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Event:
CFC CG 8
Date: Apr 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 37 losses; Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Goble gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (0) vs (2) Cruz#SUB#
Goble looking for a guillotine here but Cruz defends easily.
#SUB2#
Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Goble looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cruz advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (0) vs (5) Cruz
Goble manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cruz's best efforts.#SUB#
Goble looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Goble manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Goble is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cruz is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB#
Goble looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Cruz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cruz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Cruz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cruz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Goble is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Goble had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cruz defends it easily.#SUB#
Goble working for a triangle but Cruz defends it easily.
#T2##SUB#
Cruz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cruz looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Goble looking for a guillotine here but Cruz defends easily.
#SUB#
Goble had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cruz defends it easily.
Goble seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB2#
Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cruz looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Goble is looking for a triangle but Cruz pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Goble looking for a guillotine here but Cruz defends easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Cruz 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. #SUB#
Goble escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Goble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cruz pushing down on Goble's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Goble is looking for a sweep. Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Goble looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cruz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goble is just riding it out for now. Cruz eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4##SUB2#
Cruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a kimura but Goble is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cruz to get the leverage.
Goble moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Goble is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cruz is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Goble had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cruz defends it easily.#SUB#
Goble escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T5#
Cruz advances to half guard.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Cruz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Cruz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Goble is defending against the submission attempts here by Cruz.
#SUB2#
Cruz wants to work for an arm triangle but Goble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Goble wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Cruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T6##SUB2#
Cruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cruz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Goble sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goble is pressing down on Cruz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T7#
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Cruz 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. #SUB#
Goble working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cruz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cruz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Cruz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cruz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Cruz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cruz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cruz looks winded!#SUB#
Goble is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Goble throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cruz is pushing down on Goble's leg trying to pass to half guard. Goble is fighting to maintain full guard but Cruz has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Cruz is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Goble is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darian Cruz!
Darian Cruz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC CG 6
Date: Mar 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 36 losses; Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Goble feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (0) Cruz#SUB2#
Cruz looking for a guillotine here but Goble defends easily.
#SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Goble is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for a guillotine here but Goble defends easily.
Goble passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (5) vs (0) Cruz
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Goble is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cruz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cruz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Goble wants to work for an arm triangle but Cruz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Goble is working for a kimura but Cruz is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Goble is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cruz sees it coming and defends easily.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Goble is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cruz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goble.
Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2##SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goble defends well.
Goble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Goble tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goble defends well.#SUB#
Goble 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. #SUB#
Goble 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.
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.#SUB2#
Cruz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goble is aware though and is defending well.
Goble wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goble pushes down on Cruz's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Goble is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cruz defends it well. #T3##SUB#
Goble is trying to work for a kimura but Cruz is defending well.
#SUB#
Goble is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cruz defends it well. #SUB2#
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Cruz is defending against the submission attempts here by Goble.
#SUB#
Goble seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Goble is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Cruz gets back to full guard.
Goble tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Goble thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Goble drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goble jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Goble tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Cruz working for a triangle but Goble defends it easily.
#SUB#
Goble thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T5##SUB#
Goble 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. #SUB#
Goble thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Goble thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Cruz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goble is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Goble is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Goble is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Goble avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Cruz looking for a guillotine here but Goble defends easily.
#T6##SUB#
Goble drops back looking for a leg! Cruz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cruz manages to kick Goble off! Goble jumps back into Cruz's guard.
Goble stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goble is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Goble thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Goble drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goble jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T7##SUB2#
Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goble gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Goble drops back looking for a leg! Cruz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cruz manages to kick Goble off! Goble jumps back into Cruz's guard.
Goble sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cruz's guard. #SUB#
Goble is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cruz sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Goble is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Goble is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cruz has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Goble is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.#T8##SUB2#
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back.
Cruz looks winded!#SUB#
Goble maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Cruz could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Goble has cracked it and Cruz is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Goble!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane Goble!
Shane Goble 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:
CFC CG 5
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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 36 losses; Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cruz shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Cruz gets a double leg takedown into Goble's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (0) vs (2) Cruz#SUB#
Goble working for a triangle but Cruz defends it easily.
#SUB#
Goble is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cruz is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Goble is active off his back here, looking for 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.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Goble is keeping the position.#SUB#
Goble working for a triangle but Cruz defends it easily.
Cruz stands and throws Goble's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (0) vs (5) Cruz
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cruz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Cruz is trying to get an arm triangle but Goble is defending well.
Goble is looking to regain half guard here but Cruz keeps moving and retains side control. #T1##SUB2#
Cruz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Goble sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Cruz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Goble sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB2#
Cruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Goble looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cruz seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Cruz 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.
Goble gets back to full guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Cruz drops back looking for a leg! Goble is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goble manages to kick Cruz off! Cruz jumps back into Goble's guard. #SUB#
Goble looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Cruz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cruz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Goble looking for a sweep. Not yet Goble, not yet. #SUB#
Goble is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Cruz 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. #T4#
Goble looking for a sweep. Not yet Goble, not yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Goble working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cruz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cruz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Goble had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cruz defends it easily.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goble swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Goble is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cruz is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Goble is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cruz looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Goble has his foot on Cruz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cruz works his way back into a safe position though.#T5##SUB2#
Cruz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cruz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Goble has his foot on Cruz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cruz works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Cruz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cruz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Goble escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cruz works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Cruz wants to work for an arm triangle but Goble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Goble looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cruz is working for a kimura but Goble is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cruz 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.
