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Event:
WVT 41: Motts v Veainu
Date: Oct 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Riku smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Riku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tail manages to avoid it.
Tail wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Riku throws a looping overhand right but Tail ducks down to avoid it.
Tail looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Riku clobbers Tail with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Riku throws a leg kick #TD#
and Tail counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Riku pushes Tail off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riku misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Tail counters with a takedown into side control.
Riku explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Tail blocks a leg kick.
Tail is looking to counter the offense by Riku and move into the clinch.
Riku wants to slow Tail down by chopping away at his legs.
Tail tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Riku manages to circle out of the way.
Riku works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Tail uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Riku.
Tail wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tail staying out of range there.
Tail tries to counter by clinching up but Riku breaks away and moves out of range.
Riku misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Tail counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Riku pushes Tail off and gets back to his feet.
Riku bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tail's head backwards.
Riku looks to land a right hand but Tail moved out of range.
Lazuran Riku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Riku scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tail or perhaps it was just good defense by Riku, which made it look bad.
Both fighters circling a little - Riku finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tail shoots in but no luck this time.
Riku jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT2#It looks like Snail Tail has been cut.
Riku misses with a low kick.
Tail ducks under a wild hook from Riku.
Tail tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Riku manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Riku misses with a leg kick #TD#
so Tail counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Riku controlling the position.
Riku wants to get back to his feet but Tail is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tail stands and throws Riku's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Tail wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Riku, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Tail is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Riku has escaped the position, nice work there.
Riku is not content to let Tail control the position. #T4##SUB#
Tail working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tail trying to control the position but Riku is working away.
Riku is looking for a sweep.
Tail trying to control the action but Riku is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lazuran Riku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Snail Tail's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Riku misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Tail counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tail. #BC#
Tail escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Tail drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Riku has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tail is stalling in the full guard.
Tail stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tail prevents Riku from getting back to his feet.
Riku is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Riku is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Riku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tail swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Riku is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Riku missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Riku is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tail is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tail is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lazuran Riku has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2##SUB#
Tail throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Riku working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Riku slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Riku preventing the sweep. #T3#
Tail trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Riku throws a chopping leg kick but Tail manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Riku goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tail shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Riku sprawls well. Riku wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tail gets slowly back to his feet.
Riku wants to slow Tail down by chopping away at his legs.
Tail wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4#
Riku connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tail momentarily.
Riku misses with a body punch
#CL#
and Tail counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Riku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Riku lands an uppercut.
Riku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Riku breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Riku misses with a low kick.
Lazuran Riku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Riku swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Tail moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Riku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tail has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Riku avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tail is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Riku to keep the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lazuran Riku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Snail Tail's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Tail staying out of range there.
Tail has his takedown stuffed
and Riku counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tail walks into a stiff left hand from Riku.
Riku misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Tail counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Riku is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tail dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB##SUB#
Tail is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Riku is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Tail tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Riku is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Tail is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Riku is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Riku is trying to improve his position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tail slows the pace down.
Riku is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tail wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riku keeps working. #SUB#
Tail is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Riku has escaped the position, nice work there.
Riku tries to bench press Tail off him but Tail keeps the position.
Riku bucks up and tries to throw Tail off but instead Tail has got his back!#T3#
Riku wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Tail is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Riku is defending well though. Tail let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Tail working for a choke but Riku is defending well.
Tail wants to control but Riku is keeping busy.
Riku tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Tail trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Riku doesn't escape. #SUB#
Tail is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Riku defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Riku is trying to defend against the choke here but Tail has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Tail Tightens the hold and Riku taps out furiously! Tail displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Snail Tail!
In his post fight interview, Snail Tail started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 38
Date: Sep 25, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Wanderlei Rua! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Snail Tail!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Rua clinches. #TD#
Rua gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rua (2) vs (0) Tail
Rua is fighting to break Tail's control of his arms but Tail is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tail swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rua has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tail looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Tail looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rua is one step ahead there.
Rua sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tail wants to sweep here but Rua controlling him for the moment.
Rua is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rua will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Tail controls Rua momentarily but Rua frees himself. #T3#
Tail controlling the position.
Rua not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rua tries to free his leg and advance position but Tail is retaining full guard.
Rua passes Tail's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rua passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rua (5) vs (0) Tail
Tail wants to hold on but Rua pushes him away.#T4#
Rua content just to control the position here.
Tail keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rua controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Rua has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tail is looking to get to half guard.
Tail keeps trying to improve his position.#T6#
Tail tries to hold on but Rua pushes him away.
Rua takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tail wants to hold on but Rua pushes him away.
Tail sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tail gets full guard.
Rua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tail swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Tail tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rua looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tail wants to sweep but no luck.
Rua content to stall in guard here. #T8#
Rua postures up.
Tail keeping full guard, as Rua tries to pass.
Tail has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Italian Job. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rua slips nicely into half guard.
Rua with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9#
Tail is looking for a sweep. Rua is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tail moves into full guard.
Rua is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Tail is looking for a triangle but Rua pushes his legs off easily.
#T10#
Tail trying to keep a closed guard but Rua is proving a slippery customer.
Rua showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T11#
Rua wants to pass the guard but Tail is keeping the position.
Tail trying to control the position.
Rua slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Tail working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rua doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rua manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T12#
Rua passes Tail's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rua content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T13#
Tail tries to get to full guard but Rua has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua controlling the action here.
Tail is trying to control but can't.
Rua perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T14#
Tail is looking to control Rua's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tail avoid being mounted?
Rua tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tail knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tail trying to control here.
Rua not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tail wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rua takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
A relieved looking Wanderlei Rua 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:
Stepping Stone 34
Date: Sep 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 London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; William Smyth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Snail Tail!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Smyth closes the distance and clinches.
Smyth fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Smyth has hold of one of Tail's legs. Tail is fighting the takedown attempt but Smyth gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (0) Tail
Smyth wants to control from the top but Tail keeps moving. #SUB2#
Tail had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smyth defends it easily.
Smyth postures up.
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Tail is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tail is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Tail keeps moving. #SUB#
Smyth has gone for a leg lock! Tail slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smyth's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (2) Tail#T1#
Tail works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tail is looking to take a break and control but Smyth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tail is working for a submission of some sort.
Tail wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smyth keeps working. #T2##SUB2#
Tail is looking for a kimura but Smyth is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tail to get the leverage.
Tail is taking a breather. Smyth says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Tail is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Smyth to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Tail wants to pass the guard but Smyth is keeping the position.#SUB#
Smyth is looking for a triangle but Tail pushes his legs off easily.
Tail has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Italian Job. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T3##SUB#
Tail got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smyth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tail has managed to get both his arms back between Smyth's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Smyth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tail defends it easily.
Smyth keeping moving, preventing Tail from controlling successfully.
Tail wants to pass the guard but Smyth is keeping the position.
Tail trying to control but Smyth is working from the bottom. #T4#
Tail forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Smyth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tail pulls his head out easily.
Smyth is not content to let Tail control the position.#SUB2#
Tail is trying for a kimura here. Smyth looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Tail wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Snail Tail!
A very excited looking Snail Tail rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 28
Date: Sep 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Snail Tail! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thumb is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tail sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thumb shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Tail counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tail. #TD#
Tail lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tail (2) vs (0) Thumb
Tail trying to control from half guard but Thumb is working away.
