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Event:
CACC 155 Morrison Jr v Krawlee
Date: Dec 27, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Rauf Amudaev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Radu Dracul!
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.#TD#
Amudaev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Amudaev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Amudaev (4) vs (0) Dracul
Dracul sneaks back into half guard.
Dracul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Amudaev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Amudaev is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul is looking to control Amudaev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dracul avoid being mounted?
Dracul slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Amudaev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Dracul is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Amudaev trying to control but Dracul is working from the bottom.
Dracul looking for a sweep. Not yet Dracul, not yet.
Amudaev trying to control but Dracul is working from the bottom.
Dracul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dracul controls Amudaev momentarily but Amudaev frees himself.
Amudaev trying to control but Dracul is working from the bottom.
Amudaev won't allow Dracul to sweep him here.
Amudaev looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Dracul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Amudaev wants to control from the top but Dracul keeps moving.
Dracul is pulling down on Amudaev's head to control his posture.
Amudaev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dracul trying to keep a closed guard but Amudaev is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dracul keeping moving, preventing Amudaev from controlling successfully.
Dracul is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Dracul is trying to control the position but Amudaev postures up.
Amudaev content to stall in guard here.
Amudaev stopping the sweep attempt from Dracul.
Amudaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Dracul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dracul wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dracul is trying to keep Amudaev in close.
Amudaev has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Dracul might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Amudaev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Amudaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dracul managing to control the position.
Dracul keeping full guard, as Amudaev tries to pass. #T4#
Dracul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Amudaev trying to control but Dracul is working from the bottom.
Dracul is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Amudaev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Amudaev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dracul pulls Amudaev in close to his closed guard and prevents Amudaev from doing any damage or advancing position.
Amudaev looking to pass the guard.
Dracul pulls Amudaev in close to his closed guard and prevents Amudaev from doing any damage or advancing position.#T5#
Dracul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Amudaev postures up.
Amudaev won't allow Dracul to sweep him here.
Dracul looking to control.
Dracul keeping moving, preventing Amudaev from controlling successfully.
Dracul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Amudaev wants to pass the guard but Dracul is keeping the position.
Dracul looking to control.
Amudaev wants to pass the guard but Dracul is keeping the position.
Amudaev trying to control but Dracul is working from the bottom.
Dracul keeping full guard, as Amudaev tries to pass.
Amudaev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T6#
Amudaev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dracul controls Amudaev momentarily but Amudaev frees himself.
Amudaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dracul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Amudaev preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Dracul is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Amudaev is aware though and is defending well.
Dracul wants to sweep here but Amudaev controlling him for the moment.
Amudaev wants to control from the top but Dracul keeps moving.
Amudaev postures up.
Amudaev forces his way into half guard.
Amudaev wants to control but Dracul is keeping him busy. #T7#
Amudaev trying to pass the guard but Dracul defending well.
Dracul trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Dracul looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dracul wants to control but Amudaev is keeping busy.
Amudaev wants to take a breather but Dracul is having none of it.
Dracul is trying to get back to full guard.
Dracul moves into full guard.
Amudaev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T8#
Amudaev preventing the sweep.
Dracul manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Amudaev manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amudaev (4) vs (2) Dracul
Dracul not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Amudaev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dracul can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Amudaev controls Dracul momentarily but Dracul frees himself.
Dracul stays in close to Amudaev's body and controls the position. #T9#
Dracul wants to control from the top but Amudaev keeps moving.
Amudaev looking to control.
Amudaev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dracul advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Amudaev (4) vs (5) Dracul
Dracul working away.
Dracul wants to control but Amudaev is keeping him busy.
Amudaev is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dracul is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Amudaev (4) vs (7) Dracul#T10#
Amudaev is trying desperately to improve position.
Dracul avoids the attempt from Amudaev to control.
Dracul sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Amudaev is wriggling around trying to escape.
Amudaev wants to control but Dracul is having none of it.#T12#
Amudaev is squirming around, avoiding Dracul's attempts to control the action.
Amudaev tries to hold on but Dracul postures up.
Amudaev is trying to escape the mount.
