hageman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Hageman 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.
Hageman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spanks swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Spanks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hageman is aware though and is defending well.
Hageman trying to control but Spanks is working from the bottom. #T7#
Hageman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hageman trying to control but Spanks is working from the bottom.
Spanks wants to sweep here but Hageman controlling him for the moment.
Spanks working a defensive guard here.
Hageman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hageman trying to control but Spanks is working from the bottom.
Spanks wants to sweep but no luck.
Spanks trying to control the position.
#T8#
Hageman showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Hageman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Spanks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Spanks has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (7) vs (4) Spanks
Hageman keeping moving, preventing Spanks from controlling successfully.
Spanks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hageman keeping full guard, as Spanks tries to pass. #T9#
Spanks looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Spanks is pushing down on Hageman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hageman is fighting to maintain full guard but Spanks has managed to sneak the leg through.
Spanks wants to free his trapped foot but Hageman is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Spanks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hageman is trying is best to control the position here. #T10##SUB2#
Spanks looking for a submission but Hageman manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Spanks trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hageman manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (9) vs (4) Spanks
Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Spanks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spanks trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hageman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Spanks manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hageman has Spanks in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (9) vs (6) Spanks
Spanks looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Spanks wants to control from the top but Hageman keeps moving.
Spanks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hageman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spanks's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (11) vs (6) Spanks
Spanks is trying to keep Hageman in close.
#SUB#
Hageman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hageman postures up.
Hageman 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.
Hageman trying to control the position from guard on top but Spanks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Spanks wants to sweep but no luck.
Spanks is still trying to improve position.
Hageman is pushing down on Spanks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Spanks is fighting to maintain full guard but Hageman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hageman is trying to control. Spanks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Hageman is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Spanks still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Spanks has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hageman (11) vs (10) Spanks#SUB2#
Spanks swings around for an armbar but Hageman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Spanks's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (13) vs (10) Spanks#T13#
Hageman wants to control from the top but Spanks keeps moving.
Hageman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spanks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spanks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hageman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (13) vs (12) Spanks
Spanks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hageman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spanks trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hageman manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hageman (15) vs (12) Spanks
Spanks keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully.
Spanks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T14#
Hageman trying to control but Spanks is working from the bottom.
Hageman is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Hageman 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.
Spanks 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!
Spanks keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully.
Spanks keeping full guard, as Hageman tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hageman takes the fight on points by 15 to 12. |
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Event:
SSG 118 Cheese vs Dew
Date: Mar 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 London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Leonardinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 15 losses; Matt Spanks!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chai manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Spanks on his heels. He'll look to pass Spanks's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Spanks
Spanks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chai'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Spanks looking for subs off his back but Chai has passed one foot through into half guard.
Chai prevents Spanks from improving his position.#T1#
Spanks is still trying to improve position.
Spanks is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spanks avoid being mounted?
Chai not doing much here.
Spanks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spanks tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Chai has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Spanks#T2#
Spanks is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chai controlling the position easily from mount.
Spanks sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Spanks wants to get back to full guard.
Chai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chai is thwarting Spanks's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Spanks is defending against the submission attempts here by Chai.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Spanks moves into full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spanks is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (5) vs (2) Spanks
Chai pulls Spanks in close to prevent any damage.
Spanks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spanks is fighting to break Chai's control of his arms but Chai is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4##SUB#
Chai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spanks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spanks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Spanks looking to pass the guard.
Spanks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chai has his hands on Spanks's head, controlling the position.
Spanks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T5#
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spanks's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (7) vs (2) Spanks
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Chai postures up.
Chai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chai will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Spanks wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Spanks is keeping the position.#T6#
Spanks wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Chai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Spanks has Chai pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Spanks has an active guard here but Chai has managed to pass into half guard.
Chai prevents Spanks from improving his position.#T7#
Chai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Spanks is looking to improve his position.
Chai not doing much here.
Spanks trying to control from the bottom.
Chai trying to pass the guard but Spanks defending well. #T8#
Spanks tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Chai controlling the action here. #SUB#
Chai seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Spanks is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Leonardinho Chai!
A relieved looking Leonardinho Chai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 111 Waterman vs Gerbandi
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 14 losses; Matt Spanks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 17 losses; Thammy Jagonoy!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Spanks has closed the distance and engaged Jagonoy in a clinch.
Jagonoy wants a takedown.
#TD#
Spanks gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spanks (2) vs (0) Jagonoy
Spanks wants to pass the guard but Jagonoy is keeping the position.
Spanks trying to control but Jagonoy is working from the bottom.
Spanks wants to pass the guard but Jagonoy is keeping the position.
Jagonoy seems keen to control Spanks's posture.
Spanks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jagonoy is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanks trying to control the position from guard on top but Jagonoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spanks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (5) vs (0) Jagonoy#T1#
Jagonoy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spanks has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Spanks (7) vs (0) Jagonoy
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jagonoy stops Spanks from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Jagonoy is squirming around, avoiding Spanks's attempts to control the action.
Jagonoy regains half guard.
Spanks is keen to just control but Jagonoy is a slippery customer.
Jagonoy is pressing down on Spanks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Jagonoy 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.
Spanks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Spanks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (10) vs (0) Jagonoy
Jagonoy tries to bench press Spanks off him but Spanks keeps the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Spanks laying and praying for a moment but Jagonoy takes advantage and regains half guard.
Spanks wants to take a breather but Jagonoy is having none of it. #SUB#
Spanks wants to work for an arm triangle but Jagonoy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jagonoy wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Spanks wants to pass the guard but Jagonoy is defending well.
Spanks is trying to control. Jagonoy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jagonoy is looking to improve his position.
Jagonoy trying to hold on to Spanks's head to control him but Spanks postures up.
#SUB#
Spanks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jagonoy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jagonoy is staying active underneath Spanks, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Jagonoy wants to improve his position but Spanks is controlling well.
#SUB#
Spanks seems to be looking for submissions.
Jagonoy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Jagonoy 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! Spanks rolls with it to try and escape but Jagonoy cranks on the arm and Spanks is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thammy Jagonoy!
Thammy Jagonoy spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
SSG 105 Shaver vs Waterman
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Matthew Bandini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 13 losses; Matt Spanks!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Spanks closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Spanks manages to pull guard.
Spanks has control of Bandini's left arm, preventing Bandini from doing any damage.
Bandini pushes down on Spanks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Spanks wants to control but Bandini is keeping busy.
Spanks is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bandini is staying active.#SUB#
Bandini is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bandini looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spanks is staying active underneath Bandini, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Spanks trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bandini manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (3) vs (0) Spanks
Bandini wants to control the pace but Spanks is squirming around nicely.
Spanks is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Bandini has hold of Spanks's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Spanks manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Spanks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Bandini controlling the pace for now.
Bandini's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Bandini is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Spanks is surviving well by controlling Bandini's body position as best he can.
Spanks is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Bandini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Spanks is looking to escape. #SUB#
Bandini jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Spanks is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Spanks and Bandini has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Bandini is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spanks has escaped the position, nice work there.
Spanks is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Bandini tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bandini tries for a kimura but Spanks is defending well. #T4#
Spanks tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Bandini wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Spanks, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Bandini is trying to get an arm triangle but Spanks is defending well.
Bandini tries to advance to mount but Spanks denies him. #SUB#
Bandini is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spanks has escaped the position, nice work there. #T5#
Spanks keeping his opponent close.
Spanks wants to control but Bandini postures up.#SUB#
Bandini tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Spanks tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Bandini is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spanks has escaped the position, nice work there. #T6#
Bandini trying to control the position but Spanks is working away.
Spanks is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Spanks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Bandini is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spanks has escaped the position, nice work there.
