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Event:
CACC 181:Brown v Morrison Jr 2
Date: Mar 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Lemony Snicket! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Flibbo Banino!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Snicket is looking for a takedown.
Snicket is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Banino gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Banino jumps guard but Snicket turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Banino fails to pull guard.
Snicket has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Banino after a bit of a struggle.
I was talking to Snicket's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lemony Snicket. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banino tries to pull guard but Snicket won't allow it.
Banino tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snicket jumps guard but Banino stands there with Snicket around his waist. Snicket gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Banino tries to pull guard but Snicket forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.#T1##TD#
Snicket jumps guard and drags Banino to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Banino content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Snicket has locked up a guillotine! Snicket's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Banino is holding on here and Snicket must be using up a lot of energy. Banino has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Snicket gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lemony Snicket!
Our winner, Lemony Snicket, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Sep 15, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Flibbo Banino! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 0 losses; Ken Irrawaddy!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Irrawaddy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banino (0) vs (2) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Banino is looking to improve his position.
Irrawaddy wants to free his trapped foot but Banino is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Banino tries to get to full guard but Irrawaddy has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irrawaddy passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Banino (0) vs (5) Irrawaddy#T1#
Irrawaddy controlling the pace for now.
Banino is looking to improve his position but Irrawaddy isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irrawaddy fails to advance to Banino's back.
Irrawaddy controlling his opponent.
Banino regains half guard.
Irrawaddy controlling the action here.#T2##SUB#
Banino looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Banino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Irrawaddy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Banino has a hand on Irrawaddy's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Irrawaddy takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Banino (0) vs (8) Irrawaddy
Banino is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Irrawaddy has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Banino (0) vs (11) Irrawaddy
What can Banino do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T3#
Irrawaddy has the hooks in. Banino is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Irrawaddy not allowing Banino to control his hands.
Irrawaddy is riding his opponent, not letting Banino buck him off.
Let's hope that Irrawaddy 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.#T4#
Banino looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Irrawaddy has good solid back control here.
Banino manages to reverse the position and now he's in Irrawaddy's guard. Nice work there by Banino.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banino (2) vs (11) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy wants to sweep but no luck.
Irrawaddy is controlling Banino's posture.
Banino trying to control but Irrawaddy is working from the bottom. #T5#
Banino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Irrawaddy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Irrawaddy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Banino pushing down on Irrawaddy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Irrawaddy tries to roll over but Banino keeps him under control.
Irrawaddy manages to get to full guard.
Irrawaddy wants to sweep but no luck.
Banino being controlled here momentarily.
Banino trying to control but Irrawaddy is working from the bottom.
Irrawaddy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Banino manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banino (2) vs (13) Irrawaddy#T6#
Irrawaddy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Banino working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Banino looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Irrawaddy passes into half guard.
Irrawaddy content to control rather than advance.
Banino trying to control but Irrawaddy postures up.
Irrawaddy works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Banino (2) vs (16) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T7#
Irrawaddy works to advance to full mount. Banino defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Banino (2) vs (18) Irrawaddy
Banino prevents Irrawaddy from taking his back.
Banino wants to hold on but Irrawaddy pushes him away.
Irrawaddy controlling his opponent.
Banino tries to reverse the position but Irrawaddy maintains control.
Irrawaddy wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T8#
Irrawaddy controlling from mount.
Banino is working to get back to half guard.
Irrawaddy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Banino tries to hold on but Irrawaddy pushes him away.
Irrawaddy controlling the pace for now.
Irrawaddy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T9#
More stalling from Irrawaddy.
Banino wants to hold on but Irrawaddy pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irrawaddy content just to control the position here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Irrawaddy.#T10#
Banino sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Irrawaddy trying to control the pace.
Banino has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Irrawaddy is working away from the top position though.
Irrawaddy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Banino has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Irrawaddy is working away from the top position though.#T11#
Banino is trying to get back to full guard.
Irrawaddy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Banino! Score +3 for passing guard: Banino (2) vs (21) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy controlling the pace for now.
Banino regains half guard.
Irrawaddy is controlling the pace.
It looks like Irrawaddy 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.#T12#
Banino is trying is best to control the position here.
Banino is looking to control Irrawaddy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banino avoid being mounted?