Amudaev is squirming around, avoiding Dracul's attempts to control the action. #T13#
Amudaev is working to get back to half guard.
Dracul avoids the attempt from Amudaev to control.
Amudaev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dracul is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Amudaev is looking to improve his position but Dracul isn't that keen on the idea.#T14#
Dracul controlling from mount.
Dracul trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dracul tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Amudaev wants to hold on but Dracul pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amudaev is looking to improve his position but Dracul isn't that keen on the idea.
Dracul trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dracul wins on points by 7 to 4. |
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Event:
CACC 143: Average vs Shifter 2
Date: Nov 29, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Rauf Amudaev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Roger Daly!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Daly wants to clinch.#TD2#
Daly gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Amudaev (0) vs (4) Daly
Amudaev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Daly wants to take a breather but Amudaev is having none of it.
Amudaev wants to get back to full guard.
Daly is looking to take a break and control but Amudaev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amudaev tries to get to full guard but Daly has control of the leg.
Amudaev is not content to let Daly control the position.#T1#
Amudaev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
My spies in Fairtex MMA inform me that Daly has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Daly trying to move into half guard but instead Amudaev has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amudaev (2) vs (4) Daly
Daly wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Daly controls Amudaev momentarily but Amudaev frees himself.
Amudaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Daly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amudaev preventing the sweep. #T2#
Amudaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Amudaev passes Daly's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Daly tries to roll over but Amudaev keeps him under control.
Amudaev wants to take a breather but Daly is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Amudaev is looking for a kimura here.
Daly tries to roll over but Amudaev keeps him under control.
Amudaev is thwarting Daly's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Still in half guard, Amudaev seems content to control.#SUB#
Amudaev is working for a kimura but Daly is defending it quite comfortably.
Daly slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Amudaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Daly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daly wants to sweep here but Amudaev controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Amudaev wants to control from the top but Daly keeps moving.
Amudaev preventing the sweep.
Amudaev wants to pass the guard but Daly is keeping the position.
Daly wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Amudaev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Daly wants to sweep but no luck.
Amudaev wants to control from the top but Daly keeps moving.
Daly looking to control.
Amudaev tries to free his leg and advance position but Daly is retaining full guard. #T5#
Daly pulls Amudaev in close to his closed guard and prevents Amudaev from doing any damage or advancing position.
Daly is trying to keep Amudaev in close.
Daly keeping moving, preventing Amudaev from controlling successfully.
Amudaev postures up.
Daly is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Amudaev wants to control from the top but Daly keeps moving.
Amudaev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Daly is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Amudaev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Amudaev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Amudaev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daly is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Daly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Amudaev is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Daly holds on and takes a little breather.
Amudaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daly looking to control.
#SUB#
Daly wants to reverse the position here. Amudaev has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Daly is forced to tap! Daly looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rauf Amudaev!
An out of breath Rauf Amudaev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CACC 136: Pripyat v Tormenta 2
Date: Nov 08, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Rauf Amudaev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Amudaev looks for a takedown but Mondragon sprawls well.
Mondragon with the counter takedown but Amudaev avoids it easily.
Amudaev shoots in and drives through. Mondragon sprawls well.
Amudaev shoots in looking for a takedown. Mondragon tries to sprawl out of it but Amudaev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Mondragon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rauf Amudaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Amudaev or perhaps it was just good defense by Mondragon, which made it look bad.
Mondragon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Amudaev fails with a takedown attempt.
Mondragon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Amudaev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amudaev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mondragon but Mondragon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice sprawl there from Mondragon as Amudaev shoots in.
Amudaev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mondragon sprawls well. Mondragon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Amudaev gets slowly back to his feet.
Mondragon tries to counter with a clinch but Amudaev shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Amudaev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mondragon avoids it really well and circles away.
Amudaev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mondragon but Mondragon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice takedown defense from Mondragon. No joy for Amudaev on that attempt.
Amudaev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mondragon's waist but Mondragon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Amudaev off to one side.
Mondragon fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Mondragon closes the distance and clinches.