Spanks looking for a sweep but Bandini has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandini (5) vs (0) Spanks
Bandini prevents Spanks from getting the reversal.#T7#
Bandini tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Spanks regains half guard.#SUB#
Bandini is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spanks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bandini.
Spanks wants to control but Bandini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bandini prevents Spanks from improving his position.
Bandini sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T8#
Spanks wants to improve his position but Bandini is controlling well.
Bandini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spanks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Spanks trying to hold on to Bandini's head to control him but Bandini postures up.
#SUB#
Bandini seems to be looking for submissions.
Bandini wants to control but Spanks is keeping him busy.
Spanks has his hands clasped together around Bandini's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Spanks is defending against the submission attempts here by Bandini.
#T9#
Bandini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spanks keeps working.
Spanks is looking to control Bandini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spanks avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Bandini 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. Bandini eventually gives up the hold.
Spanks is trying to maintain the position but Bandini is very close to passing his half guard.#T10#
Bandini prevents Spanks from improving his position.
Bandini is trying to control the action in half guard but Spanks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bandini will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Bandini is looking for a kimura but Spanks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bandini to get the leverage.
Spanks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bandini looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Spanks wants to improve his position but Bandini is controlling well.
#T11#
Spanks works his way to full guard. Good work.
Spanks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bandini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandini (5) vs (2) Spanks#SUB#
Bandini working for a triangle but Spanks defends it easily.
#SUB#
Bandini working for a triangle but Spanks defends it easily.
Bandini keeping moving, preventing Spanks from controlling successfully.
Spanks pushing down on Bandini's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Spanks 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##SUB#
Bandini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Spanks trying to pass the guard but Bandini defending well.
Spanks is trying to control the action in half guard but Bandini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Bandini is defending against the submission attempts here by Spanks.
Bandini is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Spanks seems to be looking for submissions.
Bandini wants to control but Spanks is keeping busy.
#T13#
Spanks wants to free his trapped foot but Bandini is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Bandini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spanks pulls his head out easily.
Bandini is not content to let Spanks control the position.#SUB2#
Spanks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bandini is not content to let Spanks control the position.
Bandini is looking to improve his position.
Spanks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandini keeps working. #T14#
Spanks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bandini keeping hold of Spanks's head, controlling as best he can.
Spanks is keen to just control but Bandini is a slippery customer.
Bandini wants to control but Spanks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Spanks prevents Bandini from improving his position.
Bandini is looking to control Spanks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bandini avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandini takes the fight on points by 5 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 103 Drago vs Atkinson
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 12 losses; Matt Spanks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Khamzat Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Spanks closes the distance and pushes Sonnen back into the cage.#TD#
Spanks has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sonnen is trying to keep an underhook but Spanks manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spanks (2) vs (0) Sonnen
Sonnen controlling the position well.
Spanks wants to pass to mount but Sonnen is defending the position.
Sonnen is trying to get back to full guard.
Spanks is thwarting Sonnen's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sonnen keeps working. #T1#
Spanks is looking to advance position but Sonnen won't allow it.
Sonnen is looking for a sweep. Spanks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sonnen is pressing down on Spanks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Sonnen working for a triangle but Spanks defends it easily.
Spanks tries to free his leg and advance position but Sonnen is retaining full guard.
Spanks looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Sonnen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spanks tries to free his leg and advance position but Sonnen is retaining full guard. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spanks is looking to advance position but Sonnen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Spanks (2) vs (4) Sonnen#SUB2#
Sonnen has hold of Spanks's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Spanks manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Sonnen moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Spanks has worked his arm free - good work by Spanks!
#SUB2#
Sonnen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Spanks has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sonnen but great work by Spanks. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Spanks (6) vs (4) Sonnen
Sonnen is holding Spanks down, trying to stall.#SUB#
Spanks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sonnen has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3##SUB#
Spanks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sonnen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Spanks is looking to take a break and control but Sonnen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spanks tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Spanks wants to control but Sonnen is keeping him busy.
Sonnen is looking to regain half guard here but Spanks keeps moving and retains side control.
Spanks trying to control the action but Sonnen is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Spanks is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sonnen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sonnen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (6) vs (6) Sonnen
Spanks is pressing down on Sonnen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Sonnen 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.
Sonnen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Spanks trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sonnen is working for a kimura but Spanks is defending it quite comfortably.
#T5#
Spanks is looking to improve his position.
Spanks trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Sonnen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Spanks sees it coming and defends easily.
Spanks trying to control from the bottom.
Spanks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Spanks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sonnen won't allow Spanks to sweep him here. #T6#
Sonnen wants to pass the guard but Spanks is keeping the position.#SUB#
Spanks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spanks controlling Sonnen's posture.
Sonnen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (6) vs (9) Sonnen#SUB2#
Sonnen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spanks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Sonnen is trying to get an arm triangle but Spanks is defending well. #T7##SUB2#
Sonnen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sonnen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Spanks tries to bench press Sonnen off him but Sonnen keeps the position. #SUB2#
Sonnen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Sonnen swings around for an armbar but Spanks sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sonnen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (8) vs (9) Sonnen#T8#
Sonnen keeping moving, preventing Spanks from controlling successfully.
Sonnen trying to control the position.
Sonnen keeping moving, preventing Spanks from controlling successfully.
Spanks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sonnen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Sonnen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sonnen working a defensive guard here.
Spanks stands and throws Sonnen's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (11) vs (9) Sonnen
Spanks wants to control but Sonnen is keeping him busy. #T9##SUB#
Spanks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Spanks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sonnen tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Spanks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sonnen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Sonnen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sonnen gets back to half guard.
Sonnen is looking for a sweep. Spanks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10##SUB2#
Sonnen 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 Spanks. Oh but Sonnen has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Spanks goes limp - he's gone! Sonnen jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Khamzat Sonnen!
Khamzat Sonnen thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 92
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Matt Spanks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Solo drives through with a takedown into Spanks's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spanks (0) vs (2) Solo
Spanks 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.
Spanks is controlling Solo's posture.
Solo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Spanks looking to control.
Spanks keeping full guard, as Solo tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanks wants to sweep but no luck.
Solo content to stall in guard here.
Solo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spanks is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Solo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Spanks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Spanks managing to control the position.
Solo looking to sit in guard and control but Spanks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (2) vs (2) Solo
Solo looking to control.
#T2#
Solo has his hands on Spanks's head, controlling the position.
Solo keeping full guard, as Spanks tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Solo 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.
Solo keeping full guard, as Spanks tries to pass.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Spanks from controlling successfully.
Solo is trying to control the position but Spanks postures up.
Spanks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Spanks won't allow Solo to sweep him here.
Solo is controlling Spanks's posture.
Solo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Solo is pulling down on Spanks's head to control his posture.
Spanks postures up.
Spanks wants to pass the guard but Solo is keeping the position.
Spanks trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Solo is controlling Spanks's posture.
Solo is trying to control the position but Spanks postures up.
Solo keeping full guard, as Spanks tries to pass. #T4#
Solo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spanks manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (2) vs (4) Solo
Solo won't allow Spanks to sweep him here.
Solo is pushing down on Spanks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Spanks is fighting to maintain full guard but Solo has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Solo is working for a kimura but Spanks is defending it quite comfortably.
Spanks moves into full guard.
Solo trying to control but Spanks is working from the bottom.
Spanks trying to control the position here. #T5#
Spanks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Solo is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Spanks holds on and takes a little breather.
Spanks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Solo is pushing down on Spanks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Spanks is fighting to maintain full guard but Solo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Still in half guard, Solo seems content to control.
Spanks is trying to control but can't.
Spanks tries to get to full guard but Solo has control of the leg.
