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Event:
SSG 390 Maximus vs Clubber
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 20 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 75 wins and 40 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Clubber clinches up against the cage.
Clubber drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clubber has Maximus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maximus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Clubber can't get the takedown.
Clubber's coach down at Jed's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Clubber's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Alexander Maximus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Clubber.
Clubber drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clubber has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maximus after a bit of a struggle.
Maximus gets underhooks to prevent Clubber's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Clubber lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus (0) vs (2) Clubber
Maximus wants to improve his position but Clubber is controlling well.
Maximus is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus controlling the position well. #T1#
Maximus continues to stall.
Clubber content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Clubber is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Clubber seems content to control.#T2#
Maximus gets back to full guard.
Maximus has control of Clubber's left arm, preventing Clubber from doing any damage.
Clubber postures up.
Maximus is pulling down on Clubber's head to control his posture.
Maximus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clubber's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (2) Clubber
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus being controlled here momentarily.
Maximus sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clubber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maximus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Maximus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Clubber is trying is best to control the position here.
Clubber is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Maximus seems content to control.
Clubber is controlling Maximus's trapped leg to prevent Maximus from advancing to side control.#T4#
Well, if Maximus 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.
Maximus trying to mount his opponent but Clubber defends it.
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clubber keeps working.
Maximus controlling the action here.
Maximus's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T5#
Maximus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Maximus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Clubber for as long as he can get away with.
Maximus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clubber knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maximus prevents Clubber from improving his position.#T6#
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Clubber is defending well.
Clubber has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maximus is working away from the top position though.
Maximus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Clubber is controlling Maximus's trapped leg to prevent Maximus from advancing to side control.#T7#
Maximus is trying to control the action in half guard but Clubber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maximus slows the pace down in half guard.
Clubber tries to get to full guard but Maximus has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maximus in particular looking to stall.
Clubber wants to improve his position but Maximus is controlling well.
Maximus performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T8#
Maximus is trying to control the action in half guard but Clubber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clubber wants to control but Maximus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maximus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Clubber wants to improve his position but Maximus is controlling well.
Clubber is staying active underneath Maximus, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T9#
Maximus is pressing down on Clubber's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clubber is holding on for now.
Maximus moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (5) vs (2) Clubber
Maximus is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Maximus taking a break here but Clubber is having none of it and regains half guard.
Maximus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T10#
Clubber preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Maximus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maximus is stalling here. Clubber is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Maximus seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Clubber has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Maximus (5) vs (6) Clubber#T11#
Maximus is looking for a sweep.
Maximus is working hard here to advance position.
Maximus wants to control but Clubber postures up.
Maximus is looking to regain half guard here but Clubber keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Clubber politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Clubber prefers to stall for the moment though.
Clubber's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Maximus manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (7) vs (6) Clubber
Clubber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Maximus stalling.
Maximus works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (10) vs (6) Clubber
Maximus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Clubber is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maximus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13#
Maximus looking to control but Clubber is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Clubber 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.
Maximus content just to control the position here.
Maximus looking to control but Clubber is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maximus moves to his opponent's back but Clubber bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Maximus. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (10) vs (8) Clubber
Clubber preventing the sweep. #T14#
Clubber is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Maximus controlling Clubber's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
Alexander Maximus retains his heavyweight title!
Alexander Maximus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 384 Macker vs Helvig
Date: Jan 05, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 74 wins and 40 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Harry Kim!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Clubber pushes Kim up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Clubber turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Clubber manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Clubber (4) vs (0) Kim
Kim is trying to escape the position but Clubber is controlling the position.
Kim felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Clubber gets to mount! Kim was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Clubber (6) vs (0) Kim
Kim looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (9) vs (0) Kim
Clubber is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber not allowing Kim to control his hands. #T1#
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.
We've been hearing good reports from Clubber'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.
Kim trying to control the position but Clubber manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Clubber patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kim controlling Clubber 's hands.
You can see the frustration on Kim's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T2#
Kim trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
What can Kim do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kim just trying to survive but Clubber is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T3#
Clubber has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kim's body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kim tries to escape but Clubber has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Clubber not allowing Kim to control his hands.
Clubber biding his time, controlling Kim.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clubber seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kim for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
Clubber has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kim trying to control the hands but Clubber breaks the grip.
Clubber slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T6#
Clubber gets his hands free as Kim looks to control.
Kim is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Clubber.
Kim trying to control but not successfully. #T7#
Clubber is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kim trying to control the hands but Clubber breaks the grip.
Clubber controlling the position well here. Kim rolled but Clubber kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Clubber is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T8#
Clubber controls the position.
Kim holding on to Clubber's left wrist, preventing the choke. #SUB#
Kim preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Clubber. #T9#
Clubber gets his hands free as Kim looks to control. #SUB#
Clubber working for the choke.
Clubber controlling well, preventing Kim from escaping the position.
Kim keeps trying to improve his position.
Clubber controlling from the back.
Clubber avoiding Kim 's attempts to control his hands. #T10#
Kim is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Clubber looking to break Kim's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kim remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Clubber will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Good control from Clubber.
Clubber tries to keep control of the position but Kim is staying busy.
Kim trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T11#
Clubber is riding his opponent, not letting Kim buck him off. #SUB#
Kim is in a bad position with Clubber working for a choke. Kim manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (9) vs (2) Kim
Kim 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.
Clubber has his hands on Kim's head, controlling the position. #T12#
Clubber wants to sweep here but Kim controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kim passes Clubber's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kim is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T13#
Kim is trying to control the action in half guard but Clubber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clubber is trying to control but can't.
Kim trying to control the action but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Clubber is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kim's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kim's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Clubber (13) vs (2) Kim#T14#
Clubber just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I really don't envy Kim right now.
Kim trying to control the action but Clubber just sinks the hooks in.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Clubber controlling the positon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber keeps control of the position as Kim tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
A relieved looking Ricky Clubber thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 380 Maximus vs Gabenagus
Date: Dec 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 29 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 73 wins and 40 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Clubber darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (0) vs (2) Clubber
Hall trying to control but Clubber postures up.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Clubber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clubber trying to pass the guard but Hall defending well.
Clubber wants to take a breather but Hall is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall tries to get to full guard but Clubber has control of the leg.
Hall controlling the position well.
Clubber prevents Hall from improving his position.#T1#
Hall wants to get back to full guard but Clubber has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (0) vs (5) Clubber
Hall wants to control but Clubber postures up.
Hall is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Clubber off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hall (4) vs (5) Clubber
Clubber controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
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.
#T2#
Clubber is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hall controls the position.#T3#
Clubber just trying to survive but Hall is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hall keeps control of the position easily here as Clubber tries to buck him off.
Hall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Clubber for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Clubber wants to escape the position.
Hall controlling the position well here. Clubber rolled but Hall kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Hall continues to stall.#T5#
Clubber trying to control but not successfully.
Clubber is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
More hug and hope from Hall.#T6#
Hall keeps control of the position as Clubber tries to break free.
Hall is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
Hall's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hall is not going to allow Clubber to sit and survive in this position.
Hall biding his time, controlling Clubber. #T8#
You can see the frustration on Clubber's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hall just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Despite being in a bad position, Clubber is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Clubber trying to control the position but Hall manages to sink in the hooks.
Hall trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Clubber doesn't escape. #T9##T10#
Clubber looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Clubber is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T11#
Clubber trying to control the hands but Hall won't let him.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hall controlling the positon.
Clubber trying to control the hands but Hall won't let him. #T12#
Hall is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hall.
Hall continues to hold on tight.#T13#
Clubber is trying to break free.
Hall is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Further stalling from Hall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 5 to 4.
A victorious Ricky Clubber thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 378 Ozymandias vs Clubber
Date: Dec 15, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 39 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 73 wins and 39 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Ozymandias gets caught flat footed, as Clubber shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ozymandias (0) vs (2) Clubber
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Ozymandias is keeping the position.
Ozymandias bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clubber's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (2) vs (2) Clubber
Clubber being controlled here, momentarily.
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.
Ozymandias's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Ozymandias avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Ozymandias 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.
Ozymandias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ozymandias controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Clubber pulls Ozymandias in close to prevent any damage.
Clubber wants to sweep here but Ozymandias controlling him for the moment.
Ozymandias stands and throws Clubber's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (5) vs (2) Clubber
Ozymandias tries to advance to mount but can't.
Clubber sneaks back into half guard.
Ozymandias tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clubber knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Ozymandias perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Clubber trying to control here.
Ozymandias controlling the action here.
Ozymandias seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Clubber for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Clubber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ozymandias is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Clubber trying to control but Ozymandias postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Clubber trying to control but Ozymandias postures up.
Clubber tries to get to full guard but Ozymandias has control of the leg. #T5#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ozymandias moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (8) vs (2) Clubber
Clubber prevents Ozymandias from improving position.
Ozymandias in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Clubber tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ozymandias wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ozymandias controls the position from side control.#T6#
Clubber is not content to let Ozymandias control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clubber tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ozymandias wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ozymandias gets to mount! Clubber was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ozymandias (10) vs (2) Clubber
Ozymandias content just to control the position here.
Clubber prevents Ozymandias from taking his back.
Ozymandias is working hard here to advance position.#T7#
Ozymandias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ozymandias pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T8#
Ozymandias controlling from mount.
Clubber sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ozymandias slows the pace down in half guard.
Ozymandias prevents Clubber from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T9#
Clubber is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Ozymandias 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Ozymandias'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.#T10#
Ozymandias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Clubber trying to control from the bottom.
Ozymandias passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (13) vs (2) Clubber
Ozymandias working away.
Ozymandias controls the position from side control.#T11#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ozymandias.
Ozymandias wants to take a breather but Clubber manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ozymandias.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Ozymandias from controlling successfully.
Clubber tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T12#
Ozymandias trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clubber can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ozymandias controls the pace.
Ozymandias trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Ozymandias stays in close to Clubber's body and controls the position.
Our spies down at at Jed's Gym inform us that Clubber has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ozymandias trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom. #T13#
Ozymandias 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.
Ozymandias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clubber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ozymandias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T14#
Ozymandias is fighting to break Clubber's control of his arms but Clubber is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Ozymandias from controlling successfully.
Ozymandias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozymandias takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Cyrus Ozymandias retains his heavyweight title!
Cyrus Ozymandias thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 372 Hlervu vs Clubber
Date: Nov 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 20 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 72 wins and 39 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Clubber gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hlervu (2) vs (0) Clubber
Clubber has his hands on Hlervu's head, controlling the position.
Hlervu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Clubber controlling the position.
Hlervu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hlervu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Clubber trying to control the position here.
Hlervu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Clubber wants to sweep here but Hlervu controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Clubber has his hands on Hlervu's head, controlling the position.
Clubber being controlled here, momentarily.
Clubber wants to sweep but no luck.
Hlervu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Hlervu from controlling successfully.
Hlervu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Clubber is pulling down on Hlervu's head to control his posture. #T3#
Hlervu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clubber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hlervu manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (2) vs (2) Clubber
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Clubber has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Clubber won't allow Hlervu to sweep him here.
Hlervu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clubber controls the pace.
Hlervu wants to sweep but no luck.
Hlervu is working hard here to advance position.
Hlervu wants to improve his position but instead Clubber has moved into half guard.
Hlervu gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Hlervu wants to sweep here but Clubber controlling him for the moment.
Hlervu keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hlervu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clubber defends it easily.
Hlervu has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Clubber has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (2) vs (5) Clubber
Hlervu can't do much from the bottom here.
Hlervu is trying to improve his position.#T5#
Hlervu is letting Clubber control him for a moment.
Hlervu is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Hlervu's face as Clubber controls the position.
Hlervu tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
Clubber is looking to take a break and control but Hlervu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hlervu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Clubber wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Clubber politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Clubber prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hlervu is looking for a sweep.
Clubber wants to control but Hlervu is keeping him busy.
Hlervu tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7#
Hlervu is letting Clubber control him for a moment.
Hlervu gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Hlervu looking for submissions off his back.
Hlervu is concentrating on defense, preventing Clubber from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Hlervu is defending well.
Hlervu trying to get back to full guard but Clubber takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (2) vs (8) Clubber
Clubber looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
Hlervu working to try and regain half guard.
Clubber tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hlervu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hlervu is trying to reverse the position but instead Clubber has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hlervu (2) vs (11) Clubber
Clubber struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy Hlervu right now.
Hlervu staying busy and making it hard for Clubber to control. #T9#
Hlervu wants to escape the position.
Hlervu tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hlervu sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hlervu manages to get to full guard.
Clubber won't allow Hlervu to sweep him here.
Hlervu 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: Hlervu (4) vs (11) Clubber
Hlervu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hlervu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T10#
Hlervu is looking to take a break and control but Clubber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hlervu in particular looking to stall.
Further stalling from Hlervu.#T11#
Clubber trying to control but Hlervu postures up.
Hlervu is trying to control. Clubber wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hlervu controlling the action here.#T12#
Hlervu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clubber knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Clubber is looking to control Hlervu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clubber avoid being mounted?
Hlervu is looking to advance position but Clubber won't allow it.
Hlervu is just content to waste time from the top position. Clubber takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hlervu passes into half guard. #T13#
Hlervu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Hlervu is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Clubber manages to get to full guard.
Hlervu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T14#
Clubber controlling the position.
Hlervu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hlervu postures up.
Clubber might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hlervu haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hlervu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hlervu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hlervu trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 11 to 4.
A victorious Ricky Clubber thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 370 Borgia vs Clubber
Date: Nov 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Alexander Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 72 wins and 38 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Borgia shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Clubber is trying to defend but Borgia finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (0) Clubber
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Clubber is defending well.
Borgia controlling the pace.
Clubber keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Borgia 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Borgia takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Borgia wants to control but Clubber is keeping him busy.
Borgia is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Clubber is doing well to control the position and prevent Borgia from advancing to side control.
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clubber keeps working. #T2#
Clubber keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Borgia slows the pace down in half guard.
Clubber keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Clubber is trying to maintain the position but Borgia is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Clubber wants to get back to full guard.
Borgia slows the pace down in half guard.
Clubber is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Clubber moves into full guard.
Clubber being controlled here, momentarily.
Clubber 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.
Borgia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T5#
Clubber has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Borgia has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (5) vs (0) Clubber
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here as Borgia stalls from top position.
What's Clubber going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#T6#
Clubber is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Borgia stalling. #T7#
Clubber is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Borgia trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clubber gets full guard.#T9#
Borgia content to stall in guard here.
Borgia looking to pass the guard.
Borgia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T10#
Clubber has Borgia pulled in close to control his posture.
Borgia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Clubber controls Borgia momentarily but Borgia frees himself. #T11#
Borgia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Clubber is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at Jed's Gym inform us that Clubber has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Borgia stays in close to Clubber's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Clubber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Borgia defends well.#T12#
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Clubber is keeping the position.
Clubber 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.
Borgia tries to free his leg and advance position but Clubber is retaining full guard.
Borgia sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T13#
Clubber wants to improve his position but instead Borgia has moved into half guard.
Borgia is keen to just control but Clubber is a slippery customer.
Borgia is really struggling to control Clubber but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Clubber is controlling Borgia's trapped leg to prevent Borgia from advancing to side control.
Borgia takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T14#
Borgia is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Clubber! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (8) vs (0) Clubber
Clubber wants to control but Borgia is having none of it.
Borgia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clubber is looking to escape.
Borgia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borgia is trying to take his opponent's back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Alexander Borgia retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Alexander Borgia made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 55 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 72 wins and 37 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Clubber gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mondragon to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Clubber
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mondragon looking to pass the guard.
Mondragon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mondragon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clubber is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there. #T1#
Mondragon being controlled here momentarily.
Clubber's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Clubber is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at Jed's Gym inform us that Clubber has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Clubber being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clubber looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mondragon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mondragon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Clubber is in trouble now - Mondragon has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (5) vs (0) Clubber
Mondragon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Clubber is holding on tight.
#T3#
Mondragon controlling his opponent.
Clubber is working to get back to half guard.
Mondragon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clubber tries to hold on but Mondragon postures up.
Clubber stops Mondragon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T4#
Mondragon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Clubber is trying desperately to improve position.
Mondragon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mondragon content just to control the position here. #T5#
Clubber tries to lock up and control but Mondragon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mondragon content just to control the position here.
Mondragon wants to control the pace but Clubber is squirming around nicely.
Clubber bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (5) vs (2) Clubber
Mondragon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mondragon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T6#
Mondragon managing to control the position.
Mondragon is trying to keep Clubber in close.
Mondragon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T7#
Mondragon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mondragon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clubber controls the pace.
Mondragon looking to control.
#T8#
Clubber stays in close to Mondragon's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Mondragon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mondragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clubber content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Mondragon trying to keep a closed guard but Clubber is proving a slippery customer.
Clubber is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Clubber preventing the sweep. #T10#
Clubber controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mondragon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mondragon pulls Clubber in close to his closed guard and prevents Clubber from doing any damage or advancing position.
Clubber showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T11##SUB#
Mondragon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Clubber is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Clubber 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.
Mondragon is pulling down on Clubber's head to control his posture. #T12#
Clubber won't allow Mondragon to sweep him here.
Mondragon trying to control the position.
#T13#
Clubber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
Mondragon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Clubber sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mondragon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T14#
Clubber slips nicely into half guard.
Clubber performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mondragon wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon wants to control the action here but instead Clubber manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (5) vs (5) Clubber
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Mondragon gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Mondragon takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
A very excited looking Esteban Mondragon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 71 wins and 37 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Binsar Siregar!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Clubber forces Siregar back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Clubber has clasped his hands together around Siregar's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Clubber (4) vs (0) Siregar
Clubber is staying tight to Siregar's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Siregar is looking to regain half guard here but Clubber keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siregar struggling a bit here.
We've been hearing good reports from Clubber'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.
Clubber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Clubber content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clubber tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Siregar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Siregar is trying to get back to half guard.
Siregar can't do much from the bottom here.
Siregar gets back to half guard.#T2#
Siregar manages to get to full guard.
Clubber advances to half guard.
Siregar wants to improve his position but Clubber is controlling well.
Siregar is still trying to improve position.
Clubber wants to pass to mount but Siregar is defending the position. #T3#
Siregar wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clubber content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Siregar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clubber's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clubber's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Clubber (4) vs (4) Siregar#SUB2#
Siregar looking for the choke but no joy.
Clubber is in bad spot here.
Clubber turns into Siregar and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (6) vs (4) Siregar#T4#
Clubber content to stall in guard here.
Siregar wants to sweep here but Clubber controlling him for the moment.
Siregar working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Siregar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Siregar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T5#
Clubber is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Siregar has his hands on Clubber's head, controlling the position.
Siregar working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Siregar working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Clubber has passed into half guard!
#T6#
Clubber prevents Siregar from improving his position.
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Siregar is defending well.
Siregar is controlling Clubber's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Siregar tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.
Clubber is taking a breather. Siregar 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.#T7#
Siregar trying to hold on to Clubber's head to control him but Clubber postures up.
Siregar tries to get to full guard but Clubber has control of the leg.
Clubber tries to pass to full mount but Siregar defends it. #T8#
Clubber performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Siregar is trying to control but Clubber manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (9) vs (4) Siregar
Clubber controlling from the full mount.
Siregar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Clubber moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (12) vs (4) Siregar#T9#
Clubber not allowing Siregar to control his hands.
Siregar breaks Clubber's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (12) vs (6) Siregar
Siregar looking to pass the guard.
Clubber looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Clubber bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Siregar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (14) vs (6) Siregar#T10#
Siregar looking to control.
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Siregar is keeping the position.
Siregar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Siregar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (14) vs (8) Siregar
Clubber pulls Siregar in close to his closed guard and prevents Siregar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Siregar trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Clubber seems keen to control Siregar's posture.#T11#
Siregar tries to free his leg and advance position but Clubber is retaining full guard.
Clubber has his hands on Siregar's head, controlling the position.
Siregar advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (14) vs (11) Siregar#SUB2#
Siregar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Clubber tries to bench press Siregar off him but Siregar keeps the position. #T12##SUB2#
Siregar swings around for an armbar but Clubber sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Siregar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (16) vs (11) Siregar#SUB2#
Siregar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Clubber stays in close to Siregar's body and controls the position.
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Siregar working for submissions but it's allowed Clubber to get to half guard.
Siregar 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.
Siregar is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13#
Clubber is controlling the pace.
#T14#
Siregar is looking to get back to full guard here but Clubber has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (19) vs (11) Siregar
Siregar struggling a bit here.
Siregar seems a little lost for a moment, as Clubber dominates the positioning.
Siregar is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siregar struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 19 to 11.
A relieved looking Ricky Clubber thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 356 Helvig vs Macker
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 27 losses; Wilhelm Bar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 70 wins and 37 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Clubber pushes Bar up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Clubber has picked Bar up - he's going for a ride! Clubber dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bar (0) vs (2) Clubber
Bar trying to control but Clubber postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clubber trying to control the pace.
Bar is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Clubber wants to pass to mount but Bar is defending the position.
Clubber is taking a breather. Bar 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.
Bar wants to get back to full guard.
Bar gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Bar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clubber controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bar is controlling Clubber's posture.
Bar wants to control but Clubber passes easily into half guard.
#T3#
Clubber looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Clubber wants to control but Bar is keeping him busy.
Clubber is thwarting Bar's attempts to control the position.
Bar manages to get to full guard.
Bar controlling Clubber's posture. #T4#
Clubber controlling from the top position.
Bar trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Bar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T5#
Bar keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bar is looking for a triangle here but Clubber uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (0) vs (5) Clubber
Clubber tries to move to mount but Bar blocks the move with his legs.
Bar is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T6#
Bar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bar wants to get back to full guard.
Clubber is thwarting Bar's attempts to control the position.
Clubber is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bar keeping hold of Clubber's head, controlling as best he can. #T7#
Clubber slows the pace down in half guard.
Bar is looking to improve his position.
Bar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bar.
Bar wants to sweep but no luck. #T8##SUB#
Bar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Clubber controls from within his opponent's guard.
Clubber is fighting to break Bar's control of his arms but Bar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Clubber postures up.
#T9#
Clubber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bar has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Clubber has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (0) vs (8) Clubber
Clubber 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 Bar's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bar wants to control but Clubber postures up.
Clubber trying to control the position but Bar is working away.
Clubber working away.
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Clubber has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T10#
Bar tries to buck Clubber off but Clubber is having none of it.
Clubber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bar keeps working.
Clubber working away.
Clubber in side control, just content to control the action for now.
You can see the frustration on Bar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11#
Bar is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Clubber working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A lull in the action here as Clubber stalls from top position.#T12#
Clubber is looking to take a break and control but Bar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clubber slows the pace down.
Bar wants to control but Clubber postures up.
Bar is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Bar wants to control but Clubber postures up.
Bar sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Bar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clubber pulls his head out easily.
Clubber perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bar is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
Clubber looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Bar looking for a kimura from the bottom but Clubber passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (0) vs (11) Clubber
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bar gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 11 to 0.
Ricky Clubber decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 352 Clubber vs Gomes
Date: Sep 15, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 37 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 15 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Clubber enables Gomes to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Clubber manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (0) vs (2) Gomes
Gomes postures up.
Gomes controlling from the top position.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gomes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber is pulling down on Gomes's head. It's preventing any offense from Gomes, at least for the moment.#T1#
Gomes wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
Clubber is adopting a defensive guard.
Gomes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes tries to free his leg and advance position but Clubber is retaining full guard. #T2#
Clubber controlling Gomes's posture.
Clubber keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass.
Gomes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Clubber has control of Gomes's left arm, preventing Gomes from doing any damage.
Gomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clubber is keeping the position for now.
Gomes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Clubber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gomes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (2) Gomes#T4#
Gomes is trying to control the position but Clubber postures up.
Clubber content to stall in guard here.
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clubber manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (4) Gomes#T5#
Clubber looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gomes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Clubber is trying to keep Gomes in close.
#T6#
Gomes is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Gomes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Clubber manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gomes has Clubber in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (4) vs (4) Gomes
Clubber is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Gomes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Clubber sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gomes working a defensive guard but Clubber passes into half guard.
#T8#
Clubber passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (7) vs (4) Gomes
Gomes is trying desperately to improve position.
Gomes felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Clubber looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gomes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Clubber avoids the attempt from Gomes to control.
Clubber controlling from mount.
Gomes tries to hold on but Clubber postures up.
Gomes tries to reverse the position but Clubber maintains control.#T10#
Gomes tries to hold on but Clubber pushes him away.
Gomes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gomes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Clubber is looking to stall here but Gomes recovers full guard.
Clubber 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. #T11#
Gomes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clubber trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Gomes trying to keep a closed guard but Clubber is proving a slippery customer.
Gomes 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.#T12#
Gomes wants to improve his position but instead Clubber has moved into half guard.
Clubber keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gomes wants to improve his position but Clubber is controlling well.
Gomes is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Gomes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T13#
Clubber wants to take a breather but Gomes is having none of it.
Clubber looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Clubber's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T14#
Further stalling from Clubber.
Gomes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clubber's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clubber's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Clubber (7) vs (8) Gomes
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.
#SUB2#
Gomes is looking for a choke. Clubber gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Clubber manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (9) vs (8) Gomes
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
An out of breath Ricky Clubber 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:
Bots de Garra 178
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 105 wins and 82 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 68 wins and 37 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Petersen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Clubber on his heels. He'll look to pass Clubber's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (0) Clubber
Petersen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Clubber looking to control.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clubber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clubber is trying to control the position but Petersen postures up.
Petersen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Clubber controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Clubber is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Clubber keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Clubber looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petersen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Petersen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Clubber for as long as he can get away with.
Petersen continues to stall.
Petersen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
More hug and hope from Petersen.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clubber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Petersen wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
Petersen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Clubber gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (2) Clubber#T4#
Clubber preventing the sweep.
Clubber looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Petersen is trying to control the position but Clubber postures up.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Clubber avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Petersen looking to control.
#T5#
Clubber wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Petersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Clubber is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Petersen wants to control but Clubber passes easily into half guard.
Petersen tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.#T6#
Petersen trying to control but Clubber postures up.
Clubber with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Petersen wants to improve his position but Clubber is controlling well.
Clubber is thwarting Petersen's attempts to control the position.
Petersen wants to improve his position but Clubber is controlling well.
#T7#
Clubber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petersen keeps working.
Petersen manages to get to full guard.
Petersen is controlling Clubber's posture.
Petersen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Petersen wants to hit a sweep here but Clubber passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Petersen there! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (2) vs (5) Clubber#T8#
Petersen is looking to get to half guard.
Petersen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Clubber is controlling the pace.
#T9#
Clubber prevents Petersen from improving his position.
Petersen is working hard here to advance position.
Petersen trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Clubber manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (2) vs (8) Clubber
Petersen can't escape the position.
Petersen regains half guard.#T10#
Petersen trying to control here.
Clubber tries to pass to full mount but Petersen defends it.
Clubber content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Petersen trying to control but Clubber postures up.
Petersen is pressing down on Clubber's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T11#
Petersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Clubber sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Petersen's guard.
Petersen wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clubber controlling the pace.
Petersen is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Clubber controlling the action here.
Clubber 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.
Petersen tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.
Petersen trying to control from the bottom.
Petersen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard but Clubber has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (2) vs (11) Clubber
Petersen is trying to get back to half guard.#T13#
Petersen struggling a bit here.
Petersen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Petersen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Clubber gets to mount! Petersen was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (2) vs (13) Clubber#T14#
Petersen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 13 to 2.
An out of breath Ricky Clubber thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Conald Petersen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 177
Date: Aug 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 37 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 22 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Laperierre jumps guard but Clubber stands there with Laperierre around his waist. Laperierre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Laperierre is pressed up against the ropes. Clubber has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Laperierre down to the mat. Laperierre avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Laperierre rushes Clubber and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD#
Clubber works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (0) Laperierre
Laperierre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Laperierre holds on and takes a little breather.
Clubber controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Laperierre has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Clubber has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (5) vs (0) Laperierre
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Laperierre wants to control but Clubber postures up.
Laperierre is looking to reverse the position.
Laperierre keeps Clubber under control for a moment.
Laperierre is trying to control Clubber's posture but Clubber avoids it.
A lull in the action here as Clubber stalls from top position.#T2#
Laperierre tries to buck Clubber off but Clubber is having none of it.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Clubber is staying tight to Laperierre's torso, preventing him from escaping.
You can see the frustration on Laperierre's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Clubber controlling the position.
Clubber gets to mount! Laperierre was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Clubber (7) vs (0) Laperierre
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Laperierre working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Clubber trying to control but Laperierre is having none of it.
Laperierre is working to get back to half guard.
Clubber trying to control but Laperierre is having none of it.
Clubber controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Laperierre is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Clubber tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Laperierre really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Laperierre is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Clubber can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laperierre is looking to escape.
Laperierre tries to improve his position but instead Clubber has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (10) vs (0) Laperierre#T5#
Laperierre tries to escape the position.
Clubber avoiding Laperierre 's attempts to control his hands.
Clubber slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Clubber gets his hands free as Laperierre looks to control.
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.
Laperierre trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T6#
Clubber has good solid back control here.
Laperierre can't escape the position.
We've been informed that Laperierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Laperierre trying to control the hands but Clubber breaks the grip. #T7#
Clubber just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Laperierre wants to escape the position.
Clubber gets his hands free as Laperierre looks to control.
Clubber controls the position.
Laperierre is in bad spot here.
Laperierre trying to control the position but Clubber manages to sink in the hooks.
Clubber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Clubber slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T8#
Laperierre looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
What can Laperierre do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Laperierre wants to escape the position.
Clubber controls the action.
Laperierre wants to escape the position.
#T9#
Laperierre just trying to survive but Clubber is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Laperierre is really stuck here.
Clubber trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Laperierre doesn't escape.
You can see the frustration on Laperierre's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Clubber wants to control but Laperierre is keeping busy.
Clubber slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T10#
Laperierre is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Clubber really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Laperierre.
Clubber has the hooks in. Laperierre is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Laperierre trying to control the hands but Clubber breaks the grip.
Clubber keeps control of the position easily here as Laperierre tries to buck him off.
#T11#
Clubber has the hooks in. Laperierre is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Clubber keeps control of the position easily here as Laperierre tries to buck him off.
Laperierre trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You can see the frustration on Laperierre's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Laperierre trying to control the action but Clubber just sinks the hooks in.
Laperierre is trying to break free.
#T12#
Laperierre trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Laperierre tries to escape the position.
Clubber just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Laperierre trying to control the action but Clubber just sinks the hooks in.
Clubber controls the action.
Laperierre trying to control the hands but Clubber breaks the grip. #T13#
Laperierre is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Clubber's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Laperierre wants to escape the position.
Laperierre tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T14#
Laperierre is trying to escape the mount.
Laperierre looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (13) vs (0) Laperierre
I would not like to be Laperierre right now.
Laperierre tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber is riding his opponent, not letting Laperierre buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
Ricky Clubber 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:
Bots de Garra 175
Date: Aug 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 36 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Corona Virus!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Clubber clinches with his opponent.
Virus wants a takedown but no success here.
Virus is trying to pull guard but Clubber turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Virus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ricky Clubber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corona Virus.
Virus is trying to pull guard but Clubber turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Virus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Clubber just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Clubber changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Virus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Virus gets a clinch. #TD2#
Virus jumps guard and drags Clubber to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Clubber being controlled here momentarily.
Virus trying to keep a closed guard but Clubber is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus wants to control but Clubber passes easily into half guard.
Clubber takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Virus trying to hold on to Clubber's head to control him but Clubber postures up.
Clubber is taking a breather. Virus 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clubber trying to control from Virus's half guard. Virus has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Clubber is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Virus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Clubber is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Virus keeps moving. #T3#
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Virus.
Clubber 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Virus holds on and takes a little breather.
Virus is trying to control the position but Clubber postures up.
Virus is pulling down on Clubber's head to control his posture.
Clubber preventing the sweep. #T4#
Virus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Clubber sitting in guard here, content to control.
Virus trying to control the position here.
Clubber preventing the sweep.
Clubber looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Virus seems keen to control Clubber's posture.
Clubber is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T5#
Virus pulls Clubber in close to his closed guard and prevents Clubber from doing any damage or advancing position.
Clubber won't allow Virus to sweep him here.
Virus controls Clubber momentarily but Clubber frees himself.
Virus wants to control the position but Clubber says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Clubber controlling the action here.
Clubber is thwarting Virus's attempts to control the position.#T6#
Clubber is trying to control the action in half guard but Virus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clubber prevents Virus from improving his position.
Virus is refusing to be controlled, as Clubber sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Virus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Virus looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Clubber is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Clubber seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Virus for as long as he can get away with.
Virus controls Clubber momentarily but Clubber frees himself. #T8#
Virus is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Clubber might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Clubber 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.
Virus is pulling down on Clubber's head. It's preventing any offense from Clubber, at least for the moment.
Virus trying to keep a closed guard but Clubber is proving a slippery customer.
Virus keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass. #T9#
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Virus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clubber's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (0) vs (2) Virus
Virus slips nicely into half guard.
Clubber trying to hold on to Virus's head to control him but Virus postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Virus in particular looking to stall.
Virus is looking to take a break and control but Clubber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Virus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Clubber haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Clubber is trying to maintain the position but Virus is very close to passing his half guard.
Clubber is trying to get back to full guard.
Virus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Virus wants to free his trapped foot but Clubber is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Clubber is staying active underneath Virus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Virus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T11#
Clubber is staying active underneath Virus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Virus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Virus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clubber keeps working.
Clubber is looking to control Virus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clubber avoid being mounted?
Virus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Virus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clubber knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Clubber tries to get to full guard but Virus has control of the leg. #T12#
Virus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Clubber is trying to get back to full guard.
Virus has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (0) vs (5) Virus
Virus trying to control but Clubber is having none of it. #T13#
Clubber is trying desperately to improve position.
Virus takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (0) vs (8) Virus
Virus is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Virus struggling to keep hold of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T14#
Virus keeps control of the position as Clubber tries to break free.
Virus controlling from the back.
A lull in the action here.
Virus controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Virus wins on points by 8 to 0.
After winning the bout, Corona Virus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 174
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 35 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 78 wins and 56 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Clubber closes the distance and pushes Toehold back into the ropes.
Clubber is looking for a takedown.
Toehold goes for a takedown in the clinch but Clubber prevents it.
Toehold is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Clubber is defending well.
Toehold has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Clubber after a bit of a struggle.
Ricky Clubber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Toehold.#TD2#
Toehold pulls guard successfully.
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clubber 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.
Clubber looking to sit in guard and control but Toehold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (0) vs (2) Toehold#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Toehold might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Clubber haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Toehold showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Clubber trying to control the position here.
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clubber wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Toehold wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Toehold postures up.
Clubber seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Toehold pushes down on Clubber's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Toehold prevents Clubber from improving his position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
Toehold sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Toehold is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Clubber! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (0) vs (5) Toehold
Clubber manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Clubber tries to roll over but Toehold keeps him under control.#T5#
Toehold looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Clubber holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Toehold in particular looking to stall.#T6#
Clubber wants to get back to full guard.
Toehold is trying to control the action in half guard but Clubber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clubber slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Clubber 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.#T7#
Toehold being controlled here momentarily.
Toehold sitting in guard here, content to control.
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Clubber tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clubber looking to control.
Clubber is controlling Toehold's posture.
Toehold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Clubber looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Toehold looking to pass the guard.
Clubber wants to improve his position but instead Toehold has moved into half guard.
#T10#
Toehold is thwarting Clubber's attempts to control the position.
Clubber tries to roll over but Toehold keeps him under control.#T11#
Clubber controlling the position for now.
Toehold trying to control the action but Clubber is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Clubber manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Clubber has control of Toehold's left arm, preventing Toehold from doing any damage. #T12#
Clubber is trying to control the position but Toehold postures up.
Clubber trying to control the position here.
Clubber being controlled here, momentarily. #T13#
Let's hope that Toehold 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.
Clubber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Toehold is pushing down on Clubber's leg trying to pass to half guard. Clubber is fighting to maintain full guard but Toehold has managed to sneak the leg through.
Toehold trying to control from Clubber's half guard. Clubber has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T14#
Toehold is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Toehold looking to pass the guard.
Clubber looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Toehold tries to free his leg and advance position but Clubber is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 5 to 0.
Tommy Toehold is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Tommy Toehold made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 171
Date: Jul 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 45 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 35 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Clubber clinches up against the ropes.
Clubber wants a takedown but no success here.
Curls prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Clubber has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Curls regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (0) vs (2) Clubber
Curls tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clubber is stalling in the full guard.
Curls trying to keep a closed guard but Clubber is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom. #T1#
Clubber postures up.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully.
Curls looking to control.
#T2#
Curls keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully.
Curls is trying to keep Clubber in close.
Curls looking for a sweep. Not yet Curls, not yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Curls is working hard here to advance position.