Amudaev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mondragon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Mondragon takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Amudaev is trying to trip Mondragon. He has hold of a leg but Mondragon is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Amudaev persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Amudaev (2) vs (0) Mondragon
Mondragon has Amudaev pulled in close to control his posture.
Amudaev trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom. #T2#
Mondragon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mondragon 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.
Mondragon working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Amudaev drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mondragon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mondragon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mondragon! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Amudaev (2) vs (4) Mondragon
Mondragon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Amudaev can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mondragon advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Amudaev (2) vs (6) Mondragon
Mondragon wants to control the pace but Amudaev is squirming around nicely.
Mondragon prevents Amudaev from getting the reversal.
Mondragon tries to control but Amudaev wriggling away.
Mondragon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Mondragon looking to control but Amudaev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Amudaev is looking to get to half guard.
Amudaev wants to control but Mondragon is having none of it.
Amudaev is trying to reverse the position but instead Mondragon has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Amudaev (2) vs (9) Mondragon
Amudaev trying to control but not successfully. #T5#
Mondragon controlling well, preventing Amudaev from escaping the position.
Amudaev is keeping busy.
Amudaev tries to roll but Mondragon sticks to his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Amudaev manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mondragon's guard. Nice work there by Amudaev.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amudaev (4) vs (9) Mondragon
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Mondragon has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mondragon keeping full guard, as Amudaev tries to pass. #T6#
Mondragon trying to control the position.
Amudaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amudaev wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is keeping the position.
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Amudaev from controlling successfully.
Mondragon has control of Amudaev's left arm, preventing Amudaev from doing any damage. #T7#
Mondragon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Amudaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Amudaev is looking to advance position but Mondragon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Amudaev (4) vs (13) Mondragon
Amudaev is squirming around, avoiding Mondragon's attempts to control the action.
Mondragon content just to control the position here. #T8#
Amudaev tries to hold on but Mondragon postures up.
Amudaev wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Amudaev (4) vs (16) Mondragon
Amudaev trying to control the position but Mondragon manages to sink in the hooks.
Amudaev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mondragon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Amudaev tries to escape but Mondragon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Amudaev trying to control the action but Mondragon just sinks the hooks in.
Mondragon controlling well, preventing Amudaev from escaping the position.
#T9#
Mondragon controls the position.
Mondragon keeps control of the position as Amudaev tries to break free.
Mondragon struggling to keep hold of the position.
Amudaev trying to control the hands but Mondragon breaks the grip.
Amudaev tries to break free.
Amudaev staying busy and making it hard for Mondragon to control. #T10##SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for the choke from the back position but Amudaev is controlling his hands well.
Mondragon struggling to keep hold of the position.
Amudaev is really stuck here.
Mondragon wants to control but Amudaev is keeping busy.
Mondragon is hanging on to Amudaev's back as he tries to escape.
Amudaev is working hard here to advance position.
Amudaev staying busy and making it hard for Mondragon to control. #SUB2#
Amudaev is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Mondragon has the hooks in. Amudaev is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Mondragon passes his arm under Amudaev's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Amudaev taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Esteban Mondragon!
After winning the bout, Esteban Mondragon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC 131: Dominguez vs Sparxx
Date: Oct 18, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Rauf Amudaev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Enamorado Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Amudaev 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: Amudaev (2) vs (0) Bandito#SUB2#
Bandito is looking for a triangle but Amudaev pushes his legs off easily.
Amudaev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Amudaev'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.
Amudaev trying to control but Bandito is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bandito has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Amudaev doesn't defend quickly enough and Bandito has managed to lock this one up! Can Amudaev escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bandito on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Enamorado Bandito! Enamorado Bandito retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Enamorado Bandito thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 129: Hozdic vs Pripyat
Date: Oct 11, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Marco Battaglia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Rauf Amudaev!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Amudaev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Amudaev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Battaglia defends well and Amudaev ends up having to push Battaglia into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Amudaev's coach down at Far-Q Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Amudaev's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Amudaev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Battaglia defends well and Amudaev ends up having to push Battaglia into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Marco Battaglia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rauf Amudaev.