Spanks works his way to full guard. Good work.#T6#
Spanks is pulling down on Solo's head. It's preventing any offense from Solo, at least for the moment.
Solo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Solo trying to control but Spanks is working from the bottom.
Spanks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Solo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Spanks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Solo is one step ahead there. #T7#
Solo is fighting to break Spanks's control of his arms but Spanks is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Spanks 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.
Spanks trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo trying to control but Spanks is working from the bottom.
Spanks wants to control but Solo passes easily into half guard.
Spanks is looking for a sweep. Solo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Solo is looking to advance position but Spanks won't allow it.
Spanks tries to roll over but Solo keeps him under control.
Solo stalling.
Spanks wants to control but Solo is keeping busy.
Solo is trying to control the action in half guard but Spanks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Solo wants to pass to mount but Spanks is defending the position.
Spanks wants to improve his position but Solo is controlling well.
#T9#
Spanks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Solo tries to free his leg and advance position but Spanks is retaining full guard.
Spanks working a defensive guard here.
Solo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Spanks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Solo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (4) vs (4) Solo
Solo controls Spanks momentarily but Spanks frees himself.
Spanks wants to pass the guard but Solo is keeping the position.#T10##SUB2#
Solo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spanks defends well.
Spanks trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Solo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (4) vs (6) Solo
Solo trying to control the position from guard on top but Spanks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spanks looking to control but Solo passes into half guard.
Solo passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (4) vs (9) Solo#T11#
Spanks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Spanks wants to control but Solo is having none of it.
Solo wants to take Spanks's back here but Spanks is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Spanks really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Spanks is squirming around, avoiding Solo's attempts to control the action. #T12#
Spanks is in all sorts of trouble here.
Solo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Spanks is looking to escape.
Spanks tries to reverse the position but Solo maintains control.
Spanks is working hard here to advance position.#T13#
Spanks wants to hold on but Solo pushes him away.
Solo wants to control the pace but Spanks is squirming around nicely.
Spanks can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Solo is working for a guillotine from mount but Spanks frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Solo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Spanks to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Spanks shrugs it off.
Solo wants to control the pace but Spanks is squirming around nicely. #T14#
Spanks wants to control but Solo is having none of it.
Spanks is looking to get to half guard.
Solo looking to control but Spanks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Spanks tries to lock up and control but Solo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Spanks slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Solo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Spanks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Solo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo wins on points by 9 to 4.
A very excited looking Hand Solo 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:
Stepping Stone 88
Date: Jan 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Richard Cheese! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Matt Spanks!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Cheese gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cheese (0) vs (2) Spanks
Spanks is looking to advance position but Cheese has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cheese (4) vs (2) Spanks
Cheese controlling the position easily from mount.
Spanks is looking to improve his position but Cheese isn't that keen on the idea.
Spanks wants to control but Cheese is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cheese tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Spanks is in all sorts of trouble here.
Spanks tries to lock up and control but Cheese gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Spanks is looking to improve his position but Cheese isn't that keen on the idea.
Cheese sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cheese fails to advance to Spanks's back.
Spanks slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2#
Spanks wants to improve his position but Cheese is controlling well.
Cheese takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Spanks wants to control but Cheese is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Spanks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Spanks wants to sweep here but Cheese controlling him for the moment.
Cheese is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Spanks is pulling down on Cheese's head. It's preventing any offense from Cheese, at least for the moment.#T3#
Cheese pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spanks is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Spanks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cheese passes into half guard.
Spanks wants to control the action here but instead Cheese manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (7) vs (2) Spanks
Spanks is looking to improve his position but Cheese isn't that keen on the idea.
Cheese sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cheese will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Spanks is trying to reverse the position but instead Cheese has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Cheese (10) vs (2) Spanks
Spanks is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Cheese off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Cheese just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Cheese gets his hands free as Spanks looks to control.
Cheese controls the action.
Spanks wants to escape the position.
Cheese biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T5#
Spanks is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Cheese really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Spanks trying to control the action but Cheese just sinks the hooks in.
Cheese controls the action.
Spanks tries to roll but Cheese sticks to his back.
#T6#
Cheese controlling the position well here. Spanks rolled but Cheese kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Spanks is trying to break free.
Spanks trying to control the hands but Cheese breaks the grip.
Spanks tries to escape the position.
Good control from Cheese.#T7#
Spanks is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cheese is trying to stick to Spanks's back but Spanks is turning into Cheese. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cheese's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Spanks. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheese (10) vs (4) Spanks
Spanks trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cheese manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheese (12) vs (4) Spanks#T8#
Cheese showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Spanks has his hands on Cheese's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Spanks is looking for a triangle here but Cheese uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (15) vs (4) Spanks
Cheese controlling the position from side mount. #T9#
Spanks wants to control but Cheese postures up.
A lull in the action here as Cheese stalls from top position.
Cheese working away.
Cheese takes a little break here. Spanks wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T10#
Cheese has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T11#
You can see the frustration on Spanks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Spanks sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cheese wants to pass to mount but Spanks is defending the position.
Spanks is looking to improve his position.
Spanks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T12#
Cheese is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Spanks controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Spanks tries to roll over but Cheese keeps him under control.#T13#
Spanks works his way to full guard. Good work.
Spanks wants to improve his position but instead Cheese has moved into half guard.
Cheese perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Spanks tries to roll over but Cheese keeps him under control.
Spanks trying to control but Cheese postures up.
Cheese trying to pass the guard but Spanks defending well. #T14#
Spanks wants to get back to full guard but Cheese has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (18) vs (4) Spanks
Cheese working away.
Spanks being controlled for a moment.
Cheese continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
This is a sustained period of stalling by Cheese.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cheese takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
A victorious Richard Cheese 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:
Stepping Stone 86
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Matt Spanks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 2 losses; Gino Gambini!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gambini changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spanks tries to avoid it but Gambini manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spanks to the ground. Spanks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gambini shoots for a takedown but Spanks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Spanks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spanks (2) vs (0) Gambini
Gambini keeping full guard, as Spanks tries to pass.
Gambini is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gambini controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spanks wants to control from the top but Gambini keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gambini is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanks trying to control the position from guard on top but Gambini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gambini managing to control the position. #T1#
Gambini 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.
Spanks wants to control from the top but Gambini keeps moving.
Spanks is really struggling to control Gambini but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gambini pulls Spanks in to control the position.
Spanks looking to pass the guard.
Spanks is working hard here to advance position.
Gambini is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Spanks pushing down on Gambini's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gambini works his way to full guard. Good work.
Spanks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gambini is keeping the position for now.
Gambini is controlling Spanks's posture.
Spanks wants to pass the guard but Gambini is keeping the position.
Gambini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spanks manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (2) vs (2) Gambini#T3#
Gambini controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gambini's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Spanks looking to control.
Gambini is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Spanks looking to control.
Spanks pulls Gambini in close to his closed guard and prevents Gambini from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gambini is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Spanks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gambini looking to pass the guard.
Spanks looking for a sweep. Not yet Spanks, not yet.
Gambini is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Spanks pulls Gambini in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Gambini content to stall in guard here.
Spanks wants to sweep here but Gambini controlling him for the moment.
We've been informed that Gambini has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gambini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spanks is keeping the position for now.
Gambini keeps trying to improve his position.
Spanks is trying to control the position but Gambini postures up. #T6#
Spanks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gambini slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Spanks looking to control.
Gambini controls from within his opponent's guard.
More stalling from Gambini.
It looks like Gambini 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.
Spanks looking for a sweep. Not yet Spanks, not yet.
Gambini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Gambini controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Spanks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gambini slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Spanks wants to sweep here but Gambini controlling him for the moment.