Clubber content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Curls is looking to sweep but instead, Clubber has passed into half guard.
Curls is refusing to be controlled, as Clubber sits in half guard.
Curls wants to improve his position but Clubber is controlling well.
#T4#
Clubber trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom.
Clubber is taking a breather. Curls 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.
Clubber is keen to just control but Curls is a slippery customer.
Curls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Clubber slows the pace down in half guard.
Clubber trying to control from half guard but Curls is working away. #T6#
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Curls wants to get back to full guard.
Curls is trying to control but can't.
Clubber content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T7#
Curls is looking for a sweep. Clubber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clubber is looking to advance position but Curls won't allow it.
Curls slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Curls managing to control the position. #T8#
Clubber postures up.
Clubber controlling from the top position.
Clubber tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard. #T9#
Clubber not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Curls pulls Clubber in to control the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Curls wants to sweep here but Clubber controlling him for the moment.
Curls is trying to keep Clubber in close.
Clubber tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard. #T10#
Clubber wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Clubber postures up.
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls is controlling Clubber's posture.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T11#
Clubber pushes down on Curls's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Curls trying to control but Clubber postures up.
Clubber trying to pass the guard but Curls defending well. #T12#
Curls has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clubber is working away from the top position though.
Clubber is trying to control. Curls wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Curls is looking to control Clubber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Curls avoid being mounted?
Curls tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.#T13#
Clubber with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like Clubber 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.
Curls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Curls has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clubber is working away from the top position though.
Clubber looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Curls won't allow Clubber to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls gets back to full guard.
Clubber is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 2 to 0.
Ricky Clubber is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Ricky Clubber 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:
Bots de Garra 168
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 103 wins and 78 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 35 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Clubber moves into range and clinches up with Petersen.
Clubber has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Petersen after a bit of a struggle.
Petersen prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Clubber gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (0) vs (2) Clubber
Clubber is thwarting Petersen's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clubber slows the pace down in half guard.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard but Clubber has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (0) vs (5) Clubber
Petersen is trying to escape the mount.
Petersen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Petersen is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Clubber controlling his opponent.
Petersen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petersen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Clubber has control of the leg.
Petersen keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
Petersen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Petersen is trying to control but can't.
Clubber is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Petersen is refusing to be controlled, as Clubber sits in half guard.
Petersen trying to control but Clubber postures up.
#T3#
Petersen is doing well to control the position and prevent Clubber from advancing to side control.
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.
Petersen is trying to maintain the position but Clubber is very close to passing his half guard.
Petersen manages to get to full guard.
Petersen pulls Clubber in to control the position. #T4#
Clubber won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
Petersen wants to improve his position but instead Clubber has moved into half guard.
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.
Clubber is looking to take a break and control but Petersen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Clubber with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Petersen is trying to control but can't.
#T5#
Petersen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clubber seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Petersen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard.
Clubber controlling the action here.
Petersen is trying to maintain the position but Clubber is very close to passing his half guard.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Petersen wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy.
Petersen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petersen trying to control here.
Petersen has a hand on Clubber's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Clubber takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (0) vs (8) Clubber
Clubber trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Clubber avoids the attempt from Petersen to control.#T7#
Petersen tries to reverse the position but Clubber maintains control.
Petersen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (8) Clubber
Petersen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Clubber gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (10) Clubber#T8#
Clubber wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Petersen controlling the position.
Petersen wants to sweep here but Clubber controlling him for the moment.
Petersen working a defensive guard here.
Clubber trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen is trying to control the position but Clubber postures up. #T9#
Clubber sitting in guard here, content to control.
Petersen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Clubber has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (2) vs (13) Clubber
Petersen is trying to improve his position.
Petersen looks to move to half guard but instead Clubber has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (2) vs (15) Clubber
Clubber controlling from mount.
Petersen is squirming around, avoiding Clubber's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clubber tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Petersen tries to hold on but Clubber pushes him away.
Petersen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clubber manages to capitalize on a mistake by Petersen to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (2) vs (18) Clubber
Petersen tries to escape the position.
Clubber is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Petersen rolls, trying to escape but Clubber keeps control of the position.
#T11#
Petersen wants to control his opponent's hands but Clubber gets his hands free.
Will Clubber go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Petersen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Petersen wants to control his opponent's hands but Clubber gets his hands free.
Petersen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Clubber 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, Petersen has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Clubber really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Petersen.#T12#
Clubber has the hooks in. Petersen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Clubber controlling the position well here. Petersen rolled but Clubber kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Petersen looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Petersen's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Clubber's hands.#T13#
Clubber not allowing Petersen to control his hands.
Petersen is really stuck here.
Clubber struggling to keep hold of the position.
Petersen is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on Petersen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T14#
Petersen wants to control his opponent's hands but Clubber gets his hands free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Clubber's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Petersen trying to control the hands but Clubber won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 18 to 2.
A relieved looking Ricky Clubber thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Conald Petersen had this to say: 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 167
Date: Jul 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 20 losses; Elazar Shalit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 35 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Clubber looking to score a takedown here. Shalit is defending well but Clubber drives through and ends up in Shalit's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shalit (0) vs (2) Clubber
Clubber sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shalit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shalit 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.
Shalit is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shalit looking for a guillotine here but Clubber defends easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clubber being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Shalit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clubber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shalit is keeping the position for now.
Shalit wants to sweep but no luck.
Shalit trying to keep a closed guard but Clubber is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Shalit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Clubber is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Shalit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clubber is fighting to break Shalit's control of his arms but Shalit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Clubber preventing the sweep.
Shalit keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass.
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T3#
Shalit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clubber showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shalit is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (2) vs (2) Clubber
Clubber has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clubber is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (2) vs (4) Clubber
Shalit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shalit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clubber 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shalit is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (4) vs (4) Clubber#T5#
Clubber is adopting a defensive guard.
Clubber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shalit manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (4) vs (6) Clubber#SUB#
Shalit looking for a guillotine here but Clubber defends easily.
Shalit looking to control.
Shalit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T6#
Clubber sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shalit pulls Clubber in to control the position. #SUB#
Shalit looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Clubber has picked Shalit up and slammed him! Shalit can't keep hold of the triangle and Clubber manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (4) vs (9) Clubber#T7#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shalit tries to buck Clubber off but Clubber is having none of it.
Clubber controls the position.
Shalit is looking to reverse the position.#T8#
Clubber is looking to take a break and control but Shalit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clubber controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Shalit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T9#
Shalit tries to bench press Clubber off him but Clubber keeps the position.
Clubber tries to move into full mount but can't pass Shalit's legs.
Shalit can't do much from the bottom here.
Shalit is looking to reverse the position.
Shalit gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shalit (4) vs (11) Clubber
Shalit is just holding on here. Clubber manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Shalit (4) vs (14) Clubber#T10#
What can Shalit do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Shalit rolls, trying to escape but Clubber keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Clubber is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T11#
Shalit is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Shalit right now.
Shalit trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Clubber slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Shalit is in bad spot here.
#T12#
Shalit looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Clubber is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Shalit is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricky Clubber!
Ricky Clubber 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:
Bots de Garra 165
Date: Jul 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 35 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 36 losses; Caio Peieira!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Peieira shoots in looking for a takedown. Clubber tries to sprawl out of it but Peieira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Clubber manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Clubber has Peieira up against the ropes in a clinch.
#TD2#
Peieira has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Clubber clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Clubber (0) vs (4) Peieira
Clubber is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peieira keeps control of the position as Clubber tries to break free.
Peieira wants to control the position but Clubber frees himself and scrambles - Peieira manages to regain control in side control.
#T1#
Clubber is looking for a sweep.
Clubber struggling a bit here.
Clubber is trying to work for a sweep but Peieira has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Clubber (0) vs (6) Peieira
Clubber has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Peieira's lack of action.
Clubber is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Clubber moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Clubber wants to sweep but no luck.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Peieira from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Peieira content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Clubber has locked up a guillotine! Clubber's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Peieira is holding on here and Clubber must be using up a lot of energy. Peieira has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Clubber gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ricky Clubber!
After winning the bout, Ricky Clubber thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 164
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 116 wins and 76 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 34 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Diesel gets a double leg takedown into Clubber's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Clubber
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel looking to sit in guard and control but Clubber gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (2) Clubber
Clubber's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Clubber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diesel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clubber is one step ahead there. #T1#
Diesel being controlled here, momentarily.
Clubber looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Diesel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diesel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (4) vs (2) Clubber#T2#
Diesel pushing down on Clubber's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Clubber trying to hold on to Diesel's head to control him but Diesel postures up.
Diesel is trying to control the action in half guard but Clubber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clubber trying to control here.
Diesel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Diesel trying to mount his opponent but Clubber defends it. #T3#
Diesel controlling the action here.
Diesel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clubber keeps working. #SUB#
Clubber is defending against the submission attempts here by Diesel.
Clubber is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clubber avoid being mounted?#T4#
Diesel is controlling the pace.
Clubber wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T5#
Diesel trying to mount his opponent but Clubber defends it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diesel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Diesel tries to pass to full mount but Clubber defends it.
Clubber controlling the position for now.#T6##SUB#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Clubber has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel wants to control but Clubber is keeping him busy.
Diesel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (7) vs (2) Clubber
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Clubber is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T7#
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diesel with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Diesel looking to control but Clubber is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diesel is looking to work his way around to Clubber's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Clubber working to try and regain half guard.
#T8#
Diesel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clubber is looking to escape.
Clubber keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diesel seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Clubber is holding on tight.
Clubber is trying desperately to improve position.#T9#
Diesel pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Clubber working to try and regain half guard.
Clubber is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diesel wants to control the pace but Clubber is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Clubber really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Clubber is squirming around, avoiding Diesel's attempts to control the action.
Clubber is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T11#
Diesel takes Clubber's back. Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (10) vs (2) Clubber
Diesel trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Diesel looking for the RNC.
Diesel avoiding Clubber 's attempts to control his hands. #T12#
Will Diesel go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Diesel looking for the RNC.
Clubber tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Diesel wants to control the pace but Clubber is squirming around nicely.
Diesel is looking to work his way around to Clubber's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Clubber is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea.#T13#
Clubber regains half guard.
Clubber has his hands clasped together around Diesel's back. He's all about the action.
Diesel wants to take a breather but Clubber is having none of it.
Clubber has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Clubber has managed to free his arm - good work. #T14#
Clubber wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy.
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Clubber is defending well.
Clubber is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel is looking to advance position but Clubber won't allow it.
Diesel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clubber keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Kurt Diesel 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:
Bots de Garra 163
Date: Jun 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 33 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 43 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Curls looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Clubber! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Clubber (0) vs (4) Curls
You can see the frustration on Clubber's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Clubber looks to move to half guard but instead Curls has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Clubber (0) vs (6) Curls
Curls controlling from mount.
Clubber is squirming around, avoiding Curls's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls manages to capitalize on a mistake by Clubber to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (0) vs (9) Curls#T1#
Curls slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Curls's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Curls biding his time, controlling Clubber.
Curls has the hooks in. Clubber is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Curls controlling the positon.
Clubber staying busy and making it hard for Curls to control.
Clubber tries to escape but Curls has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A lull in the action here.
Curls is riding his opponent, not letting Clubber buck him off. #T3#
I really don't envy Clubber right now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Curls's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Clubber fending off the submission attempt from Curls.
Clubber prevents Curls from getting a body triangle.#T4#
Clubber tries to escape the position.
Curls is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Curls's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Clubber is trying to break free.
#T5#
Clubber wants to control his opponent's hands but Curls gets his hands free.
Will Curls go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Clubber trying to control the hands but Curls breaks the grip.
A lull in the action here.
#T6#
Curls controlling well, preventing Clubber from escaping the position.
Clubber trying to control the action but Curls just sinks the hooks in.
Will Curls go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T7#
Curls biding his time, looking for the opening.
Curls trying to control.
Clubber is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Curls.
#SUB2#
Curls 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, Clubber has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T8#
Clubber wants to escape the position.
Curls trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Clubber is trying to break free.
Clubber is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Curls really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Clubber.#T9#
Let's hope that Curls 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.
Curls tries to get the hooks in deep but Clubber pushed the leg off.
Curls keeps control of the position as Clubber tries to break free.
Curls biding his time, controlling Clubber. #T10#
Clubber wants to escape the position.
What can Clubber do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Clubber rolls, trying to escape but Curls keeps control of the position.
Clubber manages to reverse the position and now he's in Curls's guard. Nice work there by Clubber.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (9) Curls
Clubber slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T11#
Curls working a defensive guard here.
Curls tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clubber sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Curls manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clubber manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (11) Curls#T12#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Clubber seems keen to control Curls's posture.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully.
Curls won't allow Clubber to sweep him here. #T13#
Curls's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Curls wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving. #SUB#
Curls avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Curls wants to pass the guard but Clubber is keeping the position.#T14#
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully.
Clubber pulls Curls in close to prevent any damage.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 11 to 2.
Jerry Curls thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 162
Date: Jun 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 99 wins and 76 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 32 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Petersen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Clubber's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (0) Clubber
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Petersen advances to half guard.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Clubber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Petersen tries to pass to full mount but Clubber defends it.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Clubber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clubber wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen is looking to stall here but Clubber recovers full guard.
Petersen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Petersen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Clubber looking to control.
Petersen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Clubber is trying to keep Petersen in close.
Petersen looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Clubber trying to keep a closed guard but Petersen is proving a slippery customer.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clubber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Petersen won't allow Clubber to sweep him here.
Petersen trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Clubber can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petersen controls the pace.#T3#
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen is stalling in the full guard.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Clubber is keeping the position.
Petersen trying to move into half guard but instead Clubber has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (2) Clubber
Petersen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (4) vs (2) Clubber
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clubber is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Clubber managing to control the position.
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
Petersen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Petersen is working hard here to advance position.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Clubber can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petersen controls the pace.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Clubber is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petersen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Petersen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving. #T6#
Petersen stopping the sweep attempt from Clubber.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clubber wants to sweep here but Petersen controlling him for the moment.
Petersen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Petersen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Clubber for as long as he can get away with.
Petersen trying to move into half guard but instead Clubber has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (4) vs (4) Clubber#SUB#
Petersen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T7#
Petersen keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass.
Petersen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clubber's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (6) vs (4) Clubber
Clubber can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petersen controls the pace.
Clubber trying to keep a closed guard but Petersen is proving a slippery customer.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clubber is keeping the position for now.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving. #T8#
Clubber is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Petersen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Petersen postures up.
Clubber can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petersen controls the pace.#T9#
Petersen trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Clubber is retaining full guard.
Petersen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully. #T10#
Clubber can't keep his opponent in guard - Petersen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Petersen is thwarting Clubber's attempts to control the position.
Petersen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Clubber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Petersen is trying to work for a kimura but Clubber is defending well.
Petersen prevents Clubber from improving his position.#T11#
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Clubber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Petersen is pressing down on Clubber's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clubber is holding on for now.
Petersen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Clubber keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Petersen controlling the action here. #T12#
Clubber is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petersen prevents Clubber from improving his position.#SUB#
Petersen is working for a submission of some sort.
Clubber is holding on to half guard well.
Clubber trying to control from the bottom.
#T13#
Petersen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Petersen wants to pass to mount but Clubber is defending the position.
Clubber is refusing to be controlled, as Petersen sits in half guard.
Clubber wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
Petersen is trying to control. Clubber wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Petersen in particular looking to stall.
Petersen passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (9) vs (4) Clubber#T14#
Clubber stops Petersen from passing to mount.
Petersen tries to advance to mount but Clubber instead regains half guard.
Petersen is pressing down on Clubber's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clubber is holding on for now.
Petersen is keen to just control but Clubber is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen trying to control from Clubber's half guard. Clubber has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
Conald Petersen retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Conald Petersen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 161
Date: Jun 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 32 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 17 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Clubber fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Etxeberria sprawls well initially but Clubber persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (0) Etxeberria
The fighters are battling for position here. Etxeberria manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Clubber controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Etxeberria is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Etxeberria keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass.
Etxeberria looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etxeberria is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Clubber sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Etxeberria trying to control the position.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Clubber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Etxeberria swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Etxeberria trying to control the position.
Clubber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Clubber controls from within his opponent's guard.
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Etxeberria seems keen to control Clubber's posture.
Clubber looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Clubber 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.
Etxeberria looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Clubber puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Clubber passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (5) vs (0) Etxeberria
Clubber controls the position.#T4#
Etxeberria tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Clubber easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Clubber (7) vs (0) Etxeberria
Etxeberria is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T5#
Clubber looking to control but Etxeberria is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Etxeberria looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (10) vs (0) Etxeberria
Etxeberria trying to control the position but Clubber manages to sink in the hooks.
Etxeberria tries to escape the position.
#T6#
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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Etxeberria wants to escape the position.
#T7#
Etxeberria trying to control the action but Clubber just sinks the hooks in.
Clubber trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Etxeberria doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Etxeberria right now.
Etxeberria looking very determined here, making life difficult for Clubber.
Etxeberria is trying to break free.
#T8#
Clubber has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Etxeberria's body.
Etxeberria trying to control the position but Clubber manages to sink in the hooks. #T9##SUB#
Etxeberria is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Will Clubber go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Etxeberria trying to control the position but Clubber manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Etxeberria right now.
#T10#
I really don't envy Etxeberria right now.
Etxeberria trying to control but not successfully.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Clubber controlling the positon.#T11#
Clubber is not going to allow Etxeberria to sit and survive in this position.
Clubber controlling the position well here. Etxeberria rolled but Clubber kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Etxeberria can't escape the position.
#T12#
Clubber slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
You can see the frustration on Etxeberria's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Clubber is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Etxeberria is really stuck here.
#T13#
Clubber just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Etxeberria tries to escape but Clubber has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Clubber has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Etxeberria's body.
Etxeberria 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.
Clubber seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Etxeberria for as long as he can get away with.#T14#
Etxeberria staying busy and making it hard for Clubber to control.
Clubber is controlling the position but Etxeberria somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Etxeberria moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
A relieved looking Ricky Clubber 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:
Bots de Garra 160
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 31 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 97 wins and 76 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Petersen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Clubber looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Clubber (0) vs (4) Petersen
Petersen trying to control the action but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Clubber is looking for a sweep.
Petersen is trying to move to mount but Clubber reverses beautifully and ends up in Petersen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (4) Petersen
Petersen is trying to keep Clubber in close.
Clubber tries to free his leg and advance position but Petersen is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen looking to control.
Clubber preventing the sweep.
Petersen wants to control the position but Clubber says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Petersen gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Clubber is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Petersen controls Clubber momentarily but Clubber frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petersen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (6) Petersen
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clubber is keeping the position for now.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
Clubber seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Clubber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petersen is one step ahead there.
Petersen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clubber controlling the position.
Petersen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clubber swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Petersen trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Clubber wants to improve his position but instead Petersen has moved into half guard.
#T4#
Petersen is controlling the pace.
Petersen is trying to control. Clubber wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Petersen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Clubber haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Petersen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Petersen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clubber knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T5#
Clubber is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clubber is working hard here to advance position.
Clubber manages to get to full guard.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Clubber gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (4) vs (6) Petersen
Petersen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T6#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petersen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (4) vs (8) Petersen
Clubber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Clubber is keeping the position.
Petersen 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.
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
Clubber trying to keep a closed guard but Petersen is proving a slippery customer.
#T7#
Clubber wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Petersen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Petersen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Clubber 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.
Petersen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Petersen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clubber has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Petersen has managed to get both his arms back between Clubber's legs - danger averted.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Petersen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Clubber is retaining full guard.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T10#
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Petersen 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.
Clubber working a defensive guard but Petersen manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (4) vs (11) Petersen#T11#
Petersen wants to control but Clubber is keeping him busy.
Petersen happy to just control the position for now.
Clubber gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Clubber is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Petersen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Petersen's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Clubber (8) vs (11) Petersen
Petersen is in bad spot here.
Clubber slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Petersen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T12#
Petersen gets full guard.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Clubber content to stall in guard here.
Petersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clubber stays in close to Petersen's body and controls the position. #T13#
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Petersen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petersen is adopting a defensive guard.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving. #T14#
Clubber is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Clubber is proving a slippery customer.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully.
Petersen trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen wins on points by 11 to 8.
Conald Petersen is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Conald Petersen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 159
Date: Jun 12, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 31 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 15 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Clubber gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Clubber has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Etxeberria after a bit of a struggle.
Clubber is working for takedown but Etxeberria is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Clubber has picked Etxeberria up - he's going for a ride! Clubber dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (0) Etxeberria
Etxeberria is looking to improve his position.
Etxeberria 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.
Clubber not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etxeberria is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Clubber is controlling the pace.
Etxeberria is trying to get back to full guard.
Etxeberria wants to get back to full guard but Clubber has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (5) vs (0) Etxeberria#T2#
Clubber controlling from mount.
Clubber is looking to work his way around to Etxeberria's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Clubber controlling the pace for now.
Etxeberria really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Clubber controlling his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clubber looking to control but Etxeberria is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Etxeberria is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Clubber controlling his opponent.
Etxeberria is desperately trying to improve his position but Clubber has a good base and remains in mount.
Etxeberria wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (8) vs (0) Etxeberria
Etxeberria is really stuck here.
#T4#
Clubber biding his time, looking for the opening.
Etxeberria wants to escape the position.
Etxeberria is still trying to improve position.
Clubber biding his time, controlling Etxeberria.
I really don't envy Etxeberria right now.
Clubber has good solid back control here. #T5#
Etxeberria is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Etxeberria prevents Clubber from getting a body triangle.
Etxeberria trying to control the position but Clubber manages to sink in the hooks.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T6#
Clubber biding his time, controlling Etxeberria.
Clubber has the hooks in. Etxeberria is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Etxeberria is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Clubber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T7#
Clubber trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Etxeberria doesn't escape.
Clubber seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Etxeberria for as long as he can get away with.#T8#
Etxeberria trying to control the hands but Clubber breaks the grip.
Clubber has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Etxeberria's body.
A lull in the action here.
#T9#
Clubber controlling from the back.
Clubber trying to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T10#
Clubber keeps control of the position easily here as Etxeberria tries to buck him off.
Etxeberria turns into Clubber and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (8) vs (2) Etxeberria
Clubber managing to control the position.
Clubber looking for a sweep. Not yet Clubber, not yet. #T11#
Clubber is working hard here to advance position.
Etxeberria controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Clubber 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.
Clubber has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Etxeberria has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (8) vs (5) Etxeberria#T12#
Clubber is trying to get back to half guard.
Etxeberria tries to move into full mount but can't pass Clubber's legs.
Etxeberria is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Clubber will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Clubber tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Etxeberria is looking to take a break and control but Clubber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Etxeberria tries to move into full mount but can't pass Clubber's legs.
Clubber is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Etxeberria is trying to control. Clubber wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Clubber wants to control but Etxeberria is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T14#
Etxeberria tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clubber knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Etxeberria with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Etxeberria seems to be working for a kimura but Clubber defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Etxeberria is keen to just control but Clubber is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
Ricky Clubber retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Ricky Clubber 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:
Bots de Garra 158
Date: Jun 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 42 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 31 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Clubber forces Sulvar back against the ropes and clinches.#TD2#
Clubber wants the takedown. Sulvar is fighting it off but Clubber persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sulvar's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (0) vs (2) Clubber
Sulvar wants to sweep here but Clubber controlling him for the moment.
Clubber is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sulvar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've been hearing good reports from Sulvar'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.#T1#
Sulvar has his hands on Clubber's head, controlling the position.
Clubber content to stall in guard here.
Clubber sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sulvar's guard. #T2#
Sulvar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clubber is working away from the top position though.
Clubber content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Clubber prevents Sulvar from improving his position.#T3#
Clubber is looking to advance position but Sulvar won't allow it.
Clubber not doing much here.
Sulvar tries to get to full guard but Clubber has control of the leg. #T4#
Clubber seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sulvar wants to improve his position but Clubber is controlling well.
Clubber stalling. #T5#
Sulvar wants to get back to full guard.
Sulvar is in trouble now - Clubber has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (0) vs (5) Clubber
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Clubber content just to control the position here.
Clubber wants to control the pace but Sulvar is squirming around nicely. #T6#
Sulvar is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clubber takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sulvar tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T7#
Clubber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sulvar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sulvar is looking to improve his position.
Clubber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sulvar keeps working.
Clubber trying to control the pace. #T8#
Clubber prevents Sulvar from improving his position.
Clubber keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sulvar wants to get back to full guard.
Sulvar wants to sweep but Clubber has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (0) vs (8) Clubber#T9#
Clubber advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sulvar (0) vs (10) Clubber
Clubber with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Sulvar wants to control but Clubber is having none of it.
Clubber can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sulvar is looking to escape. #T10#
Clubber controlling the pace for now.
Sulvar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clubber controlling the pace for now.
Sulvar can't escape the position.
#T11#
Clubber seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sulvar is holding on tight.
Sulvar is working to get back to half guard.
Clubber can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sulvar is looking to escape.
Clubber wants to take his opponent's back but Sulvar doesn't allow it. #T12#
Clubber can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sulvar is looking to escape.
Sulvar is looking to improve his position but Clubber isn't that keen on the idea.
Clubber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
It looks like Clubber 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.#SUB2#
Sulvar tries to improve his position but Clubber has taken his back! Clubber has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Sulvar tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Clubber pushes Sulvar away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricky Clubber!
Ricky Clubber is the new super heavyweight champion!
Ricky Clubber thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 157
Date: Jun 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 115 wins and 73 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 31 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diesel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diesel shoots in looking for a takedown but Clubber manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diesel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diesel 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.#CL2#
Clubber clinches up with Diesel and pushes him back against the ropes.
Clubber stops a takedown attempt from Diesel.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Diesel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diesel is working for takedown but Clubber is calmly controlling the position for now.
Diesel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Clubber fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Clubber. No joy for Diesel on that attempt.
Diesel sets himself, and Clubber steps forward looking for the clinch! Diesel avoids it this time.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Clubber works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Clubber
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clubber controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel.#T1#
Clubber is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Diesel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clubber won't allow Diesel to sweep him here.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass.
Clubber trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Diesel controlling Clubber's posture.
Clubber content to stall in guard here.
Diesel pulls Clubber in to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clubber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Clubber won't allow Diesel to sweep him here.
Clubber slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Diesel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clubber sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diesel's guard.
Diesel wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.
Diesel won't allow Clubber to pass to mount.
Diesel is not content to let Clubber control the position.
Clubber not doing much here.
#T5#
Clubber trying to control from half guard but Diesel is working away.
Diesel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diesel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel.#T6#
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully.
Clubber tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
Clubber is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Clubber is still trying to improve position.
Diesel looking for a sweep. Not yet Diesel, not yet. #T7#
Diesel has control of Clubber's left arm, preventing Clubber from doing any damage.
Clubber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
Diesel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clubber's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (2) Clubber
Diesel wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
Clubber trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
#T8#
Clubber wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment.
Diesel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T9#
Clubber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
Diesel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clubber is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T10#
Clubber controlling Diesel's posture.
Clubber 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: Diesel (2) vs (4) Clubber
Clubber is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T11#
Clubber tries to pass to full mount but Diesel defends it.
Clubber seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Clubber's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T12#
It looks like Clubber 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.
Diesel has a hand on Clubber's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Clubber takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (2) vs (7) Clubber
Diesel wants to hold on but Clubber pushes him away.
Clubber controlling the position easily from mount. #T13#
Clubber tries to control but Diesel wriggling away.
Diesel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Clubber controlling the position easily from mount.
Diesel working to try and regain half guard.
#T14#
Clubber wants to control but Diesel has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Clubber is looking to advance position but Diesel won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 7 to 2.
Ricky Clubber decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 156
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 23 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 30 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Judge moves into the clinch successfully.
Judge can't get the takedown.
Clubber goes for a takedown in the clinch but Judge prevents it.
Judge is looking for a takedown.
Judge is trying to drag Clubber to the mat but Clubber just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Judge. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Judge tightens his grip and picks Clubber up, before dumping him to the ground. Clubber manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Judge (2) vs (0) Clubber
Clubber controlling the position.
Judge tries to free his leg and advance position but Clubber is retaining full guard.
Clubber managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Judge sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Clubber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Judge slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Clubber controlling Judge's posture.
Clubber wants to sweep here but Judge controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Clubber trying to keep a closed guard but Judge is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully.
Judge sitting in guard here, content to control.
Judge passes Clubber's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Judge wants to control but Clubber is keeping him busy.
Clubber tries to get to full guard but Judge has control of the leg.
Clubber has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Judge is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Clubber is refusing to be controlled, as Judge sits in half guard.
Judge with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Judge trying to control the action but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Judge is controlling the pace.
#T6#
Clubber keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Judge controlling the pace.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Clubber is defending well.
Judge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T7#
Clubber is trying to maintain the position but Judge is very close to passing his half guard.
Judge prevents Clubber from improving his position.#T8#
Judge trying to control the action but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Clubber holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Judge keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Judge is thwarting Clubber's attempts to control the position.
Clubber might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Judge haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T9#
Clubber wants to get back to full guard.
Clubber is not content to let Judge control the position.
Judge wants to pass to mount but Clubber is defending the position.
Judge sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Clubber trying to control here.
#T10#
Judge slows the pace down in half guard.
Clubber wants to control but Judge is keeping busy.
#T11#
Judge is trying to control. Clubber wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Clubber wants to improve his position but Judge is controlling well.
Clubber gets back to full guard.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Judge is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T12#
Clubber controlling the position.
Clubber keeping full guard, as Judge tries to pass.
Clubber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judge is one step ahead there.
Clubber is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T13#
Judge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clubber is keeping the position for now.
Clubber controlling Judge's posture.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Clubber wants to sweep but no luck.
Judge wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
Ricky Judge retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Ricky Judge 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:
Bots de Garra 155
Date: May 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 30 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 41 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sulvar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clubber tries to avoid it but Sulvar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clubber to the ground. Clubber escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Clubber instigates a clinch.
Sulvar is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Clubber works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (0) Sulvar
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position.
Clubber looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sulvar looking for a sweep. Not yet Sulvar, not yet. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar looking to control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Clubber controlling from the top position.
Clubber looking to pass the guard.
Clubber's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Sulvar working a defensive guard but Clubber passes into half guard.
Sulvar is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sulvar tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.
Clubber controlling the pace.
Sulvar is staying active underneath Clubber, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Clubber has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (5) vs (0) Sulvar
Clubber content just to control the position here.
Sulvar working to try and regain half guard.
Clubber controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Clubber's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Clubber prevents Sulvar from getting the reversal.
Sulvar tries to hold on but Clubber pushes him away.
Sulvar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Clubber takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sulvar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sulvar keeps trying to improve his position.
Clubber trying to control but Sulvar is having none of it.
Clubber fails to take his opponent's back. #T6#
Clubber content just to control the position here.
Sulvar wants to control but Clubber is having none of it.
Sulvar is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T7#
Clubber content just to control the position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clubber trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Clubber takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
Further stalling from Clubber.#T9#
Sulvar tries to hold on but Clubber postures up.
Clubber tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Sulvar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sulvar tries to lock up and control but Clubber gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sulvar is looking to improve his position but Clubber isn't that keen on the idea.#T11#
Clubber controlling his opponent.
Clubber looking to control but Sulvar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Clubber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Sulvar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Clubber content to control rather than advance. #T13#
Sulvar is not content to let Clubber control the position.
Sulvar is trying to control but can't.
Clubber looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T14#
Sulvar is looking to improve his position.
Sulvar is not content to let Clubber control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Ricky Clubber 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:
Bots de Garra 154
Date: May 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 23 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 29 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Judge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clubber as he jumps to the side.
Judge tries for a takedown but Clubber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Clubber slaps away a takedown attempt from Judge, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Judge. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Judge clinches. #TD2#
Clubber tightens his grip and picks Judge up, before dumping him to the ground. Judge manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Judge (0) vs (2) Clubber
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Judge pulls Clubber in to control the position.
Judge looking for a sweep. Not yet Judge, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Judge trying to keep a closed guard but Clubber is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Clubber tries to free his leg and advance position but Judge is retaining full guard.
Clubber showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Judge is keeping the position.#T2#
Clubber is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Judge working a defensive guard here.
Judge being controlled here, momentarily.
Judge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Clubber is looking to advance position but Judge has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Judge (4) vs (2) Clubber
Judge fails to move to back control.
Clubber is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Clubber is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Clubber is working to get back to half guard.
Judge trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Clubber wants to control but Judge is having none of it.#T5#
Clubber is controlling an arm, preventing Judge from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Clubber working to try and regain half guard.
Clubber sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T6#
Judge wants to control but Clubber is keeping him busy.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clubber wants to control but Judge is keeping busy.
Judge slows the pace down in half guard.
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Judge passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (7) vs (2) Clubber#T7#
Clubber stops Judge from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Judge tries to control but Clubber wriggling away.
Judge seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Clubber is holding on tight.
#T8#
Judge looking to control but Clubber is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Clubber tries to lock up and control but Judge gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Clubber is looking to get to half guard.
Judge controlling from the full mount.
Clubber is squirming around, avoiding Judge's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Clubber can't escape the position.
Clubber tries to lock up and control but Judge gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Judge works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Judge (10) vs (2) Clubber#SUB#
Judge is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Clubber defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Clubber staying busy and making it hard for Judge to control. #T10#
Clubber trying to control the hands but Judge won't let him.
Clubber really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Judge's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Clubber trying to control the hands but Judge breaks the grip. #T11#
Clubber tries to escape the position.
Judge trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Clubber doesn't escape. #SUB#
Clubber 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 Judge gets his way!
Judge trying to control.#T12#
Judge avoiding Clubber 's attempts to control his hands.
Clubber breaks Judge's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Judge (10) vs (4) Clubber
Clubber wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving. #T13#
Judge is trying to keep Clubber in close.
Judge is controlling Clubber's posture.#T14#
Clubber wants to control from the top but Judge keeps moving.
Judge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Judge working a defensive guard but Clubber manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (10) vs (7) Clubber
You can see the frustration on Judge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Judge is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
Ricky Judge retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Ricky Judge thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 153
Date: May 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 29 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 41 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kamenev gets a double leg takedown into Clubber's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (0) vs (2) Kamenev
Clubber trying to keep a closed guard but Kamenev is proving a slippery customer.
Clubber 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.
Kamenev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Clubber has Kamenev pulled in close to control his posture.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kamenev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Clubber has control of Kamenev's left arm, preventing Kamenev from doing any damage. #T2#
Clubber looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kamenev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clubber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
Kamenev looking to pass the guard.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Clubber looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev tries to free his leg and advance position but Clubber is retaining full guard.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kamenev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving. #T4#
Kamenev being controlled here momentarily.
Clubber looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clubber trying to keep a closed guard but Kamenev is proving a slippery customer.
Kamenev looking to sit in guard and control but Clubber gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (2) Kamenev#T5#
Kamenev controls Clubber momentarily but Clubber frees himself.
Clubber tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard.
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully. #T6#
Kamenev looking to control.
Kamenev 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.
Kamenev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clubber's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (4) Kamenev
Kamenev trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Clubber is trying to hold Kamenev in close to prevent damage but Kamenev has managed to pass into half guard.
#T7#
Kamenev is trying to control the action in half guard but Clubber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clubber trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kamenev manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (2) vs (7) Kamenev
Kamenev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kamenev fails to advance to Clubber's back. #T8#
Clubber tries to lock up and control but Kamenev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kamenev trying to control but Clubber is having none of it.
Clubber working to try and regain half guard.
Kamenev looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Kamenev wants to control the pace but Clubber is squirming around nicely.
Clubber sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Clubber tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg.
Kamenev slows the pace down in half guard.
Clubber keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T10#
Kamenev not doing much here.
Kamenev wants to pass the guard but Clubber is defending well. #T11#
Kamenev is stalling here. Clubber is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kamenev seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Clubber has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Clubber (6) vs (7) Kamenev
Clubber controlling from side mount.
Kamenev sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T12#
Clubber prevents Kamenev from improving his position.
Clubber tries to pass to full mount but Kamenev defends it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kamenev is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Clubber 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.
Kamenev wants to get back to full guard.
Kamenev 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.#T13#
Clubber trying to control from half guard but Kamenev is working away.
Kamenev trying to control but Clubber postures up.
Clubber wants to free his trapped foot but Kamenev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kamenev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Kamenev trying to get back to full guard but Clubber takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (9) vs (7) Kamenev
Clubber tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kamenev is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 9 to 7.
Our winner, Ricky Clubber, 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:
Bots de Garra 152
Date: May 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 29 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 39 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Clubber closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Clubber (4) vs (0) Curls
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Curls is looking to regain half guard here but Clubber keeps moving and retains side control.
Curls sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Clubber content to control rather than advance.
Clubber's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Clubber is controlling the pace.
Curls wants to improve his position but Clubber is controlling well.
#T2#
Curls keeps trying to improve his position.