Amudaev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Amudaev tries for a takedown but Battaglia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Amudaev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Battaglia has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Amudaev gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Battaglia (0) vs (2) Amudaev
The fighters are battling for position here. Battaglia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Battaglia keeping moving, preventing Amudaev from controlling successfully.
Amudaev preventing the sweep.
Battaglia looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battaglia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Amudaev manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Battaglia (2) vs (2) Amudaev#SUB2#
Battaglia content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Amudaev has locked up a guillotine! Amudaev's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Battaglia is holding on here and Amudaev must be using up a lot of energy. Battaglia has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Amudaev gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rauf Amudaev!
An out of breath Rauf Amudaev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Sep 15, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Rauf Amudaev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Michał Kowalkiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Amudaev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kowalkiewicz is trying to defend but Amudaev 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: Amudaev (2) vs (0) Kowalkiewicz
Amudaev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kowalkiewicz is not content to let Amudaev control the position.
Kowalkiewicz trying to control here.
Amudaev is looking to pass Kowalkiewicz's guard but actually Kowalkiewicz recovers to full guard.
Amudaev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kowalkiewicz is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amudaev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Amudaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalkiewicz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Amudaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalkiewicz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amudaev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amudaev looking to pass the guard.
Kowalkiewicz trying to control the position here.
Amudaev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Amudaev wants to control from the top but Kowalkiewicz keeps moving. #T2#
Amudaev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kowalkiewicz keeping moving, preventing Amudaev from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amudaev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kowalkiewicz pulls Amudaev in close to prevent any damage.
Kowalkiewicz keeping full guard, as Amudaev tries to pass.
Amudaev stopping the sweep attempt from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Amudaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalkiewicz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amudaev looking to pass the guard.
Amudaev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Amudaev wants to control from the top but Kowalkiewicz keeps moving. #SUB#
Amudaev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Amudaev wants to control from the top but Kowalkiewicz keeps moving.
Amudaev postures up.
Amudaev wants to pass the guard but Kowalkiewicz is keeping the position.
Amudaev trying to control but Kowalkiewicz is working from the bottom.
Amudaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kowalkiewicz pulls Amudaev in close to his closed guard and prevents Amudaev from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Amudaev wants to control from the top but Kowalkiewicz keeps moving.
Amudaev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kowalkiewicz is keeping the position for now.
Kowalkiewicz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amudaev (2) vs (2) Kowalkiewicz
Amudaev is pulling down on Kowalkiewicz's head. It's preventing any offense from Kowalkiewicz, at least for the moment.
Kowalkiewicz slips nicely into half guard.
Amudaev is pressing down on Kowalkiewicz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T5#
Kowalkiewicz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Amudaev pulls Kowalkiewicz in close to prevent any damage.
Kowalkiewicz sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Amudaev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kowalkiewicz is aware though and is defending well.
Kowalkiewicz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Amudaev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T6#
Kowalkiewicz tries to free his leg and advance position but Amudaev is retaining full guard.
Amudaev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kowalkiewicz 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. #T7#
Amudaev trying to control the position.
Amudaev seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kowalkiewicz won't allow Amudaev to sweep him here.
Kowalkiewicz tries to free his leg and advance position but Amudaev is retaining full guard.
Amudaev is trying to keep Kowalkiewicz in close.
#SUB#
Amudaev working for a triangle but Kowalkiewicz defends it easily.
Amudaev looking for a sweep. Not yet Amudaev, not yet. #T8#
Amudaev can't keep his opponent in guard - Kowalkiewicz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Amudaev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kowalkiewicz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Amudaev is pressing down on Kowalkiewicz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Amudaev is trying to control the position but Kowalkiewicz postures up.
Kowalkiewicz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Amudaev tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10#
Kowalkiewicz pushing down on Amudaev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kowalkiewicz content to control rather than advance.
Kowalkiewicz trying to control the action but Amudaev is working from the bottom.
Amudaev is looking for a sweep. Kowalkiewicz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Amudaev is trying to maintain the position but Kowalkiewicz is very close to passing his half guard.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to take a break and control but Amudaev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11##SUB#
Amudaev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kowalkiewicz controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Kowalkiewicz 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.