Gambini is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gambini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spanks swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Spanks controls Gambini momentarily but Gambini frees himself. #SUB#
Spanks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gambini defends it easily.
Gambini won't allow Spanks to sweep him here.
Gambini looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T9##SUB#
Spanks working for a triangle but Gambini defends it easily.
Gambini content to stall in guard here.
Spanks is looking to sweep but instead, Gambini has passed into half guard.
Gambini with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T10#
Gambini wants to pass to mount but Spanks is defending the position.
Spanks keeping hold of Gambini's head, controlling as best he can.
Gambini not doing much here.
Gambini is thwarting Spanks's attempts to control the position.
Gambini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T11#
Gambini with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gambini trying to pass the guard but Spanks defending well.
Gambini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Spanks wants to improve his position but Gambini is controlling well.
Gambini perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Gambini has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T12#
Spanks wants to control but Gambini is keeping busy.
Gambini content to control rather than advance.
Spanks is looking for a sweep. Gambini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Spanks trying to control from the bottom.
Gambini looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gambini wants to pass the guard but Spanks is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T13#
The fighters are battling for position here. Spanks manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gambini stopping the sweep attempt from Spanks.
Gambini slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Spanks working a defensive guard here.
Gambini passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (2) vs (5) Gambini#T14#
Spanks trying to remain calm as Gambini controls from the top position.
Spanks is trying to control Gambini's posture but Gambini avoids it.
Gambini is staying tight to Spanks's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gambini working away.
Gambini in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gambini wins on points by 5 to 2.
After winning the bout, Gino Gambini 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:
Stepping Stone 77
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Matt Spanks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Jacob Fuisse!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Spanks closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fuisse's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spanks (2) vs (0) Fuisse
Fuisse keeping full guard, as Spanks tries to pass.
Fuisse tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spanks wants to control from the top but Fuisse keeps moving.
Fuisse controlling Spanks's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanks looking to pass the guard.
Our spies down at at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE) inform us that Fuisse has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Fuisse wants to sweep here but Spanks controlling him for the moment.
Spanks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fuisse is keeping the position for now.
Fuisse looking to control.
Spanks looking to pass the guard.
Fuisse keeping moving, preventing Spanks from controlling successfully.
Spanks looking to pass the guard.
Fuisse manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spanks manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (2) vs (2) Fuisse#T2#
Spanks is trying to control the position but Fuisse postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fuisse is fighting to break Spanks's control of his arms but Spanks is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Spanks is trying to keep Fuisse in close.
Spanks keeping full guard, as Fuisse tries to pass.
Fuisse trying to control the position from guard on top but Spanks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spanks trying to control the position.
Spanks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (4) vs (2) Fuisse#SUB2#
Fuisse has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spanks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Fuisse trying to control the position.
Spanks is pushing down on Fuisse's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fuisse is fighting to maintain full guard but Spanks has managed to sneak the leg through.
Spanks has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (7) vs (2) Fuisse
Spanks wants to take Fuisse's back here but Fuisse is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Fuisse wants to control but Spanks is having none of it.#T4#
Spanks is trying to take his opponent's back.
Spanks is working hard here to advance position.
Fuisse is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fuisse is squirming around, avoiding Spanks's attempts to control the action.
Spanks takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Spanks (10) vs (2) Fuisse#SUB#
Spanks is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Fuisse is defending well though. Spanks let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Spanks tightening his grip on Fuisse, looking for the choke. #T5#
Spanks is trying to stick to Fuisse's back but Fuisse is turning into Spanks. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Spanks's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fuisse. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (10) vs (4) Fuisse
Spanks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fuisse is one step ahead there.
Spanks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fuisse wants to pass the guard but Spanks is keeping the position.
Fuisse forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Fuisse 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.
Spanks wants to improve his position but Fuisse is controlling well.
#T6##SUB2#
Fuisse 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.
Spanks trying to hold on to Fuisse's head to control him but Fuisse postures up.
Spanks is trying to get back to full guard.
Fuisse wants to free his trapped foot but Spanks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Spanks gets back to full guard.
#T7#
Spanks 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.
Fuisse controlling from the top position.
Fuisse looking to pass the guard.
Fuisse is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spanks is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (12) vs (4) Fuisse
Fuisse wants to sweep but no luck.
Spanks trying to control but Fuisse is working from the bottom. #T8#
Spanks forces his way into half guard.
Fuisse works his way to full guard. Good work.
Spanks slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Spanks drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fuisse manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Spanks has Fuisse in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (12) vs (6) Fuisse
Fuisse 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.
Fuisse looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Spanks keeping moving, preventing Fuisse from controlling successfully.
Fuisse pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spanks is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Fuisse drops back looking for a leg! Spanks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spanks manages to kick Fuisse off! Fuisse jumps back into Spanks's guard.
Spanks is trying to keep Fuisse in close.
Fuisse won't allow Spanks to sweep him here.
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 (14) vs (6) Fuisse
Spanks wants to pass to mount but Fuisse is defending the position.
Spanks trying to control the action but Fuisse is working from the bottom. #T10#
Fuisse wants to get back to full guard.
Fuisse trying to control from the bottom.
Spanks moves into full mount! Fuisse won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (17) vs (6) Fuisse
Fuisse is squirming around, avoiding Spanks's attempts to control the action.
Fuisse is in all sorts of trouble here.
Spanks trying to control but Fuisse is having none of it. #T11#
Fuisse keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Spanks trying to control but Fuisse is having none of it.
Fuisse has given up his back. Will we see Spanks going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Spanks (20) vs (6) Fuisse#SUB#
Spanks is looking for the choke from the back position but Fuisse is controlling his hands well. #T12##SUB#
Spanks working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Fuisse can't escape the position.
Fuisse rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fuisse manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fuisse wants to sweep but no luck.
Spanks passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (23) vs (6) Fuisse#SUB#
Spanks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fuisse, who protects the arm well.
Spanks tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fuisse's legs. #T13#
Spanks works to advance to full mount. Fuisse defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Spanks (25) vs (6) Fuisse
Fuisse regains half guard.
Spanks is looking to advance position but Fuisse won't allow it.
Fuisse is looking to improve his position.
Spanks wants to free his trapped foot but Fuisse is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T14#
Spanks moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (28) vs (6) Fuisse#SUB#
Spanks goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fuisse rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Spanks's guard! Nice work there by Fuisse! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (28) vs (8) Fuisse
Fuisse stopping the sweep attempt from Spanks.
Fuisse trying to control the position from guard on top but Spanks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spanks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spanks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fuisse manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (30) vs (8) Fuisse
Fuisse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spanks takes the fight on points by 30 to 8. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 72
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Matt Spanks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Snowstrinski goes for a double leg but Spanks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Spanks continues to drive forward.#TD#
Spanks changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Snowstrinski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Spanks (4) vs (0) Snowstrinski
Snowstrinski gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Spanks (6) vs (0) Snowstrinski
Snowstrinski regains half guard.
Snowstrinski controlling the position for now.
Spanks passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (9) vs (0) Snowstrinski
Snowstrinski stops Spanks from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snowstrinski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Snowstrinski 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.#T1#
Spanks is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Snowstrinski! Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (12) vs (0) Snowstrinski
Spanks moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Spanks (15) vs (0) Snowstrinski
Spanks struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Spanks 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, Snowstrinski has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Spanks sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Snowstrinski taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matt Spanks! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 71
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Matt Spanks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; LLoyd Christmas!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Christmas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spanks (0) vs (2) Christmas
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christmas stalling.
Spanks works his way to full guard. Good work.
Christmas advances to half guard.