Clubber wants to pass to mount but Curls is defending the position.
Clubber performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Clubber trying to pass the guard but Curls defending well. #T3#
Curls is trying to get back to full guard.
Curls makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Curls.#T4#
Curls looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Clubber puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Curls is looking for a sweep. Clubber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Curls is not content to let Clubber control the position.
Clubber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Clubber is looking for a kimura but Curls is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clubber to get the leverage. #T5#
Curls wants to get back to full guard.
Curls is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Clubber perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Curls trying to hold on to Clubber's head to control him but Clubber postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Curls is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Clubber not doing much here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T7#
Curls tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.#T8#
Clubber controlling the action here.
Clubber looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Curls is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Clubber uses his free foot to push down on Curls's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Curls. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (7) vs (0) Curls
Clubber controlling from the full mount.
Clubber avoids the attempt from Curls to control.
Curls stops Clubber from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T10#
Curls is trying to escape the mount.
Curls looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (10) vs (0) Curls
Curls trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T11#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Clubber controlling the positon.
Clubber wants to control but Curls is keeping busy.#SUB#
Clubber is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Clubber is controlling the position but Curls somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
#T12#
Clubber is thwarting Curls's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Clubber 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.
Curls is looking to control Clubber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Curls avoid being mounted?#T13#
Clubber is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Clubber tries to pass the half guard into mount. Curls knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T14#
Curls trying to control but Clubber postures up.
Clubber controlling the action here.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Curls is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
A victorious Ricky Clubber thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 151
Date: May 15, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 28 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 39 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Sulvar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Clubber looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Clubber (0) vs (4) Sulvar
Clubber can't do much from the bottom here.
Sulvar tries to advance to mount but Clubber denies him.
Clubber can't do much from the bottom here.
Sulvar trying to control the action but Clubber is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Sulvar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Sulvar slows the pace down.
Clubber is trying to work for a sweep but Sulvar has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Clubber (0) vs (6) Sulvar
Clubber is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Sulvar fails to advance to Clubber's back.
Sulvar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Clubber wants to hold on but Sulvar pushes him away.
Sulvar trying to control but Clubber is having none of it.
Clubber is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Sulvar trying to control but Clubber is having none of it.
Sulvar wants to control the action but instead Clubber gets a body lock and reverses into Sulvar's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (6) Sulvar
Sulvar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T4#
Clubber is pushing down on Sulvar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sulvar is fighting to maintain full guard but Clubber has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sulvar wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clubber is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T5#
Clubber's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T6#
Sulvar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clubber content to control rather than advance. #T7#
Clubber trying to control from Sulvar's half guard. Sulvar has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T8#
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sulvar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sulvar wants to sweep here but Clubber controlling him for the moment.
Clubber is pushing down on Sulvar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sulvar is fighting to maintain full guard but Clubber has managed to sneak the leg through.
Clubber tries to pass to full mount but Sulvar defends it. #T9#
Sulvar trying to control here.
Clubber sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T10#
Sulvar won't allow Clubber to pass to mount.
Clubber with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Clubber trying to advance position but Sulvar counters by regaining guard. #T11#
Sulvar being controlled here, momentarily.
Sulvar is adopting a defensive guard.
Clubber is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T12#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sulvar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T13#
Clubber won't allow Sulvar to sweep him here.
Clubber is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sulvar looking to control.
#T14#
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully.
Sulvar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (8) Sulvar
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber controlling Sulvar's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 8 to 2.
Tres Sulvar is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Tres Sulvar made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 150
Date: May 12, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 22 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 28 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Judge has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Clubber gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Judge (0) vs (2) Clubber
Clubber looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Judge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clubber is aware though and is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Judge'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.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Judge is looking for a triangle but Clubber pushes his legs off easily.
Judge controlling the position.
Judge can't keep his opponent in guard - Clubber advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Clubber wants to pass to mount but Judge is defending the position.
Clubber prevents Judge from improving his position.#T2#
Judge is trying to control but can't.
Clubber controlling the action here.
Judge wants to get back to full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Judge wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy.
#T3##SUB2#
Clubber is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Judge is just riding it out for now. Clubber eventually gives up the hold.
Judge is looking to improve his position.
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Judge keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
Still in half guard, Clubber seems content to control.
Judge controlling the position for now.
Clubber wants to control but Judge is keeping him busy.
Judge makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Judge.#T5#
Clubber preventing the sweep.
Clubber is stalling in the full guard.
Judge is looking to sweep but instead, Clubber has passed into half guard.
Judge is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Clubber perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Clubber passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Judge (0) vs (5) Clubber
Clubber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Judge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T7#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T8#
Judge is desperately trying to improve his position but Clubber has a good base and remains in mount.
Clubber controlling from the full mount.
Judge is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T9#
Judge tries to hold on but Clubber postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Judge has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Clubber's lack of action.
Judge is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clubber's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clubber's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Judge (4) vs (5) Clubber
Judge is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Judge is not going to allow Clubber to sit and survive in this position. #T10#
Clubber is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Judge is staying active.
Clubber is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Clubber trying to control the hands but Judge breaks the grip.
Judge just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T11#
Clubber rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Judge trying to control from half guard but Clubber is working away. #SUB#
Judge seems to be working for a kimura but Clubber defends the submission attempt.#T12#
Judge trying to control the action but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Clubber is looking to control Judge's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clubber avoid being mounted?
Judge looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T13#
Clubber tries to get to full guard but Judge has control of the leg.
Clubber keeps trying to improve his position.
Clubber has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Judge is working away from the top position though.
Clubber makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Clubber.#T14#
Clubber trying to control the position here.
Judge tries to free his leg and advance position but Clubber is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Judge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 5 to 4.
Ricky Clubber is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Ricky Clubber, 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:
Bots de Garra 149
Date: May 08, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 28 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 44 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Laitila looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clubber is fending him off so far but Laitila persists. Nope, Clubber circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Laitila is defended easily by Clubber.
Clubber wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
No luck for Laitila with that takedown attempt.
Ricky Clubber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jari Laitila.
Nice sprawl there from Clubber as Laitila shoots in.
Laitila shoots in but Clubber avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Laitila or perhaps it was just good defense by Clubber, which made it look bad. #CL#
Clubber clinches with his opponent.
Clubber is looking to take this one to the mat.
Laitila goes for a takedown attempt but Clubber pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Clubber stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clubber wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila shoots for a double leg takedown but Clubber sprawls well. He's pushed Laitila's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Laitila looks winded!#TD#
Clubber shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Laitila manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (0) Laitila
Clubber is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Laitila wants to control the position but Clubber says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Clubber sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Clubber has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Clubber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Clubber is trying to control the action in half guard but Laitila is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clubber content to control rather than advance.
Laitila is looking to improve his position.
Clubber is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Laitila trying to control from the bottom.
Laitila tries to get to full guard but Clubber has control of the leg.
Clubber with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Laitila is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Laitila is in trouble now - Clubber has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (5) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Clubber takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laitila wants to control but Clubber is having none of it.
Laitila working to try and regain half guard.
#T5#
Clubber controlling from the full mount.
Clubber tries to control but Laitila wriggling away.
Clubber controlling his opponent. #T6#
Laitila is looking to get to half guard.
Laitila is still trying to improve position.
Clubber trying to control but Laitila is having none of it. #T7#
Laitila wants to control but Clubber is having none of it.
Laitila wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (8) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila looking very determined here, making life difficult for Clubber.
Clubber keeps control of the position as Laitila tries to break free.
Clubber seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T8#
Clubber biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Clubber's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Laitila tries to break free.
Laitila trying to control the hands but Clubber breaks the grip.
Laitila tries to escape but Clubber has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T9#
Clubber trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Clubber slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Clubber tries to keep control of the position but Laitila is staying busy.
Clubber is trying to stick to Laitila's back but Laitila is turning into Clubber. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Clubber's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Laitila. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (8) vs (2) Laitila
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Laitila looking to pass the guard.
Clubber pulls Laitila in close to his closed guard and prevents Laitila from doing any damage or advancing position.#T10#
Laitila postures up.
Laitila is looking to advance position but Clubber has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Clubber (12) vs (2) Laitila
Laitila tries to control the position but Clubber now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (15) vs (2) Laitila#SUB#
Clubber 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, Laitila has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Clubber keeps control of the position as Laitila tries to break free.
#T11#
Clubber struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Clubber has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Laitila is really stuck here.
#T12#
Clubber trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Laitila doesn't escape.
Laitila rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Laitila trying to control but Clubber postures up.
#T13#
Laitila tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Clubber has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (18) vs (2) Laitila
Clubber can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laitila is looking to escape.
Laitila wants to control but Clubber is having none of it.#T14#
Laitila is trying to reverse the position but instead Clubber has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (21) vs (2) Laitila
Clubber trying to control.
Laitila trying to control the hands but Clubber won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Laitila right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 21 to 2.
An out of breath Ricky Clubber 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:
Bots de Garra 148
Date: May 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 27 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 22 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Judge shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Clubber's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (0) vs (2) Judge
Judge 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.
Clubber wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Clubber working a defensive guard here.
Clubber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judge is one step ahead there.
Clubber seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge controlling from the top position. #T1#
Clubber wants to hit a sweep here but Judge passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Clubber there! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (0) vs (5) Judge
Clubber tries to get back to half guard but can't.
My spies in Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu inform me that Judge has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Judge controlling the position easily from mount.
Clubber manages to control the position for a moment.
Clubber is trying desperately to improve position.
Judge looking to control but Clubber is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Clubber tries to hold on but Judge postures up.
Judge controlling his opponent.
Clubber is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Judge controlling his opponent. #T4#
Clubber sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Judge moves into full mount! Clubber won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (0) vs (8) Judge
Clubber tries to reverse the position but Judge maintains control.#T5#
Clubber tries to hold on but Judge postures up.
Judge prevents Clubber from getting the reversal.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Judge can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clubber is looking to escape.
Judge looking to control and managing it successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Judge wants to control the action but instead Clubber gets a body lock and reverses into Judge's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (8) Judge#T6#
Judge keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass.
Clubber controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Clubber trying to control but Judge is working from the bottom.
Judge wants to sweep here but Clubber controlling him for the moment. #T7#
Judge trying to control the position.
Judge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Judge being controlled here, momentarily.
Clubber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T8#
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Judge is keeping the position.
Clubber trying to control but Judge is working from the bottom.
Judge looking to control.
#T9#
Clubber content to stall in guard here.
Clubber being controlled here momentarily.
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Clubber looking to sit in guard and control but Judge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (10) Judge
Clubber wants to sweep but no luck.
Judge tries to free his leg and advance position but Clubber is retaining full guard.
Clubber trying to keep a closed guard but Judge is proving a slippery customer.
#T11#
Judge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clubber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Judge sitting in guard here, content to control.
Clubber is pulling down on Judge's head to control his posture. #T12#
Clubber 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: Clubber (4) vs (10) Judge
Clubber is thwarting Judge's attempts to control the position.
Judge wants to improve his position but Clubber is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T13#
Clubber keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Judge trying to control from the bottom.
Clubber controlling the pace.
Judge slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T14#
Clubber trying to move into half guard but instead Judge has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (4) vs (12) Judge
Judge trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge wins on points by 12 to 4.
Ricky Judge is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Ricky Judge, 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:
Bots de Garra 147
Date: May 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 27 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 19 losses; Tyler Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Clubber doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarez circles away.
Alvarez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Alvarez stuffs the takedown attempt from Clubber. Clubber gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Clubber shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Clubber showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (0) Alvarez
Alvarez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Alvarez tries to get to full guard but Clubber has control of the leg.
Alvarez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alvarez pulls Clubber in close to his closed guard and prevents Clubber from doing any damage or advancing position.
Clubber slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Alvarez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Clubber has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (5) vs (0) Alvarez
Alvarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clubber working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Clubber is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alvarez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Clubber looking to control but instead Alvarez has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T3#
Alvarez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clubber content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Alvarez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clubber is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Still in half guard, Clubber seems content to control.
Alvarez trying to control here.
Clubber is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alvarez is looking to control Clubber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alvarez avoid being mounted?#T5#
Clubber looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Alvarez trying to control but Clubber postures up.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but Clubber is controlling well.
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is defending well. #T6#
Clubber working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Alvarez's thigh. Alvarez counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Clubber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Clubber trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Alvarez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (5) vs (2) Alvarez
Alvarez 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. #T7#
Clubber seems keen to control Alvarez's posture.
Clubber looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Alvarez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Clubber keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Alvarez is looking to pass Clubber's guard but actually Clubber recovers to full guard. #T8#
Alvarez trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Clubber pulls Alvarez in to control the position. #T9#
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
Alvarez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Clubber is pulling down on Alvarez's head. It's preventing any offense from Alvarez, at least for the moment.
Alvarez postures up.
#T10#
Alvarez controlling from the top position.
Clubber tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving. #T11#
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clubber is keeping the position for now.
Clubber looking to control but Alvarez passes into half guard.
Alvarez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Alvarez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T12#
Clubber wants to improve his position but Alvarez is controlling well.
Alvarez is looking to take a break and control but Clubber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Alvarez controlling the pace.
Clubber tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg. #T14#
Alvarez wants to free his trapped foot but Clubber is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Clubber trying to control from the bottom.
Clubber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clubber keeping control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez trying to mount his opponent but Clubber defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
An out of breath Ricky Clubber 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:
Bots de Garra 145
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 37 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 27 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Clubber shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (0) vs (2) Clubber
Curls looking to control.
Clubber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Curls 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.
Curls is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Clubber controlling from the top position.
Curls looking for a sweep. Not yet Curls, not yet. #T2#
Curls wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Clubber is now in half guard.
Clubber content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Curls trying to control here.
Clubber performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Clubber prevents Curls from improving his position.#T3#
Clubber not doing much here.
Curls is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Curls is looking to control Clubber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Curls avoid being mounted?
Clubber takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Clubber is keen to just control but Curls is a slippery customer.
Clubber has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (5) Clubber
Clubber controlling from mount. #T5#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Curls working to try and regain half guard.
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T6#
Clubber looking to control and managing it successfully.
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Curls is in all sorts of trouble here.
Clubber trying to control but Curls is having none of it.
Curls is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Curls wants to control but Clubber is having none of it.
Clubber looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
Curls tries to hold on but Clubber pushes him away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clubber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Clubber looking to control but Curls is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Curls is desperately trying to improve his position but Clubber has a good base and remains in mount.#T9#
Curls wants to hold on but Clubber pushes him away.
Clubber wants to take Curls's back here but Curls is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Curls tries to lock up and control but Clubber gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Clubber controlling his opponent.
Curls is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
Clubber controlling his opponent.
Clubber fails to advance to Curls's back.
Clubber tries to control but Curls wriggling away. #T11#
Clubber controlling the position easily from mount.
Curls is trying desperately to improve position.#T12#
Clubber is looking to work his way around to Curls's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Curls is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Clubber controlling from the full mount. #T13#
Clubber seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Curls is holding on tight.
Curls keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Curls tries to hold on but Clubber postures up.
Clubber takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T14#
Curls is desperately trying to improve his position but Clubber has a good base and remains in mount.
Curls wants to hold on but Clubber pushes him away.
Clubber can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Curls is looking to escape.
Curls sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 5 to 0.
Ricky Clubber is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Ricky Clubber 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:
Bots de Garra 144
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 68 wins and 48 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 27 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Clubber shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Toehold napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Toehold (0) vs (4) Clubber
Toehold can't do much from the bottom here.
Toehold sneaks back into half guard.
Toehold is looking to control Clubber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Toehold avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Clubber 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.
#T1#
Toehold is looking to improve his position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clubber sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Clubber wants to control but Toehold is keeping him busy.
Toehold trying to control but Clubber postures up.
Clubber seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Clubber is looking to advance position but Toehold won't allow it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Toehold is looking for a sweep. Clubber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Toehold has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clubber is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clubber in particular looking to stall.
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T4#
Clubber wants to free his trapped foot but Toehold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Clubber trying to control the pace. #T5#
Toehold wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy.
#T6#
Clubber is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Clubber trying to control the action but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Clubber is taking a breather. Toehold 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.#T7#
Clubber tries to pass to full mount but Toehold defends it.
Clubber keeps trying to improve his position.
Clubber performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T8#
Clubber seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Toehold does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Toehold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Clubber trying to mount his opponent but Toehold defends it.
Clubber content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Toehold won't allow Clubber to pass to mount. #T10#
The fighters are battling for position here. Toehold manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Clubber content to stall in guard here.
Clubber advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (0) vs (7) Clubber#T11#
Clubber trying to control the position but Toehold is working away.
Toehold tries to buck Clubber off but Clubber is having none of it.
Toehold can't do much from the bottom here.
Clubber in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T12#
Toehold is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T13#
Clubber trying to control the position but Toehold is working away.
Toehold wants to control but Clubber postures up.
Toehold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Toehold manages to get back to half guard.
Clubber controlling the action here.#T14#
Clubber frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (0) vs (10) Clubber
Clubber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Clubber looking to control but Toehold is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 10 to 0.
Our winner, Ricky Clubber, 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:
Bots de Garra 143
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 111 wins and 70 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 26 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Clubber clinches up against the ropes.#TD2#
Clubber gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Clubber
Diesel trying to control here.
Clubber seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diesel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Clubber perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.
Diesel gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Clubber tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
Diesel looking for a sweep. Not yet Diesel, not yet.
Diesel has control of Clubber's left arm, preventing Clubber from doing any damage.
Diesel wants to sweep but no luck.
Diesel working a defensive guard here.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully.
Diesel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
Diesel trying to keep a closed guard but Clubber is proving a slippery customer.
Clubber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
Clubber is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Diesel keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass.
Clubber controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diesel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Clubber won't allow Diesel to sweep him here.
Clubber trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel pulls Clubber in to control the position.
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clubber postures up.
Diesel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clubber's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (2) Clubber#T5#
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clubber is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Clubber pulls Diesel in close to his closed guard and prevents Diesel from doing any damage or advancing position.#T6#
Diesel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Diesel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clubber does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Clubber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diesel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Clubber is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diesel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diesel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (2) vs (6) Clubber#T7#
Diesel trying to control the hands but Clubber won't let him.
Clubber is hanging on to Diesel's back as he tries to escape.
Diesel trying to control the action but Clubber just sinks the hooks in.
Clubber controls the position.
Clubber not allowing Diesel to control his hands. #T8#
Diesel can't escape the position.
Diesel trying to control the action but Clubber just sinks the hooks in.
Diesel is in bad spot here.
Clubber not allowing Diesel to control his hands.
Diesel is trying to break free.
#T9#
Clubber wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy.
What can Diesel do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Clubber has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Diesel trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T10#
Clubber has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Diesel's body.
Diesel turns into Clubber and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (4) vs (6) Clubber
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clubber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diesel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (7) vs (6) Clubber
Clubber is not content to let Diesel control the position. #T11#
Clubber wants to control but Diesel postures up.
Clubber is trying to get back to half guard.
Diesel happy to just control the position for now. #T12#
Diesel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Clubber for as long as he can get away with.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clubber wants to control but Diesel postures up.
Clubber tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diesel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T13#
Clubber is trying to control Diesel's posture but Diesel avoids it.
Diesel tries to advance to mount but can't.
Clubber is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Clubber struggling a bit here.#T14#
Clubber tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clubber is not content to let Diesel control the position.
Diesel slows the pace down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
A victorious Kurt Diesel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 142
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 25 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 47 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Toehold closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Clubber to the mat! Clubber manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (0) vs (2) Toehold
Clubber pulls Toehold in to control the position.
Clubber looking for a sweep. Not yet Clubber, not yet.
Toehold wants to pass the guard but Clubber is keeping the position.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Toehold looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clubber is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Toehold is fighting to break Clubber's control of his arms but Clubber is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Toehold trying to move into half guard but instead Clubber has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (2) Toehold
Toehold wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Clubber looking to sit in guard and control but Toehold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (4) Toehold
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Clubber holds on and takes a little breather.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully.
Toehold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully. #T3#
Clubber tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clubber wants to hit a sweep here but Toehold passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Clubber there! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (2) vs (7) Toehold
Toehold controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Clubber bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (4) vs (7) Toehold
Clubber looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully.
Toehold wants to sweep but no luck.
Clubber controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Clubber preventing the sweep. #T6#
Clubber content to stall in guard here.
Clubber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now.
Clubber controls from within his opponent's guard. #T7#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.#T8#
Clubber looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Toehold looking for a sweep. Not yet Toehold, not yet. #T9#
Clubber is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T10#
Clubber seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Toehold for as long as he can get away with.#T11#
Toehold is trying to keep Clubber in close.
Clubber looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully. #T12#
Toehold controls Clubber momentarily but Clubber frees himself.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clubber content to stall in guard here. #T13#
Clubber's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Clubber continues to stall.#T14#
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 7 to 4.
Tommy Toehold 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:
Bots de Garra 141
Date: Apr 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 24 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 22 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Judge is defended easily by Clubber.
Judge has a takedown stuffed.
Clubber slaps away a takedown attempt from Judge, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ricky Clubber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Judge.#CL2#
Judge moves into the clinch.
Judge is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Clubber is defending well.
Clubber is pressed up against the ropes. Judge has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Clubber down to the mat. Clubber avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Judge tries to clinch there but Clubber circles away.
Judge shoots in for a takedown but Clubber shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Judge is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Clubber's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (0) vs (2) Judge
Clubber trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge trying to control from Clubber's half guard. Clubber has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Clubber pulls Judge in close to his closed guard and prevents Judge from doing any damage or advancing position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Judge won't allow Clubber to sweep him here.
Judge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Clubber is controlling Judge's posture.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clubber's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Judge trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom. #T2#
Clubber wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Judge wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
Clubber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Judge content to stall in guard here.
Clubber seems keen to control Judge's posture.#T3#
Judge trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Clubber looking for a sweep. Not yet Clubber, not yet. #T4#
Clubber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Judge manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (2) Judge
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clubber is working hard here to advance position.
Clubber won't allow Judge to sweep him here.
Clubber being controlled here momentarily. #T5#
Clubber 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. #SUB2#
Clubber lying in Judge's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Judge decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Clubber taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricky Judge!
Our winner, Ricky Judge, 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:
Bots de Garra 137
Date: Mar 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 23 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 36 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Curls shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (0) vs (2) Curls
Curls trying to control the action but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Curls seems content to control.
Clubber tries to get to full guard but Curls has control of the leg.
Clubber is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clubber does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Curls trying to control the pace.
Clubber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Curls passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (0) vs (5) Curls
Curls wants to take his opponent's back but Clubber doesn't allow it. #T2#
Curls controlling his opponent.
Clubber wants to control but Curls is having none of it.
Curls controlling the pace for now.
Curls avoids the attempt from Clubber to control.#T3#
Curls looking to control but Clubber is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Clubber prevents Curls from taking his back.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Clubber is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Clubber has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (0) vs (8) Curls
Curls keeps control of the position as Clubber tries to break free.
Curls trying to control momentarily.
Clubber trying to control the action but Curls just sinks the hooks in.
Clubber controlling Curls 's hands. #T5#
Curls gets his hands free as Clubber looks to control.
Curls tries to keep control of the position but Clubber is staying busy.
Curls has good solid back control here.
Curls trying to control.#T6#
Clubber wants to escape the position.
Curls is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Curls trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
I would not like to be Clubber right now.
Curls is not going to allow Clubber to sit and survive in this position. #T7##SUB2#
Curls is looking for a rear naked choke here but Clubber reverses the position brilliantly into Curls's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (8) Curls
Curls is trying to hold Clubber in close to prevent damage but Clubber has managed to pass into half guard.
Clubber content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T8#
Curls trying to control but Clubber postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clubber seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T9#
Curls trying to control but Clubber postures up.
Clubber takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Curls is trying to control but can't.
Clubber passes into side control, despite Curls's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (5) vs (8) Curls
Curls is trying to control Clubber's posture but Clubber avoids it. #T10#
Curls tries to bench press Clubber off him but Clubber keeps the position.
Clubber controls the position. #T11#
Clubber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curls keeps working.
Curls wants to control but Clubber postures up.
Curls manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (5) vs (10) Curls
Clubber controlling the position well. #T12#
Curls is controlling the pace.
Curls frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (5) vs (13) Curls
Clubber wants to hold on but Curls pushes him away.#T13#
Clubber is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Clubber wants to control but Curls is having none of it.
Clubber stops Curls from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T14#
Clubber wants to hold on but Curls pushes him away.
Curls can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clubber is looking to escape.
Curls controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 13 to 5.
Jerry Curls is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Jerry Curls 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:
Bots de Garra 136
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 23 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 20 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Halli clinches. #TD#
Clubber wants the takedown. Halli is fighting it off but Clubber persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Halli's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (0) Halli
Halli is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clubber is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Clubber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass. #T1#
Halli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clubber controls the pace.
Halli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Halli holds on and takes a little breather.
Clubber sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Clubber looking to pass the guard.
Clubber is stalling in the full guard.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully.
Halli being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Clubber tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
Halli is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clubber looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Halli 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.
Halli looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clubber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clubber stays in close to Halli's body and controls the position. #T6#
Clubber seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Halli for as long as he can get away with.
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clubber pushing down on Halli's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Clubber controlling the action here. #T7#
Clubber's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Halli is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Clubber trying to control the pace.
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Halli is defending well.
Clubber with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Clubber is looking to stall here but Halli recovers full guard. #T9#
Clubber stays in close to Halli's body and controls the position.
Halli is trying to control the position but Clubber postures up.
Clubber pushing down on Halli's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Clubber is taking a breather. Halli 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.#T10#
Clubber prevents Halli from improving his position.
Clubber is just content to waste time from the top position. Halli takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Clubber showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Halli looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T11#
Clubber looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halli is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (2) Halli
Halli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halli must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T12##SUB#
Halli is sitting in close to Clubber's body. Clubber has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Halli is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Halli is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Clubber.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ricky Clubber!
Ricky Clubber retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Ricky Clubber thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 135
Date: Mar 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 23 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 87 wins and 65 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Clubber instigates a clinch.
Petersen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Clubber tries for a takedown but Petersen manages to get underhooks.
Clubber tries to score a body lock takedown but Petersen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Clubber wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Clubber. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Clubber has clasped his hands together around Petersen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Clubber (4) vs (0) Petersen
Clubber controlling the position.
Petersen looks to move to half guard but instead Clubber has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Clubber (6) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (6) vs (2) Petersen
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen 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.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Clubber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Clubber gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (8) vs (2) Petersen#T1#
Clubber postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petersen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (8) vs (4) Petersen
Clubber being controlled here, momentarily.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen is looking to pass into half guard but Clubber pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Clubber is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (10) vs (4) Petersen#T2#
Petersen pulls Clubber in close to prevent any damage.
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Petersen working a defensive guard but Clubber manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (13) vs (4) Petersen
Petersen is trying to improve his position.
Petersen can't do much from the bottom here.
Petersen is looking for a sweep.
Petersen stops Clubber from passing to mount. #T3#
Petersen is trying to work for a sweep but Clubber has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Clubber (15) vs (4) Petersen
Petersen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Petersen working to try and regain half guard.
Clubber content just to control the position here.
Clubber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Petersen tries to hold on but Clubber pushes him away.
Petersen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Clubber controlling from mount. #T4#
Petersen tries to hold on but Clubber pushes him away.
Petersen can't escape the position.
Clubber controlling the pace for now.
Petersen tries to reverse the position but Clubber maintains control.
Clubber tries to control but Petersen wriggling away.
Petersen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clubber controlling his opponent.
Petersen tries to hold on but Clubber postures up.#T5#
Petersen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petersen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Clubber with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6#
Petersen is refusing to be controlled, as Clubber sits in half guard.
Petersen trying to hold on to Clubber's head to control him but Clubber postures up.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard but Clubber has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (18) vs (4) Petersen
Clubber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petersen keeps working.
Petersen wants to control but Clubber postures up.
Petersen is trying to get back to half guard.#T7#
Petersen gets back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clubber takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Petersen gets full guard.
Clubber preventing the sweep.
Petersen is still trying to improve position.
Petersen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Petersen 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.#T8#
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Petersen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Clubber is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Petersen. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (21) vs (4) Petersen
Clubber tries to move to mount but Petersen blocks the move with his legs.
Petersen looking for a sweep but Clubber has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Clubber (23) vs (4) Petersen#T9#
Petersen tries to reverse the position but Clubber maintains control.
Clubber manages to capitalize on a mistake by Petersen to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (26) vs (4) Petersen
Petersen tries to escape the position.
Petersen keeps trying to improve his position.
Clubber gets his hands free as Petersen looks to control.
You can see the frustration on Petersen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Clubber avoiding Petersen 's attempts to control his hands.
Petersen rolls, trying to escape but Clubber keeps control of the position.
#T10#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Clubber controlling the positon.
Petersen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Petersen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Clubber gets his hands free as Petersen looks to control.
Petersen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Clubber haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T11#
Petersen tries to escape but Clubber has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Clubber slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Clubber has the hooks in. Petersen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Clubber is not going to allow Petersen to sit and survive in this position.
Clubber has good solid back control here.
Petersen is really stuck here.
#T12#
Clubber doesn't have the hooks in and Petersen manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (26) vs (6) Petersen
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Clubber holds on and takes a little breather.
Clubber 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.
Petersen slips nicely into half guard.
Clubber trying to hold on to Petersen's head to control him but Petersen postures up.
#T13#
Clubber controlling the position for now.
Petersen controlling the action here.
Petersen trying to mount his opponent but Clubber defends it.
Well, if Petersen 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.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Clubber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T14#
Petersen trying to pass the guard but Clubber defending well.
Petersen trying to control the action but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Clubber wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 26 to 6.
Ricky Clubber retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Ricky Clubber 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.
Conald Petersen spoke after the fight, saying 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 134
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 23 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 35 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Clubber rushes Curls and presses him up against the ropes.#TD#
Clubber has picked Curls up - he's going for a ride! Clubber dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (0) Curls
Clubber performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Curls is looking to control Clubber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Curls avoid being mounted?
Curls is refusing to be controlled, as Clubber sits in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1##SUB#
Curls is defending against the submission attempts here by Clubber.
Curls has his hands clasped together around Clubber's back. He's all about the action.
Clubber sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Curls desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Curls works his way to full guard. Good work.
Curls is trying to control the position but Clubber postures up.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully.
Curls is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Curls trying to control the position here.
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.
Clubber is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Curls is trying to control the position but Clubber postures up.
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Curls.
Clubber pushes down on Curls's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Curls wants to improve his position but Clubber is controlling well.
Clubber wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy. #T5#
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Curls is defending well.
Clubber not doing much here.
Clubber is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Curls looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Clubber controlling from the top position.
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Clubber is really struggling to control Curls but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T7#
Curls wants to sweep here but Clubber controlling him for the moment.
Clubber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Clubber tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard.
Curls looking for a sweep. Not yet Curls, not yet.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully.
Clubber is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T8#
Clubber being controlled here momentarily.
Curls controls Clubber momentarily but Clubber frees himself. #T9#
Curls pulls Clubber in close to his closed guard and prevents Clubber from doing any damage or advancing position.
Curls wants to sweep here but Clubber controlling him for the moment.
Clubber trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom. #T10#
Clubber is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Curls being controlled here, momentarily. #T11#
Curls wants to sweep here but Clubber controlling him for the moment.
Curls can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clubber controls the pace.
Curls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Curls keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass. #T12#
Curls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Curls wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clubber is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Curls looking for a sweep. Not yet Curls, not yet. #T13#
Clubber engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Clubber tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving. #T14#
Curls wants to control the position but Clubber says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Clubber content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Curls trying to hold on to Clubber's head to control him but Clubber postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curls keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
Ricky Clubber retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Ricky Clubber 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:
Bots de Garra 133
Date: Mar 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 23 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 86 wins and 64 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Petersen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Clubber was covering up waiting for the punch and Petersen finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (0) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Clubber managing to control the position.
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen is pushing down on Clubber's leg trying to pass to half guard. Clubber is fighting to maintain full guard but Petersen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Petersen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Petersen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clubber does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Petersen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Petersen wants to free his trapped foot but Clubber is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Clubber is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petersen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Petersen trying to control the pace. #T2#
Petersen moves into full mount! Clubber won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (0) vs (5) Petersen
Clubber can't escape the position.
Clubber tries to lock up and control but Petersen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clubber is squirming around, avoiding Petersen's attempts to control the action.
Petersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Clubber is wriggling around trying to escape.
Clubber tries to hold on but Petersen pushes him away.
Petersen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T3#
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Petersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Clubber tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petersen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Petersen fails to move to back control.
Petersen looking to control but Clubber is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petersen seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Clubber is holding on tight.
Petersen controlling from mount.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Petersen trying to control but Clubber is having none of it.
Petersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Petersen avoids the attempt from Clubber to control.
Petersen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Petersen trying to control but Clubber is having none of it. #T6#
Petersen controlling his opponent.
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clubber is looking to escape.
Petersen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Clubber is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Petersen goes for an armbar but Clubber turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Clubber. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (5) Petersen
Petersen looking to control.
Clubber controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clubber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet. #T8#
Petersen trying to control the position.
Clubber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petersen is keeping the position for now.
Clubber preventing the sweep.
Petersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clubber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Petersen pulls Clubber in to control the position. #T9#
Petersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clubber manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (7) Petersen
Petersen is looking to advance position but Clubber has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Clubber (6) vs (7) Petersen
Clubber controlling from mount.
Petersen is looking to get to half guard.#T10#
Clubber controlling from mount.
Petersen tries to reverse the position but Clubber maintains control.
Petersen wants to hold on but Clubber pushes him away.
Petersen can't escape the position.
Petersen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Clubber controlling from the full mount.
Petersen tries to hold on but Clubber postures up.#T11#
Clubber controlling from the full mount.
Petersen working to try and regain half guard.
Clubber trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petersen is looking to get to half guard.
Petersen has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (9) vs (7) Petersen
Clubber struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T12#
Petersen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Clubber trying to control but Petersen is having none of it.
Petersen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Petersen is squirming around, avoiding Clubber's attempts to control the action.
Clubber pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T13#
Petersen tries to hold on but Clubber pushes him away.
Clubber looking to control and managing it successfully.
Petersen is looking to get to half guard.
Petersen gets back to half guard.
Petersen is looking to improve his position.
Petersen is not content to let Clubber control the position.
Petersen wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy.
#T14#
Clubber trying to control from half guard but Petersen is working away.
Clubber prevents Petersen from improving his position.
Petersen trying to control but Clubber postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen wants to get back to full guard.
Petersen wants to sweep but Clubber has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (12) vs (7) Petersen
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 12 to 7.
Ricky Clubber retains his super heavyweight title!
Ricky Clubber thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Conald Petersen was interviewed post fight and said 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 132
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 23 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 21 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Judge shoots for a takedown but Clubber saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Judge clinches up with Clubber and pushes him back against the ropes.
Judge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Clubber fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Judge shoots in and drives through. Clubber sprawls well.
Ricky Clubber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Judge.#TD2#
Judge shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Clubber is trying to defend but Judge finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (0) vs (2) Judge
Clubber controlling the position for now.
Clubber trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1#
Clubber is staying active underneath Judge, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Judge is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Clubber is defending well.
Clubber wants to get back to full guard but Judge has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (0) vs (5) Judge#T2#
Clubber is trying desperately to improve position.
Judge controlling his opponent.
Judge's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clubber is desperately trying to improve his position but Judge has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Clubber wants to control but Judge is having none of it.
Judge moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (0) vs (8) Judge
Clubber looking very determined here, making life difficult for Judge.
Clubber tries to escape but Judge has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Good control from Judge.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Judge looking for the choke but no joy.
Judge not allowing Clubber to control his hands. #T5#
Clubber looking to control the position.
Judge tries to keep control of the position but Clubber is staying busy.
Judge gets his hands free as Clubber looks to control. #T6#
You can see the frustration on Clubber's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Clubber looking very determined here, making life difficult for Judge.
I would not like to be Clubber right now.
Judge is not going to allow Clubber to sit and survive in this position. #T7#
Clubber is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Judge is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Judge doesn't have the hooks in and Clubber manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (8) Judge
Clubber 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.
Judge looking to control.
#T8#
Clubber's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Judge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clubber's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Judge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clubber defends well.
Clubber controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T9#
Clubber stands and throws Judge's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (5) vs (8) Judge
Clubber moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Clubber (7) vs (8) Judge
Judge looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (10) vs (8) Judge#T10#
Judge is really stuck here.
Clubber is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Clubber has the hooks in. Judge is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Clubber is not going to allow Judge to sit and survive in this position. #T11#
Clubber controlling well, preventing Judge from escaping the position.
Clubber gets his hands free as Judge looks to control.
Clubber is hanging on to Judge's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Judge preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Clubber.
Will Clubber go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T12#
Clubber controlling from the back.
Judge is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Judge is still trying to improve position.
Judge trying to control but not successfully.