Banino tries to get to full guard but Irrawaddy has control of the leg.
Irrawaddy is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Banino looking for submissions off his back.
Banino won't allow Irrawaddy to pass to mount. #T13#
Irrawaddy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Banino wants to control but Irrawaddy is keeping busy.
Banino is trying to control but Irrawaddy manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Banino (2) vs (24) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy fails to advance to Banino's back.
Irrawaddy controlling from mount. #T14#
Banino is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Irrawaddy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Banino tries to hold on but Irrawaddy pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irrawaddy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Irrawaddy wins on points by 24 to 2.
Ken Irrawaddy is the new featherweight champion! |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 14, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Flibbo Banino! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Phat Bhoy!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Banino fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bhoy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Banino darts in and clinches Bhoy up against the cage.#TD#
Banino manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Banino trying to control the position.
Bhoy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banino is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bhoy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Banino working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bhoy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bhoy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banino is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bhoy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banino swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB#
Banino looking for a guillotine here but Bhoy defends easily.
#SUB#
Banino has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bhoy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bhoy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Banino is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bhoy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Bhoy tries to free his leg and advance position but Banino is retaining full guard.
Bhoy keeps trying to improve his position.
Bhoy passes Banino's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Banino gets back to full guard.
Banino is pulling down on Bhoy's head to control his posture.
Bhoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Banino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Bhoy looking to pass the guard.
Bhoy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Banino working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bhoy has passed into half guard!
Bhoy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bhoy uses his free foot to push down on Banino's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Banino. Score +3 for passing guard: Banino (0) vs (3) Bhoy
Bhoy controlling from mount.
Bhoy is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T4#
Banino gets back to half guard.
Banino gets full guard.#SUB#
Banino escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bhoy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bhoy wants to pass the guard but Banino is keeping the position.
Bhoy trying to control but Banino is working from the bottom.
Bhoy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Banino haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Banino escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bhoy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Bhoy is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Banino has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bhoy is looking to defend but Banino has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bhoy! Banino pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bhoy taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Flibbo Banino! |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 13, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Bob Algadoo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Flibbo Banino!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Banino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Banino fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Algadoo gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Algadoo (4) vs (0) Banino
Banino is trying to control Algadoo's posture but Algadoo avoids it. #SUB#
Algadoo is trying to get an arm triangle but Banino is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banino is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Banino struggling a bit here.
Banino is not content to let Algadoo control the position.
Algadoo tries to advance to mount but Banino denies him.
Banino manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Algadoo is thwarting Banino's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Algadoo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Banino does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Banino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banino trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Algadoo manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Algadoo (7) vs (0) Banino
Algadoo controlling from mount.
Banino tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banino wants to control but Algadoo is having none of it.
Banino tries to reverse the position but Algadoo maintains control.#T3#
Banino sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Algadoo wants to free his trapped foot but Banino is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Banino is staying active underneath Algadoo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Banino manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Banino working for a triangle but Algadoo defends it easily.
Banino keeping moving, preventing Algadoo from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Banino looking for a triangle here. Algadoo is fighting it but it looks tight! Banino pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Algadoo is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Flibbo Banino! |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (145lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Flibbo Banino! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Schuyler De Vries!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck for De Vries with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
De Vries changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Banino looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Banino (0) vs (4) De Vries
Banino prevents De Vries from moving into mount.
Banino can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
De Vries tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Banino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banino tries to bench press De Vries off him but De Vries keeps the position.
Banino is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Banino is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Banino makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Banino.#SUB#
Banino has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Vries can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
De Vries drops back looking for a leg! Banino is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Banino manages to kick De Vries off! De Vries jumps back into Banino's guard. #SUB#
Banino is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Vries is aware though and is defending well.
De Vries must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Banino has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Vries can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
De Vries avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2##SUB2#
De Vries is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Banino is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Banino throws his legs up looking for a submission but De Vries uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Banino (0) vs (7) De Vries#SUB2#
De Vries tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no De Vries has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
De Vries controls the position. #T3#
Banino struggling a bit here.
De Vries tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
De Vries wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Banino, who protects the arm well.
De Vries looking to control but instead Banino has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Banino is pressing down on De Vries's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Vries forces his way into half guard.
Banino trying to hold on to De Vries's head to control him but De Vries postures up.