Thumb won't allow Tail to pass to mount.
Thumb wants to control but Tail is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb won't allow Tail to pass to mount.
Thumb keeping hold of Tail's head, controlling as best he can. #T1#
Tail tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thumb knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tail is keen to just control but Thumb is a slippery customer.
Tail not doing much here.
Thumb tries to get to full guard but Tail has control of the leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Tail's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tail wants to control but Thumb is keeping him busy.
Tail controlling the pace. #T2##SUB#
Tail seems to be working for a kimura but Thumb defends the submission attempt.
Thumb is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Thumb tries to roll over but Tail keeps him under control.
Tail is trying to control the action in half guard but Thumb is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tail tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thumb knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thumb is refusing to be controlled, as Tail sits in half guard. #T3#
Tail prevents Thumb from improving his position.
Tail wants to take a breather but Thumb is having none of it.
Tail with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tail is trying to control. Thumb wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Tail 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.
Tail trying to mount his opponent but Thumb defends it. #T4#
Tail wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thumb keeps working.
Tail tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thumb knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thumb has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tail is working away from the top position though.
Thumb moves into full guard.
Thumb working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Thumb looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tail stands and throws Thumb's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tail (5) vs (0) Thumb
Tail working away.
Tail tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tail advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Tail (7) vs (0) Thumb#SUB#
Tail goes for an armbar but Thumb turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Thumb. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tail (7) vs (2) Thumb#T6#
Thumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Tail is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tail looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thumb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tail is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Tail had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thumb defends it easily.#T7##SUB#
Thumb got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tail has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thumb has managed to get both his arms back between Tail's legs - danger averted.
Thumb stopping the sweep attempt from Tail.#SUB#
Tail working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thumb doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thumb manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tail pulls Thumb in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Tail is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thumb defends well.#T8#
Thumb stays in close to Tail's body and controls the position.
Tail might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thumb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tail is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Thumb 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.
Thumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Tail is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thumb forces his way into half guard.
Tail trying to control but Thumb postures up.
Thumb trying to control the pace. #T10#
Tail is looking for a sweep. Thumb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Tail looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tail is controlling Thumb's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tail is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Thumb is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T11##SUB#
Tail actively working from the bottom here.
Thumb is pressing down on Tail's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tail is holding on for now.
Thumb trying to control the action but Tail is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tail actively working from the bottom here.
Tail trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tail (7) vs (5) Thumb#T12#
Thumb avoids the attempt from Tail to control.
Thumb tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Thumb is looking to work his way around to Tail's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Thumb looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thumb tries to control but Tail wriggling away.
Thumb forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Tail (7) vs (8) Thumb#T13#
Tail tries to roll but Thumb sticks to his back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Tail tries to escape but Thumb has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Thumb trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Tail doesn't escape.
Thumb doesn't have the hooks in and Tail manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tail (9) vs (8) Thumb#T14#
Tail wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving.
Tail not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tail trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tail is fighting to break Thumb's control of his arms but Thumb is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tail stopping the sweep attempt from Thumb.
Thumb keeping moving, preventing Tail from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tail takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
Snail Tail 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:
Stepping Stone 24
Date: Aug 28, 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Kyril Mokaev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Snail Tail!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Tail drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mokaev (0) vs (2) Tail
Tail trying to control the position from guard on top but Mokaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tail pushes down on Mokaev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tail moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mokaev (0) vs (5) Tail
Tail tries to move to mount but Mokaev blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mokaev is looking for a sweep.
Mokaev is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tail is trying to get an arm triangle but Mokaev is defending well.
Tail has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Italian Job. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tail tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Mokaev tries to buck Tail off but Tail is having none of it.
Tail tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mokaev's legs. #SUB2#
Tail is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mokaev has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Tail swings around for an armbar but Mokaev sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tail's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mokaev (2) vs (5) Tail
Mokaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tail swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mokaev trying to control but Tail is working from the bottom. #T2#
Mokaev looking to sit in guard and control but Tail gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mokaev (2) vs (7) Tail#SUB#
Mokaev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Mokaev has his foot on Tail's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tail works his way back into a safe position though.
Tail's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tail preventing the sweep.
Tail passes into half guard.
Mokaev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mokaev.
Tail works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Tail seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Tail is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mokaev defends it well.
Mokaev is not content to let Tail control the position.
Tail tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mokaev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tail seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mokaev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tail is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
Tail content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Mokaev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tail moves into full mount! Mokaev won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mokaev (2) vs (10) Tail
Tail takes Mokaev's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Mokaev is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Mokaev (2) vs (13) Tail#SUB2#
Tail working for a choke but Mokaev is defending well. #T5#
Tail looking to hold on to the position here but Mokaev rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Tail trying to control the position from guard on top but Mokaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tail pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mokaev is keeping the position for now.
Tail wants to control from the top but Mokaev keeps moving.
Mokaev pulls Tail in to control the position. #T6##SUB#
Mokaev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Mokaev looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tail has picked Mokaev up and slammed him! Mokaev can't keep hold of the triangle and Tail manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mokaev (2) vs (16) Tail#SUB2#
Tail has hold of Mokaev's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Mokaev tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Tail cranks the arm and Mokaev screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Mokaev, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Snail Tail!
A less than humble Snail Tail misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 22
Date: Aug 21, 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Snail Tail! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Wang Dong!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Dong shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tail manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tail (0) vs (2) Dong
Tail is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Tail has his foot on Dong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dong works his way back into a safe position though.
Dong being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Tail looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tail keeping moving, preventing Dong from controlling successfully.
Tail trying to control the position here. #T1#
Dong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tail looking to control.
#SUB#
Tail working for a triangle but Dong defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Tail's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Tail (0) vs (5) Dong
Tail tries to buck Dong off but Dong is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Tail is trying to work for a sweep but Dong has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tail (0) vs (7) Dong
Tail tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dong trying to control but Tail is having none of it.
Tail tries to hold on but Dong pushes him away.
Tail is working to get back to half guard.
Tail regains half guard.
Tail is looking to control Dong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tail avoid being mounted?#T3#
Dong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tail wants to improve his position but Dong is controlling well.
Dong is pressing down on Tail's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tail is holding on for now.
Tail slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tail 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: Tail (2) vs (7) Dong
Dong is trying to maintain the position but Tail is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Dong tries to roll over but Tail keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tail performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Tail is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tail. #SUB#
Tail is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dong sees it coming and defends easily.#T5##SUB#
Tail is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Tail 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.
Tail is pressing down on Dong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dong is holding on for now.
Tail seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T6#
Tail won't allow Dong to sweep him here.
Tail passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Tail (5) vs (7) Dong
Dong tries to improve position but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dong is looking for a sweep.
Dong is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tail is looking to take a break and control but Dong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tail controlling from side mount. #T7#
Tail has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tail tries to advance to mount but Dong denies him.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Dong is letting Tail control him for a moment.
Dong is trying to improve his position.#T8#
Tail trying to control the action but Dong is working from the bottom.
Tail happy to just control the position for now.
Tail wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dong keeps working. #SUB#
Tail tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tail has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T9#
Dong is trying to control Tail's posture but Tail avoids it.
Dong stops Tail from passing to mount.
Dong is trying to escape the position but Tail is controlling the position.
Dong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dong can't do much from the bottom here.