Judge rolls, trying to escape but Clubber keeps control of the position.
#T13#
Clubber tries to keep control of the position but Judge is staying busy.
Judge is trying to break free.
Clubber is looking to control Judge but Judge is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Clubber is riding his opponent, not letting Judge buck him off.
Judge has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. #T14#
Judge is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Judge rolls, trying to escape but Clubber keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber controlling the position well here. Judge rolled but Clubber kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Judge trying to control the position but Clubber manages to sink in the hooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
Ricky Clubber retains his super heavyweight title!
Ricky Clubber 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:
Bots de Garra 131
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 23 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 106 wins and 53 losses; Donovan Trumpinov!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Clubber displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Trumpinov.
Trumpinov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Clubber defends it nicely.
Trumpinov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clubber circles away.
Ricky Clubber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donovan Trumpinov.
Trumpinov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Clubber defends it nicely.#CL#
Clubber moves into the clinch.#TD#
Clubber is trying to trip Trumpinov. He has hold of a leg but Trumpinov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Clubber persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (0) Trumpinov
Clubber trying to control but Trumpinov is working from the bottom.
Clubber controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Trumpinov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Trumpinov wants to sweep but no luck.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clubber stays in close to Trumpinov's body and controls the position.
Clubber seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Trumpinov for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Trumpinov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trumpinov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clubber controls the pace.
Trumpinov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Clubber controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Trumpinov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Trumpinov looking for a sweep. Not yet Trumpinov, not yet.
Clubber looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Trumpinov is controlling Clubber's posture.#T4#
Trumpinov working a defensive guard here.
Clubber forces his way into half guard.
Trumpinov is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Clubber slows the pace down in half guard.
Trumpinov is looking to control Clubber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trumpinov avoid being mounted?
Trumpinov has a hand on Clubber's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Clubber takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (5) vs (0) Trumpinov
Trumpinov is trying desperately to improve position.#T6#
Clubber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Trumpinov reaches up to try and control the position but Clubber seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Trumpinov rolls and tries to escape and now Clubber has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (8) vs (0) Trumpinov
A lull in the action here.
Clubber is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Trumpinov trying to control the position but Clubber manages to sink in the hooks. #T7#
Clubber controlling from the back.#T8#
Trumpinov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
I would not like to be Trumpinov right now.
Clubber keeps control of the position as Trumpinov tries to break free.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Trumpinov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Clubber.
Clubber keeps control of the position as Trumpinov tries to break free.
#T9#
Clubber not allowing Trumpinov to control his hands.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
You can see the frustration on Trumpinov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T10#
Will Clubber go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Trumpinov tries to escape the position.
Clubber has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Trumpinov's body.
Trumpinov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Clubber.
Clubber controlling well, preventing Trumpinov from escaping the position.
#T11#
Trumpinov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Trumpinov tries to roll but Clubber sticks to his back.
Clubber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Trumpinov trying to control the action but Clubber just sinks the hooks in.
Will Clubber go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T12#
Trumpinov trying to control but not successfully.
Clubber is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Clubber tries to keep control of the position but Trumpinov is staying busy.#T13#
Trumpinov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Clubber.
Clubber is hanging on to Trumpinov's back as he tries to escape.
Clubber trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Trumpinov doesn't escape. #T14#
You can see the frustration on Trumpinov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Trumpinov turns into Clubber and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (8) vs (2) Trumpinov
Clubber looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Trumpinov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Clubber is not content to let Trumpinov control the position.
Clubber regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trumpinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Ricky Clubber retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Ricky Clubber thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 130
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 23 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 85 wins and 63 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Clubber gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Clubber gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Petersen regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (0) Petersen
Clubber controlling from the top position.
Petersen 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.
Petersen trying to control the position.
Petersen controlling the position.
Clubber looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.
Petersen is trying to keep Clubber in close.
Petersen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Petersen looking to control but Clubber passes into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Petersen tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.
Petersen is trying to maintain the position but Clubber is very close to passing his half guard.
Petersen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Clubber has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (5) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Petersen tries to lock up and control but Clubber gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Petersen gets back to half guard.
Petersen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Petersen trying to hold on to Clubber's head to control him but Clubber postures up.
Clubber tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petersen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Petersen wants to get back to full guard.
Petersen trying to hold on to Clubber's head to control him but Clubber postures up.
Petersen is doing well to control the position and prevent Clubber from advancing to side control.
Petersen tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.
Petersen keeps trying to improve his position.
Petersen trying to hold on to Clubber's head to control him but Clubber postures up.
Petersen tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Clubber has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (8) vs (0) Petersen#T4#
Clubber trying to control but Petersen is having none of it.
Petersen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Petersen holds on to Clubber around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Clubber tries to control but Petersen wriggling away.
Clubber manages to capitalize on a mistake by Petersen to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (11) vs (0) Petersen#T5#
Clubber is hanging on to Petersen's back as he tries to escape.
Petersen trying to control the hands but Clubber breaks the grip.
Petersen tries to break free.
Petersen is still trying to improve position.
Clubber is looking to control Petersen but Petersen is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Petersen tries to roll but Clubber sticks to his back.
Clubber doesn't have the hooks in and Petersen manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (11) vs (2) Petersen#T6#
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Clubber gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (13) vs (2) Petersen
Clubber is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clubber tries to free his leg and advance position but Petersen is retaining full guard.
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Clubber being controlled here momentarily.
Petersen wants to sweep here but Clubber controlling him for the moment. #T7##SUB2#
Clubber got a little sloppy there for a moment and Petersen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clubber has managed to get both his arms back between Petersen's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Petersen is looking for a triangle here but Clubber uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (16) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen has one of Clubber's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Clubber takes a little break here. Petersen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T8#
I wouldn't like to be where Petersen is right now.
Petersen is trying to improve his position.
Clubber is looking to take a break and control but Petersen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clubber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Petersen tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Clubber (18) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen wants to hold on but Clubber pushes him away.
Petersen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clubber can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Petersen is looking to escape. #T9#
Petersen is looking to improve his position but Clubber isn't that keen on the idea.
Clubber takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Petersen tries to lock up and control but Clubber gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Clubber tries to control but Petersen wriggling away.
Clubber prevents Petersen from getting the reversal.#T10#
Petersen wants to control but Clubber is having none of it.
Clubber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Clubber trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petersen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (18) vs (4) Petersen
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T11#
Clubber has control of Petersen's left arm, preventing Petersen from doing any damage.
Petersen trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom. #T12#
Petersen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Clubber is retaining full guard.
Petersen passes Clubber's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Clubber wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petersen trying to control from half guard but Clubber is working away.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Clubber is defending well. #T13#
Petersen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Petersen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clubber knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Clubber wants to get back to full guard.
Clubber is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petersen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Clubber is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T14#
Petersen is looking to stall here but Clubber recovers full guard.
Petersen trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Clubber is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
Ricky Clubber retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Ricky Clubber thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Conald Petersen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 129
Date: Feb 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 23 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 105 wins and 52 losses; Donovan Trumpinov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Trumpinov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (0) vs (2) Trumpinov
Trumpinov wants to control but Clubber is keeping him busy.
Clubber tries to roll over but Trumpinov keeps him under control.
Trumpinov controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Clubber keeping hold of Trumpinov's head, controlling as best he can.
Trumpinov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Trumpinov is trying to control. Clubber wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Trumpinov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Trumpinov trying to control from half guard but Clubber is working away.
Trumpinov tries to pass to full mount but Clubber defends it.
Clubber moves into full guard.
Clubber 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.
Clubber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trumpinov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (2) Trumpinov#T3#
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Trumpinov is keeping the position.
Clubber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Trumpinov is trying to hold Clubber in close to prevent damage but Clubber has managed to pass into half guard.
Clubber is trying to control. Trumpinov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Trumpinov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Clubber has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (5) vs (2) Trumpinov
Trumpinov is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Clubber avoids the attempt from Trumpinov to control.
Trumpinov has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Clubber's lack of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T5##SUB2#
Trumpinov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clubber pulls his head out easily.
Trumpinov trying to control here.
Trumpinov wants to get back to full guard.
Trumpinov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Clubber jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (8) vs (2) Trumpinov
Clubber is looking to take a break and control but Trumpinov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clubber 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 Trumpinov's shoulder. That is not cool. #T6#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Trumpinov can't do much from the bottom here.
Trumpinov looks to move to half guard but instead Clubber has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Clubber (10) vs (2) Trumpinov
Trumpinov is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T7#
Clubber manages to capitalize on a mistake by Trumpinov to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (13) vs (2) Trumpinov
Trumpinov is in bad spot here.
Clubber is riding his opponent, not letting Trumpinov buck him off.
Trumpinov trying to control the hands but Clubber won't let him.
Clubber has good solid back control here. #T8#
Clubber keeps control of the position as Trumpinov tries to break free.
Trumpinov trying to control but not successfully.
Clubber trying to control momentarily.
Trumpinov trying to control but not successfully. #T9#
Clubber really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Trumpinov.
Trumpinov wants to escape the position.
Trumpinov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Clubber is trying to control but Trumpinov is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Clubber looking to control but Trumpinov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Clubber controlling the pace for now. #T10#
Trumpinov is trying to escape the mount.
Clubber controlling from mount.
Trumpinov tries to lock up and control but Clubber gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11#
Clubber controlling from mount.
Trumpinov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Clubber prevents Trumpinov from improving his position.
Clubber is taking a breather. Trumpinov 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.
Trumpinov trying to control here.
#T12#
Clubber not doing much here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Trumpinov trying to hold on to Clubber's head to control him but Clubber postures up.
Clubber slows the pace down in half guard.
Clubber prevents Trumpinov from improving his position.
Trumpinov 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.#T13#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clubber content to control rather than advance.
Trumpinov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Trumpinov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Trumpinov wants to improve his position but Clubber is controlling well.
Clubber controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trumpinov trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Ricky Clubber retains his super heavyweight title!
Ricky Clubber thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 128
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 23 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 17 losses; Tyler Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Clubber closes the distance and clinches.
Clubber has Alvarez pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Alvarez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alvarez is trying to drag Clubber to the mat but Clubber just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Alvarez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Clubber pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Clubber is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Alvarez can't fight it off and eventually Clubber manages to take the fight to the floor. Alvarez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (0) Alvarez
Alvarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber looking to pass the guard.
Clubber 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. #T1#
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Clubber controlling him for the moment.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully.
Alvarez trying to keep a closed guard but Clubber is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Clubber controls from within his opponent's guard.
Alvarez controls Clubber momentarily but Clubber frees himself.
Alvarez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Alvarez being controlled here, momentarily.
Clubber passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (5) vs (0) Alvarez#T4#
Clubber wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep.
Clubber trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #T5#
Clubber taking a breather here.
Clubber wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep.
Alvarez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Clubber (7) vs (0) Alvarez#T6#
Clubber looking to control but Alvarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clubber wants to take his opponent's back but Alvarez doesn't allow it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Alvarez tries to reverse the position but Clubber maintains control.
Clubber trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T7#
Clubber takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alvarez wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (10) vs (0) Alvarez
Clubber is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T8#
Alvarez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Clubber.
Clubber is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Alvarez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Alvarez wants to escape the position.
#T9#
Clubber controlling the position well here. Alvarez rolled but Clubber kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Clubber is hanging on to Alvarez's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Alvarez defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Clubber's arms.
Alvarez rolls, trying to escape but Clubber keeps control of the position.
#T10#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Clubber seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Alvarez for as long as he can get away with.
Alvarez is trying to break free.
Alvarez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Alvarez is still trying to improve position.#T11#
Clubber gets his hands free as Alvarez looks to control.
Clubber keeps control of the position as Alvarez tries to break free.
#SUB#
Clubber is looking for a rear naked choke here but Alvarez reverses the position brilliantly into Clubber's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (10) vs (2) Alvarez
Clubber is pulling down on Alvarez's head. It's preventing any offense from Alvarez, at least for the moment.#T12#
Alvarez trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Alvarez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Clubber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there. #T13#
Alvarez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Clubber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there. #T14#
Clubber lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (12) vs (2) Alvarez
Alvarez wants to hit a sweep here but Clubber passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Alvarez there! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (15) vs (2) Alvarez
Clubber controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
Ricky Clubber retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Ricky Clubber thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 127
Date: Feb 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 104 wins and 51 losses; Dimitri Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 23 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Clubber fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Trump sprawls well initially but Clubber persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (0) vs (2) Clubber
Trump is looking to improve his position.
Trump's coaches at Alpha Brasil have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Clubber content to control rather than advance.
Clubber wants to pass to mount but Trump is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Trump.
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Trump.#T1#
Clubber sitting in guard here, content to control.
Clubber slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (0) vs (5) Clubber
You can see the frustration on Trump's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Trump is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Trump's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Clubber wants to control but Trump is keeping him busy.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Clubber trying to control the position but Trump is working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Trump is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Trump's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Trump is looking for a sweep.
Trump struggling a bit here.
Trump is looking for a sweep.
Clubber wants to control but Trump is keeping him busy. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Trump's face as Clubber controls the position.
Let's hope that Clubber 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.
Trump tries to improve position but can't.
Trump is trying to control Clubber's posture but Clubber avoids it.
Clubber wants to control but Trump is keeping him busy. #T5#
Trump tries to control but Clubber manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Trump (0) vs (8) Clubber
Trump turns into Clubber and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (8) Clubber
Clubber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trump manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (10) Clubber
Clubber controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Trump wants to sweep but no luck.
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T6#
Trump is working hard here to advance position.
Clubber showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Trump is trying to keep Clubber in close.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Trump.#T7#
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.
Trump controls Clubber momentarily but Clubber frees himself.
Trump keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass. #T8#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Trump holds on and takes a little breather.
Clubber 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.
Clubber trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Trump is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Trump is adopting a defensive guard.
Clubber 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.
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Trump.
Trump controls Clubber momentarily but Clubber frees himself. #T10##SUB#
Trump looking for a guillotine here but Clubber defends easily.
Trump controls Clubber momentarily but Clubber frees himself.
Clubber stays in close to Trump's body and controls the position. #T11#
Trump 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.
Clubber's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Clubber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trump is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Clubber looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clubber 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. #T13##SUB#
Trump looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Clubber passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Clubber seems content to control.
Clubber's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Trump is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clubber's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clubber's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Trump (6) vs (10) Clubber#T14#
Trump trying to control.
Clubber breaks Trump's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (6) vs (12) Clubber
Trump lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (8) vs (12) Clubber
Clubber has Trump pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 12 to 8.
Ricky Clubber is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Ricky Clubber 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:
Bots de Garra 126
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 106 wins and 66 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 23 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Clubber scores with a takedown into Diesel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Clubber
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel.
Clubber is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clubber controls the pace.
Diesel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Diesel keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass.
Clubber is fighting to break Diesel's control of his arms but Diesel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Diesel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diesel controlling Clubber's posture. #T2#
Diesel trying to control the position.
Clubber not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Clubber's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Clubber preventing the sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clubber 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.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clubber postures up.
#T4#
Clubber is fighting to break Diesel's control of his arms but Diesel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Diesel continues to stall.
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.
Diesel is trying to hold Clubber in close to prevent damage but Clubber has managed to pass into half guard.
#T5#
Clubber controlling the action here.
Diesel is trying to control but can't.
Diesel controlling the position for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clubber in particular looking to stall.
Diesel is looking to control Clubber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diesel avoid being mounted?#T6#
Diesel is looking for a sweep. Clubber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Diesel is staying active underneath Clubber, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diesel trying to control from the bottom.
Clubber performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Diesel is defending well. #T7#
Clubber controlling the action here.
It looks like Clubber 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.
Clubber is pressing down on Diesel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diesel is holding on for now. #T8#
Clubber performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Clubber trying to control from half guard but Diesel is working away.
Clubber content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clubber frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (5) Clubber#T10#
Clubber looking to control but Diesel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diesel is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Clubber swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Diesel is now in Clubber's guard. A big mistake from Clubber there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (5) Clubber
Clubber is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving. #T11#
Diesel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Clubber looking for a sweep. Not yet Clubber, not yet.
Clubber looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully. #T12#
Clubber pulls Diesel in close to his closed guard and prevents Diesel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Diesel trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom. #T13#
Diesel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Diesel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Diesel being controlled here momentarily. #T14#
Diesel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 5 to 2.
A relieved looking Ricky Clubber 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:
Bots de Garra 125
Date: Feb 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 23 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 42 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Toehold goes for a double leg but Clubber avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Clubber continues to drive forward.
Toehold shoots in but Clubber avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Toehold gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Clubber to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (0) Toehold
Clubber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Toehold 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.
Clubber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Toehold wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Toehold.#T2#
Clubber is stalling in the full guard.
Clubber being controlled here momentarily.
Toehold trying to keep a closed guard but Clubber is proving a slippery customer.
Clubber engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Toehold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Toehold looking for a sweep. Not yet Toehold, not yet. #T4#
Toehold being controlled here, momentarily.
Toehold seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T5#
Toehold trying to control the position.
Toehold looking for a sweep. Not yet Toehold, not yet.
Clubber tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard. #T6#
Toehold is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Clubber content to stall in guard here.
Clubber preventing the sweep.
Clubber not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Toehold is trying to keep Clubber in close.
#T7#
Clubber controls from within his opponent's guard.
Toehold is trying to keep Clubber in close.
#T8#
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toehold wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Clubber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now.
Clubber trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Toehold is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9#
Clubber forces his way into half guard.
Clubber wants to pass to mount but Toehold is defending the position.
Clubber sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Clubber is looking to take a break and control but Toehold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Clubber with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Toehold wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy.
Clubber slows the pace down in half guard. #T11#
Toehold trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Clubber seems content to control.
Toehold is refusing to be controlled, as Clubber sits in half guard.
Clubber with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T12#
Clubber's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T13#
Clubber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toehold keeps working.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Toehold trying to hold on to Clubber's head to control him but Clubber postures up.
Clubber stalling. #T14#
Toehold tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold is still trying to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
Ricky Clubber decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 124
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 82 wins and 61 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 23 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Clubber clinches with his opponent.
Petersen can't get the takedown.
Petersen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Clubber after a bit of a struggle.
Petersen is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conald Petersen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Clubber has Petersen pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Clubber pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Petersen tumbling to the mat - Clubber dives into Petersen's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (0) vs (2) Clubber
Clubber trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen looking to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Clubber has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (0) vs (5) Clubber#T1#
Clubber working away.
Petersen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petersen looks to move to half guard but instead Clubber has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (0) vs (7) Clubber
Clubber prevents Petersen from getting the reversal.
Petersen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (7) Clubber
Petersen 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.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Petersen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Petersen pushes down on Clubber's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Clubber works his way to full guard. Good work.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Clubber is retaining full guard.
Petersen is working hard here to advance position.
Clubber pulls Petersen in close to prevent any damage.
Petersen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Petersen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (7) Clubber
Clubber is trying to control Petersen's posture but Petersen avoids it.
Petersen wants to control but Clubber is keeping him busy.
Clubber is trying to control Petersen's posture but Petersen avoids it.
Petersen tries to advance position but instead Clubber slips a leg back in to half guard. #T4#
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Clubber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clubber is trying to maintain the position but Petersen is very close to passing his half guard.
Petersen is keen to just control but Clubber is a slippery customer.
Clubber trying to control from the bottom.
Petersen slows the pace down in half guard. #T5#
Petersen wants to take a breather but Clubber is having none of it.
Petersen content to control rather than advance.
Petersen is looking to advance position but Clubber won't allow it.
Petersen content to control rather than advance. #T6#
Clubber is controlling Petersen's trapped leg to prevent Petersen from advancing to side control.
Clubber trying to control here.
Petersen is trying to control. Clubber wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Petersen wants to free his trapped foot but Clubber is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petersen trying to control from half guard but Clubber is working away. #SUB#
Petersen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Clubber is just riding it out for now. Petersen eventually gives up the hold.
Petersen trying to control the pace. #T7#
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Clubber is defending well.
Clubber is trying to control but can't.
#T8#
Clubber is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Petersen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Clubber wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
Petersen is trying to control. Clubber wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Clubber has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Petersen is working away from the top position though.
Petersen not doing much here.
#T9#
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Clubber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen prevents Clubber from improving his position.
Clubber slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Clubber is retaining full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Petersen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Clubber trying to keep a closed guard but Petersen is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen 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.
Petersen forces his way into half guard.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clubber keeps working. #SUB#
Petersen 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.
#T11#
Clubber is refusing to be controlled, as Petersen sits in half guard.
Clubber manages to get to full guard.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clubber is trying to keep Petersen in close.
#T12#
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clubber being controlled here, momentarily.
Clubber trying to control the position.
#T13#
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Clubber is retaining full guard.
Petersen passes into half guard.
Petersen wants to take a breather but Clubber is having none of it. #T14#
Clubber keeping hold of Petersen's head, controlling as best he can.
Petersen is looking to pass Clubber's guard but actually Clubber recovers to full guard.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Clubber is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen passes Clubber's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 7 to 5.
After winning the bout, Ricky Clubber thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Conald Petersen was interviewed post fight and said 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 123
Date: Feb 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 23 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 16 losses; Tyler Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Clubber clinches with his opponent.
Alvarez has Clubber pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Clubber manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alvarez goes for a takedown attempt but Clubber pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Clubber instigates a clinch.
Alvarez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Clubber pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ricky Clubber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Alvarez.
Clubber can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Alvarez gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (0) vs (2) Alvarez
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clubber has his hands clasped together around Alvarez's back. He's all about the action.
Clubber is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alvarez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alvarez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Clubber (4) vs (2) Alvarez#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber avoiding Alvarez 's attempts to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Alvarez is trying to break free.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Clubber controlling the positon.
Alvarez is keeping busy.
#T2#
Clubber is not going to allow Alvarez to sit and survive in this position.
Clubber is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Clubber seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Alvarez rolls, trying to escape but Clubber keeps control of the position.
Alvarez is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Alvarez turns into Clubber and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (4) vs (4) Alvarez
Alvarez is looking to pass into half guard but Clubber pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Clubber is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (6) vs (4) Alvarez
Clubber is stalling in the full guard.
Alvarez pulls Clubber in to control the position.
Alvarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Alvarez, not yet.
Clubber sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.#T4#
Alvarez wants to improve his position but instead Clubber has moved into half guard.
Alvarez trying to control here.
Alvarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Clubber takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T5#
Alvarez is staying active underneath Clubber, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alvarez is trying is best to control the position here.
Clubber controlling the action here.
Clubber is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alvarez! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (9) vs (4) Alvarez
Alvarez is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T6#
Clubber can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alvarez is looking to escape.
Alvarez is trying desperately to improve position.
Clubber content just to control the position here.
Clubber can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alvarez is looking to escape. #T7#
Alvarez is trying to escape the mount.
Alvarez wants to control but Clubber is having none of it.
Alvarez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Clubber tries to control but Alvarez wriggling away. #T8#
Clubber is really struggling to control Alvarez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Alvarez tries to hold on but Clubber postures up.
Alvarez is trying to escape the mount.
Clubber looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Alvarez looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Clubber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Alvarez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Alvarez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Clubber controlling the pace for now. #T10#
Alvarez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alvarez tries to lock up and control but Clubber gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Clubber tries to take his opponent's back but Alvarez turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (9) vs (6) Alvarez
Clubber has control of Alvarez's left arm, preventing Alvarez from doing any damage. #T11#
Clubber looking for a sweep. Not yet Clubber, not yet.
Clubber trying to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Alvarez showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T12#
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clubber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clubber controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself.
Clubber pulls Alvarez in close to prevent any damage.
Alvarez trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom. #T13#
Clubber is trying to control the position but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Clubber is keeping the position.#T14#
Alvarez is stalling in the full guard.
Clubber trying to control the position.
Clubber has control of Alvarez's left arm, preventing Alvarez from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 9 to 6.
A victorious Ricky Clubber thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 122
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 100 wins and 50 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 22 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Clubber moves into the clinch.#TD#
Trump works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (0) Clubber
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Jed's Gym inform us that Clubber has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Trump looking to pass the guard.
Trump works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber is not content to let Trump control the position.#T1#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Trump passes into side control, despite Clubber's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (5) vs (0) Clubber
Trump moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Clubber is trying to control Trump's posture but Trump avoids it. #T2#
Trump content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Clubber tries to buck Trump off but Trump is having none of it.
Trump content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Clubber can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Clubber is looking to reverse the position.
Clubber keeps trying to improve his position.
Trump wants to control but Clubber is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4#
Trump trying to control the action but Clubber is working from the bottom.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clubber struggling a bit here.#T5#
Clubber tries to bench press Trump off him but Trump keeps the position.
Trump is looking to take a break and control but Clubber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clubber tries to buck Trump off but Trump is having none of it.#T6#
Trump trying to control the position but Clubber is working away. #SUB#
Trump looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
A lull in the action here as Trump stalls from top position.
Trump wants to control but Clubber is keeping him busy. #T7#
Clubber can't do much from the bottom here. #T8#
Clubber is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Trump is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Clubber will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Trump is looking to take a break and control but Clubber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Clubber is looking to regain half guard here but Trump keeps moving and retains side control.
Clubber is being controlled here.
Clubber wants to control but Trump postures up.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clubber keeps working.
Clubber is trying to get back to half guard.#T10#
Clubber is trying to control Trump's posture but Trump avoids it.
Trump is looking to take a break and control but Clubber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trump taking a breather here. #T11#
Trump is looking to take a break and control but Clubber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trump is really struggling to control Clubber but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Clubber is trying to escape the position but Trump is controlling the position. #T12#
Clubber is looking to reverse the position.
Trump in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clubber is not content to let Trump control the position. #T13#
Clubber is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Trump wants to control but Clubber is keeping him busy. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Clubber will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Donald Trump 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:
Bots de Garra 121
Date: Jan 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 31 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 22 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Clubber shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Clubber showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (0) vs (2) Clubber
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Curls wants to get back to full guard but Clubber has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (5) Clubber
Clubber advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Curls (0) vs (7) Clubber
Curls is working to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Curls is holding on tight.
Curls is trying to escape the mount.
#T1#
Clubber trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Curls wants to hold on but Clubber pushes him away.
Curls tries to reverse the position but Clubber maintains control.
Curls wants to hold on but Clubber pushes him away.
Curls is working to get back to half guard.
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Clubber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Curls keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Curls tries to hold on but Clubber pushes him away.
Clubber controlling his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Curls is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Clubber controlling from the full mount.
Curls keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Clubber trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Curls wants to control but Clubber is having none of it.#T4#
Curls working to try and regain half guard.
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Curls wants to control but Clubber is having none of it.
Clubber looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
It looks like Clubber 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.
Curls has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Curls (0) vs (10) Clubber
Curls is trying to break free.
#T6#
Curls trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Clubber's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Let's hope that Clubber 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.
Curls can't escape the position.
#T7#
Clubber slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clubber is hanging on to Curls's back as he tries to escape.
Curls trying to control the hands but Clubber won't let him. #SUB2#
Curls preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Clubber. #T8#
Curls rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Curls is trying to maintain the position but Clubber is very close to passing his half guard.
Curls wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Clubber is trying to control the action in half guard but Curls is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clubber tries to pass to full mount but Curls defends it.
Curls is pressing down on Clubber's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Curls has his hands on Clubber's head, controlling the position.
Clubber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now. #T10##SUB#
Curls looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Clubber passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Curls trying to control from the bottom.
Curls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Clubber 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.
#T11#
Clubber wants to take a breather but Curls is having none of it.
Curls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Curls is working hard here to advance position.#T12#
Curls wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Curls manages to get to full guard.
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Curls.
Clubber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Curls trying to control the position.
Curls 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.
Clubber engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T14#
Curls looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clubber slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Curls tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 10 to 0.
An out of breath Ricky Clubber 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:
Bots de Garra 120
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 21 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 28 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Clubber bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Clubber (4) vs (0) Sulvar
Sulvar is looking for a sweep.
Sulvar is not content to let Clubber control the position.
Sulvar holding on.
Sulvar is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar is trying to control Clubber's posture but Clubber avoids it. #SUB#
Clubber goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sulvar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Clubber but great work by Sulvar. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Clubber (4) vs (4) Sulvar
Clubber can't do much from the bottom here.
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Sulvar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Clubber is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Clubber prevents Sulvar from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Clubber's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Clubber holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Clubber tries to improve position but can't.
Clubber wants to control but Sulvar postures up.#T3#
Clubber is letting Sulvar control him for a moment.
Sulvar has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Clubber (4) vs (6) Sulvar
Sulvar wants to control the pace but Clubber is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Sulvar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Clubber tries to hold on but Sulvar postures up.
Sulvar is trying to take his opponent's back.
Clubber wants to control but Sulvar is having none of it.#T5#
Sulvar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Clubber prevents Sulvar from taking his back.
Clubber working to try and regain half guard.
#T6#
Clubber is squirming around, avoiding Sulvar's attempts to control the action.
Clubber working to try and regain half guard.
Clubber is working hard here to advance position.
Clubber sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T7#
Sulvar is pressing down on Clubber's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clubber is holding on for now.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Clubber tries to roll over but Sulvar keeps him under control.
Clubber has his hands clasped together around Sulvar's back. He's all about the action.#T8#
Clubber regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sulvar looking to pass the guard.
Sulvar's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T9#
Clubber keeping full guard, as Sulvar tries to pass.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sulvar forces his way into half guard.
Sulvar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T10#
Clubber wants to control but Sulvar passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (4) vs (9) Sulvar
Clubber manages to get back to half guard.
Clubber is looking for a sweep. Sulvar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sulvar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sulvar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Clubber controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T11#
Clubber wants to get back to full guard.
Sulvar controlling the action here.
Clubber moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T12#
Sulvar stopping the sweep attempt from Clubber.
Clubber is trying to control the position but Sulvar postures up.
Clubber looking for a sweep. Not yet Clubber, not yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully. #T13#
Clubber wants to sweep here but Sulvar controlling him for the moment.
Clubber keeping full guard, as Sulvar tries to pass.
Clubber pulls Sulvar in close to his closed guard and prevents Sulvar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sulvar content to stall in guard here. #T14#
Clubber tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clubber pulls Sulvar in close to his closed guard and prevents Sulvar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 9 to 4.
Our winner, Tres Sulvar, 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:
Bots de Garra 119
Date: Jan 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 21 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 33 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Clubber enables Kamenev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Clubber manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (0) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamenev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Clubber 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: Clubber (2) vs (2) Kamenev
Clubber is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Clubber has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Clubber is pressing down on Kamenev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kamenev is holding on for now. #T2#
Kamenev tries to get to full guard but Clubber has control of the leg.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kamenev moves into full guard.
Kamenev is looking to sweep but instead, Clubber has passed into half guard.
Kamenev trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Clubber controlling the pace.
Kamenev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clubber is working away from the top position though.
Clubber trying to control the pace.
Clubber is thwarting Kamenev's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Clubber content to control rather than advance.
Clubber seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kamenev for as long as he can get away with.
Kamenev trying to control but Clubber postures up.
Kamenev 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.
Kamenev is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Clubber jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (5) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev seems a little lost for a moment, as Clubber dominates the positioning.#T5#
Kamenev is not content to let Clubber control the position.
Kamenev tries to buck Clubber off but Clubber is having none of it.
Kamenev can't do much from the bottom here.
Kamenev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kamenev is trying to control but Clubber passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (8) vs (2) Kamenev#T6#
Kamenev is looking to reverse the position.
Clubber wants to control for a moment but Kamenev uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Kamenev is staying active underneath Clubber, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kamenev holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Clubber performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T7#
Kamenev is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Clubber with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Clubber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kamenev is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev trying to control here.
Kamenev tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.#T9#
Clubber stalling away here and it's allowed Kamenev to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kamenev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clubber looking to sit in guard and control but Kamenev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (8) vs (4) Kamenev
Clubber pulls Kamenev in close to his closed guard and prevents Kamenev from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T10#
Clubber can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kamenev controls the pace.
Clubber is pulling down on Kamenev's head. It's preventing any offense from Kamenev, at least for the moment.#T11#
Kamenev trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Kamenev tries to free his leg and advance position but Clubber is retaining full guard.
Clubber 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.
Kamenev wants to pass the guard but Clubber is keeping the position.
Kamenev pushing down on Clubber's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T12#
Kamenev stalling.
Clubber is staying active underneath Kamenev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kamenev is thwarting Clubber's attempts to control the position.#T13#
Kamenev is keen to just control but Clubber is a slippery customer.
Clubber controlling the position for now.
Clubber is refusing to be controlled, as Kamenev sits in half guard. #T14#
Kamenev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (8) vs (7) Kamenev
Kamenev pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Clubber is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev tries to control but Clubber wriggling away.
Clubber is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Ricky Clubber thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 118
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 21 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 23 losses; Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schaubi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schaubi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Schaubi wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Clubber looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Schaubi! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Clubber (4) vs (0) Schaubi
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Schaubi manages to get back to half guard.
Schaubi tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.
Clubber content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber prevents Schaubi from improving his position.#T1#
Clubber content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Schaubi wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schaubi is looking for a sweep. Clubber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Schaubi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Schaubi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schaubi keeps trying to improve his position.
Schaubi pulls Clubber in to control the position.
Schaubi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Schaubi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Schaubi can't keep his opponent in guard - Clubber advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Clubber is trying to control. Schaubi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Schaubi trying to control from the bottom.
Schaubi regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Clubber content to stall in guard here.
Clubber postures up.
Schaubi wants to hit a sweep here but Clubber passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Schaubi there! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (7) vs (0) Schaubi
Schaubi is squirming around, avoiding Clubber's attempts to control the action. #T5#
Schaubi regains half guard.
Clubber takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Schaubi is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Still in half guard, Clubber seems content to control.
Schaubi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Schaubi 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.#T7#
Clubber prevents Schaubi from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clubber controlling the pace.
Schaubi tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.#T8#
Clubber not doing much here.
Clubber wants to control but Schaubi is keeping him busy.
Schaubi won't allow Clubber to pass to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Schaubi trying to control here.
Clubber stalling away here and it's allowed Schaubi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T9#
Clubber preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Schaubi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clubber can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Schaubi trying to control the position.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Schaubi keeps moving. #T10#
Schaubi looking for a sweep. Not yet Schaubi, not yet.
Schaubi controlling the position.
Clubber advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (10) vs (0) Schaubi
Schaubi has one of Clubber's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Schaubi tries to buck Clubber off but Clubber is having none of it.#T11##SUB#
Clubber is trying to get an arm triangle but Schaubi is defending well.
A control attempt from Schaubi but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Clubber (12) vs (0) Schaubi
Clubber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Schaubi is working to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Schaubi wants to hold on but Clubber pushes him away.
Clubber moves to his opponent's back but Schaubi bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Clubber. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (12) vs (2) Schaubi
Clubber looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Schaubi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Clubber gets full guard.#T13#
Schaubi looking to pass the guard.
Schaubi trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schaubi advances to half guard.
Schaubi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Clubber wants to control but Schaubi is keeping busy.
#T14##SUB2#
Clubber is defending against the submission attempts here by Schaubi.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber trying to hold on to Schaubi's head to control him but Schaubi postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
A victorious Ricky Clubber thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Abu Schaubi was interviewed post fight and said 'Gawld dawg'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 117
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 20 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 32 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kamenev stuffs the takedown attempt from Clubber. Clubber gets slowly back to his feet.
Kamenev wants to counter the offense by Clubber and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Kamenev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Clubber to the ground. Kamenev is now in Clubber's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (0) vs (2) Kamenev
Clubber wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Clubber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
Clubber looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Clubber lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev managing to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev controls Clubber momentarily but Clubber frees himself.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Clubber looking to pass the guard.
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clubber looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Clubber is stalling in the full guard.
Clubber trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Kamenev controls Clubber momentarily but Clubber frees himself.
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Kamenev.#T4#
Kamenev trying to control the position.
Clubber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kamenev has control of Clubber's left arm, preventing Clubber from doing any damage.
Clubber trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom. #T5#
Kamenev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clubber is one step ahead there.
Clubber showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Clubber trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom. #T6#
Kamenev wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Clubber is now in half guard.
Kamenev trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clubber in particular looking to stall.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kamenev wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy.
#T7#
Still in half guard, Clubber seems content to control.
Clubber passes into side control, despite Kamenev's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (5) vs (2) Kamenev
Kamenev manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (5) vs (4) Kamenev#T8#
Clubber has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kamenev is working away from the top position though.
Kamenev wants to take a breather but Clubber is having none of it.
Kamenev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Clubber wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9#
Clubber controlling the position well.
Clubber is trying to get back to full guard.
Kamenev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T10#
Kamenev stalling away here and it's allowed Clubber to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kamenev preventing the sweep.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
Clubber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kamenev passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (5) vs (7) Kamenev#T11#
Clubber tries to improve position but can't.
Kamenev trying to control the position but Clubber is working away.
Kamenev working away.
Clubber tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kamenev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Clubber's face as Kamenev controls the position.
