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Event:
TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 09, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Hassan Galvao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Kermit Archer!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Archer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Galvao tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Archer is in Galvao's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Galvao (0) vs (2) Archer
Archer passes into half guard.
Galvao wants to sweep but Archer has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Galvao (0) vs (5) Archer
Archer controlling the position from side mount.
Galvao looks to move to half guard but instead Archer has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Galvao (0) vs (7) Archer
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao is controlling an arm, preventing Archer from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T1#
Archer keeps trying to improve his position.
Archer controlling his opponent.
Galvao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Archer controlling his opponent. #T2#
Galvao keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Galvao wants to control but Archer is having none of it.
Archer looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Galvao slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Archer not doing much here.
Archer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Archer prevents Galvao from improving his position.
Archer is thwarting Galvao's attempts to control the position.
Archer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Galvao is trying to control but Archer passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Galvao (0) vs (10) Archer
Galvao is trying to control Archer's posture but Archer avoids it.
Archer tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Galvao manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T5#
Galvao wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
#SUB#
Galvao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Archer wants to pass to mount but Galvao is defending the position.
Archer prevents Galvao from improving his position.
Galvao trying to control here.
Archer performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T6#
Galvao makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Galvao.
Archer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Galvao is keeping the position.
Galvao wants to control but Archer passes easily into half guard.
#T7#
Galvao wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
Galvao is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Archer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Galvao wants to control the action here but instead Archer manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Galvao (0) vs (13) Archer
Archer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Galvao working to try and regain half guard.
Galvao sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T8#
Galvao wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Galvao is defending well.
Archer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Galvao actively working from the bottom here.
Archer controlling the action here.#T9#
Galvao trying to control from the bottom.
Galvao trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Galvao (0) vs (16) Archer
Galvao prevents Archer from taking his back.
Galvao wants to hold on but Archer pushes him away.
Galvao can't escape the position.
Archer mounts Galvao! Really nice guard pass there! #T10#
Archer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Archer looking to control but Galvao is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Galvao is desperately trying to improve his position but Archer has a good base and remains in mount.
Archer controlling the pace for now.
Galvao tries to lock up and control but Archer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11#
Galvao working to try and regain half guard.
Archer controlling the position easily from mount.
Galvao wants to control but Archer is having none of it.
Galvao is trying desperately to improve position.#T12#
Archer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Galvao can't escape the position.
Archer trying to control but Galvao is having none of it.
Galvao is trying to reverse the position but instead Archer has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Galvao (0) vs (19) Archer#T13#
Archer has good solid back control here.
Galvao trying to control the hands but Archer breaks the grip.
Archer is hanging on to Galvao's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Archer is persistently looking for the submission but Galvao is defending it well.
Archer gets his hands free as Galvao looks to control. #T14#
Archer trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Galvao doesn't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Archer wins on points by 19 to 0.
An out of breath Kermit Archer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 08, 2021 |
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 1 wins and 1 losses; Doug Bell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hassan Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Galvao gets caught napping as Bell dives in and scores a takedown. Galvao manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bell (2) vs (0) Galvao
Galvao keeping full guard, as Bell tries to pass.
Bell is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Galvao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bell defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Galvao is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bell (2) vs (2) Galvao
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell keeping full guard, as Galvao tries to pass.
Galvao trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom. #T1#
Galvao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Galvao trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
Galvao is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
Galvao looking to sit in guard and control but Bell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bell (4) vs (2) Galvao
Bell stopping the sweep attempt from Galvao.
Galvao trying to control the position.
Galvao 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.
Galvao looking to control.
#T3##SUB2#
Galvao is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bell frees his head nicely. Oh but Galvao has switched to an armbar! Bell is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Hassan Galvao! |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Steven Shewmaker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hassan Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Galvao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Galvao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shewmaker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Galvao pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shewmaker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Galvao prevents it.
#TD2#
Galvao turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Galvao manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Shewmaker (0) vs (4) Galvao
Shewmaker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Galvao trying to control the position but Shewmaker is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shewmaker (0) vs (6) Galvao
Galvao controlling the position easily from mount.
Shewmaker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Shewmaker looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shewmaker (0) vs (9) Galvao
Galvao biding his time, looking for the opening.
Shewmaker looking very determined here, making life difficult for Galvao.
Shewmaker trying to control the hands but Galvao breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Galvao is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
I really don't envy Shewmaker right now.
#T2##SUB2#
Galvao is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Shewmaker has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Galvao has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Galvao tightening his grip on Shewmaker, looking for the choke.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shewmaker trying to control the hands but Galvao breaks the grip.
You can see the frustration on Shewmaker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3#
Shewmaker is working hard here to advance position.
Well, with Galvao on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Shewmaker is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Galvao is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Shewmaker knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Shewmaker for a finish.
Galvao trying to control momentarily.
Shewmaker can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Shewmaker fending off the submission attempt from Galvao.
Galvao looking to hold on to the position here but Shewmaker rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Shewmaker wants to sweep here but Galvao controlling him for the moment.
Shewmaker working a defensive guard but Galvao passes into half guard.
#T4#
Galvao controlling the pace.
Galvao is looking to take a break and control but Shewmaker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Shewmaker looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Galvao pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shewmaker (0) vs (12) Galvao
Shewmaker is working to get back to half guard.
Galvao looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galvao trying to control but Shewmaker is having none of it.
Shewmaker wants to hold on but Galvao pushes him away.#T5#
Shewmaker tries to reverse the position but Galvao maintains control.
Shewmaker is squirming around, avoiding Galvao's attempts to control the action.
Galvao prevents Shewmaker from getting the reversal.
Shewmaker wants to control but Galvao is having none of it.
Shewmaker is trying to escape the mount.
Galvao can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shewmaker is looking to escape.
Shewmaker has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Shewmaker (0) vs (15) Galvao#T6#
Shewmaker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Galvao 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 Shewmaker with him. Shewmaker is trying to defend but Galvao has an arm under the chin now! Shewmaker grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hassan Galvao! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Jordon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Galvao to the ground. Jordon is now in Galvao's guard.
Jordon passes Galvao's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jordon throwing shots but Galvao is blocking nicely.
Galvao keeping control of the position.
Galvao is looking to improve his position.
Jordon trying to pass the guard but Galvao defending well.
Jordon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao trying to control here.
Jordon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jordon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jordon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jordon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jordon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Jordon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Jordon is looking for a kimura but Galvao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jordon to get the leverage.
Galvao is trying to maintain the position but Jordon is very close to passing his half guard.
Galvao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Jordon'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.
Jordon tries to pass to full mount but Galvao defends it.
Jordon trying to control from half guard but Galvao is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jordon is working for a submission of some sort.
Galvao wants to get back to his feet.
Jordon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Jordon is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jordon moves into full mount! Galvao won't be happy about that!
Jordon putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jordon lands a big shot there that rocks Galvao but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Galvao tries to reverse the position but Jordon maintains control.#SUB#
Jordon goes for an armbar but Galvao turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Galvao.
Galvao won't allow Jordon to sweep him here. #SUB#
Jordon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Galvao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Galvao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galvao won't allow Jordon to sweep him here. #T3#
Galvao throwing strikes from guard but Jordon blocks nicely. #SUB#
Jordon has his foot on Galvao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Galvao works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Jordon is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Galvao has his hands clasped together but Jordon extends and breaks Galvao's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Jordon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Jordon!
A very excited looking James Jordon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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