De Vries wants to free his trapped foot but Banino is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4##SUB2#
De Vries is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
De Vries is pressing down on Banino's thigh, looking to free his foot. Banino is holding on for now.
Banino trying to control here.
Banino is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of De Vries's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take De Vries's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Banino (4) vs (7) De Vries
De Vries can't escape the position.
#SUB#
De Vries is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Banino gets his way!
#SUB#
Banino working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Banino has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T5##SUB#
Banino looking to break De Vries's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. De Vries remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Banino will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Banino patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Banino looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Banino is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged De Vries with him. De Vries is trying to defend but Banino has an arm under the chin now! De Vries grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Flibbo Banino! |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 19, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Lemony Snicket! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Flibbo Banino!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Banino is looking to clinch.
Snicket tries to counter by clinching up but Banino breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Snicket has Banino up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Banino ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Banino no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Banino is trying to control the position but Snicket postures up.
Snicket stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banino swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Banino working for a triangle but Snicket defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Banino looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Snicket passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Snicket (3) vs (0) Banino
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snicket working away.#T1#
Banino tries to improve position but can't.
Snicket trying to control the position but Banino is working away.
Banino can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banino tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Snicket (5) vs (0) Banino#SUB#
Snicket has control of Banino's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Banino regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T2#
Banino tries to hold on but Snicket postures up.
Snicket prevents Banino from getting the reversal.
Banino wants to control but Snicket is having none of it.#SUB#
Snicket is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Banino has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Banino is just holding on here. Snicket manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Snicket (8) vs (0) Banino#T3#
Banino trying to control the hands but Snicket won't let him. #SUB#
Snicket has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Banino has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Snicket not allowing Banino to control his hands.
Snicket doesn't have the hooks in and Banino manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snicket (8) vs (2) Banino#T4##SUB#
Snicket has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Banino can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Banino trying to control but Snicket is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Snicket working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Banino doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Banino manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Banino works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Banino wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snicket keeps working. #SUB#
Snicket actively working from the bottom here.
Banino has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Snicket (8) vs (5) Banino
Banino is trying to take his opponent's back.
Snicket has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T5#
Snicket is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Banino trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Banino goes for an armbar but Snicket turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Snicket. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snicket (10) vs (5) Banino#SUB2#
Banino looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Snicket passes into half guard.
#T6##SUB2#
Banino actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Banino actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Banino actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Snicket is trying to work for a kimura but Banino is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Banino looking for submissions off his back.#T7#
Banino trying to control from the bottom.
Banino has a hand on Snicket's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Snicket takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Snicket (13) vs (5) Banino#SUB#
Snicket looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Snicket looking to secure an arm triangle but Banino defends it well.
Banino wants to control but Snicket is having none of it.#T8##SUB#
Snicket moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Banino has worked his arm free - good work by Banino!
#SUB#
Snicket tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Snicket has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Banino manages to get back to half guard.
Banino trying to control from the bottom.
#T9##SUB#
Snicket looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Snicket is looking for a kimura here.
Banino trying to control here.
#T10##SUB#
Snicket looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Banino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Banino gets back to full guard.
#T11##SUB2#
Banino looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Snicket trying to control but Banino is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Banino had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Snicket defends it easily.
Snicket's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Banino looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Snicket has picked Banino up and slammed him! Banino can't keep hold of the triangle and Snicket manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Snicket (16) vs (5) Banino#T12#
Banino regains half guard.
Banino slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Snicket wants to control from the top but Banino keeps moving. #SUB2#
Banino is looking for a triangle here but Snicket uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Snicket (19) vs (5) Banino
Banino can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Snicket tries for a kimura but Banino is defending well. #T13#
Banino is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Snicket is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Banino has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Snicket is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Banino is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Banino struggling a bit here.#T14#
Snicket is looking to take a break and control but Banino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banino tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Snicket wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Banino is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Snicket's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Snicket is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snicket takes the fight on points by 19 to 5.
Lemony Snicket thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Rauf Amudaev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Flibbo Banino!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Amudaev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Amudaev (4) vs (0) Banino
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amudaev just content to control the position. #SUB#
Amudaev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Banino, who protects the arm well.