Clubber is trying to control Kamenev's posture but Kamenev avoids it. #T12#
Clubber tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clubber is working hard here to advance position.
Kamenev controlling the position from side mount.
Clubber prevents Kamenev from improving position. #T13#
Clubber manages to get back to half guard.
Clubber wants to get back to full guard.
Kamenev wants to control but Clubber is keeping him busy.
Clubber is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Clubber trying to control but Kamenev postures up.
Clubber is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clubber trying to control here.
Kamenev wants to pass to mount but Clubber is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kamenev is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev wins on points by 7 to 5.
A very excited looking Ivan Kamenev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 116
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 96 wins and 48 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 20 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Clubber gets a double leg takedown into Trump's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (0) vs (2) Clubber
Trump trying to keep a closed guard but Clubber is proving a slippery customer.
Trump lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (2) Clubber
Trump advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (5) vs (2) Clubber
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber can't do much from the bottom here.
Clubber is letting Trump control him for a moment. #T1#
Trump's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Clubber's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Trump wants to take a breather but Clubber manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Trump. #T2#
Trump stopping the sweep attempt from Clubber.
Trump looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Trump wants to pass the guard but Clubber is keeping the position.
Trump trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom. #T3#
Trump looking to pass the guard.
Our spies down at at Jed's Gym inform us that Clubber has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Clubber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trump tries to free his leg and advance position but Clubber is retaining full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clubber looking to control.
Trump might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Trump wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving. #T4#
Clubber controlling the position.
Trump trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Trump is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Clubber working a defensive guard here.
Trump wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving. #T5#
Trump is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Trump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clubber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trump won't allow Clubber to sweep him here.
Trump is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clubber is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T6#
Clubber 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: Trump (5) vs (4) Clubber
Clubber is keen to just control but Trump is a slippery customer.
Clubber not doing much here.
Clubber looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T7#
Trump tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.
Clubber is thwarting Trump's attempts to control the position.
Clubber trying to control the action but Trump is working from the bottom.
Clubber sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Trump trying to control from the bottom.
#T8#
Clubber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trump keeps working.
Clubber prevents Trump from improving his position.
Clubber wants to control but Trump is keeping him busy.
Trump is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clubber's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clubber's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Trump (9) vs (4) Clubber
Trump struggling to keep hold of the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T9#
Clubber trying to control the position but Trump manages to sink in the hooks.
Trump trying to control.
Clubber is in bad spot here.
Clubber turns into Trump and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (9) vs (6) Clubber
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clubber advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (9) vs (9) Clubber#T10#
Clubber working away.
Clubber happy to just control the position for now.
A control attempt from Trump but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Trump (9) vs (11) Clubber#T11#
Trump is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Clubber is stalling here but it's allowed Trump to get half guard.
Trump has his hands clasped together around Clubber's back. He's all about the action.
Clubber is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T12##SUB#
Trump actively working from the bottom here.
Trump is looking to improve his position.
Trump is working hard here to advance position.
Clubber is looking to take a break and control but Trump is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Trump is controlling Clubber's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Trump wants to get back to full guard.
Trump gets full guard.
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.
Trump looking for a sweep. Not yet Trump, not yet. #T14##SUB#
Trump working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clubber doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clubber manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Trump trying to keep a closed guard but Clubber is proving a slippery customer.
Clubber stays in close to Trump's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Trump throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 11 to 9.
Our winner, Ricky Clubber, 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:
Bots de Garra 115
Date: Jan 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 19 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 13 losses; Tyler Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Alvarez. No joy for Clubber on that attempt.
And Alvarez tries to counter it with a takedown but Clubber pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Clubber fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Clubber shoots for a double leg takedown but Alvarez sprawls well. He's pushed Clubber's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alvarez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Clubber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Clubber.#TD#
Clubber shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (0) Alvarez
Alvarez gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (2) Alvarez#T1#
Alvarez trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Clubber looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Alvarez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Alvarez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Clubber wants to control but Alvarez passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (2) vs (5) Alvarez
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clubber is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Alvarez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Alvarez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Clubber manages to work his way to half guard, despite Alvarez's best efforts.
My spies in Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu inform me that Alvarez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Clubber controlling the position for now.
Clubber's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Alvarez trying to control the pace.
Alvarez trying to advance position but Clubber counters by regaining guard. #T4#
Clubber can't keep his opponent in guard - Alvarez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Alvarez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T5#
Alvarez is pressing down on Clubber's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clubber is holding on for now.
Clubber trying to control but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez is taking a breather. Clubber 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.#T6#
Clubber controlling the position well.
Alvarez is looking to advance position but Clubber won't allow it.
Clubber wants to control the action here but instead Alvarez manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (2) vs (8) Alvarez
Clubber tries to hold on but Alvarez pushes him away. #T7#
Clubber tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clubber wants to hold on but Alvarez pushes him away.
Clubber tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clubber tries to lock up and control but Alvarez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Clubber is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T8#
Alvarez looking to control but Clubber is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Clubber can't escape the position.
Alvarez tries to control but Clubber wriggling away.
Clubber keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Clubber tries to hold on but Alvarez postures up.#T9#
Clubber is looking to get to half guard.
Alvarez avoids the attempt from Clubber to control.
Alvarez controlling his opponent. #T10#
Alvarez looking to control but Clubber is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alvarez looking to control and managing it successfully. #T11#
Alvarez avoids the attempt from Clubber to control.
Alvarez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Clubber sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T12#
Clubber is staying active underneath Alvarez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alvarez controlling the pace.
Clubber is pressing down on Alvarez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clubber has control of Alvarez's left arm, preventing Alvarez from doing any damage.
Clubber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clubber has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T13#
Clubber wants to hit a sweep here but Alvarez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Clubber there! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (2) vs (11) Alvarez
Alvarez controlling from mount. #T14#
Alvarez prevents Clubber from getting the reversal.
Alvarez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Clubber working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvarez wins on points by 11 to 2.
A very excited looking Tyler Alvarez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 114
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 45 losses; Vartan Esteves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 19 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Clubber. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Esteves (0) vs (4) Clubber
Clubber happy to just control the position for now.
You can see the frustration on Esteves's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Clubber trying to control the position but Esteves is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteves tries to buck Clubber off but Clubber is having none of it.#T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Clubber's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Esteves tries to improve position but can't.
Esteves seems a little lost for a moment, as Clubber dominates the positioning.
Esteves is trying to control Clubber's posture but Clubber avoids it. #T2#
Esteves stops Clubber from passing to mount.
Esteves struggling a bit here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clubber wants to control but Esteves is keeping him busy.
Esteves is trying to control Clubber's posture but Clubber avoids it. #T3#
Clubber taking a breather here.
Clubber trying to control the action but Esteves is working from the bottom.
Esteves is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Esteves sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Esteves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clubber uses his free foot to push down on Esteves's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Esteves. Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (0) vs (7) Clubber
Esteves tries to lock up and control but Clubber gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Clubber manages to capitalize on a mistake by Esteves to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Esteves (0) vs (10) Clubber#T5#
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.
It looks like Clubber 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.
Clubber not allowing Esteves to control his hands.
Our spies down at at Jed's Gym inform us that Clubber has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Clubber is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T6#
Esteves just trying to survive but Clubber is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Esteves tries to break free.
Esteves is working hard here to advance position.
Esteves is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Clubber.
Esteves trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Esteves can't escape the position.
#T7#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Clubber controlling the positon.
Esteves might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Clubber not allowing Esteves to control his hands.
Clubber trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Esteves doesn't escape.
Let's hope that Clubber 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.#T8##SUB2#
Clubber has got one arm under Esteves's chin. This could be trouble... Esteves trying to control the other hand but Clubber gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Esteves has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricky Clubber!
A very excited looking Ricky Clubber made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 113
Date: Jan 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 19 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 30 losses; Patty O Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
O Reilly moves into range and clinches up with Clubber.#TD2#
O Reilly pulls guard.
O Reilly controls Clubber momentarily but Clubber frees himself.
Clubber looking to pass the guard.
O Reilly controls Clubber momentarily but Clubber frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now O Reilly is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (0) vs (2) O Reilly
O Reilly forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber trying to control from the bottom.
Clubber wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
O Reilly wants to take a breather but Clubber is having none of it. #T1#
O Reilly wants to pass to mount but Clubber is defending the position.
O Reilly stalling away here and it's allowed Clubber to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
O Reilly is stalling in the full guard.
O Reilly trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom.
O Reilly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clubber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that O Reilly has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
O Reilly tries to free his leg and advance position but Clubber is retaining full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
O Reilly controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
O Reilly looking to sit in guard and control but Clubber gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (2) O Reilly
O Reilly controls Clubber momentarily but Clubber frees himself.
O Reilly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
O Reilly can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clubber controls the pace.
O Reilly working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
O Reilly is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
O Reilly looking to control but Clubber passes into half guard.
O Reilly trying to control here.
Clubber not doing much here.
O Reilly is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
O Reilly actively working from the bottom here.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
O Reilly tries to get to full guard but Clubber has control of the leg. #T4#
O Reilly trying to control here.
Clubber is looking to take a break and control but O Reilly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
O Reilly tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.
O Reilly trying to control from the bottom.
O Reilly is doing well to control the position and prevent Clubber from advancing to side control.
Clubber sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T5#
Clubber is trying to control the action in half guard but O Reilly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
O Reilly wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy.
Clubber slows the pace down in half guard.
Clubber wants to control but O Reilly is keeping him busy. #T6#
O Reilly trying to hold on to Clubber's head to control him but Clubber postures up.
O Reilly is looking to improve his position.
O Reilly is looking to control Clubber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can O Reilly avoid being mounted?
O Reilly is refusing to be controlled, as Clubber sits in half guard.
O Reilly tries to get to full guard but Clubber has control of the leg. #T7#
Clubber sitting and controlling from the half guard.
O Reilly wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy.
Clubber is keen to just control but O Reilly is a slippery customer.
O Reilly wants to sweep but Clubber has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (5) vs (2) O Reilly
O Reilly is trying to control Clubber's posture but Clubber avoids it.
O Reilly is looking to reverse the position.#T8#
O Reilly can't do much from the bottom here.
Clubber wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Reilly keeps working.
Clubber working away.
O Reilly is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.#T9#
Clubber tries to advance to mount but can't.
Clubber just content to control the position.
Clubber tries to advance to mount but O Reilly denies him.
O Reilly holding on.
O Reilly is not content to let Clubber control the position. #T10#
O Reilly is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Clubber's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Clubber is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Clubber has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
O Reilly is controlling Clubber's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T11#
Well, if Clubber 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.
Clubber seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down O Reilly for as long as he can get away with.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Clubber.
O Reilly wants to improve his position but Clubber is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Clubber seems content to control.#T12#
O Reilly is looking for a sweep. Clubber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
O Reilly keeps trying to improve his position.
O Reilly preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Clubber controlling the action here.
O Reilly tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.#T13#
O Reilly trying to control here.
Clubber is taking a breather. O Reilly 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.
O Reilly trying to control here.
Clubber trying to control the pace.
O Reilly is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Clubber stalling.
Clubber continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Reilly is positioning himself well to prevent Clubber advancing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
After winning the bout, Ricky Clubber thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 112
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 23 losses; Caio Peieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 19 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Peieira enables Clubber to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Peieira manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Peieira (0) vs (2) Clubber
Peieira working a defensive guard but Clubber passes into half guard.
Clubber content to control rather than advance.
Peieira tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.
Peieira trying to hold on to Clubber's head to control him but Clubber postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clubber in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Peieira wants to improve his position but Clubber is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Peieira is trying to get back to full guard.
Peieira is looking to control Clubber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Peieira avoid being mounted?#T2#
Clubber with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Peieira wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Peieira is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clubber in particular looking to stall.
Peieira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clubber in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Peieira trying to control but Clubber postures up.
Clubber wants to pass to mount but Peieira is defending the position.
Clubber passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Peieira! Score +3 for passing guard: Peieira (0) vs (5) Clubber
Peieira is desperately trying to improve his position but Clubber has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Clubber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Peieira tries to lock up and control but Clubber gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Peieira tries to control Clubber's body but Clubber pushes him off. Peieira squirms to his side and now Clubber has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Peieira (0) vs (8) Clubber
Clubber controlling from the back.
Peieira trying to control the position but Clubber manages to sink in the hooks. #T5#
Clubber is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Clubber 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, Peieira has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Our spies down at at Jed's Gym inform us that Clubber has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Peieira can't escape the position.
Clubber keeps control of the position easily here as Peieira tries to buck him off.
Peieira trying to control the hands but Clubber won't let him. #T6#
Peieira is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Clubber.
Peieira trying to control the action but Clubber just sinks the hooks in. #T7#
Clubber slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Peieira trying to control the hands but Clubber won't let him.
Good control from Clubber.
Clubber has the hooks in. Peieira is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Peieira rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T8#
Clubber is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Peieira wants to improve his position but Clubber is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clubber controlling the action here.
Peieira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Peieira is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Clubber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peieira keeps working.
Peieira is looking to control Clubber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Peieira avoid being mounted?
Peieira tries to get to full guard but Clubber has control of the leg.
Clubber controlling the action here.
Peieira is trying to control but Clubber manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Peieira (0) vs (11) Clubber#T10#
Clubber avoids the attempt from Peieira to control.
Peieira is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Clubber wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Clubber takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Peieira tries to lock up and control but Clubber gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11#
Clubber looking to control and managing it successfully.
Peieira working to try and regain half guard.
Peieira is working hard here to advance position.
Clubber is trying to take his opponent's back.
Clubber tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T12#
Peieira is controlling an arm, preventing Clubber from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Clubber avoids the attempt from Peieira to control.
Clubber controlling the position easily from mount.
Peieira tries to lock up and control but Clubber gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T13#
Clubber controlling his opponent.
Clubber's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Clubber avoids the attempt from Peieira to control.
Clubber controlling from the full mount. #T14#
Peieira tries to lock up and control but Clubber gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Peieira prevents Clubber from taking his back.
Peieira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clubber 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!
Let's hope that Clubber 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 11 to 0.
Ricky Clubber 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:
Bots de Garra 110
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 93 wins and 46 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 19 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Trump gets tackled into the ropes by Clubber. Clubber maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Clubber gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (0) vs (2) Clubber
Trump trying to hold on to Clubber's head to control him but Clubber postures up.
Trump keeping control of the position.
Clubber not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Trump slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Trump is trying to keep Clubber in close.
Clubber 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.
Trump controls Clubber momentarily but Clubber frees himself. #T2#
Clubber 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. #SUB#
Trump is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Trump might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Trump wants to sweep but no luck.
Trump can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clubber controls the pace.#T3#
Trump controls Clubber momentarily but Clubber frees himself.
Clubber showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Trump working a defensive guard here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trump trying to keep a closed guard but Clubber is proving a slippery customer.
Clubber trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
Clubber stays in close to Trump's body and controls the position.
Clubber won't allow Trump to sweep him here. #T5#
Trump not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trump pulls Clubber in close to prevent any damage.
Clubber's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Trump keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass.
Trump is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T6#
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Trump.
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clubber won't allow Trump to sweep him here.
Trump looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Clubber sitting in guard here, content to control. #T7#
Trump working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Clubber avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clubber postures up.
Clubber slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T8#
Trump trying to control the position.
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clubber 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. #T9#
Trump is trying to keep Clubber in close.
Clubber controlling from the top position.
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Clubber passes Trump's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Trump holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T10#
Clubber is thwarting Trump's attempts to control the position.
Trump wants to improve his position but Clubber is controlling well.
Trump wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy.
Trump is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Clubber trying to pass the guard but Trump defending well.
Trump is looking for a sweep. Clubber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clubber in particular looking to stall.
Clubber is pressing down on Trump's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trump is holding on for now.
Trump wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy.
#T12#
Clubber trying to pass the guard but Trump defending well.
Clubber is trying to control the action in half guard but Trump is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clubber controlling the pace.
Trump is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Trump has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clubber is working away from the top position though.#T13#
Trump is looking for a sweep. Clubber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trump has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clubber is working away from the top position though.
Trump wants to improve his position but Clubber is controlling well.
Trump wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy.
Clubber passes into side control, despite Trump's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (0) vs (5) Clubber
We've been hearing good reports from Trump'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.#T14#
Trump is looking for a sweep.
Trump is trying to escape the position but Clubber is controlling the position.
Trump tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clubber is staying tight to Trump's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump wants to control but Clubber postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 5 to 0.
Ricky Clubber 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:
Bots de Garra 108
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 92 wins and 45 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 18 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Clubber rushes Trump and presses him up against the ropes.
Clubber is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Clubber has hold of one of Trump's legs. Trump is fighting the takedown attempt but Clubber gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (0) vs (2) Clubber
Trump looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clubber is one step ahead there.
Clubber looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Clubber trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
Trump seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SUB#
Trump is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clubber defends well.
Trump bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clubber's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (2) Clubber
Clubber wants to sweep but no luck.
Trump showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Trump not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Clubber pulls Trump in close to prevent any damage.
Trump sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Trump won't allow Clubber to sweep him here.
Trump looking to pass the guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clubber is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Clubber keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass.
Our spies down at at Jed's Gym inform us that Clubber has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Clubber looking for a sweep. Not yet Clubber, not yet. #T4#
Clubber keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass.
Clubber controls Trump momentarily but Trump frees himself.
Trump is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clubber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5#
Trump wants to pass the guard but Clubber is keeping the position.
Trump advances to half guard.
Clubber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clubber is trying to control but can't.
Trump is looking to take a break and control but Clubber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trump content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T6#
Trump is pressing down on Clubber's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clubber is holding on for now.
Clubber trying to control but Trump postures up.
#T7#
Trump controlling the action here.
Clubber is refusing to be controlled, as Trump sits in half guard.
Clubber is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Trump works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (5) vs (2) Clubber
Trump takes Clubber's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Clubber is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Trump (8) vs (2) Clubber
Clubber staying busy and making it hard for Trump to control. #SUB#
Trump is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T9#
Clubber tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Trump wants to control the pace but Clubber is squirming around nicely.
Clubber is in all sorts of trouble here.
Trump trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Clubber is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T10#
Trump tries to control but Clubber wriggling away.
Clubber wants to hold on but Trump pushes him away.
Trump sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Trump tries to take Clubber's back but instead Clubber uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T11#
Trump tries to pass to full mount but Clubber defends it.
Clubber preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Clubber is trying to control but can't.
Trump stalling. #T12#
Clubber is looking to control Trump's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clubber avoid being mounted?
Trump wants to control but Clubber is keeping him busy.
Clubber tries to roll over but Trump keeps him under control.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clubber keeps working.
Clubber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Clubber trying to hold on to Trump's head to control him but Trump postures up.
Clubber is staying active underneath Trump, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trump is thwarting Clubber's attempts to control the position.#T14#
Trump trying to mount his opponent but Clubber defends it.
Clubber is staying active underneath Trump, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trump looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber wants to control but Trump is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
An out of breath Donald Trump 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:
Bots de Garra 106
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 17 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 72 wins and 54 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Clubber rushes Petersen and presses him up against the ropes.#TD#
Clubber has clasped his hands together around Petersen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Clubber (4) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen is trying to control Clubber's posture but Clubber avoids it.
Petersen is looking to regain half guard here but Clubber keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Petersen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (4) vs (2) Petersen
Clubber won't allow Petersen to pass to mount.
Petersen trying to control from half guard but Clubber is working away.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber is looking to control Petersen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clubber avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Petersen in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Clubber is trying to maintain the position but Petersen is very close to passing his half guard.
Petersen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Clubber! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (4) vs (5) Petersen
Petersen wants to control the pace but Clubber is squirming around nicely.
Clubber really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Petersen forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (4) vs (8) Petersen
Petersen is controlling the position but Clubber somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Petersen is looking to stall here but Clubber recovers full guard. #T2#
Clubber wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Petersen postures up.
Clubber is controlling Petersen's posture.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clubber is keeping the position for now.
Petersen sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Petersen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Petersen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Petersen wants to control but Clubber is keeping him busy.
Petersen performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Clubber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clubber is trying to maintain the position but Petersen is very close to passing his half guard.
Petersen passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (4) vs (11) Petersen#T5#
Petersen takes a little break here. Clubber wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Clubber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clubber stops Petersen from passing to mount.
A lull in the action here as Petersen stalls from top position.
It looks like Petersen 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.#T6#
Clubber can't do much from the bottom here.
Clubber is trying to get back to half guard.
Petersen trying to control the position but Clubber is working away.
Clubber wants to control but Petersen postures up.#T7#
Clubber being controlled for a moment.
Petersen tries to move to mount but Clubber blocks the move with his legs.
Clubber is not content to let Petersen control the position.
A lull in the action here as Petersen stalls from top position.
Petersen laying and praying for a moment but Clubber takes advantage and regains half guard. #T8#
Petersen wants to control but Clubber is keeping him busy.
Clubber is looking to improve his position.
Petersen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Petersen stalling away here and it's allowed Clubber to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Petersen pushing down on Clubber's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Petersen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Clubber keeping hold of Petersen's head, controlling as best he can. #T9#
Well, if Petersen 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.
#SUB#
Clubber is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petersen pulls his head out easily.
Petersen stalling.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Clubber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T10#
Petersen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Petersen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Clubber reverses the position - he's now on top in Petersen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (6) vs (11) Petersen
Petersen is controlling Clubber's posture.
Clubber postures up.
#T11#
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clubber slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Clubber is fighting to break Petersen's control of his arms but Petersen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Petersen working a defensive guard here.
Petersen wants to control but Clubber passes easily into half guard.
Clubber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T12#
Petersen has a hand on Clubber's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Clubber takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (9) vs (11) Petersen
Petersen is looking to improve his position but Clubber isn't that keen on the idea.
Well,Clubber is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Petersen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Clubber has control of the leg.
Clubber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petersen keeps working.
Clubber is really struggling to control Petersen but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T13#
Petersen is pressing down on Clubber's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Petersen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clubber looking to pass the guard.
Petersen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (9) vs (13) Petersen
Petersen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Clubber is retaining full guard.
Petersen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Clubber wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clubber is keeping the position for now.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Clubber gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (11) vs (13) Petersen
Petersen has his hands on Clubber's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen wins on points by 13 to 11.
A relieved looking Conald Petersen 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:
Bots de Garra 105
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 16 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 36 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Toehold shoots in for a takedown but Clubber shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Clubber displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Toehold.
Clubber is looking to counter the offense by Toehold and move into the clinch.#TD#
Clubber closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Clubber (4) vs (0) Toehold
Clubber 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 Toehold's shoulder. That is not cool.
Clubber seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Toehold for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber has control of an arm but Toehold manages to advance to Clubber's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Clubber (4) vs (4) Toehold
Clubber staying busy and making it hard for Toehold to control. #T1#
Toehold not allowing Clubber to control his hands.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Toehold controlling the positon.
Toehold keeps control of the position as Clubber tries to break free.
Toehold slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T2#
Clubber staying busy and making it hard for Toehold to control.
Clubber trying to control but not successfully.
Toehold is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Toehold's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Clubber just trying to survive but Toehold is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Clubber tries to roll but Toehold sticks to his back.
Toehold gets his hands free as Clubber looks to control.
You can see the frustration on Clubber's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Toehold keeps control of the position easily here as Clubber tries to buck him off.
Toehold gets his hands free as Clubber looks to control. #T4#
Toehold trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Clubber doesn't escape.
Clubber tries to break free.
Toehold gets his hands free as Clubber looks to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Toehold trying to control.
Clubber tries to escape but Toehold has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T5#
Clubber trying to control the position but Toehold manages to sink in the hooks.
Clubber prevents Toehold from getting a body triangle.
Toehold has good solid back control here.
Let's hope that Toehold 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.#T6#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Toehold.
Toehold is hanging on to Clubber's back as he tries to escape.
Clubber is working hard here to advance position.
Clubber trying to control the position but Toehold manages to sink in the hooks.
Clubber is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T7#
Clubber trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Toehold controlling from the back.
Toehold is controlling the position but Clubber somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Clubber is controlling Toehold's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T8#
Clubber is trying to get back to full guard.
Clubber tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Toehold has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (4) vs (7) Toehold
Toehold trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Clubber is just holding on here. Toehold manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (4) vs (10) Toehold
Clubber looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Toehold is riding his opponent, not letting Clubber buck him off. #T10#
Toehold not allowing Clubber to control his hands.
Clubber tries to roll but Toehold sticks to his back.
Toehold has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Clubber's body.
Clubber surviving as best he can, preventing damage. #T11#
Toehold is hanging on to Clubber's back as he tries to escape.
Toehold struggling to keep hold of the position.
You can see the frustration on Clubber's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Toehold controlling from the back.
Clubber trying to control the hands but Toehold won't let him. #T12#
Clubber trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Toehold controls the position.
Clubber is in bad spot here.
#T13#
Clubber manages to reverse the position and now he's in Toehold's guard. Nice work there by Clubber.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (6) vs (10) Toehold
Toehold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clubber is one step ahead there. #T14#
Toehold wants to control the position but Clubber says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Clubber tries to pass to full mount but Toehold defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 10 to 6.
Tommy Toehold 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:
Bots de Garra 104
Date: Dec 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 15 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 99 wins and 58 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Clubber dives in and grabs Diesel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diesel pushes down on Clubber's head and hops out.
Clubber shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clubber tries to clinch but Diesel moves away #TD2#
and Diesel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (0) vs (2) Diesel
Diesel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Diesel tries to free his leg and advance position but Clubber is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel keeps trying to improve his position.
Clubber tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clubber is keeping the position for now.
Diesel trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clubber is keeping the position for now.
Clubber 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: Clubber (2) vs (2) Diesel
Diesel is pressing down on Clubber's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Diesel pulls Clubber in close to prevent any damage.
Our spies down at at Convicted Fight Club inform us that Diesel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass.
Diesel looking for a sweep. Not yet Diesel, not yet.
Diesel looking to control but Clubber passes into half guard.
Clubber is trying to control the action in half guard but Diesel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Clubber sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Clubber is stalling here. Diesel is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Clubber seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Diesel has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Clubber (2) vs (6) Diesel#T4#
Diesel tries to advance to mount but can't.
Clubber seems a little lost for a moment, as Diesel dominates the positioning.
Clubber is trying to control Diesel's posture but Diesel avoids it.
Diesel trying to control the action but Clubber is working from the bottom. #T5#
Diesel staying calm.
Diesel working away.
Clubber controls the position for a moment.
Diesel tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T6#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Clubber is not content to let Diesel control the position.
Diesel taking a break here but Clubber is having none of it and regains half guard. #T7#
Clubber wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy.
Clubber wants to get back to full guard.
Diesel trying to control from half guard but Clubber is working away.
Clubber trying to control from the bottom.
#T8#
Clubber gets full guard.
Clubber can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diesel controls the pace.
Clubber keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
Clubber is trying to keep Diesel in close.
Clubber wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Diesel preventing the sweep. #T9#
Diesel looking to pass the guard.
Diesel passes Clubber's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diesel frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (2) vs (9) Diesel
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Clubber is squirming around, avoiding Diesel's attempts to control the action. #T10#
Clubber wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Clubber is looking to get to half guard.
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T11#
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Diesel with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Diesel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clubber is looking to escape.
Clubber tries to lock up and control but Diesel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T12#
Diesel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Diesel tries to control but Clubber wriggling away.
Diesel controlling his opponent.
Diesel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clubber is looking to escape. #T13#
Diesel fails to take his opponent's back.
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Clubber is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T14#
Diesel wants to take his opponent's back but Clubber doesn't allow it.
Clubber wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 9 to 2.
Kurt Diesel is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Kurt Diesel, 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:
Bots de Garra 103
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 15 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 26 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kamenev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clubber as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Clubber closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kamenev did well to prevent Clubber getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (0) Kamenev
Clubber slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (5) vs (0) Kamenev
Clubber is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
Clubber wants to control but Kamenev is keeping him busy.
Clubber working away.#T2#
Kamenev tries to improve position but can't.
Clubber controlling from side mount.
Clubber wants to control but Kamenev is keeping him busy. #T3#
Kamenev trying to remain calm as Clubber controls from the top position.
Clubber has knee on belly momentarily but Kamenev bucks him off and regains half guard.
Clubber wants to control but Kamenev is keeping him busy.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T4#
Clubber trying to control from Kamenev's half guard. Kamenev has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kamenev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clubber controls the pace.#SUB2#
Kamenev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kamenev wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Clubber is now in half guard.
Clubber is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T5#
Kamenev is not content to let Clubber control the position.
Clubber moves into full mount! Kamenev won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (8) vs (0) Kamenev
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clubber controlling his opponent. #T6#
Kamenev wants to hold on but Clubber pushes him away.
Clubber looking to control and managing it successfully.
Clubber has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Clubber wants to control the pace but Kamenev is squirming around nicely. #T7#
Clubber takes Kamenev's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Kamenev is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (11) vs (0) Kamenev
Kamenev trying to control the action but Clubber just sinks the hooks in.
Clubber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kamenev is keeping busy.
Clubber keeps control of the position as Kamenev tries to break free.
#T8#
Clubber trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kamenev doesn't escape.
Kamenev just trying to survive but Clubber is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Clubber 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, Kamenev has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kamenev just trying to survive but Clubber is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T9#
Clubber is trying to stick to Kamenev's back but Kamenev is turning into Clubber. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Clubber's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kamenev. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (11) vs (2) Kamenev
Clubber has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
Kamenev being controlled here momentarily. #T10#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kamenev content to stall in guard here.
Clubber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamenev is one step ahead there. #T11#
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
Clubber is trying to control the position but Kamenev postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Clubber is looking to sweep but instead, Kamenev has passed into half guard.
Clubber is trying to control but can't.
Clubber is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kamenev tries to pass to full mount but Clubber defends it.
Clubber trying to control from the bottom.
#T13#
Clubber controlling the position for now.
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clubber keeps working.
Clubber is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Clubber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clubber tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.
Clubber trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (11) vs (5) Kamenev
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
Ricky Clubber retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Ricky Clubber thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 102
Date: Dec 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 15 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 21 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Clubber shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sulvar as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Clubber fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sulvar sprawls well initially but Clubber persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (0) Sulvar
Sulvar is looking to improve his position.
Clubber sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber trying to control from half guard but Sulvar is working away. #T1#
Clubber takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sulvar trying to control but Clubber postures up.
Sulvar tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Clubber has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (5) vs (0) Sulvar
Clubber content just to control the position here. #T2#
Sulvar tries to lock up and control but Clubber gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Clubber controlling the pace for now.
Sulvar is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Sulvar is squirming around, avoiding Clubber's attempts to control the action.
Sulvar is desperately trying to improve his position but Clubber has a good base and remains in mount.
Clubber wants to control the pace but Sulvar is squirming around nicely.
Clubber tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T4#
Sulvar prevents Clubber from taking his back.
Sulvar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Clubber controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T5#
Sulvar is looking to improve his position but Clubber isn't that keen on the idea.
Clubber controlling from mount.
Clubber trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sulvar is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
Sulvar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Clubber wants to take Sulvar's back but he can't do it this time.
Clubber trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Clubber manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sulvar to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (8) vs (0) Sulvar#T7#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Clubber controlling the positon.#T8#
Clubber seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sulvar for as long as he can get away with.
Clubber gets his hands free as Sulvar looks to control.
Clubber biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sulvar trying to control the hands but Clubber breaks the grip. #T9#
Sulvar tries to escape the position.
Clubber is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Sulvar trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Clubber tries to get the hooks in deep but Sulvar pushed the leg off.
Clubber controlling the position well here. Sulvar rolled but Clubber kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T10#
Will Clubber go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T11#
Sulvar trying to control the hands but Clubber breaks the grip.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clubber has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sulvar's body.
Sulvar tries to escape the position.
#T12#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Clubber's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Clubber controlling the positon.#T13#
Clubber is hanging on to Sulvar's back as he tries to escape.
Clubber trying to control.
Clubber is not going to allow Sulvar to sit and survive in this position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T14#
Clubber looking to hold on to the position here but Sulvar rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Ricky Clubber retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Ricky Clubber thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 101
Date: Nov 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 15 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Anderson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gracie moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Gracie gets control of Clubber's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gracie will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Clubber being controlled here momentarily.
Clubber content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie controls Clubber momentarily but Clubber frees himself. #T1#
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Clubber is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Clubber is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Clubber won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clubber looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Gracie 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.
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.#T5#
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clubber controls the pace.
Clubber postures up.
Clubber's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Clubber preventing the sweep.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Gracie controlling Clubber's posture.
Clubber tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #T7#
Gracie has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Clubber has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (3) vs (0) Gracie
Clubber trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Clubber trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Clubber tries to advance to mount but Gracie instead regains half guard. #T8#
Clubber slows the pace down in half guard.
Clubber looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clubber moves into full mount! Gracie won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (6) vs (0) Gracie#T9#
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gracie is concentrating on defense, preventing Clubber from advancing position.
Clubber stalling.
Clubber looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T10#
Clubber is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clubber seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Clubber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clubber trying to control the pace. #T11#
Gracie trying to get back to full guard but Clubber takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (9) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gracie tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.
Clubber seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12#
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Clubber is very close to passing his half guard.
Clubber trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clubber in particular looking to stall.#T13#
Clubber tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Clubber wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie trying to control here.
#T14#
Gracie tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.
Gracie is pressing down on Clubber's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Clubber is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clubber manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (9) vs (2) Gracie
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber is trying to keep Gracie in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
Ricky Clubber retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Ricky Clubber made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 100
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 33 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 15 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Nickal changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Clubber looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nickal (4) vs (0) Clubber
Clubber is looking for a sweep.
Clubber wants to control but Nickal postures up.
Nickal 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.
Clubber gets back to half guard.
Clubber trying to hold on to Nickal's head to control him but Nickal postures up.
Nickal wants to pass to mount but Clubber is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T1#
Clubber is not content to let Nickal control the position.
Nickal sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Clubber is looking to control Nickal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clubber avoid being mounted?#T2#
Nickal is keen to just control but Clubber is a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clubber wants to get back to full guard.
Nickal is controlling the pace.
Nickal is trying to control. Clubber wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Clubber has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nickal is working away from the top position though.
Nickal trying to control the action but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Clubber is holding on to half guard well.
Nickal wants to take a breather but Clubber is having none of it.
Clubber has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nickal is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Clubber tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg.
Nickal wants to control but Clubber is keeping him busy.
Clubber wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Clubber actively working from the bottom here.
Nickal is controlling the pace.
#T5#
Clubber controlling the position for now.
Clubber's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Clubber is not content to let Nickal control the position.
Clubber is trying to maintain the position but Nickal is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Clubber is staying active underneath Nickal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Clubber is trying to control but can't.
Nickal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clubber knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Clubber is trying to maintain the position but Nickal is very close to passing his half guard.#T7#
Nickal prevents Clubber from improving his position.
Clubber is staying active underneath Nickal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nickal is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Clubber is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Clubber wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clubber tries to roll over but Nickal keeps him under control.#T8#
Clubber is staying active underneath Nickal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Clubber is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clubber is not content to let Nickal control the position.
Nickal is stalling here. Clubber is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nickal seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Clubber has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nickal (4) vs (4) Clubber#T9#
Nickal tries to buck Clubber off but Clubber is having none of it.
Clubber 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 Nickal's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nickal tries to buck Clubber off but Clubber is having none of it.#T10#
Clubber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickal keeps working.
Nickal is looking to regain half guard here but Clubber keeps moving and retains side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nickal struggling a bit here.
Nickal is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Clubber controlling the position.
Nickal tries to buck Clubber off but Clubber is having none of it.#T12#
Clubber advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (4) vs (6) Clubber
Clubber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
Clubber can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nickal is looking to escape.
Clubber is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T14#
Nickal tries to lock up and control but Clubber gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nickal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Clubber trying to control but Nickal is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 6 to 4.
Ricky Clubber is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Ricky Clubber 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:
Bots de Garra 99
Date: Nov 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 15 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 49 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiso looks for a takedown but Clubber sprawls well.
Clubber tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fiso manages to circle out of the way.
Fiso shoots in and drives through. Clubber sprawls well.#TD#
Clubber manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fiso on his heels. He'll look to pass Fiso's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet.
Clubber engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fiso wants to hit a sweep here but Clubber passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fiso there! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (5) vs (0) Fiso
Clubber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fiso tries to hold on but Clubber postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Fiso is still trying to improve position.
Fiso 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.
Fiso is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fiso tries to lock up and control but Clubber gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Clubber manages to capitalize on a mistake by Fiso to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (8) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso wants to escape the position.
Clubber controls the action.
Fiso just trying to survive but Clubber is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Fiso staying busy and making it hard for Clubber to control.
Clubber not allowing Fiso to control his hands.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Clubber has the hooks in. Fiso is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Clubber has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Fiso's body.
Fiso trying to control the hands but Clubber won't let him.
Fiso is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Clubber not allowing Fiso to control his hands. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Fiso's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Clubber keeps control of the position easily here as Fiso tries to buck him off.