Spanks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Christmas is working away from the top position though.
Christmas wants to control but Spanks is keeping him busy.
Christmas trying to pass the guard but Spanks defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christmas moves into full mount! Spanks won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (0) vs (5) Christmas
Spanks wants to control but Christmas is having none of it.
Christmas looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Spanks looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Spanks (0) vs (8) Christmas
Spanks can't escape the position.
Christmas is looking to control Spanks but Spanks is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Christmas keeps control of the position easily here as Spanks tries to buck him off.
Spanks looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Spanks is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Christmas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Well, with Christmas on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Spanks is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T2#
Christmas controls the position.
Christmas trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Christmas controls the position.
Spanks wants to control his opponent's hands but Christmas gets his hands free.
Spanks rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Spanks is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Spanks is trying to control but Christmas manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (0) vs (11) Christmas#SUB2#
Spanks tries to improve his position but Christmas has taken his back! Christmas has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Spanks tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Christmas pushes Spanks away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). LLoyd Christmas!
A victorious LLoyd Christmas 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:
TWG 38 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Matt Spanks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Richard Cheese!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Spanks drives through with a takedown into Cheese's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spanks (2) vs (0) Cheese#SUB#
Spanks has gone for a leg lock! Cheese slips out almost immediately though and dives into Spanks's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (2) vs (2) Cheese
Cheese content to stall in guard here.
Spanks is trying to keep Cheese in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanks 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.
Spanks is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Cheese tries to free his leg and advance position but Spanks is retaining full guard.
Spanks looking for a sweep. Not yet Spanks, not yet.
Cheese looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cheese is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Spanks wants to sweep but no luck.
Spanks trying to control the position here.
Spanks continues to stall.
Spanks 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.
Cheese is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Spanks has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cheese has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (2) vs (5) Cheese#T3#
Cheese content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Spanks tries to buck Cheese off but Cheese is having none of it.
Spanks is trying to control Cheese's posture but Cheese avoids it.
Spanks is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cheese is staying tight to Spanks's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T5#
Spanks tries to bench press Cheese off him but Cheese keeps the position.
Spanks being controlled for a moment.
Let's hope that Cheese 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.
Spanks is trying to get back to half guard.#T6#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Spanks is looking for a sweep.
Spanks wants to control but Cheese postures up.
Cheese controls the position.
Spanks is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cheese working away.
Spanks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cheese wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cheese staying calm.#T7#
Spanks tries to buck Cheese off but Cheese is having none of it.
Spanks is trying to escape the position but Cheese is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Spanks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Spanks is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Spanks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T8#
A lull in the action here.
Spanks is trying to get back to half guard.
Spanks wants to control but Cheese postures up.#T9#
Spanks is trying to get back to half guard.
Cheese controlling from side mount.
Spanks struggling a bit here.
Spanks is looking to regain half guard here but Cheese keeps moving and retains side control.
Cheese controls the position from side control.#T10#
Spanks tries to improve position but can't.
Spanks wants to control but Cheese postures up.
Spanks trying to remain calm as Cheese controls from the top position.
Spanks is holding Cheese down, trying to stall.
Cheese taking a breather here. #T11#
Spanks is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
Spanks is being controlled here.
Cheese is continuing to stall.
Spanks tries to improve position but can't.
Cheese taking a breather here.
Spanks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cheese wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cheese slows the pace down. #T13#
Spanks is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here.
Spanks is trying to control Cheese's posture but Cheese avoids it.
Spanks is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.#T14#
Spanks is looking for a sweep.
Cheese controls the position.
Spanks is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee asks Cheese politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cheese prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cheese's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cheese wins on points by 5 to 2.
After winning the bout, Richard Cheese 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:
TWG 38 (135lbs, D2): Montreal 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Matt Spanks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jim Lake!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Spanks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Spanks. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Spanks (4) vs (0) Lake
Lake can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Spanks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Spanks trying to control the position but Lake is working away.
Lake tries to bench press Spanks off him but Spanks keeps the position.
Spanks wants to control but Lake is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lake tries to buck Spanks off but Spanks is having none of it.
Spanks is looking to take a break and control but Lake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spanks has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lake! Score +2 for reaching mount: Spanks (6) vs (0) Lake
Lake is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Spanks mounts Lake! Really nice guard pass there!
Spanks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lake is looking to escape.
Lake is trying to escape the mount.
Spanks wants to take his opponent's back but Lake doesn't allow it.
Lake 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.
Lake is looking for a sweep. Spanks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Spanks wants to pass the guard but Lake is defending well.
Spanks is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Spanks is looking for a kimura but Lake is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Spanks to get the leverage.
Lake is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Lake is pressing down on Spanks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Spanks being controlled here momentarily.
Spanks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spanks is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spanks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spanks showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Spanks trying to control but Lake is working from the bottom.
Spanks postures up.
#T3#
Lake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spanks is one step ahead there.
Spanks trying to control but Lake is working from the bottom.
Spanks looking to pass the guard.
Lake pulls Spanks in close to prevent any damage.
Lake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Spanks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spanks preventing the sweep.
Spanks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spanks trying to control the position from guard on top but Lake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Spanks passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (9) vs (0) Lake
Spanks working away.
Lake is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Spanks is staying active.#SUB#
Spanks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lake, who protects the arm well.
Lake is not content to let Spanks control the position.
Lake gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Spanks passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lake! Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (12) vs (0) Lake
Lake wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Spanks (15) vs (0) Lake#T5#
Lake manages to reverse the position and now he's in Spanks's guard. Nice work there by Lake.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (15) vs (2) Lake#SUB#
Spanks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lake trying to control but Spanks is working from the bottom.
Lake slips nicely into half guard.
Spanks controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Spanks tries to get to full guard but Lake has control of the leg. #T6#
Spanks trying to control from the bottom.
Lake wants to pass the guard but Spanks is defending well.
Spanks is looking to improve his position.
Spanks moves into full guard.
Spanks trying to control the position here. #T7#
Lake preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spanks is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (17) vs (2) Lake
Lake can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Spanks controls the pace.
Lake looking to control.
Spanks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spanks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lake is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Spanks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lake working a defensive guard here.
Spanks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lake is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Spanks pushing down on Lake's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spanks is working away from the top position though.
Spanks is trying to control. Lake wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lake tries to roll over but Spanks keeps him under control.
Spanks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lake does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lake tries to roll over but Spanks keeps him under control.#SUB#
Spanks is looking for a kimura but Lake is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Spanks to get the leverage.
Spanks trying to pass the guard but Lake defending well.
Lake wants to improve his position but Spanks is controlling well.
Lake wants to control but Spanks is keeping busy.
#T9#
Lake is controlling Spanks's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lake is trying to control but can't.
Lake is not content to let Spanks control the position.
Lake trying to control here.
Spanks is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lake! Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (20) vs (2) Lake
Lake is looking to improve his position but Spanks isn't that keen on the idea.
Lake regains half guard.
Lake won't allow Spanks to pass to mount.
Lake wants to control but Spanks is keeping busy.
Spanks is looking to advance position but Lake won't allow it. #T10#
Spanks works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (23) vs (2) Lake
Spanks wants to control but Lake is keeping him busy.
Lake is looking to reverse the position.
Spanks tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Spanks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Spanks tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Spanks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lake, who protects the arm well.
Spanks trying to control the position but Lake is working away. #T11##SUB#
Spanks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lake is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Lake's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lake is looking to regain half guard here but Spanks keeps moving and retains side control.
Spanks passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lake! Score +2 for reaching mount: Spanks (25) vs (2) Lake
Lake can't escape the position.