Amudaev trying to control the action but Banino is working from the bottom.
Banino is letting Amudaev control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banino is trying to control Amudaev's posture but Amudaev avoids it.
Banino tries to buck Amudaev off but Amudaev is having none of it.#SUB#
Amudaev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Banino, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Amudaev in the domination position with Banino hanging on.
Amudaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banino keeps working.
Banino is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Banino is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Amudaev off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Amudaev (4) vs (4) Banino#SUB2#
Banino has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Amudaev has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Banino has got his arm under Amudaev's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Amudaev has spun round into Banino's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amudaev (6) vs (4) Banino#SUB2#
Banino working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Amudaev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Amudaev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Amudaev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Amudaev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Amudaev advances to half guard.
Amudaev content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Banino looking for submissions off his back.
Amudaev trying to pass the guard but Banino defending well.
Amudaev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3##SUB2#
Banino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Amudaev is working for a submission of some sort.
Banino tries to roll over but Amudaev keeps him under control.#SUB#
Amudaev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Banino has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4##SUB2#
Banino looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Banino is looking to control Amudaev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banino avoid being mounted?
Amudaev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Amudaev wants to work for an arm triangle but Banino is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Amudaev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Banino looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Amudaev wants to pass to mount but Banino is defending the position. #T5##SUB2#
Banino is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Amudaev is tapping! Great win for Banino!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Flibbo Banino! |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 10, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Vaso Bakocevic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Flibbo Banino!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Bakocevic closes the distance and clinches.
Banino wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Banino ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Banino no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bakocevic trying to control but Banino is working from the bottom.
Banino trying to control the position.
Bakocevic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Banino on the ground.
Banino pulls Bakocevic in to control the position.
Bakocevic trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Banino manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bakocevic (0) vs (2) Banino
Bakocevic is trying to control the position but Banino postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banino wants to control from the top but Bakocevic keeps moving. #T1#
Bakocevic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bakocevic pulls Banino in to control the position.
Bakocevic looking to control.
Bakocevic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Banino controls the pace.
Banino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bakocevic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banino trying to control but Bakocevic is working from the bottom. #T2#
Banino works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Banino is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bakocevic has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Bakocevic is defending against the submission attempts here by Banino.
#SUB2#
Banino is working for a kimura but Bakocevic is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Banino trying to control from half guard but Bakocevic is working away. #SUB2#
Banino is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bakocevic sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Bakocevic is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Banino has latched onto it... Big trouble! Banino pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Bakocevic is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Banino!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Flibbo Banino! |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Flibbo Banino! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Winston Hyland!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hyland stuffs the takedown attempt from Banino. Banino gets slowly back to his feet.
Banino fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Hyland rushes Banino and presses him up against the cage.
Banino goes for a takedown attempt but Hyland pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Hyland has closed the distance and engaged Banino in a clinch.
Banino stops a takedown attempt from Hyland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banino fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flibbo Banino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banino jumps guard but Hyland turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Banino is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hyland gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Hyland wants the takedown. Banino is fighting it off but Hyland persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Banino's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banino (0) vs (2) Hyland#T1##SUB2#
Hyland drops back looking for a leg! Banino is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Banino manages to kick Hyland off! Hyland jumps back into Banino's guard.
Banino is trying to keep Hyland in close.
Banino might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Banino looking for a sweep. Not yet Banino, not yet. #SUB2#
Hyland drops back looking for a leg! Banino is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Banino manages to kick Hyland off! Hyland jumps back into Banino's guard.
Banino is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hyland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banino not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2##SUB2#
Hyland is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Hyland drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Banino manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hyland has Banino in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banino (2) vs (2) Hyland
Banino wants to control from the top but Hyland keeps moving.
Banino slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Banino (5) vs (2) Hyland
Hyland really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Banino. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Hyland gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Banino (7) vs (2) Hyland
Banino trying to control but Hyland is having none of it.
Banino is really struggling to control Hyland but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Banino seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hyland is holding on tight.
Banino controlling from mount.
Banino tries to control but Hyland wriggling away.
Banino is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hyland is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T5##SUB#
Banino working for a submission but Hyland is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Banino has control of Hyland's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hyland regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Hyland has left one of his arms exposed and Banino doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Hyland screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Flibbo Banino! |
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