I really don't envy Fiso right now.
Fiso is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Clubber is not going to allow Fiso to sit and survive in this position. #T4#
I really don't envy Fiso right now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clubber has good solid back control here.
Clubber is hanging on to Fiso's back as he tries to escape.
Fiso trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I would not like to be Fiso right now.
Clubber trying to control.#T5#
Fiso trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Clubber keeps control of the position as Fiso tries to break free.
Fiso tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clubber looking to control and managing it successfully. #T6#
Fiso holds of for dear life.
Clubber prevents Fiso from getting the reversal.
Clubber content just to control the position here.
Clubber is trying to take his opponent's back.
Fiso can't escape the position.
Clubber wants to control the pace but Fiso is squirming around nicely.
Fiso is trying to escape the mount.
#T7#
Fiso regains half guard.
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Fiso is defending well.
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiso is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Clubber jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (11) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso seems a little lost for a moment, as Clubber dominates the positioning.
Clubber has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T8#
Clubber tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Clubber controls the position from side control.
Clubber trying to control the position but Fiso is working away. #T9#
Fiso gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
Fiso wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy.
Clubber wants to control but Fiso is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Fiso looking for submissions off his back.#T10#
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
Clubber perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fiso is looking for a sweep. Clubber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiso wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy.
Fiso might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Clubber haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Clubber slows the pace down in half guard. #T11#
Fiso wants to get back to full guard but Clubber has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (14) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso is working to get back to half guard.
Clubber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fiso is trying to escape the mount.
Clubber tries to control but Fiso wriggling away. #T12#
Fiso tries to lock up and control but Clubber gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fiso working to try and regain half guard.
Clubber trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fiso looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (17) vs (0) Fiso
Clubber really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Fiso.#T13#
Will Clubber go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Fiso breaks Clubber's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (17) vs (2) Fiso
Clubber pulls Fiso in close to prevent any damage.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (17) vs (5) Fiso#T14#
Fiso wants to control but Clubber is keeping him busy.
Clubber gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Clubber won't allow Fiso to pass to mount.
Fiso controlling the action here.
Fiso trying to control the action but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber trying to hold on to Fiso's head to control him but Fiso postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 17 to 5.
Ricky Clubber thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 98
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 33 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 14 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Nickal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Clubber to the mat! Clubber manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (0) Clubber
Clubber wants to sweep here but Nickal controlling him for the moment.
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Nickal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nickal trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass. #T1#
Clubber has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Clubber looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Nickal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clubber is pulling down on Nickal's head to control his posture.
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Nickal wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
Clubber looking to control.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
Clubber pulls Nickal in close to prevent any damage.
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Nickal stopping the sweep attempt from Clubber.
Nickal passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (5) vs (0) Clubber
Clubber can't do much from the bottom here.
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clubber keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Clubber's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6#
Clubber is not content to let Nickal control the position.
You can see the frustration on Clubber's face as Nickal controls the position.
Clubber is trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Nickal politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nickal prefers to stall for the moment though.#T7#
Clubber is not content to let Nickal control the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clubber looks to move to half guard but instead Nickal has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (7) vs (0) Clubber
Nickal fails to take his opponent's back. #T8#
Nickal controlling the pace for now.
Nickal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nickal wants to take his opponent's back but Clubber doesn't allow it.
Nickal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clubber is looking to escape. #T9#
Clubber can't escape the position.
Nickal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Clubber can't escape the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clubber stops Nickal from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Nickal tries to control but Clubber wriggling away. #T10#
Clubber is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nickal controlling his opponent.
Nickal trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T11#
Nickal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nickal looking to control but Clubber is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nickal mounts Clubber! Really nice guard pass there!
Clubber tries to reverse the position but Nickal maintains control.
Clubber stops Nickal from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T12#
Nickal trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Nickal jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Clubber is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Clubber and Nickal has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Clubber is not content to let Nickal control the position.
Clubber prevents Nickal from improving position. #T13#
Clubber is being controlled here.
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clubber keeps working.
Nickal working away.
Clubber tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Nickal easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (9) vs (0) Clubber
Nickal wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T14#
Clubber is squirming around, avoiding Nickal's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
Bo Nickal retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Bo Nickal 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:
Bots de Garra 97
Date: Nov 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 16 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 14 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Clubber clinches with his opponent.
Clubber is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Clubber gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (0) vs (2) Clubber
Rolla is looking for a sweep. Clubber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rolla is working hard here to advance position.
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Clubber looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Clubber prevents Rolla from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Clubber wants to take a breather but Rolla is having none of it.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Clubber is keen to just control but Rolla is a slippery customer.
Rolla is looking for a sweep. Clubber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rolla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rolla.
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rolla being controlled here, momentarily.
Rolla seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2##SUB#
Rolla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rolla is looking to sweep but instead, Clubber has passed into half guard.
Clubber content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rolla manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Rolla working for a triangle but Clubber defends it easily.
Rolla looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Clubber sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Rolla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clubber gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.#SUB#
Rolla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clubber defends well.
Rolla being controlled here, momentarily.
Rolla wants to hit a sweep here but Clubber passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rolla there! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (5) Clubber#T4#
Rolla is working to get back to half guard.
Clubber controlling his opponent.
Rolla tries to reverse the position but Clubber maintains control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rolla regains half guard.#T5#
Rolla regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rolla has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Clubber has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (8) Clubber
Clubber is looking to take a break and control but Rolla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Clubber is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rolla has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rolla is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Clubber content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Rolla manages to work his way to half guard, despite Clubber's best efforts.#T7#
Rolla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clubber wants to control but Rolla is keeping him busy.
Rolla is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rolla looking for submissions off his back.
Clubber trying to pass the guard but Rolla defending well.
Rolla tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Clubber seems content to control.#T8#
Rolla gets back to full guard.
Rolla looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Clubber puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Clubber perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Clubber trying to control the action but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Clubber looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rolla is trying to get back to full guard.
Rolla moves into full guard.
#T9#
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.
Rolla manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clubber manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (8) Clubber
Clubber looking to control.
Rolla tries to free his leg and advance position but Clubber is retaining full guard.
Rolla advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (5) vs (8) Clubber
Rolla passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Clubber! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (7) vs (8) Clubber
Rolla wants to take Clubber's back here but Clubber is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T10#
Clubber tries to reverse the position but Rolla maintains control.
Rolla wants to take his opponent's back but Clubber doesn't allow it. #SUB#
Rolla jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Clubber is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Clubber and Rolla has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Clubber is looking for a sweep.#T11##SUB#
Rolla is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Clubber has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Rolla tries for a kimura but Clubber is defending well.
Rolla is looking to take a break and control but Clubber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rolla working away.#SUB#
Rolla wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Clubber, who protects the arm well. #T12#
Rolla tries to move to full mount but Clubber actually manages to regain half guard.
Rolla tries to pass to full mount but Clubber defends it. #SUB#
Rolla is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rolla tries to pass to full mount but Clubber defends it. #SUB#
Clubber is defending against the submission attempts here by Rolla.
Rolla wants to free his trapped foot but Clubber is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T13#
Clubber is looking for a sweep. Rolla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Clubber is defending well.
Clubber wants to get back to full guard.
Clubber gets full guard.
Rolla passes into half guard. #T14#
Rolla tries to pass to full mount but Clubber defends it.
Rolla working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Clubber's thigh. Clubber counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Clubber seems keen to control Rolla's posture.
Rolla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clubber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rolla pushes down on Clubber's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rolla wants to advance to full mount but Clubber doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 8 to 7.
Ricky Clubber decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 94
Date: Nov 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 97 wins and 56 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 14 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Clubber throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Diesel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Clubber is in Diesel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Clubber
Diesel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clubber is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel 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.#T1#
Diesel is working hard here to advance position.
Clubber engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diesel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Clubber slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Diesel is trying to keep Clubber in close.
Clubber preventing the sweep. #T3#
Clubber trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diesel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clubber is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Clubber being controlled here momentarily.
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diesel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Diesel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Clubber controls from within his opponent's guard.
Diesel has his hands on Clubber's head, controlling the position.
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T6#
Diesel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clubber is one step ahead there.
Clubber trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Clubber won't allow Diesel to sweep him here. #T7#
Clubber stays in close to Diesel's body and controls the position.
Clubber trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel is controlling Clubber's posture.
Diesel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T8#
Diesel working a defensive guard but Clubber passes into half guard.
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Diesel trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (5) Clubber
Clubber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diesel is squirming around, avoiding Clubber's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Diesel tries to lock up and control but Clubber gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diesel is squirming around, avoiding Clubber's attempts to control the action.
Clubber wants to take Diesel's back here but Diesel is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Clubber controlling from mount.
Clubber trying to control but Diesel is having none of it. #T10#
Diesel is looking to improve his position but Clubber isn't that keen on the idea.
Clubber controlling from mount.
Diesel is trying to escape the mount.
#T11#
Diesel prevents Clubber from taking his back.
Clubber controlling his opponent.
Diesel is looking to improve his position but Clubber isn't that keen on the idea.#T12#
Diesel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diesel tries to control the position but Clubber now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (0) vs (8) Clubber
Diesel trying to control the action but Clubber just sinks the hooks in.
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.
Diesel just trying to survive but Clubber is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T13#
Diesel is keeping busy.
Clubber controlling from the back.#T14#
Diesel turns into Clubber and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (8) Clubber
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
Clubber controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 8 to 2.
A very excited looking Ricky Clubber made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 93
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 24 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 14 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Clubber closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Clubber lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (0) vs (2) Clubber
Camara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Clubber controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Camara.#T1#
Clubber trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Camara is trying to keep Clubber in close.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Camara looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Clubber passes into half guard.
Clubber is looking to take a break and control but Camara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Camara is looking to improve his position.
Clubber not doing much here.
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Camara is defending well. #T3#
Clubber seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Camara does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Camara is trying to control but can't.
Clubber is looking to advance position but Camara won't allow it.
Clubber is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Clubber prevents Camara from improving his position.
Camara won't allow Clubber to pass to mount.
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Camara is not content to let Clubber control the position.#SUB2#
Clubber is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Camara is just riding it out for now. Clubber eventually gives up the hold. #T5#
Clubber is trying to control the action in half guard but Camara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clubber tries to pass the half guard into mount. Camara knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Clubber trying to control the action but Camara is working from the bottom. #T6#
Camara keeping control of the position.
Camara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clubber sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T7#
Camara tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.
Clubber slows the pace down in half guard.
Clubber works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (0) vs (5) Clubber#T8#
Clubber looking to control and managing it successfully.
Clubber pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Clubber keeps trying to improve his position.#T9#
Clubber looking to control but Camara is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Clubber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10#
Clubber wants to control the pace but Camara is squirming around nicely.
Camara wants to hold on but Clubber pushes him away.
Camara can't escape the position.
Camara is working hard here to advance position.#T11#
Camara gets back to half guard.
Camara is concentrating on defense, preventing Clubber from advancing position.
Camara wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clubber trying to control from half guard but Camara is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T12#
Camara tries to get to full guard but Clubber has control of the leg.
Camara trying to control but Clubber postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Camara tries to get to full guard but Clubber has control of the leg. #T13#
Camara is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Clubber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camara keeps working.
Clubber stalling.
Camara trying to control but Clubber postures up.
#T14#
Clubber trying to advance position but Camara counters by regaining guard.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 5 to 0.
After winning the bout, Ricky Clubber thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 92
Date: Nov 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 30 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Clubber has closed the distance and engaged Toehold in a clinch.
Toehold is pressed up against the ropes. Clubber has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Toehold down to the mat. Toehold avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Clubber displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Toehold. #CL2#
Clubber closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Toehold goes for a takedown attempt but Clubber pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Toehold looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Clubber! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Toehold (4) vs (0) Clubber
Clubber is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber is trying to control Toehold's posture but Toehold avoids it.
Clubber is looking to reverse the position.
Toehold content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Clubber is trying to control Toehold's posture but Toehold avoids it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Clubber tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Clubber's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Clubber is looking to reverse the position.
Clubber gets back to half guard.#T3#
Toehold is looking to advance position but Clubber won't allow it.
Clubber wants to get back to full guard.
Clubber is controlling Toehold's trapped leg to prevent Toehold from advancing to side control.
Clubber wants to get back to full guard.
Toehold is thwarting Clubber's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Toehold trying to pass the guard but Clubber defending well.
Clubber is trying to control but can't.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clubber controlling the position for now.
Clubber wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
#T5#
Toehold perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Toehold's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Clubber is looking to control Toehold's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clubber avoid being mounted?
Toehold is looking to advance position but Clubber won't allow it.
Clubber is doing well to control the position and prevent Toehold from advancing to side control.#T6#
Clubber is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Toehold's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Toehold's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Toehold (4) vs (4) Clubber
You can see the frustration on Toehold's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Toehold trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T7#
Clubber has good solid back control here.
Toehold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T8#
Clubber tries to keep control of the position but Toehold is staying busy.
Clubber is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Toehold tries to escape but Clubber has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Toehold trying to control the action but Clubber just sinks the hooks in.
Clubber controlling well, preventing Toehold from escaping the position.
#T9##SUB2#
Clubber looking for the choke from the back.
Clubber has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Toehold's body.
Toehold tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Toehold tries to hold on but Clubber postures up.#T10#
Toehold sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Clubber seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Clubber passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (4) vs (7) Clubber
Clubber controlling the pace for now. #T11#
Toehold tries to lock up and control but Clubber gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Clubber can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Toehold is looking to escape.
Clubber controlling the position easily from mount.
Clubber fails to move to back control. #T12#
Clubber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Clubber wants to control the pace but Toehold is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Clubber looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T13#
Clubber avoids the attempt from Toehold to control.
Clubber prevents Toehold from getting the reversal.
Toehold wants to hold on but Clubber pushes him away.
Toehold really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T14#
Clubber seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Toehold is holding on tight.
Clubber controlling from the full mount.
Clubber wants to control the pace but Toehold is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 7 to 4.
An out of breath Ricky Clubber 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:
Bots de Garra 91
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 22 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Clubber throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Curls tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Clubber is in Curls's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (0) vs (2) Clubber
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls has Clubber pulled in close to control his posture.
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clubber sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls is trying to keep Clubber in close.
#T1#
Curls being controlled here, momentarily.
Clubber postures up.
#T2#
Curls trying to control the position here.
Curls controls Clubber momentarily but Clubber frees himself.
Clubber engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Curls pulls Clubber in close to his closed guard and prevents Clubber from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Clubber is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Clubber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now.
Clubber 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. #T4#
Curls has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T5#
Clubber not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Curls trying to control the position.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully.
Clubber is stalling in the full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T6#
Curls is trying to control the position but Clubber postures up.
Clubber's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Curls looking to control.
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Curls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clubber sitting in guard here, content to control.
Clubber is pushing down on Curls's leg trying to pass to half guard. Curls is fighting to maintain full guard but Clubber has managed to sneak the leg through.
Curls is not content to let Clubber control the position.
Clubber is thwarting Curls's attempts to control the position.#T8#
Clubber keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Clubber works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (5) Clubber
Clubber tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Curls is trying to escape the position but Clubber is controlling the position. #T9#
Clubber is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clubber controls the position.
Clubber gets to mount! Curls was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Curls (0) vs (7) Clubber#T10#
Clubber seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Curls is holding on tight.
Clubber wants to control the pace but Curls is squirming around nicely. #T11#
Curls wants to hold on but Clubber pushes him away.
Clubber takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Clubber wants to control the pace but Curls is squirming around nicely. #T12#
Curls stops Clubber from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Clubber controlling from the full mount.
Curls wants to hold on but Clubber pushes him away.
Clubber seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Curls is holding on tight.
#T13#
Clubber content just to control the position here.
Curls is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Clubber has isolated one of Curls's arms. Curls looking to fight him off but Clubber twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricky Clubber!
An out of breath Ricky Clubber 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:
Bots de Garra 89
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 29 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Toehold manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Clubber on his heels. He'll look to pass Clubber's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (0) vs (2) Toehold
Clubber looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clubber is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Clubber wants to sweep here but Toehold controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Clubber controls Toehold momentarily but Toehold frees himself.
Toehold wants to pass the guard but Clubber is keeping the position.
Clubber pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage.
Clubber 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.#T2#
Clubber looking to control.
Clubber working a defensive guard but Toehold manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (0) vs (5) Toehold
Toehold trying to control the position but Clubber is working away.
Clubber is looking for a sweep.
Clubber regains half guard there - taking advantage of Toehold's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T3#
Toehold performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Clubber wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy.
#T4#
Toehold is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Clubber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clubber has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Toehold is working away from the top position though.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Toehold is taking a breather. Clubber 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.#T5#
Clubber is trying is best to control the position here.
Clubber trying to hold on to Toehold's head to control him but Toehold postures up.
Toehold not doing much here.
#T6#
Clubber keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Clubber wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Toehold content to control rather than advance. #T7#
Clubber has a hand on Toehold's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Toehold takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (0) vs (8) Toehold
Clubber is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Clubber holds on for dear life, controlling Toehold's posture momentarily.
Clubber is wriggling around trying to escape.
Toehold wants to control the pace but Clubber is squirming around nicely.
Toehold controlling from the full mount.
Toehold fails to move to back control. #T9#
Clubber tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Toehold can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clubber is looking to escape.
Clubber is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T10#
Clubber is squirming around, avoiding Toehold's attempts to control the action.
Toehold avoids the attempt from Clubber to control.
Toehold controlling the pace for now.
Clubber is trying to escape the mount but Toehold keeps good control and instead manages to take Clubber's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (0) vs (11) Toehold#T11#
Toehold is not going to allow Clubber to sit and survive in this position.
Clubber trying to survive by controlling the hands.
What can Clubber do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Clubber tries to escape the position.
#T12#
Clubber controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
I would not like to be Clubber right now.
Toehold is trying to stick to Clubber's back but Clubber is turning into Toehold. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Toehold's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Clubber. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (11) Toehold
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully. #T13#
Toehold has control of Clubber's left arm, preventing Clubber from doing any damage.
Toehold being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T14#
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully.
Toehold tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber being controlled here momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 11 to 2.
After winning the bout, Tommy Toehold thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 88
Date: Oct 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 22 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Camara stuffs the takedown attempt from Clubber. Clubber gets slowly back to his feet.
Clubber moves to clinch but Camara breaks away #TD2#
and Camara decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Clubber's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (0) vs (2) Camara
Clubber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Camara's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Clubber seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Camara wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara tries to free his leg and advance position but Clubber is retaining full guard. #T1#
Camara is still trying to improve position.
Camara wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
Clubber controlling Camara's posture.
Camara trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Camara is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Clubber has control of Camara's left arm, preventing Camara from doing any damage.
Clubber working a defensive guard here.
Camara looking to pass the guard.
Camara trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom. #T3#
Camara is fighting to break Clubber's control of his arms but Clubber is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Camara tries to free his leg and advance position but Clubber is retaining full guard. #T4#
Camara keeps trying to improve his position.
Clubber wants to sweep but no luck.
Camara wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
Clubber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully.
Clubber wants to hit a sweep here but Camara passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Clubber there! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (0) vs (5) Camara#T5#
Clubber wants to control but Camara is having none of it.
Camara wants to take Clubber's back here but Clubber is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Camara tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Camara looking to control but Clubber is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
Camara looking to control and managing it successfully.
Camara trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Camara controlling his opponent.
Camara prevents Clubber from getting the reversal.#T7#
Camara trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Clubber tries to hold on but Camara pushes him away.
Clubber is just holding on here. Camara manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (0) vs (8) Camara
Camara slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Camara wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy.#T8#
Clubber looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Camara has the hooks in. Clubber is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Clubber trying to control but not successfully.
Camara keeps control of the position easily here as Clubber tries to buck him off.
#T9#
Camara gets his hands free as Clubber looks to control.
Camara slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Clubber trying to control the hands but Camara won't let him.
Our spies down at at Convicted Fight Club inform us that Camara has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Clubber tries to escape the position.
#T10#
Camara is looking to control Clubber but Clubber is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Clubber tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Clubber tries to hold on but Camara pushes him away.
Clubber working to try and regain half guard.
Camara controlling from the full mount.
Camara prevents Clubber from getting the reversal.#T11##SUB2#
Camara working for a guillotine from mount but Clubber is in no mood to give up.
Clubber is squirming around, avoiding Camara's attempts to control the action.
Camara looking to control and managing it successfully.
Camara avoids the attempt from Clubber to control.#T12#
Camara controlling the position easily from mount.
Clubber is working to get back to half guard.
Camara trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Clubber tries to hold on but Camara pushes him away. #T13#
Camara controlling from the full mount.
Clubber is working to get back to half guard.
Camara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Camara tries to control but Clubber wriggling away.
Clubber wants to hold on but Camara pushes him away.
Camara fails to take his opponent's back.
Camara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara wins on points by 8 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Abubakar Camara thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 87
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 11 losses; Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Clubber shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (0) Schaubi
Clubber being controlled here momentarily.
Clubber is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Schaubi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaubi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Schaubi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Schaubi wants to improve his position but instead Clubber has moved into half guard.
Clubber is just content to waste time from the top position. Schaubi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Schaubi working a defensive guard here.
Schaubi is looking to sweep but instead, Clubber has passed into half guard.
#T2#
Schaubi wants to get back to full guard but Clubber has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (5) vs (0) Schaubi
Clubber is stalling here but it's allowed Schaubi to get half guard.
Schaubi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clubber content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Schaubi is not content to let Clubber control the position.
Clubber controlling the action here.
Schaubi wants to sweep but Clubber has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (8) vs (0) Schaubi
Clubber controls the position from side control.#T4#
Clubber wants to control but Schaubi is keeping him busy.
Schaubi can't do much from the bottom here.
Schaubi 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.
Clubber staying calm.
Schaubi struggling a bit here.#T5#
Schaubi is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Schaubi's face as Clubber controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Schaubi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Schaubi looks to move to half guard but instead Clubber has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Clubber (10) vs (0) Schaubi#T6#
Clubber looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schaubi is looking to improve his position but Clubber isn't that keen on the idea.
Clubber manages to capitalize on a mistake by Schaubi to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (13) vs (0) Schaubi
Schaubi can't escape the position.
Clubber seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T7#
Clubber is not going to allow Schaubi to sit and survive in this position.
Schaubi can't escape the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Schaubi is still trying to improve position.
Schaubi trying to control the action but Clubber just sinks the hooks in. #T8#
Schaubi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Schaubi trying to control the hands but Clubber breaks the grip.
Schaubi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Schaubi turns into Clubber and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (13) vs (2) Schaubi#T9#
Clubber controls Schaubi momentarily but Schaubi frees himself.
Clubber is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Clubber is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schaubi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Schaubi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Schaubi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clubber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Schaubi from controlling successfully.
Schaubi looking to sit in guard and control but Clubber gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (15) vs (2) Schaubi
Schaubi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T11#
Clubber pushing down on Schaubi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Clubber stalling.
Schaubi is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Schaubi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T12#
Clubber controlling the pace.
Clubber seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Schaubi for as long as he can get away with.
Schaubi is looking to control Clubber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schaubi avoid being mounted?
Clubber trying to control the action but Schaubi is working from the bottom.
Schaubi is trying to control but can't.
#T13#
Clubber controlling the pace.
Clubber trying to mount his opponent but Schaubi defends it.
Schaubi wants to control but Clubber passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (18) vs (2) Schaubi#T14#
Clubber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schaubi keeps working.
Schaubi is being controlled here.
Schaubi is looking to regain half guard here but Clubber keeps moving and retains side control.
Clubber controlling the position from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schaubi is trying to control Clubber's posture but Clubber avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
Ricky Clubber thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Abu Schaubi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Gawld dawg'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 86
Date: Oct 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 121 wins and 64 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Clubber gets a clinch.
Clubber gets underhooks to prevent Pavlov's takedown attempt.
Pavlov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Clubber is trying to drag Pavlov to the mat but Pavlov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.#TD2#
Clubber is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Pavlov can't fight it off and eventually Clubber manages to take the fight to the floor. Pavlov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Clubber
Pavlov managing to control the position.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber 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.
Clubber being controlled here momentarily.
Pavlov 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.
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.#T1#
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Clubber controlling him for the moment.
Clubber controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pavlov holds on and takes a little breather.
Pavlov is looking to sweep but instead, Clubber has passed into half guard.
#T2#
Pavlov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pavlov is controlling Clubber's posture.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clubber is one step ahead there.
Clubber trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Clubber postures up.
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.#T3#
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Clubber is sitting in close to Pavlov's body. Pavlov has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Clubber is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Clubber is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Pavlov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matvey Pavlov!
An out of breath Matvey Pavlov 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:
Bots de Garra 85
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 82 wins and 39 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Trump is looking to take this one to the mat.
Trump tries to score a body lock takedown but Clubber shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Clubber is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ricky Clubber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Trump.#TD2#
Trump has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Clubber is trying to keep an underhook but Trump manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (0) vs (2) Trump
Trump is keen to just control but Clubber is a slippery customer.
Clubber holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Clubber wants to control but Trump is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Clubber is not content to let Trump control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Trump 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.
Clubber is looking to control Trump's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clubber avoid being mounted?#T1#
Clubber is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Trump is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clubber keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Trump wants to pass to mount but Clubber is defending the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clubber has his hands clasped together around Trump's back. He's all about the action.#T2#
Clubber is looking to control Trump's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clubber avoid being mounted?
Trump tries to pass to full mount but Clubber defends it.
Trump keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Clubber wants to control but Trump passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (0) vs (5) Trump#T3#
Trump wants to control but Clubber is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Trump tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Trump trying to control the action but Clubber is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Trump tries for a kimura but Clubber is defending well. #T5#
Clubber is trying to improve his position.
Clubber is working hard here to advance position.
Trump wants to control but Clubber is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Trump goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Clubber rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Trump's guard! Nice work there by Clubber! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (5) Trump#T6#
Trump working a defensive guard here.
Trump seems keen to control Clubber's posture.
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clubber sitting in guard here, content to control. #T7#
Trump is trying to control the position but Clubber postures up.
Trump looking for a sweep. Not yet Trump, not yet.
Clubber slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully. #T8#
Trump has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Trump 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.
Trump keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving. #T9#
Trump wants to sweep but no luck.
Clubber trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
Trump is trying to control the position but Clubber postures up.
Trump is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Clubber is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Trump.
Trump looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Clubber sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T11#
Trump pulls Clubber in close to his closed guard and prevents Clubber from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clubber is looking to advance position but Trump has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Clubber (2) vs (9) Trump
Clubber tries to hold on but Trump pushes him away. #T12#
Trump trying to control but Clubber is having none of it.
Clubber reaches up and holds on to Trump to control the position.
Trump pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T13#
Clubber working to try and regain half guard.
Clubber wants to hold on but Trump pushes him away.
Clubber is squirming around, avoiding Trump's attempts to control the action. #T14#
Trump is trying to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump prevents Clubber from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump wins on points by 9 to 2.
Donald Trump 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:
Bots de Garra 84
Date: Oct 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 27 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Toehold closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Clubber did well to prevent Toehold getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) Clubber
Clubber controlling the position well.
Clubber wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
Clubber is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Clubber looking for submissions off his back.
Toehold wants to free his trapped foot but Clubber is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Toehold not doing much here.
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Clubber is trying to get back to full guard.
Clubber moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Toehold won't allow Clubber to sweep him here.
Clubber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
Clubber working a defensive guard here.
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Toehold preventing the sweep.
Clubber seems keen to control Toehold's posture.
Toehold preventing the sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clubber controls Toehold momentarily but Toehold frees himself.
Toehold trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Clubber manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (2) Clubber#T5#
Clubber's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Toehold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Toehold tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clubber is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Clubber 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.#T6#
Toehold wants to sweep here but Clubber controlling him for the moment.
Toehold being controlled here, momentarily.
Clubber's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T7#
Toehold wants to improve his position but instead Clubber has moved into half guard.
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.
Clubber is controlling the pace.
#T8#
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.
Toehold is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T9#
Clubber content to control rather than advance.
Toehold moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Toehold seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T10#
Clubber tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Toehold is trying to control the position but Clubber postures up.
Clubber 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. #T11#
Clubber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Toehold can't keep his opponent in guard - Clubber advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Clubber wants to control but Toehold is keeping him busy. #T12#
Clubber controlling the pace.
Clubber wants to free his trapped foot but Toehold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Toehold is trying to control but can't.
Clubber is taking a breather. Toehold 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.#T13#
Toehold manages to get to full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Toehold looking to control but Clubber passes into half guard.
Clubber controlling the action here.#T14#
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Toehold is defending well.
Clubber performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Toehold slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Clubber gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Clubber wins on points by 3 to 2.
Our winner, Ricky Clubber, 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:
Bots de Garra 83
Date: Oct 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 29 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nickal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clubber stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clubber wants it to stay on the feet.
Clubber changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nickal tries to avoid it but Clubber manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nickal to the ground. Nickal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nickal tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Clubber defends well and Nickal ends up having to push Clubber into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ricky Clubber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Nickal.
Nickal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clubber sprawls well. Clubber wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nickal gets slowly back to his feet.
Nickal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Nickal scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Clubber (0) vs (4) Nickal
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber looks to move to half guard but instead Nickal has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Clubber (0) vs (6) Nickal
Clubber is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Clubber tries to control the position but Nickal now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (0) vs (9) Nickal
What can Clubber do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Nickal trying to control momentarily.
Clubber is in bad spot here.
#T2#
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
A lull in the action here.
Nickal keeps control of the position as Clubber tries to break free.
#T3#
Nickal is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Clubber is trying to break free.
#T4#
Nickal is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Nickal's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
You can see the frustration on Clubber's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clubber is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
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.
Clubber tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Clubber is squirming around, avoiding Nickal's attempts to control the action.
Nickal looking to control and managing it successfully.
Clubber wants to hold on but Nickal pushes him away.#T6#
Clubber can't escape the position.
Clubber is trying to reverse the position but instead Nickal has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (0) vs (12) Nickal
Nickal is not going to allow Clubber to sit and survive in this position.
Clubber staying busy and making it hard for Nickal to control.
Clubber trying to control the action but Nickal just sinks the hooks in. #T7#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Nickal's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Nickal controls the action.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Nickal's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Clubber trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T8#
Nickal wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy.
Nickal not allowing Clubber to control his hands.
Clubber wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T9#
Nickal keeps control of the position as Clubber tries to break free.
Nickal has good solid back control here.
Clubber tries to escape the position.
#T10#
Nickal biding his time, looking for the opening.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clubber is keeping busy.
#T11#
Clubber turns into Nickal and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (12) Nickal
Clubber sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Nickal pulls Clubber in close to prevent any damage.
Clubber controlling from the top position.
Clubber is looking to advance position but Nickal has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Clubber (2) vs (16) Nickal#T13#
Nickal wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Nickal prevents Clubber from getting the reversal.
Nickal fails to advance to Clubber's back. #T14#
Clubber tries to hold on but Nickal postures up.
Nickal controlling from mount.
Clubber just holding on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal wants to control but Clubber has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal wins on points by 16 to 2.
Bo Nickal is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Bo Nickal, 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:
Bots de Garra 82
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 9 losses; Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Schaubi closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Clubber has Schaubi pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Clubber pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Schaubi tumbling to the mat - Clubber dives into Schaubi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (0) Schaubi
Clubber controls from within his opponent's guard.
Clubber postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaubi is pulling down on Clubber's head. It's preventing any offense from Clubber, at least for the moment.
Clubber slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Schaubi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (2) Schaubi
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Schaubi from controlling successfully. #T2#
Schaubi looking to sit in guard and control but Clubber gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (4) vs (2) Schaubi
Schaubi trying to control the position.
#T3#
Schaubi looking for a sweep. Not yet Schaubi, not yet.
Schaubi is trying to keep Clubber in close.
Schaubi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
Clubber being controlled here momentarily.
Schaubi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Clubber puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Schaubi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clubber is working away from the top position though.
Schaubi 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.
Well, if Clubber 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.
#T5#
Schaubi tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clubber performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Clubber seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schaubi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T6#
Schaubi trying to hold on to Clubber's head to control him but Clubber postures up.
Clubber trying to control from half guard but Schaubi is working away.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Still in half guard, Clubber seems content to control.
Schaubi is trying to control but can't.
Clubber tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schaubi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schaubi wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Schaubi wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clubber content to control rather than advance.
Schaubi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Schaubi is trying to control but Clubber manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (7) vs (2) Schaubi
Schaubi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Schaubi is trying to escape the mount.
Clubber fails to advance to Schaubi's back.
Clubber looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Schaubi is trying desperately to improve position.
Schaubi is squirming around, avoiding Clubber's attempts to control the action.
Clubber wants to take his opponent's back but Schaubi doesn't allow it.
Clubber is working hard here to advance position.#T10#
Schaubi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Clubber can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schaubi is looking to escape.
Clubber avoids the attempt from Schaubi to control.
Clubber controlling the pace for now. #T11#
Clubber prevents Schaubi from getting the reversal.
Clubber looking to control but Schaubi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Clubber controlling the position easily from mount.
Schaubi 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.
Clubber trying to control but Schaubi is having none of it. #T13#
Schaubi is desperately trying to improve his position but Clubber has a good base and remains in mount.
Schaubi tries to hold on but Clubber pushes him away.
Schaubi tries to control the position but Clubber now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (10) vs (2) Schaubi
You can see the frustration on Schaubi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Schaubi looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Schaubi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T14#
Clubber trying to control the pace.
Clubber trying to control the action but Schaubi is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schaubi is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Ricky Clubber retains his super heavyweight title!
Ricky Clubber thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Abu Schaubi was interviewed post fight and said 'Gawld dawg'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 81
Date: Sep 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 43 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiso shoots in for a takedown but Clubber shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Fiso gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Clubber to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (0) Fiso
Clubber showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fiso managing to control the position.
Fiso is continuing to stall.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber won't allow Fiso to sweep him here. #T1#
Clubber sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Clubber won't allow Fiso to sweep him here.
Clubber looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet.
Clubber sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fiso's guard.
Fiso trying to hold on to Clubber's head to control him but Clubber postures up.
Clubber is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fiso! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (5) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiso wants to hold on but Clubber pushes him away.
Fiso tries to reverse the position but Clubber maintains control.
Clubber controlling his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Clubber trying to control but Fiso is having none of it.
Clubber looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fiso slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fiso tries to get to full guard but Clubber has control of the leg.
Clubber stalling. #T4#
Fiso tries to get to full guard but Clubber has control of the leg.
Fiso trying to hold on to Clubber's head to control him but Clubber postures up.
Fiso wants to improve his position but Clubber is controlling well.
Fiso trying to get back to full guard but Clubber takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (8) vs (0) Fiso
Clubber avoids the attempt from Fiso to control.#T5#
Fiso is working to get back to half guard.
Clubber avoids the attempt from Fiso to control.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Fiso is trying desperately to improve position.
Clubber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Clubber controlling from mount.
Fiso manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fiso trying to hold on to Clubber's head to control him but Clubber postures up.
#T6#
Clubber sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fiso manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiso keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7#
Fiso is trying to keep Clubber in close.
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck.
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.
Fiso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiso has his hands on Clubber's head, controlling the position.
Fiso controls Clubber momentarily but Clubber frees himself.
Clubber 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.
Fiso wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Clubber is now in half guard. #T8#
Clubber wants to take a breather but Fiso is having none of it.
Fiso wants to improve his position but Clubber is controlling well.
Fiso wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fiso is looking for a sweep. Clubber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiso has a hand on Clubber's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Clubber takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (11) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso is trying to escape the mount.
Fiso tries to hold on but Clubber pushes him away. #T9#
Clubber controlling the position easily from mount.
Fiso wants to hold on but Clubber pushes him away.
Clubber controlling his opponent.
Clubber wants to control the pace but Fiso is squirming around nicely.
Fiso is desperately trying to improve his position but Clubber has a good base and remains in mount.
Fiso is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Clubber controlling his opponent.
Clubber manages to capitalize on a mistake by Fiso to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (14) vs (0) Fiso#T10#
Clubber is not going to allow Fiso to sit and survive in this position.
Fiso is really stuck here.
Clubber gets his hands free as Fiso looks to control.
Clubber just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Fiso 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.
Fiso wants to control his opponent's hands but Clubber gets his hands free.
Clubber has the hooks in. Fiso is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T11#
Clubber controls the position.
I really don't envy Fiso right now.
Fiso trying to control the hands but Clubber won't let him.
Fiso is in bad spot here.
Clubber is looking to control Fiso but Fiso is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Clubber is hanging on to Fiso's back as he tries to escape.
#T12#
Clubber is riding his opponent, not letting Fiso buck him off.
Fiso tries to roll but Clubber sticks to his back.
Clubber controlling from the back.
You can see the frustration on Fiso's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fiso is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fiso trying to control the hands but Clubber breaks the grip. #T13#
Clubber is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Clubber keeps control of the position as Fiso tries to break free.