Spanks looking to control but Lake is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lake is trying to reverse the position but instead Spanks has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Spanks (28) vs (2) Lake
Lake trying to control the position but Spanks manages to sink in the hooks.
Lake tries to roll but Spanks sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Lake is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T12#
Spanks controls the action.
Lake wants to control his opponent's hands but Spanks gets his hands free. #SUB#
Spanks 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, Lake has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Spanks is persistently looking for the submission but Lake is defending it well.
#SUB#
Lake is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Spanks has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T13#
Lake is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Spanks looking to break Lake's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lake remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Spanks will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Lake looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy Lake right now.
Lake trying to control the hands but Spanks breaks the grip.
Lake is really stuck here.
Spanks has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lake's body.
Lake tries to roll but Spanks sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Spanks is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lake is defending well though. Spanks let's go of the attempt for now.
I really don't envy Lake right now.
#SUB#
Spanks is looking for the choke from the back position but Lake is controlling his hands well. #T14##SUB#
Spanks is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lake looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Spanks has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lake's body.
Lake breaks Spanks's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (28) vs (4) Lake
Lake trying to control but Spanks is working from the bottom.
Lake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spanks is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Spanks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spanks wants to sweep here but Lake controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 36 (145lbs, D2): St Petersburg 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Matt Spanks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kosmodrom Baikonurov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Spanks changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Baikonurov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Spanks (4) vs (0) Baikonurov
Baikonurov tries to buck Spanks off but Spanks is having none of it.
Spanks tries to advance to mount but Baikonurov denies him. #SUB#
Spanks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Spanks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Baikonurov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (4) vs (2) Baikonurov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baikonurov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (4) vs (5) Baikonurov
Spanks working to try and regain half guard.
Baikonurov controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Spanks is wriggling around trying to escape.
Spanks is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Simply The Best, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Baikonurov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Spanks slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Baikonurov controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baikonurov trying to pass the guard but Spanks defending well.
Spanks tries to get to full guard but Baikonurov has control of the leg.
Baikonurov tries to pass to full mount but Spanks defends it.
Baikonurov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Spanks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Baikonurov is thwarting Spanks's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Baikonurov in particular looking to stall.
Spanks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Let's hope that Baikonurov 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.
Spanks trying to get back to full guard but Baikonurov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (4) vs (8) Baikonurov
Spanks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Baikonurov controlling the position easily from mount.
Spanks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Baikonurov controlling the position easily from mount.
Spanks is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Baikonurov controlling his opponent.
Baikonurov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Baikonurov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Spanks is looking to improve his position but Baikonurov isn't that keen on the idea.
Spanks 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.
Baikonurov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Baikonurov is looking to take a break and control but Spanks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baikonurov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Spanks trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (4) vs (11) Baikonurov
Spanks wants to hold on but Baikonurov pushes him away.
Spanks is squirming around, avoiding Baikonurov's attempts to control the action.
Spanks is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T7#
Baikonurov controlling his opponent.
Baikonurov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Baikonurov.
Spanks tries to lock up and control but Baikonurov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Spanks is trying desperately to improve position.#T8#
Baikonurov controlling the position easily from mount.
Spanks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Baikonurov controlling from the full mount.
Spanks wants to hold on but Baikonurov pushes him away.
Baikonurov content just to control the position here.
Baikonurov trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Spanks is in all sorts of trouble here.
Spanks is working hard here to advance position.
Spanks is squirming around, avoiding Baikonurov's attempts to control the action.
Spanks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Spanks is looking to improve his position but Baikonurov isn't that keen on the idea.
Baikonurov controlling from the full mount.
Spanks wants to hold on but Baikonurov pushes him away.
Spanks tries to reverse the position but Baikonurov maintains control.
Baikonurov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Spanks 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.
Baikonurov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (4) vs (14) Baikonurov
Baikonurov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Spanks is trying to escape the mount.
Baikonurov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Spanks can't escape the position.
Spanks tries to hold on but Baikonurov postures up.
Baikonurov controlling the pace for now.
Spanks is wriggling around trying to escape.
Baikonurov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Spanks holds on, trying desperately to control.
Spanks regains half guard.
Spanks tries to get to full guard but Baikonurov has control of the leg. #T13#
Baikonurov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Yet more stalling tactics from Baikonurov.
Spanks is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
Baikonurov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Baikonurov tries to pass to full mount but Spanks defends it.
Spanks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Baikonurov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spanks is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baikonurov wins on points by 14 to 4. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Spanks closes the distance and pushes Da Silva back into the cage.
Da Silva can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Spanks decides to pull guard.
Spanks wants to sweep but no luck.
Spanks managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Da Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Spanks keeping full guard, as Da Silva tries to pass.
Da Silva is still trying to improve position.
Da Silva being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Da Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Da Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Da Silva drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Da Silva seems to have locked his on tight now - Spanks screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Da Silva, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Alejandro Da Silva! |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Matt Spanks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jiu Jitsu!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Spanks drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Spanks (4) vs (0) Jitsu
Jitsu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Spanks is looking to take a break and control but Jitsu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jitsu manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (4) vs (2) Jitsu
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spanks is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanks has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Jitsu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Jitsu seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB2#
Jitsu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Spanks wants to improve his position but Jitsu is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spanks is trying to control but can't.
Spanks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Spanks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jitsu is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Spanks is trying is best to control the position here.
Spanks is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Jitsu seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Spanks is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jiu Jitsu! |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D3): Tokyo 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Molokai Built! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Matt Spanks!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Spanks tries to clinch but Built is having none of it.
Built feinted with a counter takedown.
Spanks wants to clinch up but Built keeps it at a distance.
Built attempts a counter takedown but Spanks avoids it well and moves away.
Spanks misses with a takedown #CL#
and Built moves into the clinch.#TD#
Built is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Spanks can't fight it off and eventually Built manages to take the fight to the floor. Spanks looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Built (2) vs (0) Spanks#SUB#
Built thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Built drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Spanks dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Built (2) vs (2) Spanks
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Built is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spanks trying to control but Built is working from the bottom. #T1#
Built keeping full guard, as Spanks tries to pass. #SUB#
Built has his foot on Spanks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spanks works his way back into a safe position though.
Built on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Built tries to get out of the position.
Spanks wants to pass the guard but Built is keeping the position.#SUB#
Built escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spanks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Spanks trying to control but Built is working from the bottom.
Built 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#
Built has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spanks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spanks tries to free his leg and advance position but Built is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Spanks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Spanks 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.#SUB#
Spanks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Built looking for a guillotine here but Spanks defends easily.
Spanks trying to control but Built is working from the bottom.
Spanks tries to free his leg and advance position but Built is retaining full guard.
Spanks trying to control but Built is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Built looking for a guillotine here but Spanks defends easily.
Spanks wants to pass the guard but Built is keeping the position.
Built definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Spanks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Built is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spanks defends well.
Built keeping moving, preventing Spanks from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Built working for a triangle but Spanks defends it easily.
Spanks passes Built's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Spanks trying to mount his opponent but Built defends it. #SUB#
Built looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Built tries to roll over but Spanks keeps him under control.#T4#
Built is in trouble now - Spanks has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Built (2) vs (5) Spanks#SUB2#
Spanks is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Built has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Built is trying to escape the mount but Spanks keeps good control and instead manages to take Built's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Built (2) vs (8) Spanks
Built rolls, trying to escape but Spanks keeps control of the position.
Built breaks Spanks's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Built (4) vs (8) Spanks
Spanks controls Built momentarily but Built frees himself. #SUB#
Built drops back looking for a leg! Spanks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spanks manages to kick Built off! Built jumps back into Spanks's guard.
Spanks controls Built momentarily but Built frees himself.