Tail is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dong's shoulder. That is not cool. #T10#
Dong regains half guard.
Tail looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Tail in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Dong tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Tail!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Snail Tail!
In his post fight interview, Snail Tail started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 17
Date: Aug 14, 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Snail Tail! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Barnes has closed the distance and engaged Tail in a clinch.
Tail is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barnes pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Tail manages to pull guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Tail's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Tail has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tail manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tail (2) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tail stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tail trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes trying to control the position here.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet. #T1#
Barnes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tail trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tail (2) vs (2) Barnes
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tail is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Tail is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
My spies in Mentor Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tail bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tail (4) vs (2) Barnes#T2#
Tail is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tail seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Barnes for as long as he can get away with.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Tail from controlling successfully.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tail looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tail (4) vs (4) Barnes
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tail is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tail keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #T3#
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tail swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tail has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Barnes has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tail (4) vs (7) Barnes
Tail regains half guard.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Tail won't allow it. #SUB2#
Barnes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tail sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tail is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tail avoid being mounted?
Tail makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tail.#T4#
Tail keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Tail working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Tail is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Tail is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Tail controlling Barnes's posture.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Tail is keeping the position.
Tail looking for a sweep. Not yet Tail, not yet.
Tail working a defensive guard here.
Tail can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barnes controls the pace.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tail swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Tail is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Tail is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Barnes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tail has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnes has managed to get both his arms back between Tail's legs - danger averted.
Barnes controls from within his opponent's guard. #T7#
Barnes wants to control from the top but Tail keeps moving.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Tail is keeping the position.
Barnes trying to control but Tail is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Barnes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tail looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tail looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tail! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tail (8) vs (7) Barnes
Tail is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes prevents Tail from moving into mount. #T8#
Barnes is looking to regain half guard here but Tail keeps moving and retains side control.
Tail wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Tail looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Tail is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barnes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tail tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T9##SUB#
Tail is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barnes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barnes tries to improve position but can't.
Tail trying to control the position but Barnes is working away.
Barnes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tail (8) vs (9) Barnes
Tail trying to hold on to Barnes's head to control him but Barnes postures up.
#T10#
Tail tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Tail is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tail trying to hold on to Barnes's head to control him but Barnes postures up.
#SUB2#
Tail is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnes.
#SUB2#
Barnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T11#
The fighters are battling for position here. Tail manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tail looking to control.
Barnes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Tail keeps moving.
Tail is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up. #T12#
Tail wants to control but Barnes passes easily into half guard.
Tail wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
#SUB#
Tail looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Tail looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Tail looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Tail defends it. #T13#
Tail trying to control but Barnes postures up.
#SUB2#
Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Barnes is working for a submission of some sort.
Still in half guard, Barnes seems content to control.
Tail wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
#T14#
Tail won't allow Barnes to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Barnes is working for a kimura but Tail is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Barnes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barnes is keen to just control but Tail is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes moves into full mount! Tail won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Tail (8) vs (12) Barnes
Tail is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 12 to 8.
Trevor Barnes 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:
Stepping Stone 14
Date: Aug 07, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 8 losses; Juanito Cortez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Snail Tail!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Cortez clinches up with Tail and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Cortez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tail regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cortez (2) vs (0) Tail
Cortez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cortez looking to sit in guard and control but Tail gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cortez (2) vs (2) Tail
Cortez wants to sweep here but Tail controlling him for the moment.
Tail stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cortez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cortez pulls Tail in close to his closed guard and prevents Tail from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cortez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cortez tries to get out of the position.
Cortez wants to sweep here but Tail controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez is working hard here to advance position.
Tail tries to free his leg and advance position but Cortez is retaining full guard.
Tail is fighting to break Cortez's control of his arms but Cortez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Cortez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cortez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tail on the ground.
Tail wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
Tail advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cortez (2) vs (5) Tail#SUB2#
Tail is trying to get an arm triangle but Cortez is defending well.
Cortez tries to improve position but can't.
Cortez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cortez is looking to improve his position.
Cortez trying to control here.
Tail wants to control but Cortez is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB2#
Tail seems to be looking for submissions.
Cortez is doing well to control the position and prevent Tail from advancing to side control.
Cortez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cortez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Tail controlling the action here.
My spies in The Italian Job inform me that Tail has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cortez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Tail trying to control the action but Cortez is working from the bottom. #T3#
Tail passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cortez (2) vs (8) Tail
Cortez is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tail trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Tail has control of Cortez's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cortez regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cortez wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Cortez (2) vs (11) Tail#T4#
Cortez rolls, trying to escape but Tail keeps control of the position.
Tail trying to control momentarily.
Cortez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tail struggling to keep hold of the position.
Tail is hanging on to Cortez's back as he tries to escape.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Tail patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Cortez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cortez is controlling an arm, preventing Tail from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Cortez is looking to improve his position but Tail isn't that keen on the idea.#T5#
Tail can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cortez is looking to escape.
Tail is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tail wants to control the action but instead Cortez gets a body lock and reverses into Tail's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cortez (4) vs (11) Tail
Cortez tries to free his leg and advance position but Tail is retaining full guard.
Tail keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Cortez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Tail is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tail is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cortez forces his way into half guard.
Cortez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Cortez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tail doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cortez.
Tail wants to get back to full guard.#T7##SUB2#
Tail looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tail works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tail 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#
Cortez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tail looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tail looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tail! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cortez (4) vs (15) Tail
Cortez is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Tail looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Tail is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Cortez is trying to escape and Tail transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Cortez is forced to tap! Nice work there by Tail! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Snail Tail!
Snail Tail 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.
Juanito Cortez spoke after the fight, saying 'Well...shit happens....i will b back!'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 12
Date: Jul 31, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ryoko Imaeda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Snail Tail!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Tail gets tackled into the cage by Imaeda. Imaeda maintains the clinch. #TD#
Imaeda pulls guard successfully.
Imaeda looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Imaeda wants to control position but Tail is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Imaeda here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Snail Tail!
After the fight, Snail Tail was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
GC 438: Camacho VS Wolf-Fang
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Kos. Those never looked like landing.
Kos misses with a wild combination.
Kos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tails jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tail moves away from the strike by Kos.
Tail takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big right from Kos misses.
Tail fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kos throws a head kick that misses.
Tail tries to counter with a takedown but Kos is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Kos misses.
Tail takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tail fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kos just manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Kos. Beautiful body shot.
Tail slips under a jab from Kos.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Kos. Those never looked like landing.
Kos slaps away a takedown attempt from Tail, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kos lands with a kick to the temple. Tail shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Snail Tail has been cut.
Kos with a nice cross.
Kos throws a looping overhand right but Tail ducks down to avoid it.
Kos misses with a head kick.
Tail takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kos misses with a few strikes there.
Tail blocks the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Tail misses its target.
Roman Kos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kos gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL#
and Tail moves into the clinch.
Kos tries a body shot but Tail blocks it.
#BC2#
Kos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Kos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kos tries to bum rush Tail with a series of wild strikes but Tail uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tail walks into a left hand.
A cross from Kos lands.
Nice straight punches there by Kos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kos.
Kos misses with a looping right.
Tail thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kos scores with a jab to the body.
Kos tests Tail's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kos is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tail had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kos misses with a body kick.