Amudaev wants to control but Kowalkiewicz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Amudaev is trying to control but Kowalkiewicz passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Amudaev (2) vs (5) Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz controlling from side mount. #T12#
Kowalkiewicz is looking to take a break and control but Amudaev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kowalkiewicz content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kowalkiewicz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Amudaev is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Kowalkiewicz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Amudaev being controlled for a moment.
Amudaev is looking to reverse the position.
Amudaev wants to control but Kowalkiewicz postures up.
Amudaev is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Amudaev is trying to control Kowalkiewicz's posture but Kowalkiewicz avoids it.
Kowalkiewicz controls the position from side control.
Amudaev sneaks back into half guard.
Kowalkiewicz trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amudaev wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kowalkiewicz wins on points by 5 to 2.
Michał Kowalkiewicz is the new middleweight champion! |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 14, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Rauf Amudaev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Spitz De La France!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by De La France. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Amudaev (0) vs (4) De La France#SUB2#
De La France tries for a kimura but Amudaev is defending well.
De La France trying to control the action but Amudaev is working from the bottom.
Amudaev is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked De La France off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Amudaev (4) vs (4) De La France#SUB#
Amudaev looking for the choke from the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La France tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
De La France defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Amudaev slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T1##SUB#
Amudaev looking to break De La France's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. De La France remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Amudaev will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Amudaev patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Amudaev is persistently looking for the submission but De La France is defending it well.
#SUB#
De La France defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Amudaev's arms. #SUB#
Amudaev looking for the choke from the back.
De La France tries to roll but Amudaev sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Amudaev looking for the choke but no joy.
De La France is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T2##SUB#
Amudaev is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Amudaev looking to break De La France's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. De La France remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Amudaev will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Amudaev biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Amudaev has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
De La France won't enjoy being in this position. Amudaev looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - De La France is tapping - it's over boys! Amudaev picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rauf Amudaev!
An out of breath Rauf Amudaev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 13, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Rauf Amudaev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Carlos Crocodilo!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Crocodilo tries to clinch but Amudaev is having none of it.
Crocodilo tries to clinch there but Amudaev circles away.
#TD#
Amudaev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Crocodilo on his heels. He'll look to pass Crocodilo's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Amudaev (2) vs (0) Crocodilo#SUB2#
Amudaev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crocodilo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Amudaev has managed to get both his arms back between Crocodilo's legs - danger averted.
Amudaev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Amudaev seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Crocodilo for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Amudaev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amudaev controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Amudaev 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.
Crocodilo is trying to control the position but Amudaev postures up.
Amudaev wants to pass the guard but Crocodilo is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Crocodilo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Amudaev defends it easily.
Amudaev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Crocodilo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Amudaev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Amudaev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Crocodilo's guard.
Amudaev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Amudaev maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Crocodilo could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Amudaev has cracked it and Crocodilo is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Amudaev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rauf Amudaev!
Rauf Amudaev thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Rauf Amudaev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chame Boxing Champ!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Darius Henderson and Steve Erwin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Boxing Champ shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Amudaev sprawls well. Amudaev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boxing Champ gets slowly back to his feet.
Amudaev feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Boxing Champ darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Amudaev (0) vs (2) Boxing Champ
Amudaev has his hands clasped together around Boxing Champ's back. He's all about the action.
Amudaev'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#
Boxing Champ looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Amudaev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Amudaev gets full guard.
Boxing Champ is fighting to break Amudaev's control of his arms but Amudaev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Amudaev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Amudaev pulls Boxing Champ in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Boxing Champ pushes down on Amudaev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Amudaev is positioning himself well to prevent Boxing Champ advancing to mount. #SUB#
Amudaev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Amudaev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boxing Champ's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boxing Champ's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Amudaev (4) vs (2) Boxing Champ#SUB#
Amudaev looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Boxing Champ taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rauf Amudaev!
A very excited looking Rauf Amudaev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
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 2 wins and 0 losses; Rauf Amudaev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Flibbo Banino!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Amudaev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Amudaev (4) vs (0) Banino
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amudaev just content to control the position. #SUB#
Amudaev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Banino, who protects the arm well.