Spanks has control of Built's left arm, preventing Built from doing any damage. #T5##SUB#
Built thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Built pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spanks is keeping the position for now.
Spanks pulls Built in close to his closed guard and prevents Built from doing any damage or advancing position.
Built postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spanks is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Built (4) vs (10) Spanks
Spanks wants to pass the guard but Built is keeping the position.#SUB#
Built has his foot on Spanks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spanks works his way back into a safe position though.
Built 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: Built (6) vs (10) Spanks
Spanks moves into full guard.
Built won't allow Spanks to sweep him here. #T6#
Spanks pulls Built in to control the position. #SUB#
Built drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Built jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Built 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.
Built passes Spanks's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Spanks moves into full guard.
Spanks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Built manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Built (6) vs (12) Spanks
Spanks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Built swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spanks trying to control but Built is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spanks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Built is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Built has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Spanks should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Built has tightened it up now! Spanks should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Molokai Built!
Molokai Built was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 03, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Elay Arson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Matt Spanks!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Spanks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spanks wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Spanks closes the distance and clinches.
Spanks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Arson.
Spanks stops a takedown attempt from Arson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elay Arson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Arson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arson (2) vs (0) Spanks
Spanks wants to get back to full guard.
Spanks is not content to let Arson control the position.
Arson content to control rather than advance.
Spanks tries to roll over but Arson keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Arson is looking for a kimura but Spanks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arson to get the leverage.
Arson trying to control from half guard but Spanks is working away. #T1#
Spanks wants to improve his position but Arson is controlling well.
Spanks keeps trying to improve his position.
Arson wants to pass to mount but Spanks is defending the position.
Spanks is trying is best to control the position here.
Spanks wants to improve his position but Arson is controlling well.
Arson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Spanks! Score +3 for passing guard: Arson (5) vs (0) Spanks
Spanks working to try and regain half guard.
Spanks is squirming around, avoiding Arson's attempts to control the action. #T2##SUB#
Spanks has left one of his arms exposed and Arson doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Spanks screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elay Arson! |
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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!
Spanks takes the fight on points by 10 to 8. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (145lbs, D3): Los Angeles 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; Arturito Roman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Matt Spanks!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Spanks clinches up against the cage.
Roman jumps guard but Spanks stands there with Roman around his waist. Roman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Spanks ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Spanks no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Spanks trying to control the position.
Roman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spanks swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Roman 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.
Roman wants to pass the guard but Spanks is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanks wants to sweep but no luck.
Roman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spanks on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spanks is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roman (0) vs (2) Spanks
Spanks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roman is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Roman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spanks's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roman (2) vs (2) Spanks
Spanks can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Roman controls the pace.
Spanks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roman is one step ahead there.
Roman wants to control from the top but Spanks keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spanks keeping full guard, as Roman tries to pass.
Spanks controls Roman momentarily but Roman frees himself. #T2#
Roman trying to control but Spanks is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roman wants to pass the guard but Spanks is keeping the position.
Roman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Spanks is controlling Roman's posture.
Roman tries to free his leg and advance position but Spanks is retaining full guard.
Spanks working a defensive guard here.
Spanks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Roman slips nicely into half guard.
Roman is looking to take a break and control but Spanks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Roman wants to pass the guard but Spanks is defending well.
Spanks manages to get to full guard.
Spanks wants to sweep here but Roman controlling him for the moment.
Spanks keeping full guard, as Roman tries to pass.
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: Roman (2) vs (4) Spanks
Roman tries to get to full guard but Spanks has control of the leg.
Spanks trying to control the action but Roman is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Spanks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roman sees it coming and defends easily.
Spanks is trying to control the action in half guard but Roman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roman wants to improve his position but Spanks is controlling well.
Roman wants to control but Spanks is keeping busy.
Roman wants to get back to full guard.
Spanks looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Roman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Roman gets full guard.
Spanks pushes down on Roman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Spanks wants to pass the guard but Roman is defending well.
Spanks is keen to just control but Roman is a slippery customer.
Spanks is thwarting Roman's attempts to control the position.
Roman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Roman.
Roman has Spanks pulled in close to control his posture. #T6#
Spanks trying to control the position from guard on top but Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roman looking to control.
Spanks wants to control from the top but Roman keeps moving.
Spanks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Roman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Spanks looking to pass the guard.
Spanks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Roman keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T7#
Spanks trying to pass the guard but Roman defending well.
Roman wants to get back to full guard.
Roman gets back to full guard.
Roman looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Roman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spanks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Roman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Roman 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.
Spanks trying to control the position from guard on top but Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Roman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roman 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: Roman (4) vs (4) Spanks
Spanks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roman is working away from the top position though.
Roman wants to take a breather but Spanks is having none of it.
Roman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Spanks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T9#
Spanks wants to get back to full guard.
Spanks is not content to let Roman control the position.#SUB2#
Spanks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Roman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Roman 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. Roman eventually gives up the hold.
Spanks tries to get to full guard but Roman has control of the leg. #T10#
Spanks tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Roman has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (7) vs (4) Spanks
Roman avoids the attempt from Spanks to control.
Spanks really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Roman fails to move to back control.
Spanks is in all sorts of trouble here.
Spanks tries to hold on but Roman pushes him away.
Spanks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Roman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11#
Spanks is controlling an arm, preventing Roman from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Roman trying to control but Spanks is having none of it.
Spanks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Roman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Roman wants to take Spanks's back here but Spanks is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Roman trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Roman prevents Spanks from getting the reversal.
Roman tries to control but Spanks wriggling away.
Roman avoids the attempt from Spanks to control.
Roman wants to take Spanks's back but he can't do it this time.
Spanks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Spanks is squirming around, avoiding Roman's attempts to control the action. #T13#
Spanks gets back to half guard.
Roman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Spanks trying to control from the bottom.
Roman controlling the action here.
Roman works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Roman (10) vs (4) Spanks
Spanks is trying desperately to improve position.
Spanks wants to control but Roman is having none of it.
Roman is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T14#
Roman content just to control the position here.
Spanks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spanks slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Roman is looking to advance position but Spanks won't allow it.
Spanks wants to improve his position but Roman is controlling well.
Roman wants to pass the guard but Spanks is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spanks moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman takes the fight on points by 10 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 10, 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 1 losses; Matt Spanks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Elay Arson!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Spanks 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: Spanks (2) vs (0) Arson
Spanks's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Spanks wants to pass the guard but Arson is keeping the position.
Spanks is pushing down on Arson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Arson is fighting to maintain full guard but Spanks has managed to sneak the leg through.
Spanks is pressing down on Arson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arson is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spanks trying to control from Arson's half guard. Arson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Spanks being controlled here momentarily.
Spanks is looking to pass into half guard but Arson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Arson is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (2) vs (2) Arson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arson trying to control but Spanks is working from the bottom.
Arson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arson 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.#T1#
Arson is still trying to improve position.
Arson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Arson trying to control but Spanks is working from the bottom.
Spanks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (4) vs (2) Arson
Arson pulls Spanks in close to prevent any damage.
Spanks tries to free his leg and advance position but Arson is retaining full guard.
Spanks wants to control from the top but Arson keeps moving.
Spanks slips nicely into half guard.
Arson wants to improve his position but Spanks is controlling well.
#T2#
Spanks trying to mount his opponent but Arson defends it.
Arson tries to get to full guard but Spanks has control of the leg.
Spanks is looking to pass Arson's guard but actually Arson recovers to full guard.
Spanks passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (7) vs (2) Arson#SUB#
Spanks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arson has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Spanks tries to advance to mount but can't.
Spanks trying to control the action but Arson is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Arson's face as Spanks controls the position.