Kos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD#
Tail shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tail has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kos tries to kick Tail off in order to stand up. Tail Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T3##SUB#
Tail is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kos is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tail asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kos wants to get back to his feet but Tail is dominant here and he's now got Kos's back!
Tail controls the action.#SUB#
Tail sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Kos taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Snail Tail!
A very excited looking Snail Tail rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Slavic FL 29
Date: May 13, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
De Rossi moves into range and clinches up with Tail.
De Rossi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
De Rossi lands a hook that snaps the head of Tail backwards.
De Rossi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tail blocks it with crossed arms.
Tail blocks an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. De Rossi obliges.
Tail is breathing heavily.
Tail has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
De Rossi lands a damaging elbow.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
De Rossi lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Rossi.
Tail working hard to break the clinch.
De Rossi prevents Tail from breaking the clinch.#T1#
De Rossi misses with a knee to the head.
De Rossi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tail's face.
#CUT2#It looks like Snail Tail has been cut.
De Rossi working aggressively here.
De Rossi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
De Rossi throws an elbow that misses.
De Rossi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
De Rossi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tail tries to circle away but De Rossi has him pinned against the ropes.
Tail blocks an elbow strike.
De Rossi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tail's efforts to push away.
De Rossi throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
De Rossi lands a left hand.
Tail wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
De Rossi misses with a knee to the head.
De Rossi misses with a knee to the head.
Tail is trying to break free.
De Rossi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
De Rossi throws an elbow that misses.
De Rossi throws a head punch that misses.
Tail blocks an uppercut.
De Rossi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tail's efforts to push away.
De Rossi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
De Rossi pushes off an throws an elbow but Tail leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Rossi.
De Rossi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tail has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
De Rossi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tail blocks it with crossed arms.
De Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Tail.
De Rossi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
De Rossi misses with a punch on the inside.
Tail is trying to force a seperation but De Rossi has the dominant position.
De Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Tail.
De Rossi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tail is keeping busy.
De Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
De Rossi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
De Rossi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tail has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tail wants to break free but De Rossi has control.
De Rossi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De Rossi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've been informed that De Rossi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
De Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Rossi is pushing Tail up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tail wants to get back to striking at distance but De Rossi won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tail dodges an elbow strike from De Rossi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giuseppe De Rossi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Snail Tail's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
De Rossi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tail, pushing him back against the ropes.
De Rossi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Still in the clinch, De Rossi scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Rossi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
De Rossi looking to stall.
Tail is looking to break free of the clinch but De Rossi has double underhooks.
De Rossi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
De Rossi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Tail's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
De Rossi has managed to clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, De Rossi throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Tail blocks the elbow strike.
De Rossi tries a knee to the head but Tail blocks it.
De Rossi prevents Tail from breaking the clinch.
De Rossi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tail wants to break free but De Rossi has control.
De Rossi scores with a knee to the head.
Tail blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Rossi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
De Rossi throws an elbow but it misses.
Tail's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tail blocks an elbow strike from De Rossi.
#BC#
Tail's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
De Rossi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
De Rossi closes the distance and clinches.
De Rossi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tail has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
De Rossi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
De Rossi misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Tail breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
De Rossi has closed the distance and engaged Tail in a clinch.
Tail blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Rossi misses with a knee to the head.
De Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tail blocks the elbow strike.
Giuseppe De Rossi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Tail tries to circle away but De Rossi has him pinned against the ropes.
Tail blocks the elbow strike.
De Rossi tries to land a knee to the head but Tail blocks with his arms.
De Rossi tries a knee to the head but Tail blocks it.
De Rossi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tail has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tail is trying to force a seperation but De Rossi has the dominant position.
De Rossi with a knee to the head.
De Rossi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
De Rossi is breathing heavily.#BC#
Tail breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
De Rossi moves into range and clinches up with Tail.
De Rossi looking to throw knees to the head but Tail is blocking nicely.
#T4#
De Rossi working aggressively here.
De Rossi tries a knee to the head but Tail blocks it.
De Rossi throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Tail escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
De Rossi clinches with his opponent.
De Rossi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters up against the ropes, De Rossi throws an elbow but misses.
De Rossi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Rossi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tail is keeping busy.
De Rossi has a couple of punches blocked by Tail.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giuseppe De Rossi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Snail Tail's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
De Rossi gets a clinch.
De Rossi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
De Rossi misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tail.
A nice glancing elbow lands by De Rossi.
De Rossi tries a knee to the head but Tail blocks it.
De Rossi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tail has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
De Rossi tries a knee to the head but Tail blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi has a couple of punches blocked by Tail.
De Rossi tries a knee to the head but Tail blocks it.
De Rossi tries to land a knee to the head but Tail blocks with his arms.
De Rossi connects with a knee to the head.
De Rossi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
De Rossi tries to land knees in the clinch but Tail avoids the damage to the body.
De Rossi has Tail pressed against the ropes, preventing Tail from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tail can't break the clinch.
Tail tries to break free but De Rossi pushes him back against the ropes.
De Rossi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
De Rossi misses with an elbow strike.
De Rossi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
De Rossi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tail blocking some punches.
De Rossi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
De Rossi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
De Rossi taking a breather.
De Rossi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
De Rossi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tail is trying to break free.
De Rossi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tail blocks it with crossed arms.
Tail blocks an elbow strike from De Rossi.
#BC#
Tail escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
De Rossi has closed the distance and engaged Tail in a clinch.
Nice elbow from De Rossi.
De Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Tail.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, De Rossi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
De Rossi misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from De Rossi fails to land.
De Rossi misses with a knee to the head.
De Rossi throws a knee to the head but misses.
De Rossi throws a knee to the head but misses.
De Rossi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De Rossi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tail is looking to break free of the clinch but De Rossi has double underhooks. #BC#
Tail escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
De Rossi pushes Tail up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tail working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
De Rossi misses with the head strike.
De Rossi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De Rossi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tail blocks it with crossed arms.
De Rossi lands an elbow that stopped Tail in his tracks for a moment. #BC#
Tail manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
De Rossi moves into range and clinches up with Tail.
De Rossi looking to slow down the pace here.
De Rossi misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Tail breaks the clinch.
Snail Tail has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
De Rossi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tail, pushing him back against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe De Rossi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got De Rossi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe De Rossi!
Giuseppe De Rossi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Slavic FL 24
Date: Apr 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Tail takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT2#It looks like Snail Tail has been cut.
Barbosa swings for the body but Tail moves out of range.
Barbosa lands a glancing blow to the side of Tail's head.
Tail avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Tail slips under a jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a series of strikes that have Tail backpedaling.
Tail takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tail.
Tail swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tail tries a head kick but it misses.
Tail takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1#
Barbosa misses with a looping right.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
Barbosa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tail ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Tail moves away and avoids it.
Barbosa throws a right hand that Tail ducks under and follows up with a left that Tail also avoids with ease.
Barbosa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tail moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tail fires out a quick counter leg kick but Barbosa just manages to avoid it.
Tail has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
Tail is looking to counter with head kicks.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tail lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Barbosa scores with a hook to the body. Tail takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barbosa throws the left hand but Tail avoids the punch easily.
Daniel Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tail displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Tail is looking to counter the offense by Barbosa and move into the clinch.
Barbosa misses with a hook. Tail ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Tail has his takedown stuffed
and Tail takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Snail Tail's cut is getting worse.
Tail uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Tail is looking to counter the offense by Barbosa and move into the clinch.