Amudaev trying to control the action but Banino is working from the bottom.
Banino is letting Amudaev control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banino is trying to control Amudaev's posture but Amudaev avoids it.
Banino tries to buck Amudaev off but Amudaev is having none of it.#SUB#
Amudaev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Banino, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Amudaev in the domination position with Banino hanging on.
Amudaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banino keeps working.
Banino is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Banino is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Amudaev off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Amudaev (4) vs (4) Banino#SUB2#
Banino 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, Amudaev has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Banino has got his arm under Amudaev's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Amudaev has spun round into Banino's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amudaev (6) vs (4) Banino#SUB2#
Banino working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Amudaev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Amudaev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Amudaev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Amudaev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Amudaev advances to half guard.
Amudaev content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Banino looking for submissions off his back.
Amudaev trying to pass the guard but Banino defending well.
Amudaev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3##SUB2#
Banino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Amudaev is working for a submission of some sort.
Banino tries to roll over but Amudaev keeps him under control.#SUB#
Amudaev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Banino has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4##SUB2#
Banino looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Banino is looking to control Amudaev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banino avoid being mounted?
Amudaev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Amudaev wants to work for an arm triangle but Banino is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Amudaev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Banino looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Amudaev wants to pass to mount but Banino is defending the position. #T5##SUB2#
Banino is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Amudaev is tapping! Great win for Banino!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Flibbo Banino! |
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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 3 wins and 1 losses; Phat Bhoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rauf Amudaev!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Bhoy gets caught napping as Amudaev dives in and scores a takedown. Bhoy manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bhoy (0) vs (2) Amudaev
Amudaev won't allow Bhoy to sweep him here.
Amudaev tries to free his leg and advance position but Bhoy is retaining full guard.
Amudaev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bhoy 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.
Bhoy keeping moving, preventing Amudaev from controlling successfully.
Amudaev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bhoy is keeping the position for now.
Bhoy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Amudaev looking to pass the guard.
Amudaev content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amudaev preventing the sweep.
Amudaev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Amudaev postures up.
#T1#
Amudaev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Amudaev postures up.
Amudaev preventing the sweep.
Amudaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bhoy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bhoy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Amudaev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Amudaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Bhoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amudaev passes Bhoy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Amudaev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bhoy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Amudaev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bhoy defends it well.
Bhoy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Amudaev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Amudaev's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bhoy (4) vs (2) Amudaev#T2#
I really don't envy Amudaev right now.
Amudaev prevents Bhoy from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Bhoy is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Amudaev defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Amudaev tries to escape but Bhoy has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Bhoy working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bhoy's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Amudaev is holding onto Bhoy's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.#T3#
Amudaev is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bhoy's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Amudaev can't escape the position.
Bhoy really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Amudaev.
Bhoy struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T4#
Amudaev tries to escape but Bhoy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Amudaev just trying to survive but Bhoy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Amudaev staying busy and making it hard for Bhoy to control.
Bhoy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Amudaev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Amudaev is trying to break free.
Bhoy is trying to stick to Amudaev's back but Amudaev is turning into Bhoy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bhoy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Amudaev. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bhoy (4) vs (4) Amudaev
Bhoy trying to control the position.
Amudaev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Amudaev tries to free his leg and advance position but Bhoy is retaining full guard. #T5#
Bhoy trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Amudaev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Amudaev content to stall in guard here.
Bhoy keeping moving, preventing Amudaev from controlling successfully.
Amudaev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bhoy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Amudaev's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bhoy (6) vs (4) Amudaev
Amudaev keeping moving, preventing Bhoy from controlling successfully.
Bhoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Amudaev is keeping the position for now.
Amudaev is controlling Bhoy's posture.#T6#
Bhoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Amudaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amudaev has control of Bhoy's left arm, preventing Bhoy from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Amudaev is looking for a triangle here but Bhoy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bhoy (9) vs (4) Amudaev
Amudaev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Amudaev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bhoy wants to control from the top but Amudaev keeps moving.