#SUB#
Clubber is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Fiso defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Clubber is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Fiso trying to control the action but Clubber just sinks the hooks in. #T14#
Clubber has good solid back control here.
Fiso wants to control his opponent's hands but Clubber gets his hands free.
Fiso tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Clubber controlling the positon.
Clubber controlling well, preventing Fiso from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Clubber is riding his opponent, not letting Fiso buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
Ricky Clubber retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Ricky Clubber thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 79
Date: Sep 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 118 wins and 61 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Clubber gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Clubber's coach down at Jed's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Clubber's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pavlov tries for a takedown but Clubber manages to get underhooks.
Pavlov is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Clubber gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pavlov regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Clubber
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clubber's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Clubber
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Clubber keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pavlov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully. #T1#
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clubber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pavlov trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom. #T2#
Pavlov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pavlov trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Clubber has his hands on Pavlov's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Clubber keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Clubber has control of Pavlov's left arm, preventing Pavlov from doing any damage.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Clubber is keeping the position.
Pavlov trying to move into half guard but instead Clubber has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (4) Clubber
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Pavlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Clubber is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pavlov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Clubber preventing the sweep.
Pavlov is trying to keep Clubber in close.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Clubber controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov has control of Clubber's left arm, preventing Clubber from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully. #T5#
Pavlov controls Clubber momentarily but Clubber frees himself.
Pavlov is really struggling to control Clubber but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Clubber not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T6#
Pavlov controlling Clubber's posture.
Pavlov looking to control but Clubber passes into half guard.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov is staying active underneath Clubber, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Clubber is very close to passing his half guard.#T7#
Pavlov tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.
Clubber not doing much here.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clubber is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov is controlling Clubber's trapped leg to prevent Clubber from advancing to side control.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Pavlov trying to control here.
Clubber is keen to just control but Pavlov is a slippery customer.
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
Pavlov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Clubber controlling him for the moment.
Clubber controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pavlov controls Clubber momentarily but Clubber frees himself.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully. #T10#
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Clubber is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov controls Clubber momentarily but Clubber frees himself.
Clubber being controlled here momentarily.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
#T11#
Clubber preventing the sweep.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Clubber is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov trying to control the position here.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clubber is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T12#
Pavlov looking to control.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully.
Clubber won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Well,Pavlov is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Clubber is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Pavlov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clubber is one step ahead there.
Clubber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov is trying to keep Clubber in close.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully.
Clubber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clubber is one step ahead there. #T14#
Pavlov can't keep his opponent in guard - Clubber advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pavlov wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy.
Pavlov won't allow Clubber to pass to mount.
Pavlov is trying to control but Clubber manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (2) vs (7) Clubber
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber content just to control the position here.
Clubber wants to take his opponent's back but Pavlov doesn't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 7 to 2.
Ricky Clubber is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Ricky Clubber thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 77
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 18 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Judge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clubber wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Judge shoots in for a takedown but Clubber shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Clubber closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Clubber (4) vs (0) Judge
You can see the frustration on Judge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Judge trying to remain calm as Clubber controls from the top position.
Clubber's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Clubber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
A control attempt from Judge but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Clubber (6) vs (0) Judge
Judge is trying desperately to improve position.
Judge prevents Clubber from taking his back.#T2#
Judge sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Clubber is taking a breather. Judge 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.
Clubber seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Judge for as long as he can get away with.
Judge works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Judge is looking to sweep but instead, Clubber has passed into half guard.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Judge is staying active underneath Clubber, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Clubber passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (9) vs (0) Judge
Clubber trying to control the position but Judge is working away. #T4#
Judge regains half guard.
Clubber looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Judge slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Judge trying to keep a closed guard but Clubber is proving a slippery customer.
#T5#
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Judge is keeping the position.
Judge can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clubber controls the pace.
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Judge is keeping the position.#T6#
Judge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clubber controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Clubber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Judge is keeping the position for now.
Clubber showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T7#
Judge keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully. #T8#
Judge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Judge being controlled here, momentarily.
Judge looking to control but Clubber passes into half guard.
#T9#
Judge gets back to full guard.
Judge managing to control the position.
Clubber not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T10#
Judge working a defensive guard here.
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Judge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Clubber is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Clubber looking to sit in guard and control but Judge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (9) vs (2) Judge
Clubber has Judge pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T12#
Clubber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judge is one step ahead there.
Judge trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom. #T13#
Judge looking to pass the guard.
Clubber is pulling down on Judge's head. It's preventing any offense from Judge, at least for the moment.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Clubber controls Judge momentarily but Judge frees himself.
Judge looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
Our winner, Ricky Clubber, 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:
Bots de Garra 75
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 10 losses; Tyler Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Clubber stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clubber wants it to stay on the feet.
Alvarez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clubber sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alvarez dives in for a single leg takedown but Clubber sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Ricky Clubber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Alvarez.#TD2#
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (0) vs (2) Alvarez
Clubber is refusing to be controlled, as Alvarez sits in half guard.
Alvarez is looking to advance position but Clubber won't allow it.
Alvarez is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez looking to sit in guard and control but Clubber gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (2) Alvarez
Clubber stays in close to Alvarez's body and controls the position. #T1#
Clubber has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Clubber won't allow Alvarez to sweep him here.
Clubber tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard.
Alvarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Clubber engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Alvarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Clubber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Clubber forces his way into half guard.
Alvarez is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Alvarez is holding on to half guard well.
Alvarez gets back to full guard.
Clubber not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alvarez looking to control.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Clubber won't allow Alvarez to sweep him here. #T4#
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully.
Alvarez being controlled here, momentarily.
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clubber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alvarez trying to keep a closed guard but Clubber is proving a slippery customer.
#T5#
Clubber won't allow Alvarez to sweep him here.
Alvarez controls Clubber momentarily but Clubber frees himself.
Alvarez has control of Clubber's left arm, preventing Clubber from doing any damage.
Clubber trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #T6#
Alvarez working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alvarez holds on and takes a little breather.
Clubber looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T7#
Alvarez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clubber's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (4) Alvarez
Alvarez pushing down on Clubber's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Clubber keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Alvarez is looking to pass Clubber's guard but actually Clubber recovers to full guard.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Alvarez is looking to advance position but Clubber has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Clubber (6) vs (4) Alvarez
Alvarez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Clubber trying to control but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9#
Clubber looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alvarez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Alvarez tries to get to full guard but Clubber has control of the leg.
Well, if Clubber 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.
#T10#
Alvarez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clubber is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Alvarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Alvarez is still trying to improve position.
Alvarez is controlling Clubber's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Clubber slows the pace down in half guard.
Alvarez trying to hold on to Clubber's head to control him but Clubber postures up.
#T12#
Alvarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Clubber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working.
Clubber trying to control the pace. #T13#
Clubber trying to pass the guard but Alvarez defending well.
Well, if Clubber 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.
#T14#
Alvarez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clubber is working away from the top position though.
Alvarez manages to get to full guard.
Clubber looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (6) vs (6) Alvarez
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Clubber is heads and Alvarez is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Alvarez wins on points by 7 to 6.
After winning the bout, Tyler Alvarez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 74
Date: Sep 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 23 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ahokas is looking to clinch.
Juha Ahokas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ahokas is pressed up against the ropes. Clubber has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ahokas down to the mat. Ahokas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Clubber circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Ahokas moves into the clinch successfully.
Clubber drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ahokas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Clubber gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ahokas is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clubber pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juha Ahokas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Ahokas clinches up with Clubber and pushes him back against the ropes.#T1##TD2#
Clubber has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ahokas clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ahokas (0) vs (4) Clubber
Clubber controlling well, preventing Ahokas from escaping the position.
Clubber avoiding Ahokas 's attempts to control his hands.
Ahokas wants to escape the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Ahokas'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.
Clubber really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ahokas.
Ahokas rolls, trying to escape but Clubber keeps control of the position.
#T2#
Ahokas staying busy and making it hard for Clubber to control.
Ahokas wants to control his opponent's hands but Clubber gets his hands free.
Clubber just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Clubber gets his hands free as Ahokas looks to control.
Our spies down at at Jed's Gym inform us that Clubber has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Clubber slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T3#
Ahokas wants to control his opponent's hands but Clubber gets his hands free.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clubber controlling from the back.
Ahokas is trying to break free.
Ahokas is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ahokas is really stuck here.
Clubber slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T4#
Ahokas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ahokas can't escape the position.
Clubber slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T5#
Ahokas tries to escape but Clubber has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Clubber is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ahokas trying to control the action but Clubber just sinks the hooks in. #T6#
Clubber controls the action.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ahokas tries to roll but Clubber sticks to his back.
Clubber controls the position.
Clubber is looking to control Ahokas but Ahokas is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ahokas is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T7#
I really don't envy Ahokas right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Clubber controlling the positon.
Clubber tries to keep control of the position but Ahokas is staying busy.
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.
Ahokas is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T8#
Ahokas is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Clubber.
Ahokas wants to control his opponent's hands but Clubber gets his hands free. #T9#
I would not like to be Ahokas right now.
I really don't envy Ahokas right now.
#T10#
Ahokas trying to control the hands but Clubber won't let him.
Clubber has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ahokas's body.
Clubber is hanging on to Ahokas's back as he tries to escape.
#T11#
Ahokas just trying to survive but Clubber is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ahokas is in bad spot here.
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.
Ahokas trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T12#
Clubber has the hooks in. Ahokas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
What can Ahokas do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Well,Ahokas is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
Clubber controlling well, preventing Ahokas from escaping the position.
Ahokas looking to control the position.
Ahokas is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Clubber.
Ahokas can't escape the position.
#T14#
Ahokas is keeping busy.
Clubber is hanging on to Ahokas's back as he tries to escape.
Clubber really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ahokas.
Ahokas is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 4 to 0.
A relieved looking Ricky Clubber 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:
Bots de Garra 69
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 22 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Ahokas turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ahokas (4) vs (0) Clubber
Clubber is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ahokas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ahokas is looking to take a break and control but Clubber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ahokas prevents Clubber from improving his position.
Ahokas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ahokas is working away from the top position though.
Ahokas is pressing down on Clubber's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clubber is holding on for now. #T1#
Clubber is refusing to be controlled, as Ahokas sits in half guard.
Ahokas is pressing down on Clubber's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clubber is holding on for now.
Clubber wants to improve his position but Ahokas is controlling well.
Ahokas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clubber does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Clubber desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ahokas wants to free his trapped foot but Clubber is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ahokas is keen to just control but Clubber is a slippery customer.
Clubber is looking for a sweep. Ahokas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clubber is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ahokas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ahokas's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ahokas (4) vs (4) Clubber#T3#
Clubber is hanging on to Ahokas's back as he tries to escape.
Clubber gets his hands free as Ahokas looks to control.
Good control from Clubber.
Ahokas looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ahokas tries to roll but Clubber sticks to his back.
#T4#
Clubber keeps control of the position easily here as Ahokas tries to buck him off.
Clubber trying to control.
Clubber controlling well, preventing Ahokas from escaping the position.
Ahokas is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Our spies down at at Jed's Gym inform us that Clubber has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Clubber is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Clubber trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ahokas rolls, trying to escape but Clubber keeps control of the position.
Clubber controls the position.#T6#
Clubber controlling well, preventing Ahokas from escaping the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Clubber controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Clubber is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Ahokas fending off the submission attempt from Clubber.
Ahokas has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. #T7#
Ahokas tries to escape but Clubber has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
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.
Ahokas manages to reverse the position and now he's in Clubber's guard. Nice work there by Ahokas.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (6) vs (4) Clubber#T8#
Ahokas 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.
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ahokas 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.
Clubber wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Ahokas trying to move into half guard but instead Clubber has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (6) vs (6) Clubber
Ahokas looking for a sweep. Not yet Ahokas, not yet.
Ahokas is trying to keep Clubber in close.
Ahokas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clubber controls the pace.#T10#
Clubber advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (6) vs (9) Clubber
Ahokas is looking for a sweep.
Ahokas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Clubber controlling the position.
Ahokas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T11#
Clubber is thwarting Ahokas's attempts to control the position.
Clubber is pressing down on Ahokas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ahokas is holding on for now.
Ahokas is trying to control but can't.
Ahokas won't allow Clubber to pass to mount.
Ahokas wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy.
Clubber is looking to take a break and control but Ahokas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Clubber not doing much here.
Clubber is trying to control the action in half guard but Ahokas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ahokas wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy.
#T13#
Clubber is trying to control the action in half guard but Ahokas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clubber looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ahokas wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clubber slows the pace down in half guard.
Ahokas controlling the position well. #T14#
Ahokas is staying active underneath Clubber, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Clubber wants to free his trapped foot but Ahokas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ahokas tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 9 to 6.
Our winner, Ricky Clubber, 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:
Bots de Garra 67
Date: Aug 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 17 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Clubber forces Curls back against the ropes and clinches.
Curls prevents the takedown attempt.
Curls has Clubber pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Clubber manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Clubber tightens his grip and picks Curls up, before dumping him to the ground. Curls manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (0) vs (2) Clubber
Clubber engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Clubber is trying to control. Curls wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Clubber wants to free his trapped foot but Curls is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Curls is trying to get back to full guard.
Clubber is taking a breather. Curls 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.
Clubber is trying to control the action in half guard but Curls is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Curls is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Curls keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Clubber seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Curls does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clubber sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Curls is looking to improve his position.
Curls is staying active underneath Clubber, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clubber is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Curls trying to hold on to Clubber's head to control him but Clubber postures up.
#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clubber in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Let's hope that Clubber 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.#T5#
Clubber is trying to control the action in half guard but Curls is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T6#
Curls is looking to control Clubber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Curls avoid being mounted?
Clubber controlling the pace.
Curls is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clubber in particular looking to stall.#T7#
Curls trying to hold on to Clubber's head to control him but Clubber postures up.
Clubber prevents Curls from improving his position.
Clubber trying to control from half guard but Curls is working away. #T8#
Curls is looking to control Clubber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Curls avoid being mounted?
Clubber looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Clubber passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Curls! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (5) Clubber
Clubber trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Clubber content just to control the position here.
Curls is squirming around, avoiding Clubber's attempts to control the action.
Clubber avoids the attempt from Curls to control.#T10#
Curls really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Clubber trying to control but Curls is having none of it.
Clubber content just to control the position here. #T11#
Curls is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Clubber jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Curls is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Curls and Clubber has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Clubber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curls keeps working.
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Clubber is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Curls knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T12#
Curls tries to bench press Clubber off him but Clubber keeps the position.
Curls is not content to let Clubber control the position. #T13#
Curls seems a little lost for a moment, as Clubber dominates the positioning.
Clubber trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom.
Clubber controlling from side mount.
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T14#
Clubber working away.
Clubber is staying tight to Curls's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 5 to 0.
After winning the bout, Ricky Clubber thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 66
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Tobi Terrorelli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Terrorelli gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Clubber prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Terrorelli has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Clubber clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Terrorelli (4) vs (0) Clubber
Clubber is in bad spot here.
Clubber tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Terrorelli avoids the attempt from Clubber to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Terrorelli controlling the pace for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Terrorelli controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Terrorelli prevents Clubber from getting the reversal.
Terrorelli looking to control and managing it successfully.
Terrorelli manages to capitalize on a mistake by Clubber to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Terrorelli (7) vs (0) Clubber#T2#
Terrorelli keeps control of the position easily here as Clubber tries to buck him off.
Clubber is really stuck here.
Clubber keeps trying to improve his position.
Will Terrorelli go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T3#
Clubber trying to control the position but Terrorelli manages to sink in the hooks.
Terrorelli biding his time, looking for the opening.
Clubber is trying to break free.
#T4#
Clubber looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Clubber is really stuck here.
Clubber wants to control his opponent's hands but Terrorelli gets his hands free. #T5#
Clubber might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Terrorelli haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Clubber is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Terrorelli is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Clubber can't escape the position.
What can Clubber do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T6#
Terrorelli tries to get the hooks in deep but Clubber pushed the leg off.
Clubber trying to control but not successfully.
Terrorelli struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T7#
Clubber manages to reverse the position and now he's in Terrorelli's guard. Nice work there by Clubber.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Terrorelli (7) vs (2) Clubber
Clubber showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Clubber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Terrorelli is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Clubber is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Terrorelli is trying to keep Clubber in close.
Clubber is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Terrorelli might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Let's hope that Clubber 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.#T9##T10#
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Terrorelli is keeping the position.
Terrorelli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clubber controls the pace.#T11#
Clubber tries to free his leg and advance position but Terrorelli is retaining full guard.
Clubber passes Terrorelli's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Clubber controlling the pace.
Terrorelli wants to control but Clubber passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Terrorelli (7) vs (5) Clubber
Clubber moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T12#
Clubber's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T13#
Terrorelli gets back to half guard.
Clubber not doing much here.
Terrorelli trying to hold on to Clubber's head to control him but Clubber postures up.
#T14#
Clubber content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Terrorelli wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terrorelli takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
An out of breath Tobi Terrorelli 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:
Bots de Garra 64
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Kastav Kvinchal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Kvinchal gets a clinch.
Kvinchal is pressed up against the ropes. Clubber has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kvinchal down to the mat. Kvinchal avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kvinchal tries to clinch but Clubber is having none of it.
Clubber is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2#
Clubber fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kvinchal sprawls well initially but Clubber persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kvinchal (0) vs (2) Clubber
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clubber is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Clubber prevents Kvinchal from improving his position.
Kvinchal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvinchal trying to keep a closed guard but Clubber is proving a slippery customer.
Kvinchal looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB#
Kvinchal has his foot on Clubber's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clubber works his way back into a safe position though.
Clubber is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Clubber tries to free his leg and advance position but Kvinchal is retaining full guard.
Kvinchal trying to keep a closed guard but Clubber is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Kvinchal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Kvinchal working for a triangle but Clubber defends it easily.
Clubber content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Kvinchal managing to control the position.
Clubber preventing the sweep.
Kvinchal pulls Clubber in close to prevent any damage.
Kvinchal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3##SUB#
Kvinchal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kvinchal is trying to control the position but Clubber postures up. #SUB#
Clubber avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Kvinchal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clubber can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kvinchal looking to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clubber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kvinchal swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Kvinchal controls Clubber momentarily but Clubber frees himself.
Clubber 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.
Kvinchal 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.
Kvinchal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Kvinchal has an active guard here but Clubber has managed to pass into half guard.
Clubber looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T5#
Kvinchal is looking for a sweep. Clubber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Clubber perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Clubber is pressing down on Kvinchal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kvinchal is holding on for now.
Kvinchal works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kvinchal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T6#
Clubber is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kvinchal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kvinchal keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass.
Kvinchal trying to control the position.
#T7#
Kvinchal wants to control the position but Clubber says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Kvinchal looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kvinchal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kvinchal is looking to control Clubber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kvinchal avoid being mounted?
Clubber looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T8#
Clubber uses his free foot to push down on Kvinchal's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kvinchal. Score +3 for passing guard: Kvinchal (0) vs (5) Clubber
Clubber controlling the position easily from mount.
Kvinchal is looking to get to half guard.
Clubber avoids the attempt from Kvinchal to control.#T9#
Clubber controlling the position easily from mount.
Kvinchal tries to hold on but Clubber postures up.
Kvinchal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Clubber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Clubber moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kvinchal (0) vs (8) Clubber
Kvinchal is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T10#
Clubber has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kvinchal's body.
Kvinchal turns into Clubber and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kvinchal (2) vs (8) Clubber
Kvinchal wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
Clubber pulls Kvinchal in close to prevent any damage. #T11#
Kvinchal trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clubber lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kvinchal (2) vs (10) Clubber
Clubber not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Clubber trying to control but Kvinchal is working from the bottom. #T12#
Clubber looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kvinchal keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass.
Well,Kvinchal is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#SUB#
Kvinchal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clubber defends it easily.#T13#
Clubber is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kvinchal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kvinchal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clubber looking to pass the guard.
Kvinchal controls Clubber momentarily but Clubber frees himself.
Clubber is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T14#
Kvinchal is trying to control the position but Clubber postures up.
Clubber controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kvinchal looking for a sweep. Not yet Kvinchal, not yet. #SUB#
Kvinchal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clubber can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Clubber looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 10 to 2.
A victorious Ricky Clubber thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 62
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 37 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Al Jhit shoots in for a takedown but Clubber shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Al Jhit shoots for a double leg takedown but Clubber sprawls well. He's pushed Al Jhit's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Clubber tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've been told by Al Jhit's head coaches at Undisputed that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
Al Jhit shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Clubber manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Clubber
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Al Jhit passes Clubber's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Al Jhit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clubber keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber is trying to maintain the position but Al Jhit is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Clubber is looking for a sweep. Al Jhit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Al Jhit wants to pass the guard but Clubber is defending well.
Al Jhit works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (5) vs (0) Clubber
Clubber is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Al Jhit tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Clubber is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Clubber is not content to let Al Jhit control the position.
Clubber prevents Al Jhit from moving into mount.
Al Jhit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clubber keeps working.
Clubber regains half guard.#T3#
Al Jhit perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Clubber wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping busy.
Al Jhit has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (8) vs (0) Clubber
Al Jhit looking to control but Clubber is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Al Jhit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Clubber is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Clubber sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura here.
#T5#
Clubber tries to get to full guard but Al Jhit has control of the leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Al Jhit is trying to control the action in half guard but Clubber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Al Jhit controlling the pace.
Clubber moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Clubber is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T6#
Clubber can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Al Jhit controls the pace.
Al Jhit looking to sit in guard and control but Clubber gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (8) vs (2) Clubber#SUB#
Al Jhit has his foot on Clubber's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clubber works his way back into a safe position though.
Al Jhit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (10) vs (2) Clubber
Clubber is trying to keep Al Jhit in close.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Clubber is pulling down on Al Jhit's head. It's preventing any offense from Al Jhit, at least for the moment.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Clubber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T8#
Al Jhit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Clubber's guard.
Al Jhit is thwarting Clubber's attempts to control the position.
Al Jhit is controlling the pace.
Al Jhit's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T9#
Al Jhit is keen to just control but Clubber is a slippery customer.
Clubber wants to get back to full guard.
Clubber moves into full guard.
Clubber looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Al Jhit 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. #T10#
Clubber 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.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clubber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clubber trying to keep a closed guard but Al Jhit is proving a slippery customer.
#T11#
Al Jhit stands and throws Clubber's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (13) vs (2) Clubber
Al Jhit wants to control but Clubber is keeping him busy.
Clubber is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Al Jhit's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to work for a kimura but Clubber is defending well.
#SUB2#
Clubber is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Jhit pulls his head out easily. #T12##SUB#
Al Jhit seems to be working for a kimura but Clubber defends the submission attempt.
Al Jhit is trying to control. Clubber wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Clubber is looking to improve his position.
Al Jhit trying to control the action but Clubber is working from the bottom. #T13#
Clubber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clubber regains full guard. Nicely done.
Clubber has his hands on Al Jhit's head, controlling the position.
Al Jhit looking to sit in guard and control but Clubber gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (13) vs (4) Clubber#T14#
Clubber pushes down on Al Jhit's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Al Jhit is concentrating on defense, preventing Clubber from advancing position.
Clubber prevents Al Jhit from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Jhit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clubber is working away from the top position though.
Clubber wants to free his trapped foot but Al Jhit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Jhit takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
An out of breath Bazar Al Jhit 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:
CWC 387
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Big Dog Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gracie rushes Clubber and presses him up against the cage.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Clubber manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Clubber tightens his grip and picks Gracie up, before dumping him to the ground. Gracie manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie 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.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Gracie has an active guard here but Clubber has managed to pass into half guard.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Clubber is looking for a kimura here.
Clubber trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #T1#
Gracie wants to control but Clubber passes easily into half guard.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie is staying active underneath Clubber, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass.
Gracie is trying to keep Clubber in close.
Gracie 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: Clubber (2) vs (2) Gracie
Clubber is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clubber avoid being mounted?#T2#
Gracie controlling the action here.
Clubber won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Clubber is looking to improve his position.
Clubber wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Clubber is looking to improve his position.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Clubber is defending the position. #SUB2#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Clubber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Clubber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie controlling the pace.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Clubber won't allow it.
Clubber is trying to control but can't.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Clubber defends the submission attempt.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Clubber's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Clubber. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (2) vs (5) Gracie
My spies in Steel Penn Training Den inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T5#
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Clubber regains half guard.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clubber keeps working.
Clubber works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie won't allow Clubber to sweep him here. #SUB#
Clubber working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving. #T6#
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Clubber trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Clubber gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (4) vs (5) Gracie
Clubber sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Clubber preventing the sweep. #T7#
Gracie pulls Clubber in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Clubber is proving a slippery customer.
Clubber preventing the sweep.
Gracie is still trying to improve position.
Clubber passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Clubber is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Clubber is controlling well.
#SUB#
Clubber is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
#T8#
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clubber is working away from the top position though.
Clubber wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Clubber won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Clubber trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Clubber has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (7) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie tries to buck Clubber off but Clubber is having none of it.#T9#
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Clubber is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clubber looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.
Gracie is controlling Clubber's trapped leg to prevent Clubber from advancing to side control.#T10#
Clubber trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Clubber looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.
Gracie trying to control here.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie is concentrating on defense, preventing Clubber from advancing position.
Gracie is staying active underneath Clubber, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Clubber is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T11#
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Clubber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clubber is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clubber passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (10) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Clubber has control of the leg. #T12##SUB#
Clubber is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie trying to control here.
Clubber is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Clubber is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.#T13#
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clubber manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (10) vs (7) Gracie
Clubber is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Clubber manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (12) vs (7) Gracie
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully.
Clubber won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Clubber sitting in guard here, content to control. #T14#
Clubber is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Clubber has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie is looking to control Clubber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Gracie is pressing down on Clubber's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie trying to control the position here.
Clubber 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 12 to 7.
A relieved looking Ricky Clubber 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:
CWC 384
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rolla fails with a takedown attempt.
Clubber tries to counter by clinching up but Rolla breaks away and moves out of range.
Rolla shoots and misses #CL#
and Clubber counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Clubber is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rolla can't fight it off and eventually Clubber manages to take the fight to the floor. Rolla looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (0) Rolla
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.
Rolla 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: Clubber (2) vs (2) Rolla#SUB#
Clubber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla tries to pass to full mount but Clubber defends it. #T1#
Clubber is pressing down on Rolla's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Clubber tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clubber keeping full guard, as Rolla tries to pass.
Rolla advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (2) vs (5) Rolla
Rolla moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Clubber (2) vs (7) Rolla
Rolla wants to take his opponent's back but Clubber doesn't allow it.
Clubber slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2#
Rolla frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (2) vs (10) Rolla
Clubber tries to lock up and control but Rolla gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rolla wants to take Clubber's back here but Clubber is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Rolla avoids the attempt from Clubber to control.#SUB2#
Rolla moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Clubber has worked his arm free - good work by Clubber!
Clubber manages to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Rolla wants to work for an arm triangle but Clubber is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Clubber won't allow Rolla to pass to mount.
Rolla moves into full mount! Clubber won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (2) vs (13) Rolla
Clubber is controlling an arm, preventing Rolla from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rolla prevents Clubber from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Rolla goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Clubber turns into him and now he's in Rolla's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (4) vs (13) Rolla
Rolla looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Clubber puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rolla tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.#T4#
Clubber looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Clubber passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (7) vs (13) Rolla
Rolla is trying desperately to improve position.
Clubber looking to control but Rolla is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rolla wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (10) vs (13) Rolla
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolla breaks Clubber's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (10) vs (15) Rolla
Clubber keeping full guard, as Rolla tries to pass.
Clubber looking to control.
#T5#
Rolla preventing the sweep.
Clubber looking to control but Rolla passes into half guard.
Rolla passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (10) vs (18) Rolla
Rolla advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Clubber (10) vs (20) Rolla
Rolla is trying to take his opponent's back.
Clubber tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clubber stops Rolla from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Rolla takes Clubber's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Clubber is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (10) vs (23) Rolla#T6#
Clubber tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rolla with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Clubber is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolla moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (10) vs (26) Rolla#SUB2#
Clubber 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 Rolla gets his way!
#SUB2#
Rolla patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T7##SUB2#
Clubber defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rolla's arms.
Clubber trying to control the hands but Rolla won't let him. #SUB2#
Clubber defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rolla's arms.
Our spies down at at LéCrucible inform us that Rolla has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Clubber tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Rolla goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Clubber escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (12) vs (26) Rolla#T8#
Rolla is looking for a sweep. Clubber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clubber trying to pass the guard but Rolla defending well.
Rolla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rolla trying to hold on to Clubber's head to control him but Clubber postures up.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Rolla is still trying to improve position.#T9#
Clubber wants to control but Rolla is keeping him busy.
Clubber with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Clubber prevents Rolla from improving his position.
Clubber trying to control from half guard but Rolla is working away.
Rolla gets full guard.
Clubber stands and throws Rolla's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (15) vs (26) Rolla
Clubber wants to control but Rolla is keeping him busy.
Rolla manages to get back to half guard.#T10#
Rolla is looking for a sweep. Clubber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clubber seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rolla does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Clubber not doing much here.
#SUB#
Clubber is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Clubber wants to take a breather but Rolla is having none of it.
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Rolla is defending well. #SUB#
Clubber is trying to work for a kimura but Rolla is defending well.
Rolla is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clubber's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clubber's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Clubber (15) vs (30) Rolla#T11#
Rolla is not going to allow Clubber to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Rolla is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Rolla patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Rolla looking to break Clubber's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Clubber remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rolla will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Clubber is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Clubber manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rolla's guard. Nice work there by Clubber.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (17) vs (30) Rolla
Clubber trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Rolla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clubber's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (17) vs (32) Rolla
Rolla is pushing down on Clubber's leg trying to pass to half guard. Clubber is fighting to maintain full guard but Rolla has managed to sneak the leg through.#T12##SUB2#
Rolla is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rolla moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (17) vs (35) Rolla
Clubber can't do much from the bottom here.
Rolla tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rolla tries to move to full mount but Clubber actually manages to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Rolla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Clubber sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Rolla seems to be looking for submissions.
#T13#
Rolla prevents Clubber from improving his position.
Rolla seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clubber does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Clubber is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Clubber is looking for a sweep. Rolla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rolla works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (17) vs (38) Rolla#SUB2#
Rolla goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Clubber rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rolla's guard! Nice work there by Clubber! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (19) vs (38) Rolla
Clubber trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom. #T14#
Rolla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clubber is one step ahead there.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Rolla keeps moving.
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.
Rolla keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clubber tries to free his leg and advance position but Rolla is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rolla wins on points by 38 to 19. |
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Event:
CWC 380
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Gotan Wasselach! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Wasselach with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wasselach is defended easily by Clubber.
Wasselach shoots in and drives through. Clubber sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gotan Wasselach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wasselach shoots in and drives through. Clubber sprawls well.
Clubber fails to land the takedown.
Wasselach throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clubber's waist but Clubber gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wasselach off to one side.
Wasselach closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clubber circles away.
Wasselach misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasselach looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clubber is fending him off so far but Wasselach persists. Nope, Clubber circles away and we're back to standing.
Wasselach will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from Clubber. No joy for Wasselach on that attempt.
Wasselach closes the distance and clinches up with Clubber, looking for a takedown. Wasselach pushes Clubber against the cage but Clubber circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
Wasselach darts in looking for a takedown but Clubber gets double underhooks and turns Wasselach into the cage. #TD2#
Clubber works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasselach (0) vs (2) Clubber
Clubber showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wasselach keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass.
Clubber controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Wasselach'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.
Wasselach keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Wasselach keeps moving.
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Wasselach looking to control.
Clubber trying to control but Wasselach is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Clubber got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wasselach has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clubber has managed to get both his arms back between Wasselach's legs - danger averted.
Clubber trying to control but Wasselach is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Wasselach working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Clubber has passed into half guard!
Clubber trying to control from half guard but Wasselach is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Still in half guard, Clubber seems content to control.
Wasselach wants to improve his position but Clubber is controlling well.
Clubber perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Clubber is trying to control. Wasselach wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Clubber tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wasselach knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Clubber is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Clubber trying to control from Wasselach's half guard. Wasselach has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Clubber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wasselach is keeping the position for now.
Wasselach trying to keep a closed guard but Clubber is proving a slippery customer.
Clubber is stalling in the full guard. #T5#
Clubber wants to control from the top but Wasselach keeps moving.
Wasselach looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T6#
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasselach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Wasselach has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clubber can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wasselach not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clubber is pushing down on Wasselach's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wasselach is fighting to maintain full guard but Clubber has managed to sneak the leg through.
Clubber trying to control from Wasselach's half guard. Wasselach has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T7#
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasselach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wasselach keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass.
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Wasselach.
Wasselach is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasselach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Clubber 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.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Wasselach keeps moving. #SUB#
Wasselach is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wasselach looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clubber is one step ahead there. #T9#
Clubber advances to half guard.
Clubber is keen to just control but Wasselach is a slippery customer.
Clubber is looking to advance position but Wasselach won't allow it.
Wasselach has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clubber is working away from the top position though.
Clubber is looking to take a break and control but Wasselach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clubber is looking to advance position but Wasselach won't allow it.
Wasselach gets back to full guard.
#T10#
Wasselach keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully.
Clubber is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Clubber passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasselach (0) vs (5) Clubber
Wasselach seems a little lost for a moment, as Clubber dominates the positioning.#T11##SUB2#
Clubber looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wasselach is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Clubber off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wasselach (4) vs (5) Clubber
Wasselach is looking to control Clubber but Clubber is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Wasselach biding his time, controlling Clubber.
Wasselach wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy.#T12#
Clubber looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Wasselach keeps control of the position easily here as Clubber tries to buck him off.
Wasselach tries to keep control of the position but Clubber is staying busy.#T13#
Clubber is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on Clubber's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clubber trying to control the hands but Wasselach won't let him.
Wasselach is hanging on to Clubber's back as he tries to escape.
#T14#
Wasselach slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Clubber can't escape the position.
Wasselach has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Clubber's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber staying busy and making it hard for Wasselach to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 5 to 4.
A victorious Ricky Clubber thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 377
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 37 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Halo with a poor takedown #CL#
and Clubber counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Clubber tries for a takedown but Halo manages to get underhooks.
Halo is working for takedown but Clubber is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Clubber has hold of one of Halo's legs. Halo is fighting the takedown attempt but Clubber gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (0) Halo
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Halo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Halo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Halo trying to control the position.
Clubber passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clubber is trying to control the action in half guard but Halo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Clubber is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Halo wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Halo is not content to let Clubber control the position.
Clubber is pressing down on Halo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halo is holding on for now.
Halo trying to control here.
#SUB#
Clubber 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.
Clubber is thwarting Halo's attempts to control the position.
Clubber prevents Halo from improving his position.
Halo gets full guard.#T2#
Halo controls Clubber momentarily but Clubber frees himself.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
Clubber sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Clubber tries to free his leg and advance position but Halo is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Halo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Halo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Clubber pushes down on Halo's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Halo has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Clubber escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Clubber! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (5) vs (0) Halo#T3#
Halo is looking for a sweep.
Halo is not content to let Clubber control the position.
Halo is trying to control Clubber's posture but Clubber avoids it.
Clubber trying to control the position but Halo is working away.
Halo is trying to control Clubber's posture but Clubber avoids it. #SUB#
Clubber is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Halo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Halo stops Clubber from passing to mount.
Halo is not content to let Clubber control the position. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Halo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Clubber trying to control the action but Halo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Clubber is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Halo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Halo is trying to control Clubber's posture but Clubber avoids it. #SUB#
Clubber tries for a kimura but Halo is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Halo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5##SUB#
Clubber is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Halo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Clubber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halo keeps working.
Halo holds on to Clubber's head and controls the position momentarily. #SUB#
Clubber tries for a kimura but Halo is defending well.
Halo is trying to control Clubber's posture but Clubber avoids it.
Halo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Clubber 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#
Clubber is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Halo sees it coming and defends easily.#T6#
Clubber wants to control but Halo is keeping him busy.
Halo wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clubber takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Clubber wants to work for an arm triangle but Halo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Clubber is looking to take a break and control but Halo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halo tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.
Halo wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy.
Halo tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.#T7#
Clubber is keen to just control but Halo is a slippery customer.
Halo trying to control from the bottom.
Halo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Halo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clubber's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clubber's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Clubber (5) vs (4) Halo
Halo is looking to control Clubber but Clubber is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Clubber 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 Halo gets his way!
#SUB2#
Halo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T8##SUB2#
Halo working for the choke.
Clubber is in bad spot here.
Halo trying to control momentarily.
Halo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Halo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Clubber trying to control the hands but Halo won't let him.
Halo slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T9#
Halo trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Good control from Halo.
Halo not allowing Clubber to control his hands.
Halo controls the action.