Tail ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Barbosa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barbosa.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Barbosa rushes Tail and presses him up against the ropes.
Barbosa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbosa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barbosa pushes Tail back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
A short right from Barbosa on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike.
Barbosa lands a body punch.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Tail blocks it.
Barbosa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barbosa lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#Snail Tail's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Good body shot from Barbosa.
Tail is breathing heavily.
Barbosa lands with a light punch inside.
Barbosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barbosa lands with a light punch inside.
Barbosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Barbosa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Snail Tail's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Barbosa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#KD2#
Barbosa steps into range and cracks Tail with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Tail flops backwards and Barbosa dives into his guard looking to finish!
Barbosa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Let's hope that Barbosa 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Barbosa.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Barbosa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barbosa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tail has his takedown stuffed
and Tail takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tail tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barbosa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tail somewhat.
Tail tries for a takedown but Barbosa circles away easily
and Barbosa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tail thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Snail Tail. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Tail gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barbosa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tail on the side of the head.#CUT2#Jeez, Snail Tail's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#CL2#
Barbosa moves into range and clinches up with Tail.
Barbosa lands a nice uppercut.
Daniel Barbosa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tail wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barbosa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tail.
Barbosa scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barbosa lands a right hand.
Barbosa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tail backwards.
Barbosa is working Tail over against the ropes.
Barbosa presses Tail against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbosa.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Snail Tail's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Daniel Barbosa!
A very excited looking Daniel Barbosa 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.
Snail Tail was interviewed post fight and said 'this wasnt a loss... it was a lesson! thank you to my camp Kings Jiu Jitsu/Striking Gym for getting me prepared for this fight. Back to the drawing board we go!'. |
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Event:
UAC 10
Date: Nov 30, 2021 |
#R1#
A nice combination there by Dalton.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dalton has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Dalton scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#It looks like Snail Tail has been cut.
Dalton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Tail decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dalton's guard.
Dalton is pulling down on Tail's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Dalton looking for a guillotine here but Tail defends easily.
Tail controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tail trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tail drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tail jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Tail stands and throws Dalton's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Tail is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dalton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Tail working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dalton is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tail is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Tail controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Dalton is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Tail is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dalton can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dalton wants to hold on but Tail pushes him away.
Dalton is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Tail is staying active.#SUB#
Dalton defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tail.
Dalton is desperately trying to improve his position but Tail has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Tail jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dalton is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dalton and Tail has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalton manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Dalton wants to control but Tail is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Tail is working for a kimura but Dalton is defending it quite comfortably.
Dalton trying to control but Tail postures up.
Tail is trying to control. Dalton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dalton trying to control but Tail postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tail in particular looking to stall.
Dalton trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dalton trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Tail has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Tail has control of Dalton's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dalton regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dalton is squirming around, avoiding Tail's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Tail throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Dalton has his hands clasped together but Tail breaks the hold and Dalton is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Tail!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Snail Tail!
Snail Tail retains his lightweight title!
In his post fight interview, Snail Tail gave a big smile as he said 'Shoutout to my camp Kings Jiu Jitsu/Striking Gym for getting me in tip top shape. I'm the boogeyman in this division... LETSCRAP!'. |
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Event:
EFC 30
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Tail gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bell wants to control from the top but Tail keeps moving.
Bell looking to pass the guard.
Tail keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.
My spies in Cali Gym inform me that Bell has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tail looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Bell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tail is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tail has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Tail trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tail trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tail defends well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tail pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bell is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Tail wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving.
Bell keeping full guard, as Tail tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tail wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving.
Tail stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tail forces his way into half guard.
Bell is not content to let Tail control the position.#T3##SUB#
Tail is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Bell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bell actively working from the bottom here.
Tail is thwarting Bell's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Bell looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bell looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tail moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Tail swings around for an armbar but Bell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tail's guard.
Bell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tail swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Bell lying in Tail's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Tail decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Bell taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Snail Tail!
Post fight, an emotional Snail Tail said 'Shoutout to my camp Kings Jiu Jitsu/Striking Gym for getting me in tip top shape. I'm the boogeyman in this division... LETSCRAP!'. |
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Event:
UAC 6
Date: Oct 20, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Phillips forces Tail back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Phillips pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phillips misses with a straight left.
Pedro Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phillips fails with an attempt to clinch.
Phillips throws a right hand that Tail ducks under and follows up with a left that Tail also avoids with ease.
Phillips throws a sloppy head kick and Tail moves out of range easily.
Tail drops down looking for a counter takedown but Phillips sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Phillips has Tail up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tail has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tail avoids the elbow strike from Phillips, against the cage.
Tail takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tail has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Phillips just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tail's brow. #T1#
Phillips looking to throw knees to the head but Tail is blocking nicely.
Phillips throws an elbow that misses.
Phillips crunches a lovely knee into Tail's ribcage.
Phillips throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD#
Tail works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phillips looking for a sweep. Not yet Phillips, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tail controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tail pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phillips is keeping the position for now.
Phillips is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Phillips can't keep his opponent in guard - Tail advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Tail is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Phillips defends it well. #SUB#
Tail is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Phillips sees it coming and defends easily.
Tail controlling the action here.
Tail is looking to advance position but Phillips won't allow it. #T3##SUB#
Tail 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.
Phillips has a hand on Tail's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tail takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SUB#
Tail looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Phillips is trying desperately to improve position.
Phillips is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Tail is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Phillips is surviving well by controlling Tail's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Tail jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Phillips is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Phillips and Tail has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Tail working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pedro Phillips will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Tail avoids the head kick by Phillips.
Tail slips a straight right by Phillips.
Tail changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tail blocks a head kick by Phillips.
Tail tries to counter with a takedown but Phillips is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Phillips has closed the distance and engaged Tail in a clinch.
Phillips with a knee to the head.
Phillips lands a good knee to the midsection. Tail won't want to take too many of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips trying to land knees to the body.
Phillips with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Snail Tail has been cut.
Phillips with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Phillips tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tail avoids it.
Tail on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pedro Phillips seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Tail has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Phillips after a bit of a struggle.
Phillips looking to throw knees to the head but Tail is blocking nicely.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Phillips. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Phillips throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Phillips pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phillips fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tail half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A head kick misses from Phillips.
Tail drops down looking for a counter takedown but Phillips sprawls and moves away.
Tail moves away from the strike by Phillips.
Tail appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Phillips throws a leg kick #TD#
and Tail counters with a nice double leg into side control. Phillips won't be happy with that.
Phillips tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB#
Tail working for a guillotine from mount but Phillips is in no mood to give up.
Phillips really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tail. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Tail takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Tail working for a guillotine from mount but Phillips is in no mood to give up.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phillips is trying desperately to improve position.
Tail trying to control but Phillips is having none of it. #SUB#
Tail is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Phillips to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Phillips shrugs it off. #T3#
Phillips tries to hold on but Tail pushes him away.
Phillips is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Tail goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Phillips turns into him and now he's in Tail's guard.
Phillips has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Tail has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Phillips can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Snail Tail overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Phillips is looking to stand up but Tail won't let him. #T4#
Tail looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Phillips would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Tail looking for a guillotine here but Phillips defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Phillips showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Snail Tail's cut.
That's time! Tail's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Phillips tests Tail's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phillips throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Tail counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tail is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tail controlling the action here.#T1#
Phillips trying to control here.