Bhoy looking to pass the guard.
Amudaev seems keen to control Bhoy's posture.#T7#
Bhoy wants to pass the guard but Amudaev is keeping the position.
Amudaev pulls Bhoy in close to prevent any damage.
Bhoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Amudaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Amudaev working for a triangle but Bhoy defends it easily.
Bhoy advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bhoy (12) vs (4) Amudaev#T8#
Amudaev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bhoy trying to control the action but Amudaev is working from the bottom.
Amudaev is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bhoy off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bhoy (12) vs (8) Amudaev#SUB2#
Amudaev working for a choke but Bhoy is defending well. #SUB2#
Amudaev is cranking Bhoy's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Bhoy! He's tightened the choke and Bhoy is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rauf Amudaev!
After winning the bout, Rauf Amudaev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Andre Washington ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rauf Amudaev!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Amudaev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Washington (0) vs (2) Amudaev
Washington keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Washington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Amudaev controlling the action here.
Washington tries to roll over but Amudaev keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Amudaev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Washington sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amudaev sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Amudaev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Amudaev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Washington is trying to get back to full guard.
Washington trying to control but Amudaev postures up.
Amudaev tries to pass to full mount but Washington defends it. #SUB2#
Amudaev is working for a kimura but Washington is defending it quite comfortably.
Amudaev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Amudaev wants to pass the guard but Washington is defending well. #T2#
Washington wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Amudaev is looking for a kimura but Washington is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Amudaev to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Amudaev is trying to work for a kimura but Washington is defending well.
#SUB2#
Amudaev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Washington is just riding it out for now. Amudaev eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Amudaev in particular looking to stall.
Amudaev is trying to control. Washington wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB#
Washington actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Amudaev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Washington sees it coming and defends easily.
Amudaev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Amudaev wants to take a breather but Washington is having none of it.
Washington trying to control from the bottom.
Amudaev trying to control the pace.
Amudaev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Amudaev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Washington has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amudaev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Let's hope that Amudaev 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.#SUB2#
Amudaev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Amudaev seems to be looking for submissions.
Amudaev works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Washington (0) vs (5) Amudaev
Amudaev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Washington is looking to improve his position but Amudaev isn't that keen on the idea.#T5#
Amudaev wants to control the pace but Washington is squirming around nicely.
Washington manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Washington is looking for a sweep. Amudaev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Amudaev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Amudaev is pressing down on Washington 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Washington is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Amudaev 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.
Amudaev working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Washington 's thigh. Washington counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T6#
Washington keeping full guard, as Amudaev tries to pass. #SUB2#
Amudaev drops back, looking for a kneebar! Washington looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Washington looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Washington ! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Washington (4) vs (5) Amudaev
Amudaev tries to improve position but can't.
Washington trying to control the action but Amudaev is working from the bottom. #T7#
Amudaev manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Washington (4) vs (7) Amudaev
Washington has his hands clasped together around Amudaev's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amudaev works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Washington (4) vs (10) Amudaev
Amudaev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Washington tries to hold on but Amudaev pushes him away. #T8#
Washington gets back to half guard.
Amudaev stalling.
Amudaev trying to mount his opponent but Washington defends it.
Washington trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Amudaev wants to work for an arm triangle but Washington is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Washington won't allow Amudaev to pass to mount.
Washington tries to get to full guard but Amudaev has control of the leg.
Amudaev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T9#
Washington wants to control but Amudaev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Amudaev seems content to control.#SUB2#
Washington is defending against the submission attempts here by Amudaev.
#SUB2#
Amudaev is looking for a kimura but Washington is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Amudaev to get the leverage.
Washington trying to control from the bottom.
Amudaev moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Washington (4) vs (13) Amudaev#SUB2#
Amudaev is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Washington is trying to escape and Amudaev transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Washington is forced to tap! Nice work there by Amudaev! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rauf Amudaev!
Our winner, Rauf Amudaev, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flarkins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Flarkins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Amudaev stuffs the takedown attempt from Flarkins. Flarkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Amudaev tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Flarkins manages to circle out of the way.