Halo tries to keep control of the position but Clubber is staying busy.
Halo wants to control but Clubber manages to buck him off and is now in Halo's guard! Nice work there by Clubber! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (7) vs (4) Halo
Halo keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully. #T10#
Halo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Halo keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass. #SUB2#
Halo has his foot on Clubber's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clubber works his way back into a safe position though.
Halo keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass.
Halo wants to control but Clubber passes easily into half guard.
Halo moves into full guard.
Clubber looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Halo looking to control but Clubber passes into half guard.
#T11#
Clubber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halo keeps working. #SUB#
Clubber is looking for a kimura here.
Clubber trying to mount his opponent but Halo defends it.
Halo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Halo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Halo is trying to maintain the position but Clubber is very close to passing his half guard.
Halo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T12#
Clubber stalling. #SUB#
Clubber is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Halo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Clubber.
Halo manages to get to full guard.
Halo is pulling down on Clubber's head to control his posture.
Halo is trying to keep Clubber in close.
#T13#
Halo looking for a sweep. Not yet Halo, not yet.
Halo is controlling Clubber's posture.#SUB2#
Halo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clubber defends well.
Clubber is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Halo has his foot on Clubber's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clubber works his way back into a safe position though.
Clubber sitting in guard here, content to control.
Halo keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass.
Halo is trying to keep Clubber in close.
#T14#
Clubber wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
Clubber pushing down on Halo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Clubber is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Halo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Halo is looking to control Clubber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Halo avoid being mounted?
Clubber not doing much here.
Halo is looking for a sweep. Clubber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Halo is trying to control but Clubber passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (10) vs (4) Halo
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Ricky Clubber thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Prana Halo was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit happens'. |
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Event:
CWC 374
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 15 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lavicci.
Lavicci shoots in looking for a takedown. Clubber tries to sprawl out of it but Lavicci keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clubber manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lavicci tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clubber sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lavicci somewhat.
Clubber wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ricky Clubber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Lavicci.#TD2#
Lavicci closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lavicci lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (0) vs (2) Lavicci
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci is pushing down on Clubber's leg trying to pass to half guard. Clubber is fighting to maintain full guard but Lavicci has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Clubber tries to get to full guard but Lavicci has control of the leg.
Lavicci with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lavicci's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lavicci trying to advance position but Clubber counters by regaining guard. #T2#
Clubber wants to sweep but no luck.
Clubber is pulling down on Lavicci's head. It's preventing any offense from Lavicci, at least for the moment.
Lavicci stays in close to Clubber's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Lavicci 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.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Clubber is controlling Lavicci's posture.
Clubber looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Clubber is keeping the position.
Lavicci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Clubber wants to sweep but no luck.
Clubber looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lavicci sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Clubber has control of Lavicci's left arm, preventing Lavicci from doing any damage. #T5#
Clubber looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lavicci puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lavicci controlling the pace.
Clubber manages to get to full guard.
Clubber wants to sweep here but Lavicci controlling him for the moment. #T6#
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Clubber is retaining full guard.
Clubber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clubber is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lavicci controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like Lavicci 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.#T7#
Clubber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lavicci working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Clubber working a defensive guard but Lavicci manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (0) vs (5) Lavicci
Clubber keeping his opponent close.#T8#
Clubber is looking for a sweep.
Clubber is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lavicci's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lavicci frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (0) vs (8) Lavicci
Clubber is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9#
Clubber regains half guard.
Lavicci perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Clubber is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Lavicci controlling the pace.
Clubber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Clubber is working hard here to advance position.
Clubber trying to hold on to Lavicci's head to control him but Lavicci postures up.
Clubber controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T11#
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Clubber won't allow it.
Clubber trying to control but Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci is controlling the pace.
Clubber is looking for a sweep. Lavicci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Lavicci controlling the action here.
Lavicci is just content to waste time from the top position. Clubber takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lavicci stopping the sweep attempt from Clubber.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13#
Clubber trying to control the position.
Clubber being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Clubber looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lavicci passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (0) vs (11) Lavicci
Clubber tries to buck Lavicci off but Lavicci is having none of it.#T14#
Lavicci trying to control the position but Clubber is working away.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lavicci taking a breather here.
Clubber is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 11 to 0.
Post fight, Anthony Lavicci stared into the camera and said 'Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, però, i will be the biggest grappler in this FUCKING WORLD!!!'. |
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Event:
CWC 370
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 24 losses; Arthur Kincaid!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Clubber pushes Kincaid up against the cage in a clinch.
Clubber drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kincaid pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Clubber darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (0) Kincaid
Clubber is stalling here. Kincaid is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Clubber seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kincaid has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Clubber (2) vs (4) Kincaid
Kincaid in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber is holding Kincaid down, trying to stall.#T1#
Kincaid working away.
Clubber is looking to reverse the position.
Kincaid controlling from side mount.
Kincaid's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Kincaid advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Clubber (2) vs (6) Kincaid
Clubber is trying to escape the mount.
Clubber is just holding on here. Kincaid manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (2) vs (9) Kincaid
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kincaid controlling the positon.
Kincaid looking to hold on to the position here but Clubber rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Kincaid tries to free his leg and advance position but Clubber is retaining full guard.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Clubber trying to control the position here.
Clubber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Clubber can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kincaid controls the pace.
Kincaid postures up.
Kincaid controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Clubber 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.
My spies in The Quarry inform me that Kincaid has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kincaid looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5##SUB#
Clubber has an active guard here but Kincaid has managed to pass into half guard.
Kincaid works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (2) vs (12) Kincaid
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T6#
Kincaid is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Clubber is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (2) vs (15) Kincaid
Kincaid has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Clubber's body.
It looks like Kincaid 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.
Clubber is in bad spot here.
#T7#
Clubber trying to control the action but Kincaid just sinks the hooks in.
Clubber staying busy and making it hard for Kincaid to control.
Clubber tries to roll but Kincaid sticks to his back.
Clubber is working hard here to advance position.
Kincaid biding his time, controlling Clubber. #T8#
Clubber is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kincaid slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Clubber tries to escape the position.
Kincaid has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Clubber's body.
#T9#
Will Kincaid go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Clubber is in bad spot here.
#T10#
Kincaid controlling the position well here. Clubber rolled but Kincaid kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Clubber can't escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kincaid controlling the positon.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kincaid's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T11#
Clubber tries to roll but Kincaid sticks to his back.
Kincaid has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Clubber's body.
Clubber wants to escape the position.
Kincaid biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T12#
Clubber rolls, trying to escape but Kincaid keeps control of the position.
Kincaid wants to control the position but Clubber frees himself and scrambles - Kincaid manages to regain control in side control.
Clubber tries to bench press Kincaid off him but Kincaid keeps the position.
Clubber is trying to control Kincaid's posture but Kincaid avoids it. #T13#
Clubber tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clubber tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kincaid presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Clubber (2) vs (17) Kincaid
Kincaid looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kincaid pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T14#
Clubber wants to control but Kincaid is having none of it.
Kincaid takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kincaid can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clubber is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kincaid controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kincaid wins on points by 17 to 2.
An out of breath Arthur Kincaid 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:
CWC 367
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 20 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Clubber has closed the distance and engaged Ozymandias in a clinch.
#TD#
Clubber gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (0) Ozymandias
Ozymandias tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.
Clubber trying to mount his opponent but Ozymandias defends it.
Ozymandias is controlling Clubber's trapped leg to prevent Clubber from advancing to side control.
Ozymandias felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ozymandias is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Clubber is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozymandias trying to control here.
#T1#
Clubber is looking to take a break and control but Ozymandias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ozymandias trying to hold on to Clubber's head to control him but Clubber postures up.
Ozymandias is in trouble now - Clubber has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (5) vs (0) Ozymandias
Ozymandias is wriggling around trying to escape.
Clubber looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ozymandias is desperately trying to improve his position but Clubber has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clubber tries to control but Ozymandias wriggling away.
Clubber seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ozymandias is holding on tight.
Clubber trying to control but Ozymandias is having none of it. #T2#
Clubber controlling the pace for now.
Ozymandias tries to reverse the position but Clubber maintains control.#SUB#
Clubber looking to secure an arm triangle but Ozymandias defends it well.
Ozymandias working to try and regain half guard.
Clubber avoids the attempt from Ozymandias to control.
Ozymandias prevents Clubber from taking his back.
Ozymandias really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3##SUB#
Ozymandias defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Clubber.
Ozymandias is trying to escape the mount.
Clubber can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ozymandias is looking to escape.
Clubber prevents Ozymandias from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Clubber is working for a guillotine from mount but Ozymandias frees his head quite easily.
Ozymandias tries to reverse the position but Clubber maintains control.#T4#
Clubber can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ozymandias is looking to escape.
Ozymandias tries to lock up and control but Clubber gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ozymandias is desperately trying to improve his position but Clubber has a good base and remains in mount.
Clubber looking to control and managing it successfully.
Clubber wants to control the pace but Ozymandias is squirming around nicely.
Clubber controlling from the full mount.
Ozymandias prevents Clubber from taking his back.
Ozymandias can't escape the position.
Clubber controlling the pace for now. #T5#
Ozymandias is working to get back to half guard.
Clubber avoids the attempt from Ozymandias to control.#SUB#
Ozymandias defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Clubber.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Clubber wants to control the pace but Ozymandias is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clubber tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ozymandias tries to control the position but Clubber now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (8) vs (0) Ozymandias
Ozymandias looking very determined here, making life difficult for Clubber.
Ozymandias is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Clubber looking to break Ozymandias's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ozymandias remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Clubber will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T6#
Will Clubber go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Clubber is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ozymandias is defending well though. Clubber let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Clubber is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ozymandias is defending well though. Clubber let's go of the attempt for now.
I really don't envy Ozymandias right now.
#SUB#
Ozymandias defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Ozymandias fending off the submission attempt from Clubber.
Clubber keeps control of the position as Ozymandias tries to break free.
#T7##SUB#
Clubber is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ozymandias breaks Clubber's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (8) vs (2) Ozymandias
Ozymandias sitting in guard here, content to control.
Clubber looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ozymandias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ozymandias stays in close to Clubber's body and controls the position. #T8#
Ozymandias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clubber is keeping the position for now.
Ozymandias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Clubber working a defensive guard here.
Ozymandias sitting in guard here, content to control.
Clubber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ozymandias is one step ahead there. #T9#
Ozymandias's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ozymandias wants to pass the guard but Clubber is keeping the position.
Ozymandias advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (8) vs (5) Ozymandias
Clubber is letting Ozymandias control him for a moment.
Clubber tries to improve position but can't. #T10#
Ozymandias trying to control the position but Clubber is working away.
Ozymandias controlling the position from side mount.
Ozymandias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clubber keeps working.
Clubber manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (10) vs (5) Ozymandias
Clubber prevents Ozymandias from improving his position.#SUB#
Clubber 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.
#T11#
Clubber is pressing down on Ozymandias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ozymandias is holding on for now.
Clubber is trying to control. Ozymandias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ozymandias is holding on to half guard well.
Clubber performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ozymandias is looking for a sweep. Clubber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Clubber tries to pass to full mount but Ozymandias defends it. #SUB#
Clubber is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ozymandias tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.#SUB#
Clubber 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#
Clubber is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ozymandias has managed to free his arm - good work. #T13#
Clubber trying to pass the guard but Ozymandias defending well.
Clubber trying to control the action but Ozymandias is working from the bottom.
Clubber wants to pass to mount but Ozymandias is defending the position.
Ozymandias keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ozymandias gets full guard.
Clubber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ozymandias is keeping the position for now. #T14#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ozymandias holds on and takes a little breather.
Ozymandias is continuing to stall.
Ozymandias looking to control.
Ozymandias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clubber is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
After winning the bout, Ricky Clubber thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 352
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Arthur Morgan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Clubber moves into the clinch.
Clubber's coach down at Jed's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Clubber's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Clubber goes for a takedown in the clinch but Morgan prevents it.
#TD#
Morgan jumps guard.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Morgan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Clubber passes into half guard.
Clubber is trying to control the action in half guard but Morgan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clubber is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan trying to hold on to Clubber's head to control him but Clubber postures up.
#T1#
Clubber tries to pass to full mount but Morgan defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clubber in particular looking to stall.
Morgan tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.
Morgan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Clubber engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Clubber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morgan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Morgan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clubber defends well.#SUB#
Morgan working for a triangle but Clubber defends it easily.
Clubber looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Clubber is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Morgan is looking for a triangle but Clubber pushes his legs off easily.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully.
Clubber is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Clubber tries to free his leg and advance position but Morgan is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Clubber got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morgan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clubber has managed to get both his arms back between Morgan's legs - danger averted.
Clubber works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB2#
Clubber seems to be looking for submissions.
Morgan is trying to get back to full guard.
Clubber seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Clubber wants to pass to mount but Morgan is defending the position. #SUB#
Morgan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Clubber is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T5#
Morgan is trying to control but can't.
Clubber keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Morgan is in trouble now - Clubber has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (0) vs (3) Clubber
Clubber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Clubber trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Clubber is looking to work his way around to Morgan's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T6#
Clubber avoids the attempt from Morgan to control.
Morgan is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Clubber looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Clubber can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morgan is looking to escape.
Clubber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Morgan tries to hold on but Clubber postures up.#T7#
Clubber controlling from the full mount.
Clubber wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Morgan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Clubber trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Morgan tries to reverse the position but Clubber maintains control.
Clubber works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Morgan (0) vs (6) Clubber
Morgan wants to escape the position.
#T8#
Clubber biding his time, controlling Morgan. #SUB2#
Morgan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Clubber.
Morgan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Clubber is trying to stick to Morgan's back but Morgan is turning into Clubber. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Clubber's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Morgan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morgan (2) vs (6) Clubber#SUB2#
Clubber throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully. #T9##SUB#
Morgan drops back looking for a leg! Clubber is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Clubber manages to kick Morgan off! Morgan jumps back into Clubber's guard.
Morgan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
Morgan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Clubber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morgan is one step ahead there.
Clubber is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T10#
Morgan looking to pass the guard.
Morgan is working hard here to advance position.
Morgan trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Clubber can't keep his opponent in guard - Morgan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T11#
Morgan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Morgan is trying to control the action in half guard but Clubber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clubber wants to control but Morgan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clubber is staying active underneath Morgan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Morgan is thwarting Clubber's attempts to control the position.
Morgan is looking to stall here but Clubber recovers full guard.
Clubber 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.#T12#
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clubber bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morgan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morgan (2) vs (8) Clubber
Clubber tries to free his leg and advance position but Morgan is retaining full guard.
Morgan is trying to control the position but Clubber postures up.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully. #T13#
Clubber advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (2) vs (11) Clubber
Morgan struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Clubber tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Clubber has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Morgan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T14#
Clubber controls the position.
Morgan is looking to reverse the position.
Clubber is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Clubber trying to control the position but Morgan is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morgan is trying to control Clubber's posture but Clubber avoids it.
Morgan is not content to let Clubber control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 11 to 2.
A victorious Ricky Clubber thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 344
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Gotan Wasselach! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wasselach fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clubber keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Clubber slaps away a takedown attempt from Wasselach, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Clubber wants to counter with a clinch but Wasselach pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gotan Wasselach. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Wasselach fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Clubber sprawls well initially but Wasselach persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasselach (2) vs (0) Clubber
Wasselach is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Clubber trying to control but Wasselach postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasselach wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clubber keeps working. #T1#
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Wasselach stalling.
Clubber is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Wasselach is trying to control the action in half guard but Clubber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clubber tries to roll over but Wasselach keeps him under control.
Wasselach wants to pass to mount but Clubber is defending the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Wasselach'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.
Wasselach wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clubber keeps working.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clubber is in trouble now - Wasselach has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasselach (5) vs (0) Clubber#T3#
Wasselach trying to control but Clubber is having none of it.
Clubber tries to lock up and control but Wasselach gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wasselach wants to take his opponent's back but Clubber doesn't allow it.
Clubber is working to get back to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clubber bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasselach (5) vs (2) Clubber#T4#
Clubber won't allow Wasselach to sweep him here.
Clubber postures up.
Clubber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wasselach is keeping the position for now.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Wasselach keeps moving.
Wasselach 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.
Clubber postures up.
#T5#
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasselach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clubber tries to free his leg and advance position but Wasselach is retaining full guard.
Clubber is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Wasselach keeps moving.
Wasselach controls Clubber momentarily but Clubber frees himself.
Wasselach keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass. #T6#
Clubber postures up.
Wasselach 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.
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasselach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clubber might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wasselach haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wasselach keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass.
Clubber controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T7#
Wasselach keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass.
Wasselach is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wasselach controls Clubber momentarily but Clubber frees himself.
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasselach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Wasselach is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clubber is aware though and is defending well.#T8#
Clubber looking to sit in guard and control but Wasselach gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasselach (7) vs (2) Clubber
Wasselach looking to pass the guard.
Clubber wants to sweep here but Wasselach controlling him for the moment.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Wasselach from controlling successfully. #T9##SUB2#
Clubber working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wasselach doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wasselach manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wasselach preventing the sweep.
Clubber wants to hit a sweep here but Wasselach passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Clubber there! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasselach (10) vs (2) Clubber
Wasselach takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Wasselach can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clubber is looking to escape.
Clubber manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Clubber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Clubber gets full guard.
Wasselach wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
Clubber pulls Wasselach in close to his closed guard and prevents Wasselach from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Clubber has his foot on Wasselach's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wasselach works his way back into a safe position though.#T12#
Clubber wants to sweep here but Wasselach controlling him for the moment.
Wasselach pushes down on Clubber's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Clubber is trying to control but can't.
Clubber is looking for a sweep. Wasselach is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wasselach with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wasselach tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clubber knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T13#
Clubber is trying to maintain the position but Wasselach is very close to passing his half guard.
Clubber tries to roll over but Wasselach keeps him under control.#T14#
Wasselach moves into full mount! Clubber won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasselach (13) vs (2) Clubber
Clubber working to try and regain half guard.
Clubber is squirming around, avoiding Wasselach's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasselach takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Gotan Wasselach thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 339
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 21 losses; Arthur Kincaid! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Clubber. #CL2#
Clubber rushes Kincaid and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Clubber has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kincaid clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kincaid (0) vs (4) Clubber#SUB2#
Clubber is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Kincaid is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricky Clubber!
An out of breath Ricky Clubber 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:
CWCFN 12
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 25 losses; Ze Jiurgite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Clubber looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jiurgite (0) vs (2) Clubber
Jiurgite trying to control here.
Clubber controlling the action here.
Jiurgite is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Clubber is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jiurgite defends it well.
Jiurgite wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy.
#T1#
Clubber not doing much here.
Jiurgite has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Jiurgite makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jiurgite.
Clubber trying to control but Jiurgite is working from the bottom.
Jiurgite controls Clubber momentarily but Clubber frees himself.
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiurgite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Clubber looking to sit in guard and control but Jiurgite gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (2) vs (2) Clubber
Jiurgite content to stall in guard here.
Clubber has control of Jiurgite's left arm, preventing Jiurgite from doing any damage.
Clubber's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jiurgite tries to free his leg and advance position but Clubber is retaining full guard. #T3#
Clubber bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jiurgite's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (2) vs (4) Clubber
Jiurgite keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jiurgite is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (4) vs (4) Clubber
Jiurgite looking to pass the guard.
Jiurgite advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (7) vs (4) Clubber
Jiurgite taking a breather here.
Jiurgite tries to advance to mount but Clubber denies him. #T4#
Jiurgite is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jiurgite working away.
Clubber is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jiurgite is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T5#
Clubber tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jiurgite wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jiurgite trying to control the position but Clubber is working away.
Clubber is trying to get back to half guard.
Clubber gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jiurgite (9) vs (4) Clubber
Jiurgite tries to control but Clubber wriggling away.
Jiurgite is really struggling to control Clubber but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T6#
Jiurgite controlling his opponent.
Clubber working to try and regain half guard.
Clubber is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jiurgite controlling the pace for now. #T7#
Jiurgite trying to control but Clubber is having none of it.
Jiurgite sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jiurgite trying to control but Clubber is having none of it. #T8#
Clubber working to try and regain half guard.
Clubber tries to hold on but Jiurgite pushes him away.
Clubber is squirming around, avoiding Jiurgite's attempts to control the action.
Jiurgite is trying to take his opponent's back.
Clubber is looking to improve his position but Jiurgite isn't that keen on the idea.
Jiurgite is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T9#
Clubber is squirming around, avoiding Jiurgite's attempts to control the action.
Jiurgite controlling from the full mount.
Jiurgite trying to control but Clubber is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clubber is trying desperately to improve position.
Jiurgite wants to control the pace but Clubber is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Jiurgite controlling from the full mount.
Jiurgite is looking to work his way around to Clubber's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T11#
Jiurgite tries to control but Clubber wriggling away.
Jiurgite controlling his opponent.
Jiurgite prevents Clubber from getting the reversal.
Jiurgite takes Clubber's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Clubber is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Jiurgite (12) vs (4) Clubber
Clubber prevents Jiurgite from getting a body triangle.#T12#
Clubber trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Clubber wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Jiurgite 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, Clubber has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clubber trying to control the hands but Jiurgite won't let him.
Jiurgite is looking to control Clubber but Clubber is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T13#
Jiurgite controls the position.
Clubber manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jiurgite's guard. Nice work there by Clubber.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (12) vs (6) Clubber
Jiurgite looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clubber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jiurgite is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Jiurgite looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jiurgite looking for a sweep. Not yet Jiurgite, not yet. #T14##SUB#
Jiurgite throws his legs up looking for a submission but Clubber uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (12) vs (9) Clubber
You can see the frustration on Jiurgite's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jiurgite tries to bench press Clubber off him but Clubber keeps the position.
Jiurgite is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Clubber's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Clubber trying to control from half guard but Jiurgite is working away.
Jiurgite tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jiurgite moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jiurgite takes the fight on points by 12 to 9. |
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Event:
CWC 333 - Prelims
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Jan Sobieski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Clubber keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sobieski tries for a takedown but Clubber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Clubber stuffs the takedown.
Sobieski 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Sobieski. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Sobieski has closed the distance and engaged Clubber in a clinch.
#TD#
Sobieski has Clubber pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sobieski pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Clubber tumbling to the mat - Sobieski dives into Clubber's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sobieski (2) vs (0) Clubber
Clubber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sobieski is one step ahead there.
Sobieski wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sobieski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sobieski (5) vs (0) Clubber
Clubber prevents Sobieski from improving position.
Clubber tries to bench press Sobieski off him but Sobieski keeps the position.
Sobieski tries to advance to mount but Clubber denies him.
Sobieski happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Sobieski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2##SUB#
Sobieski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Clubber, who protects the arm well.
Sobieski has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sobieski (7) vs (0) Clubber#SUB#
Sobieski moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Clubber has worked his arm free - good work by Clubber!
#SUB#
Sobieski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clubber struggling a bit here.#T3#
Clubber is looking for a sweep.
Clubber manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sobieski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clubber doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sobieski.
Clubber wants to control but Sobieski is keeping busy.
#T4#
Clubber wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Sobieski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Sobieski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Clubber defends it well.
Clubber regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sobieski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Sobieski won't allow Clubber to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Clubber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sobieski is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Clubber escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sobieski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Clubber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sobieski is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Clubber escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sobieski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sobieski tries to free his leg and advance position but Clubber is retaining full guard. #T6#
Sobieski passes Clubber's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Sobieski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Clubber sees it coming and defends easily.
Sobieski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clubber knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sobieski is trying to control the action in half guard but Clubber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Sobieski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Clubber is just riding it out for now. Sobieski eventually gives up the hold.
Clubber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Sobieski works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sobieski (10) vs (0) Clubber
Clubber working to try and regain half guard.
Clubber is still trying to improve position.
Sobieski trying to control but Clubber is having none of it. #T8#
Sobieski is really struggling to control Clubber but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Clubber is looking to improve his position but Sobieski isn't that keen on the idea.
Sobieski tries to control but Clubber wriggling away. #T9#
Clubber is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Sobieski working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Clubber tries to reverse the position but Sobieski maintains control.
Sobieski trying to control but Clubber is having none of it. #SUB#
Sobieski swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Clubber is now in Sobieski's guard. A big mistake from Sobieski there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sobieski (10) vs (2) Clubber
Clubber forces his way into half guard.#T10##SUB2#
Clubber is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sobieski trying to hold on to Clubber's head to control him but Clubber postures up.
#SUB2#
Clubber maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Sobieski could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Clubber has cracked it and Sobieski is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Clubber!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Clubber!
After winning the bout, Ricky Clubber thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC Fight Night 6
Date: Oct 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Nelson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Clubber lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (0) Nelson
Clubber sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nelson tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.#SUB#
Clubber is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nelson sees it coming and defends easily.
Nelson is looking for a sweep. Clubber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Clubber seems content to control.#T1#
Nelson wants to control the action here but instead Clubber manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (5) vs (0) Nelson
Nelson is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson tries to improve his position but instead Clubber has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (8) vs (0) Nelson
Clubber keeps control of the position as Nelson tries to break free.
#SUB#
Clubber is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nelson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nelson for a finish.
I really don't envy Nelson right now.
Nelson turns into Clubber and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (8) vs (2) Nelson
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Nelson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Clubber looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Clubber looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Clubber! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Clubber (12) vs (2) Nelson#T2#
Clubber in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Nelson struggling a bit here.
Clubber taking a breather here. #T3#
Nelson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (12) vs (4) Nelson#SUB2#
Nelson is working for a kimura but Clubber is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson stalling away here and it's allowed Clubber to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Nelson looking to sit in guard and control but Clubber gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (14) vs (4) Nelson
Clubber won't allow Nelson to sweep him here.
Nelson looking to control.
Clubber 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.
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Nelson.#T4#
Nelson is still trying to improve position.
Nelson wants to hit a sweep here but Clubber passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nelson there! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (17) vs (4) Nelson
Nelson is trying to escape the mount.
Clubber tries to control but Nelson wriggling away.
Nelson can't escape the position.
Clubber fails to move to back control.
Nelson is looking to get to half guard.#T5#
Clubber with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Nelson is squirming around, avoiding Clubber's attempts to control the action.
Nelson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nelson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nelson wants to control the action here but instead Clubber manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (20) vs (4) Nelson#SUB#
Clubber working for a submission but Nelson is keeping him at bay.
Nelson tries to hold on but Clubber pushes him away. #T6#
Nelson is trying desperately to improve position.
Clubber can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nelson is looking to escape. #SUB#
Clubber looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Nelson tries to hold on but Clubber postures up.
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T7#
Clubber wants to control the pace but Nelson is squirming around nicely.
Nelson wants to hold on but Clubber pushes him away.
Clubber moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (23) vs (4) Nelson
Clubber is trying to stick to Nelson's back but Nelson is turning into Clubber. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Clubber's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nelson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (23) vs (6) Nelson
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Nelson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Clubber looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Clubber looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Clubber! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Clubber (27) vs (6) Nelson
Nelson tries to improve position but can't. #T8#
Clubber gets to mount! Nelson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Clubber (29) vs (6) Nelson
Clubber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Clubber is trying to control here but Nelson has managed to regain half guard.
Clubber is looking to advance position but Nelson won't allow it. #SUB#
Clubber seems to be working for a kimura but Nelson defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Clubber is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nelson defends it well. #T9#
Nelson gets back to full guard.
Clubber is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Clubber thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nelson has control of Clubber's left arm, preventing Clubber from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Nelson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clubber doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clubber manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T10#
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully.
Clubber advances to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Clubber'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.
Nelson keeping control of the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nelson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson wants to sweep here but Clubber controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Clubber not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clubber is one step ahead there.
Clubber advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (32) vs (6) Nelson
Clubber tries to advance to mount but Nelson denies him.
Clubber is looking to take a break and control but Nelson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nelson tries to buck Clubber off but Clubber is having none of it.#T12#
Clubber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nelson keeps working. #SUB#
Clubber tries for a kimura but Nelson is defending well. #SUB#
Clubber looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nelson is trying to improve his position.#T13#
Clubber has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Clubber (34) vs (6) Nelson
Nelson is working to get back to half guard.
Clubber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nelson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nelson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nelson wants to get back to full guard.#T14##SUB#
Clubber is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nelson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Clubber.
Nelson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Clubber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 34 to 6.
A victorious Ricky Clubber thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC Fight Night 2
Date: Sep 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Pikey Chav! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Chav looks for a takedown but Clubber sprawls well.#CL2#
Clubber moves into the clinch.
Chav changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Clubber fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Chav fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Clubber to the ground. Chav is now in Clubber's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chav (2) vs (0) Clubber
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber wants to sweep here but Chav controlling him for the moment.
Chav passes Clubber's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chav is pressing down on Clubber's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clubber is holding on for now. #T1##SUB2#
Clubber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chav tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clubber knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chav works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chav (5) vs (0) Clubber
Clubber tries to hold on but Chav pushes him away. #T2#
Chav is looking to work his way around to Clubber's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Clubber is looking to get to half guard.
Clubber is trying to escape the mount but Chav keeps good control and instead manages to take Clubber's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Chav (8) vs (0) Clubber#SUB#
Chav tightening his grip on Clubber, looking for the choke.
Clubber wants to control his opponent's hands but Chav gets his hands free. #SUB#
Chav is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Clubber is defending well though. Chav let's go of the attempt for now.#T3#
Clubber rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Chav is looking to advance position but Clubber won't allow it.
Chav frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chav (11) vs (0) Clubber
Clubber is looking to get to half guard.
Clubber is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Chav has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Chav (14) vs (0) Clubber#SUB#
Clubber defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T4#
Chav is not going to allow Clubber to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Clubber defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Chav looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Chav is looking for a rear naked choke here but Clubber reverses the position brilliantly into Chav's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chav (14) vs (2) Clubber#T5#
Clubber is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chav looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clubber is one step ahead there.
Chav keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully.
Chav 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: Chav (16) vs (2) Clubber#SUB2#
Clubber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T6#
Clubber preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Chav is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chav prevents Clubber from improving his position.#SUB#
Clubber is defending against the submission attempts here by Chav.
#T7##SUB#
Chav is working for a submission of some sort.
Chav working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Clubber's thigh. Clubber counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Clubber wants to sweep here but Chav controlling him for the moment.
Clubber keeping full guard, as Chav tries to pass. #T8#
Clubber lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chav (16) vs (4) Clubber
Chav looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Clubber trying to control but Chav is working from the bottom.
Clubber is stalling in the full guard.
Clubber looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Clubber passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chav (16) vs (7) Clubber
Chav is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Clubber's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T9##SUB#
Chav actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chav is looking for a sweep. Clubber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clubber is looking to take a break and control but Chav is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chav is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clubber moves into full mount! Chav won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Chav (16) vs (10) Clubber
Chav can't escape the position.
Clubber wants to take his opponent's back but Chav doesn't allow it.
Chav is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
Chav has given up his back here. Will Clubber look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Chav (16) vs (13) Clubber#SUB2#
Clubber is persistently looking for the submission but Chav is defending it well.
Clubber controlling well, preventing Chav from escaping the position.
Chav manages to reverse the position and now he's in Clubber's guard. Nice work there by Chav.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chav (18) vs (13) Clubber
Chav stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clubber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clubber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chav manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chav (18) vs (15) Clubber#SUB#
Chav is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clubber defends well.#SUB#
Clubber got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chav has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clubber has managed to get both his arms back between Chav's legs - danger averted.#T11#
Clubber trying to control but Chav is working from the bottom.
Chav looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Clubber puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Chav is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Clubber is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Clubber passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chav (18) vs (18) Clubber#T12#
Chav tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chav is working hard here to advance position.
Clubber trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chav is looking to improve his position but Clubber isn't that keen on the idea.
Chav looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chav (18) vs (21) Clubber
I really don't envy Chav right now.
#T13##SUB2#
Chav showing good submission defense here.
Chav tries to roll but Clubber sticks to his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Clubber's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Clubber goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Chav escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chav (20) vs (21) Clubber
Chav looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Chav is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T14#
Chav tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clubber knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Clubber trying to control but Chav postures up.
Chav looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 21 to 20.
During a confident post fight interview, Ricky Clubber thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 317 - Prelims
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Everett Arroyo!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Clubber scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (0) Arroyo
Clubber wants to pass to mount but Arroyo is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clubber is trying to control. Arroyo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arroyo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Clubber definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Arroyo keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass.
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Arroyo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Arroyo keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully.
Arroyo is trying to control the position but Clubber postures up.
Arroyo being controlled here, momentarily.
Clubber seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Arroyo for as long as he can get away with.
Clubber preventing the sweep. #T2#
Clubber looking to pass the guard.
Arroyo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clubber manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (2) Arroyo
Clubber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arroyo is one step ahead there.
Arroyo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Clubber has his hands on Arroyo's head, controlling the position.
Arroyo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Clubber's guard. #SUB2#
Arroyo is looking for a kimura but Clubber is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arroyo to get the leverage.
Clubber is looking for a sweep. Arroyo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arroyo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Arroyo uses his free foot to push down on Clubber's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Clubber. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (2) vs (5) Arroyo
Clubber tries to hold on but Arroyo postures up.#T4#
Clubber working to try and regain half guard.
Arroyo controlling his opponent.
Clubber working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Clubber is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Arroyo locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Clubber is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Everett Arroyo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Everett Arroyo thanked Knockaround Guys Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Dawkins connects with a body shot.
Ricky Clubber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dawkins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Clubber swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Dawkins to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Clubber gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dawkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dawkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Clubber misses with a body punch.
Clubber swings wildly with an uppercut but Dawkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clubber tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dawkins scores with a shot to the side of Clubber's head.
Dawkins lands with a short head shot 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!#BC#
Dawkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clubber throws a shot from downtown. Dawkins moves away and avoids it.
Dawkins circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dawkins counters with a right hand to the body.
Dawkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clubber.
Clubber shoots in for a double leg but Dawkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Dawkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#KD#
Dawkins lands a big uppercut and Clubber crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Clubber looks OK. Dawkins waves Clubber back to his feet!#ROC#Clubber is rocked!
Dawkins drops Clubber with a big left hand! Clubber is injured, injured bad! Dawkins jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Dawkins!
Our winner, Danny Dawkins, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Bik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clubber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bik throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Clubber.
Clubber lands with an uppercut that bounces Bik off the cage and back into range.
Clubber misses the body punch
and Bik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clubber misses with a low kick.
Clubber throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bik counters with an inside leg kick.
A low kick from Clubber misses
and Bik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clubber misses with an uppercut
and Bik counters with a nice body shot.
Clubber has his takedown stuffed
and Bik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Clubber gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clubber swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
I was talking to Bik's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
Clubber turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Bik parries the strikes from Clubber easily there. Clubber is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bik to escape.
Bik is looking to regain half guard here but Clubber keeps moving and retains side control.
Bik managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Clubber.
Bik is trying to improve his position.
Clubber lands a few punches from side control.
Bik tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Clubber wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clubber trying to control the position but Bik is working away.
Clubber working away.
An elbow from Clubber crashes against the mat.
An elbow from Clubber crashes against the mat.
Clubber in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T2#
The strikes coming from Clubber are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Clubber landing a few strikes.
Bik is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bik takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Clubber misses with the ground and pound.
Clubber is looking to take a break and control but Bik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clubber working away.
Clubber fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Clubber lands some shots froms side control.
The ground and pound from Clubber seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bik takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T3#
Bik can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bik pushes Clubber away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Clubber gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Clubber looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bik is avoiding damage well.
Clubber throws a strike aimed at the side of Bik's head but Bik avoids it well.
Bik is pushing Clubber's head away, looking to escape. Clubber manages to hold on to the position though.
Bik isn't going anywhere.
Bik can't do much from the bottom here.
Bik is looking for a sweep.
Clubber throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bik is not content to let Clubber control the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Clubber lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bik is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Clubber's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Clubber throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Clubber throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bik is trying to get back to full guard.
Clubber lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clubber working over Bik with some ground and pound. Bik looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Clubber not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bik knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Clubber on the ground.
Clubber working Bik over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Clubber dominated that round.
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#
Clubber takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Clubber misses with a low kick.
Clubber just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBik.#CL2#
Clubber gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bik lands with a right to the head.
Bik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bik letting Clubber take a breather here.
Clubber tries a knee to the head but Bik blocks it.
Bik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clubber backwards.
Bik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clubber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clubber can't find room to land a body shot as Bik controls the action.
Bik on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bik scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clubbers head. #ROC#Clubber is rocked!
Bik is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Clubber wants a takedown but no success here.
Bik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clubber backwards.
Clubber is still on wobbly legs! Can Bik finish him?
Bik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Bik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bik has a couple of punches blocked by Clubber.
Bik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Clubber tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anno Bik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Clubber.
Bik creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Clubber with a big uppercut! Clubber tries to clinch up but Bik pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Clubber to the mat! Clubber covers up and Bik unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Anno Bik! |
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