#SUB#
Phillips is defending against the submission attempts here by Tail.
Tail prevents Phillips from improving his position.#SUB#
Tail is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Tail is trying for a kimura here. Phillips looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Tail wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Snail Tail!
Snail Tail retains his lightweight title!
As Snail Tail got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: A new King is in the Lightweight Division! shoutout to my camp Kings Jiu Jitsu/Striking Gym for getting me in tip top shape for my debut. I'm the boogeyman in this division... LETSCRAP!'. |
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Event:
EFC 28
Date: Oct 11, 2021 |
#R1#
McGregson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tail at a distance.
McGregson misses with a body shot
#TD#
and Tail counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tail.
Tail looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
McGregson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tail gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Tail drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tail jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McGregson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cali Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Tail got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGregson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tail has managed to get both his arms back between McGregson's legs - danger averted.
Tail passes McGregson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregson is looking for a sweep. Tail is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Tail's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Tail is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tail prevents McGregson from improving his position.#T1##SUB#
Tail is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McGregson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
McGregson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
McGregson is defending against the submission attempts here by Tail.
McGregson wants to improve his position but Tail is controlling well.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McGregson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
McGregson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tail passes into side control.
Tail working away.
McGregson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McGregson is trying to control. Tail wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McGregson is pressing down on Tail's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tail is holding on for now.
McGregson wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tail wants to control but McGregson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Tail is controlling McGregson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tail is looking to improve his position.
Tail is not content to let McGregson control the position.
McGregson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McGregson is trying to control the action in half guard but Tail is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McGregson prevents Tail from improving his position.#SUB#
Tail looking for submissions off his back.
McGregson tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McGregson wants to stand up but Tail manages to regain full guard.
McGregson wanted to stand there but Tail had control of the position.
McGregson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McGregson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tail is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jack McGregson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGregson misses with a body shot.
Tail changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McGregson throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Tail counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tail is pushing down on McGregson's leg trying to pass to half guard. McGregson is fighting to maintain full guard but Tail has managed to sneak the leg through.
McGregson is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Snail Tail dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McGregson misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD#
and Tail counters with a single leg into guard. McGregson didn't expect that. #SUB2#
McGregson has an active guard here but Tail has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
McGregson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Tail escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Tail!#SUB#
Tail is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McGregson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McGregson is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregson is trying to control Tail's posture but Tail avoids it. #SUB#
Tail is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McGregson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB#
Tail is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McGregson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McGregson sneaks back into half guard.
Tail trying to control from half guard but McGregson is working away. #SUB2#
McGregson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tail wants to free his trapped foot but McGregson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McGregson is not content to let Tail control the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
McGregson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGregson tries to roll over but Tail keeps him under control.
McGregson is pressing down on Tail's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
McGregson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tail passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Tail is working for a kimura but McGregson is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
McGregson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Tail trying to control the action but McGregson is working from the bottom.
Tail is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGregson can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Tail 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.
McGregson trying to control here.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McGregson is staying active underneath Tail, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McGregson is looking for a sweep. Tail is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Tail seems to be working for a kimura but McGregson defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
McGregson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGregson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Tail is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGregson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tail. #SUB#
McGregson is defending against the submission attempts here by Tail.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Snail Tail dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McGregson misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Tail counters with a shoot takedown. McGregson fights it but they end up in guard.
Tail is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McGregson looking for a sweep. Not yet McGregson, not yet. #SUB#
Tail drops back looking for a leg! McGregson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McGregson manages to kick Tail off! Tail jumps back into McGregson's guard.
Tail wants to control from the top but McGregson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tail avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
McGregson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tail passes into half guard.
#T1#
Tail is controlling the pace.
McGregson tries to get to full guard but Tail has control of the leg. #SUB2#
McGregson actively working from the bottom here.
Tail wants to stand up but McGregson has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
Tail is looking for a kimura here.
Tail controlling the action here.
Jack McGregson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Tail seems to be looking for submissions.
McGregson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tail has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
McGregson 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.
Tail is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Tail trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Tail is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McGregson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McGregson working to try and regain half guard.
Snail Tail is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tail tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McGregson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Tail. What's that going to do exactly?
Tail looking to control and managing it successfully.
McGregson is trying to escape the mount.
Tail controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Tail seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McGregson for as long as he can get away with.
Snail Tail overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGregson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tail sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McGregson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tail tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tail blocks McGregson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snail Tail showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tail, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Snail Tail!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Snail Tail!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Snail Tail!
Snail Tail wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, Snail Tail took to the microphone: 'A new King is in the Lightweight Division! shoutout to my camp Kings Jiu Jitsu/Striking Gym for getting me in tip top shape for my debut. I'm the boogeyman in this division... LETSCRAP!'. |
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Event:
UAC 4- Everest vs Tail
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Tail defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Everett.
Tail is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Everett is looking to clinch.
Tail changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tail stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tail wants it to stay on the feet.
And Tail tries to counter it with a takedown but Everett pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Everett shoots in for a takedown but Tail shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wallace Everett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Everett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tail changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Everett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tail sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Everett somewhat.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Tail counters with a nice double leg into side control. Everett won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Tail is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Everett looks calm but he's in trouble here. Tail gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Everett is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Tail lets go of the hold and Everett can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Snail Tail!
Snail Tail is the new lightweight champion! |
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Event:
UAC 3- Everest vs Garcia
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Lobsusbaka tries for a takedown but Tail sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tail feints the counter takedown.
Lobsusbaka misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Tail counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lobsusbaka is looking to get back to is feet but Tail passes into side control.
#SUB2#
Tail looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Tail in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Lobsusbaka is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Snail Tail! |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (155lbs, D2): 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Nusrat Baigan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Snail Tail!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Baigan has closed the distance and engaged Tail in a clinch.
#TD#
Baigan is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tail can't fight it off and eventually Baigan manages to take the fight to the floor. Tail looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Baigan (2) vs (0) Tail
Tail wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Tail looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Baigan passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Baigan (5) vs (0) Tail
Baigan gets to mount! Tail was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Baigan (7) vs (0) Tail
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.
Tail keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Baigan controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Tail wants to hold on but Baigan pushes him away.
Tail is desperately trying to improve his position but Baigan has a good base and remains in mount.
Tail is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tail is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Tail tries to hold on but Baigan postures up.
Baigan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tail is desperately trying to improve his position but Baigan has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Tail tries to lock up and control but Baigan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Baigan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tail 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.
Tail tries to hold on but Baigan postures up.
Baigan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Baigan continues to stall.#T4#
Tail is in all sorts of trouble here.
Baigan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Baigan is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T5#
Tail is desperately trying to improve his position but Baigan has a good base and remains in mount.
Tail tries to hold on but Baigan postures up.
Baigan controlling from mount. #T6#
Baigan prevents Tail from getting the reversal.
Baigan pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Baigan content just to control the position here.
Tail is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tail is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tail tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T7#
Tail is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Baigan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Baigan fails to advance to Tail's back.
Tail tries to hold on but Baigan postures up.#T8#
Baigan content just to control the position here.
Tail is looking to improve his position but Baigan isn't that keen on the idea.
Baigan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tail tries to lock up and control but Baigan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T9#
Baigan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Baigan avoids the attempt from Tail to control.