Flarkins misses with a double jab
and Amudaev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Amudaev.
Flarkins tries to pull guard but Amudaev holds him up against the cage and eventually Flarkins drops back down to his feet.
Amudaev wants the takedown. Flarkins is fighting it off but Amudaev persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Flarkins's guard against the cage.
Amudaev landing with the ground and pound.
Flarkins wants to stand but Amudaev is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flarkins looking to control.
Amudaev 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Amudaev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Amudaev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Amudaev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Amudaev lands a couple of digs.
Amudaev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Amudaev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Flarkins 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.
Amudaev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amudaev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Amudaev landing with the ground and pound.
Amudaev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Flarkins's head.
Amudaev cracks Flarkins with a solid left hand.
Amudaev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Flarkins looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Amudaev has picked Flarkins up and slammed him! Flarkins can't keep hold of the triangle and Amudaev manages to pass to side control!
Amudaev lands a decent elbow from side control.
Amudaev scores with punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amudaev scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Flarkins to see if he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amudaev cracks Flarkins with a big right hand but Flarkins just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Amudaev landing a few strikes.
Amudaev working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Flarkins looks winded!
Flarkins is working to avoid the ground and pound but Amudaev connects with a decent elbow.
Amudaev controls the position.
Amudaev is chipping away with strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Flarkins takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Amudaev works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Flarkins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Flarkins is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amudaev lands a few punches from side control.
Amudaev lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Flarkins down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amudaev connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Flarkins some visible discomfort.
Flarkins being controlled for a moment.
Flarkins struggling a bit here.
Amudaev controlling the position.
Amudaev is putting a hurting on Flarkins here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rauf Amudaev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Amudaev misses with a hook. Flarkins ducked under it nicely.
Amudaev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Amudaev has Flarkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Flarkins tries to break free but Amudaev pushes him back against the cage.
Amudaev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Amudaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flarkins looking for a takedown.
Amudaev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amudaev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flarkins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Amudaev to keep the fight standing.
Flarkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Amudaev fails to land.
Amudaev works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Amudaev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amudaev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Amudaev trying to control but Flarkins is working from the bottom.
Amudaev is in close to Flarkins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Amudaev lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Amudaev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Amudaev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Flarkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Amudaev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Flarkins is breathing heavily.
Amudaev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rauf Amudaev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amudaev works over Flarkins with some ground and pound from guard.
Amudaev landing with the ground and pound.
Amudaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flarkins can do to turn this around?
Amudaev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Amudaev seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Flarkins for as long as he can get away with.
Amudaev stands up over Flarkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amudaev with a nice head shot there.
Amudaev works over Flarkins with some ground and pound from guard.
Amudaev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Amudaev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Amudaev is working Flarkins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Amudaev looking to pass the guard.
Amudaev cracks Flarkins with a solid left hand.
Flarkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amudaev working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Amudaev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Amudaev is in close to Flarkins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Amudaev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Amudaev wants to control from the top but Flarkins keeps moving.
Amudaev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rauf Amudaev dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Flarkins tries to keep at a distance but Amudaev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Amudaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amudaev letting Flarkins take a breather here.
Amudaev pressing his opponent against the cage.
Amudaev struggles to land a body shot inside as Flarkins controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flarkins blocks a body shot from Amudaev.
Amudaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amudaev lands a takedown into guard.
Flarkins wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Amudaev manages to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Amudaev connects with a nice short shot to Flarkins's temple.
Amudaev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Amudaev wants to free his trapped foot but Flarkins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Flarkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Amudaev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Amudaev not doing much here.
Flarkins trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amudaev tries to control but Flarkins wriggling away.
Amudaev cracks Flarkins with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Amudaev lands a couple of good shots and Flarkins has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The referee is taking a good look at Flarkins as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Amudaev!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amudaev is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Flarkins up.
Flarkins is rocked!
Flarkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Amudaev cracks Flarkins with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Flarkins from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Flarkins is still in real trouble! Can Amudaev finish him?
Amudaev cracks Flarkins with a big right hand from the back mount! Flarkins immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Amudaev takes this one by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rauf Amudaev! |
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