Arson trying his best to control but Spanks has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Spanks (9) vs (2) Arson
Spanks fails to move to back control.
Arson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Spanks wants to control the pace but Arson is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Spanks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Arson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Spanks looking to control and managing it successfully.
Spanks tries to control but Arson wriggling away.
Arson tries to lock up and control but Spanks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T5#
Arson is squirming around, avoiding Spanks's attempts to control the action.
Spanks content just to control the position here.
Arson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Spanks working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Spanks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Spanks fails to move to back control.
Spanks trying to control but Arson is having none of it. #T6#
Arson tries to reverse the position but Spanks maintains control.
Arson keeps trying to improve his position.
Arson stops Spanks from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Spanks tries to control but Arson wriggling away.
Arson is looking to improve his position but Spanks isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Spanks is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Arson is surviving well by controlling Spanks's body position as best he can. #T7#
Spanks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Arson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Spanks goes for an armbar but Arson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Arson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (9) vs (4) Arson
Arson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Arson wants to control from the top but Spanks keeps moving.
Arson looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Spanks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (11) vs (4) Arson
Spanks is looking to advance position but Arson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Spanks (11) vs (8) Arson
Spanks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Arson content just to control the position here.
Arson wants to take Spanks's back here but Spanks is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Spanks regains half guard.
Spanks works his way to full guard. Good work.
Arson preventing the sweep. #T9#
Arson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (11) vs (11) Arson
Spanks is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Spanks is working hard here to advance position.
Arson is looking to take a break and control but Spanks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arson controlling the position.
Spanks is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Arson off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Spanks (15) vs (11) Arson#T10##SUB#
Spanks is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Arson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Arson is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Spanks is looking for a rear naked choke here but Arson reverses the position brilliantly into Spanks's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (15) vs (13) Arson
Spanks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spanks is looking to sweep but instead, Arson has passed into half guard.
Spanks is breathing heavily.
Arson is looking to take a break and control but Spanks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11##SUB#
Spanks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Arson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Spanks could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Arson has cracked it and Spanks is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Arson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Elay Arson! |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D4): Tokyo 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Matt Spanks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Vinny Doom!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Spanks closes the distance and pushes Doom back into the cage.
Spanks tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Spanks is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Doom can't fight it off and eventually Spanks manages to take the fight to the floor. Doom looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spanks (2) vs (0) Doom
Spanks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doom is trying to keep Spanks in close.
Spanks passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (5) vs (0) Doom
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanks advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Spanks (7) vs (0) Doom#SUB#
Spanks is working for a guillotine from mount but Doom frees his head quite easily.
#T1#
Spanks looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Spanks jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Doom manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Spanks moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Spanks (9) vs (0) Doom
Spanks looking to take Doom's back but Doom rolls and after a scramble, Doom ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Doom to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (9) vs (2) Doom
Doom being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Spanks'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.
Spanks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Doom manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (11) vs (2) Doom
Spanks looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Spanks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Doom's guard.
Spanks is looking to take a break and control but Doom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spanks perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Spanks 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.
Spanks trying to pass the guard but Doom defending well. #T4#
Spanks is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Doom! Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (14) vs (2) Doom
Doom 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.
Spanks wants to take Doom's back but he can't do it this time.
Doom 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.
Spanks content just to control the position here.
Doom wants to control but Spanks is having none of it.#SUB#
Spanks has hold of Doom's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Doom manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Spanks moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Spanks (17) vs (2) Doom#SUB#
Spanks is looking for a choke. Doom gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Doom manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (17) vs (4) Doom#T5#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spanks is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (19) vs (4) Doom
Spanks passes Doom's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Spanks frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (22) vs (4) Doom#SUB#
Spanks is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Doom is surviving well by controlling Spanks's body position as best he can.
Doom is trying to escape the mount.
#T6#
Spanks moves to his opponent's back but Doom bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Spanks. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (22) vs (6) Doom
Spanks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spanks is working hard here to advance position.
Spanks is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Spanks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T7#
Spanks wants to sweep here but Doom controlling him for the moment.
Doom must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Doom being controlled here momentarily.
Spanks looking for a sweep. Not yet Spanks, not yet. #SUB#
Doom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Spanks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Doom has managed to get both his arms back between Spanks's legs - danger averted.
Spanks looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
Doom is fighting to break Spanks's control of his arms but Spanks is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Spanks is trying to control the position but Doom postures up.
Spanks wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Doom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Spanks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Spanks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spanks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Doom manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (24) vs (6) Doom
Spanks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doom is keeping the position for now.
Doom seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Spanks tries to free his leg and advance position but Doom is retaining full guard. #T10#
Spanks slips nicely into half guard.
Doom won't allow Spanks to pass to mount.
Spanks trying to control the action but Doom is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Spanks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Doom has managed to free his arm - good work.
Doom is looking for a sweep. Spanks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Doom is trying is best to control the position here.
Spanks content to control rather than advance.
Spanks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Doom does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Spanks is taking a breather. Doom 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#
Spanks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Doom doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Spanks.
Doom trying to hold on to Spanks's head to control him but Spanks postures up.
#T12##SUB#
Spanks is looking for a kimura but Doom is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Spanks to get the leverage.
Spanks moves into full mount! Doom won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (27) vs (6) Doom#SUB#
Spanks looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Spanks prevents Doom from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Spanks jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Doom is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Doom and Spanks has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T13##SUB#
Spanks is trying to get an arm triangle but Doom is defending well.
Spanks is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Spanks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Spanks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Spanks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T14#
Spanks staying calm.
Doom manages to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spanks is taking a breather. Doom 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.
Spanks trying to pass the guard but Doom defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spanks takes the fight on points by 27 to 6. |
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Event:
TWGC 28 (135lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Feb 14, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matt Spanks (ranked 4726 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sirus Hughes (ranked 3746 p4p, 209 weight class). Hughes has chosen Devil "Shinedown" as his entrance music. 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Matt Spanks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Sirus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hughes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spanks tries to clinch up but Hughes circles away and keeps his distance.
Hughes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Spanks's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spanks (0) vs (2) Hughes
Spanks has control of Hughes's left arm, preventing Hughes from doing any damage.
Hughes passes into half guard.
Hughes is trying to control the action in half guard but Spanks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Spanks is looking to improve his position.
Hughes 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. Hughes eventually gives up the hold.
Spanks 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.
Spanks is not content to let Hughes control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spanks holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Spanks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hughes has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Spanks defend it? Hughes steps over the head and cranks it - Spanks is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hughes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sirus Hughes! |
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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 Thomas Thomas (ranked 4998 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Spanks (ranked 4661 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Thomas Thomas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Matt Spanks!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Spanks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thomas circles away.
Spanks drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thomas (0) vs (2) Spanks
Spanks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thomas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thomas wants to control but Spanks passes easily into half guard.
Thomas tries to get to full guard but Spanks has control of the leg.
Thomas is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas tries to get to full guard but Spanks has control of the leg.
Spanks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thomas sees it coming and defends easily.
Thomas is concentrating on defense, preventing Spanks from advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas has a hand on Spanks's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Spanks takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Thomas (0) vs (5) Spanks
Spanks should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Thomas working to try and regain half guard.
Thomas is working hard here to advance position.
Thomas is trying to reverse the position but instead Spanks has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Thomas (0) vs (8) Spanks
Thomas defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Spanks's arms.
Thomas tries to roll but Spanks sticks to his back.
Thomas manages to reverse the position and now he's in Spanks's guard. Nice work there by Thomas.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thomas (2) vs (8) Spanks
Spanks is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Thomas frees his head nicely. Oh but Spanks has switched to an armbar! Thomas is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Matt Spanks! |
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