Tail is trying to reverse the position but instead Baigan has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Baigan (10) vs (0) Tail
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baigan keeps control of the position easily here as Tail tries to buck him off.
Tail is really stuck here.
#T10#
What can Tail do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Baigan gets his hands free as Tail looks to control.
Tail wants to escape the position.
Baigan controlling the position well here. Tail rolled but Baigan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Tail can't escape the position.
#T11#
Tail trying to control the hands but Baigan breaks the grip.
Tail is really stuck here.
Baigan is not going to allow Tail to sit and survive in this position.
Tail rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T12#
Tail is pressing down on Baigan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tail 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: Baigan (10) vs (2) Tail#SUB2#
Baigan is defending against the submission attempts here by Tail.
Baigan keeping hold of Tail's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Tail is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Baigan as he works his way to full guard.
#T13#
Tail passes Baigan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Baigan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Tail trying to work for an americana but Baigan has managed to regain full guard.
Tail looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Baigan keeping moving, preventing Tail from controlling successfully.
Baigan is controlling Tail's posture.
Baigan keeping moving, preventing Tail from controlling successfully.
Tail stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baigan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baigan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baigan (12) vs (2) Tail
And that's the end of the fight!
Baigan takes the fight on points by 12 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (155lbs, D2): 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tom Faire! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Snail Tail!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Faire shoots in for a takedown but Tail shows good takedown defense.
Faire looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tail is fending him off so far but Faire persists. Nope, Tail circles away and we're back to standing.
And Tail tries to counter it with a takedown but Faire pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Faire is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tail's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Faire (2) vs (0) Tail
Faire passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Faire (5) vs (0) Tail
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faire looking to control and managing it successfully.
Faire seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tail for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tail is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tail keeps trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB#
Faire is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Tail to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tail shrugs it off.
Tail is looking to improve his position but Faire isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Faire working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Faire working for a submission but Tail is keeping him at bay.
Faire avoids the attempt from Tail to control.
Faire tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Faire trying to control but Tail is having none of it. #T2##SUB#
Faire goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tail is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Faire (5) vs (2) Tail
Tail wants to control from the top but Faire keeps moving. #SUB#
Faire is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tail stands and throws Faire's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Faire (5) vs (5) Tail
Faire is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Faire regains half guard.
Tail wants to free his trapped foot but Faire is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tail moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Faire (5) vs (8) Tail
Faire is trying to improve his position.
Faire is working hard here to advance position.
Faire is not content to let Tail control the position. #SUB2#
Tail tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tail has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4##SUB2#
Tail working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Faire is trying to improve his position.
Tail wants to lay and pray for a moment but Faire keeps working.
Tail tries to move to mount but Faire blocks the move with his legs. #T5#
Tail trying to control the position but Faire is working away.
Tail working away.
Tail passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Faire! Score +2 for reaching mount: Faire (5) vs (10) Tail
Tail wants to control the pace but Faire is squirming around nicely.
Tail controlling from the full mount.
Tail looking to control but Faire is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Faire wants to hold on but Tail pushes him away.#T6##SUB2#
Tail jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Faire is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Faire and Tail has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Tail is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Faire knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Tail tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Tail tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tail has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T7#
Faire struggling a bit here.
Faire regains half guard.
Faire gets back to full guard.
Tail wants to control from the top but Faire keeps moving. #SUB#
Tail got a little sloppy there for a moment and Faire has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tail has managed to get both his arms back between Faire's legs - danger averted.
Faire has control of Tail's left arm, preventing Tail from doing any damage. #T8#
Tail wants to control from the top but Faire keeps moving.
Tail sitting in guard, not really doing much.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Faire is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Faire (7) vs (10) Tail
Tail is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Faire wants to control from the top but Tail keeps moving. #T9#
Tail is trying to control the position but Faire postures up.
Faire looking to sit in guard and control but Tail gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Faire (7) vs (12) Tail#SUB#
Faire looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tail stands and throws Faire's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Faire (7) vs (15) Tail
Faire tries to buck Tail off but Tail is having none of it.#SUB2#
Tail thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Faire can't do much from the bottom here. #T10#
Faire stops Tail from passing to mount.
Faire tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tail trying to control the action but Faire is working from the bottom.
Faire tries to bench press Tail off him but Tail keeps the position. #SUB2#
Tail working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T11##SUB2#
Tail tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Faire regains half guard.
Tail is looking to take a break and control but Faire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12##SUB2#
Tail is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Faire has managed to free his arm - good work.
Faire is looking to improve his position.
Faire gets back to full guard.
Faire wants to sweep but no luck.
Tail controlling from the top position.
Tail pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Faire is keeping the position for now. #T13##SUB#
Faire looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Tail drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Faire manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tail has Faire in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Faire (9) vs (15) Tail
Tail has control of Faire's left arm, preventing Faire from doing any damage.
Faire engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T14#
Faire trying to control the position from guard on top but Tail is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tail swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tail looking to control.
#SUB#
Faire thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Faire stands and throws Tail's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Faire (12) vs (15) Tail
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tail is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Faire tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Faire has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tail prevents Faire from moving into mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tail wins on points by 15 to 12. |
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Event:
CMMA 41 Platt vs Gouveia
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee looks to throw the jab but Tail is out of range.
Lee misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD#
and Tail counters with a single leg into guard. Lee didn't expect that.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tail controls the pace.
Lee controlling Tail's posture.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tail. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lee pulls Tail in close to his closed guard and prevents Tail from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tail trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is trying to control the position but Tail postures up. #T1##SUB#
Tail drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lee looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lee looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lee! #REVB#
Tail can't do much from the bottom here.
Lee slows the pace down.
Tail is not content to let Lee control the position.
Tail regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lee's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Tail is positioning himself well to prevent Lee advancing to mount. #T2#
Lee content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tail moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Tail is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily.
Lee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tail keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Tail is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Tail working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Tail is keeping the position.
Tail keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Tail is trying to keep Lee in close.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Tail is keeping the position.
Tail trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Tail looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lee 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.
Tail keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tail is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tail looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snail Tail dominated that round.
That's time! Tail's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick from Lee is predictable there #TD#
and Tail counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tail is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Lee is trying to control Tail's posture. Tail takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Lee! Tail is rotating here... this could be the end... Lee is out! Tail has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Snail Tail! |
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Event:
CMMA 33 MacLaughlin vs Ollila
Date: Sep 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duong scores with a one two! Tail had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Snail Tail has been cut.
Duong looks to throw the jab but Tail is out of range.
Duong works over Tail's head and body with a nice combination.
Duong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tail looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big right from Duong misses.
Tail half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tail looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Duong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Duong.
Duong throws a body punch but Tail moves out of range.
Tail half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Duong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tails jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Duong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tail was well out of range. Poor timing from Duong.
Tail attempts a counter takedown but Duong avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Duong throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Tail counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Duong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tail is controlling him.
Duong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tail controls the pace.
Tail passes into half guard.
Tail moves into full mount! Duong won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Tail working for a submission but Duong is keeping him at bay. #T2##SUB#
Tail is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Duong can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Tail working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tail tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Tail with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Tail sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3##SUB#
Tail quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Tail but it's paid off an Duong is forced to tap! Nice work by Tail.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Snail Tail!
Steven Duong spoke after the fight, saying 'I tried my best and my best wasn't enough'. |
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Event:
CMMA 24 Platt vs Oakley
Date: Aug 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Tonon drives through and clinches with Tail against the cage.
Tonon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tonon goes for a takedown attempt but Tail pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Tonon forces Tail back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Tonon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tonon fails with a takedown attempt.
Tail tries to counter with a takedown but Tonon is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Tonon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Tail counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tonon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tail's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tail's back!
Tonon is trying to control but Tail is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Tonon wants to control the pace but Tail is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tail is trying to escape the mount.
Tonon pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tonon controlling his opponent. #T2#
Tail is looking to get to half guard.
Tail is working hard here to advance position.
Tonon thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonon wants to take his opponent's back but instead Tail manages to regain half guard.
Tonon prevents Tail from improving his position.#T3#
Tonon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tail keeps working.
Tonon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Tonon is trying to work for a kimura but Tail is defending well.
Tail moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Tail keeps moving.
Tail seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tail can't keep his opponent in guard - Tonon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tail moves into full guard.
Tonon stands and throws Tail's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Tail is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tail sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonon trying to control the action but Tail is working from the bottom.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but Tail defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonon uses his free foot to push down on Tail's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tail.
Tonon tries to control but Tail wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Tonon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tonon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tail drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tonon sprawls and moves away.
Tonon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tail defends it nicely.
Tail feinted with a counter takedown.
Tonon just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Tonon clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tail just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Tonon has picked Tail up - he's going for a ride! Tonon dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T1#
Tonon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tonon is trying to control the action in half guard but Tail is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tonon prevents Tail from improving his position.
Tonon is looking to advance position but Tail won't allow it.
Tail is trying to maintain the position but Tonon is very close to passing his half guard.
Tonon wants to free his trapped foot but Tail is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tonon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tail has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tonon is working away from the top position though.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tonon throwing shots but Tail is blocking nicely.
Tonon is pressing down on Tail's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tail is holding on for now.
Tail tries to get to full guard but Tonon has control of the leg.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but Tail defending well.
Tail is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Tail is trying to control Tonon's posture. Tonon takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Tail! Tonon is rotating here... this could be the end... Tail is out! Tonon has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Damian Tonon! |
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Event:
CMMA 16 De Vries vs Peieira
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Oka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tail swivels and escapes.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tail has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Oka tries to clinch up.
Tail with the counter takedown but Oka avoids it easily.
Oka dives in and grabs Tail's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tail pushes down on Oka's head and hops out.
Tail is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oka misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Tail counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yama Oka. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Oka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Tail looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Tail tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tail wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Tail wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oka, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Oka is looking to regain half guard here but Tail keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Tail is working to tighten his grip on Oka's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Oka has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Tail is really squeezing tight and eventually Oka passes out! Tail breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Snail Tail! |
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Event:
CMMA 10 265lbs Title
Date: Jun 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goku misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Tail counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Goku!
Goku is looking for a sweep.
Goku is trying to work for a sweep but Tail has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goku is looking to improve his position but Tail isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Tail looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tail trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Goku is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Goku has left one of his arms exposed and Tail doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Goku screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Snail Tail!
In defeat, Son Goku stepped up to the mic, saying 'I can't believe it, I thought I had trained very hard in the other world, but I was wrong. I didn't think there was anyone who had the same strength as me.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Gardner drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tail trying to control the position.
Tail can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gardner controls the pace.
Tail 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.
Tail is working hard here to advance position.
Tail wants to hit a sweep here but Gardner passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tail there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tail can't escape the position.
Gardner controlling the pace for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner lands a big shot there that rocks Tail but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gardner with good strikes from the mount here!
Gardner lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gardner controlling the pace for now. #T1#
It looks like Gardner 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.
Gardner is continuing to stall.
Tail is desperately trying to improve his position but Gardner has a good base and remains in mount.
Gardner controlling the pace for now.
Tail manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tail is pressing down on Gardner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tail working a defensive guard here.
Gardner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tail not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Gardner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tail is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gardner 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.
Gardner postures up.
Tail wants to stand up but Gardner is controlling him.
Gardner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gardner 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.
Tail has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Gardner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T3#
Tail wants to control but Gardner postures up.
Tail is not content to let Gardner control the position.
Tail is looking to regain half guard here but Gardner keeps moving and retains side control.
Tail being controlled for a moment.
Gardner wants to control but Tail is keeping him busy.
Tail manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tail keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Tail is trying to maintain the position but Gardner is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gardner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tail trying to control but Gardner postures up.
Tail avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gardner.
Gardner is thwarting Tail's attempts to control the position.
Tail holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Tail is pressing down on Gardner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tail is looking to sweep but instead, Gardner has passed into half guard.
Tail looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tail wants to improve his position but Gardner is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gardner controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Callum Gardner dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tail throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gardner moves out of range of the body kick.#TD2#
Gardner throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tail tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gardner is in Tail's guard.
Gardner controlling from the top position.
Tail is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tail 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.
Gardner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tail swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gardner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gardner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Gardner is fighting to break Tail's control of his arms but Tail is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tail wants to stand but Gardner is controlling the position.
Tail looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gardner is one step ahead there.
Gardner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tail is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Gardner throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tail was covering up waiting for the punch and Gardner finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T2#
Gardner content to stall in guard here.
Gardner postures up in Tail's guard and throws a big left but Tail blocks it.
Tail keeping moving, preventing Gardner from controlling successfully.
Gardner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gardner won't allow Tail to get back to his feet.
Tail pulls Gardner in close to prevent any damage.
Gardner chips away with some ground and pound.
Gardner content to stall in guard here.
Tail looking for a sweep. Not yet Tail, not yet. #T3#
Tail wants to stand but Gardner is controlling the position.
Tail can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gardner controls the pace.
Gardner trying to control but Tail is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Gardner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gardner lands in his opponent's guard.
Gardner stopping the sweep attempt from Tail.
Gardner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tail wants to sweep but no luck.
Tail is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gardner trying to control but Tail is working from the bottom. #T4#
Tail has control of Gardner's left arm, preventing Gardner from doing any damage.
Tail looking to control.
Gardner 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.
Tail is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gardner is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tail thows a leg kick but Gardner checks it #TD2#
so Gardner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tail is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Callum Gardner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tail is trying to keep Gardner in close.
Gardner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tail trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Callum Gardner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Tail does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #TD2#
Gardner throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tail tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gardner is in Tail's guard.
Gardner postures up.
Gardner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tail managing to control the position.
Tail keeping moving, preventing Gardner from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gardner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tail wants to sweep here but Gardner controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Gardner controlling from the top position.
Gardner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tail is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gardner is controlling him.
Tail controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tail is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Tail being controlled here momentarily.
Gardner keeping moving, preventing Tail from controlling successfully. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gardner has his hands on Tail's head, controlling the position.
Gardner 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.
Snail Tail has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gardner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gardner is trying to keep Tail in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gardner might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tail haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gardner checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gardner feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Tail does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gardner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gardner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Gardner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tail gets back to half guard.
Gardner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tail trying to control from the bottom.
Gardner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tail desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gardner in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Tail trying to control from the bottom.
Gardner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Gardner 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.
Tail works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tail looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tail pulls Gardner in close to prevent any damage.
Gardner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tail managing to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tail lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Callum Gardner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tail won't allow Gardner to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Snail Tail.
I think Gardner has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Callum Gardner!
A very excited looking Callum Gardner rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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