#T6##SUB2#
Goble is defending against the submission attempts here by Cruz.
#SUB#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Cruz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Goble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Cruz wants to work for an arm triangle but Goble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T7##SUB2#
Cruz is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Goble is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darian Cruz!
Darian Cruz thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC CG 4
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 35 losses; Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Cruz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Goble to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (0) Cruz#SUB#
Goble drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cruz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Goble has Cruz in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (2) Cruz
Cruz advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (2) vs (5) Cruz
Goble tries to buck Cruz off but Cruz is having none of 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.
Cruz trying to control the action but Goble is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cruz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goble keeps working.
Goble tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Goble manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cruz's best efforts.#SUB2#
Cruz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Goble has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cruz wants to free his trapped foot but Goble is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Cruz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Goble sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Cruz wants to work for an arm triangle but Goble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Cruz is working for a kimura but Goble is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Goble manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Cruz looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Goble looking for a triangle here. Cruz is fighting it but it looks tight! Goble pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Cruz is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shane Goble!
A relieved looking Shane Goble 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:
CFC CG 3
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 43 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Mondragon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (0) Mondragon#SUB2#
Goble avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Mondragon working for a triangle but Goble defends it easily.
#SUB#
Goble 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. #SUB#
Goble drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goble jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Goble avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goble defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Goble drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goble jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Mondragon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goble can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Goble drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goble jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1##SUB2#
Mondragon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goble defends it easily.#SUB#
Goble drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goble jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Goble tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Mondragon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goble can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Mondragon working for a triangle but Goble defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Goble got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mondragon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goble has managed to get both his arms back between Mondragon's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goble defends well.
Goble advances to half guard. #T2##SUB#
Mondragon is defending against the submission attempts here by Goble.
Goble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Goble is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Goble seems to be working for a kimura but Mondragon defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Goble is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mondragon sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Goble is trying to work for a kimura but Mondragon is defending well.
#SUB2#
Mondragon actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Mondragon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goble's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goble's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goble (2) vs (4) Mondragon
Goble tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Goble gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Goble looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondragon pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Goble doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mondragon. #SUB#
Goble looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura but Goble is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mondragon to get the leverage. #SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura but Goble is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mondragon to get the leverage. #T4##SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondragon pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mondragon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goble is just riding it out for now. Mondragon eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Mondragon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Goble tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.#T5##SUB#
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Mondragon is working for a kimura but Goble is defending it quite comfortably.
Goble makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Goble.#SUB#
Goble is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mondragon defends well.#SUB#
Goble has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mondragon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mondragon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mondragon tries to free his leg and advance position but Goble is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Goble looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Goble is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T6##SUB#
Goble has his foot on Mondragon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mondragon works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Goble working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mondragon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mondragon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Mondragon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goble has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mondragon has managed to get both his arms back between Goble's legs - danger averted.
Goble is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Mondragon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mondragon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Mondragon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Goble working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mondragon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mondragon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Goble working for a triangle but Mondragon defends it easily.
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goble is keeping the position for now.
Mondragon is still trying to improve position.#T7##SUB#
Goble working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mondragon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mondragon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Goble looking for a sweep. Not yet Goble, not yet.
Mondragon passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (2) vs (7) Mondragon#SUB2#
Mondragon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Goble is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Goble is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mondragon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Mondragon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Goble, who protects the arm well.
Goble manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (4) vs (7) Mondragon
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##SUB#
Goble seems to be working for a kimura but Mondragon defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Goble maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Mondragon could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Goble has cracked it and Mondragon is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Goble!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane Goble!
A very excited looking Shane Goble 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:
CFC CG 2
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 43 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Goble tries to sprawl but Mondragon drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (0) vs (2) Mondragon#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Goble is defending against the submission attempts here by Mondragon.
#SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goble tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.#SUB#
Goble looking for submissions off his back.
Goble's coaches at HELLCADEMY 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.#SUB2#
Mondragon is working for a kimura but Goble is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goble defends it well. #T1##SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondragon pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Goble is defending against the submission attempts here by Mondragon.
Mondragon is pressing down on Goble's thigh, looking to free his foot. Goble is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Mondragon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Goble sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Goble looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondragon pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB2#
Mondragon seems to be working for a kimura but Goble defends the submission attempt.
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.#SUB2#
Mondragon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Goble works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Goble is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Mondragon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mondragon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Goble is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Mondragon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Mondragon 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. #SUB#
Goble throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goble is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB#
Goble is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mondragon defends well.
Goble keeping full guard, as Mondragon tries to pass. #SUB#
Goble is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Goble had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mondragon defends it easily.#SUB2#
Mondragon drops back looking for a leg! Goble is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goble manages to kick Mondragon off! Mondragon jumps back into Goble's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Goble had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mondragon defends it easily.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4##SUB2#
Mondragon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mondragon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Goble working for a triangle but Mondragon defends it easily.
#SUB#
Goble has his foot on Mondragon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mondragon works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Goble had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mondragon defends it easily.
Mondragon pushing down on Goble's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondragon pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura but Goble is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mondragon to get the leverage.
Goble tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.#T5##SUB2#
Mondragon seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goble defends it well. #SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T6##SUB#
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Goble is defending against the submission attempts here by Mondragon.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goble defends it well. #SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7##SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Mondragon wants to work for an arm triangle but Goble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is working for a kimura but Goble is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goble defends it well. #SUB#
Goble looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8#
Goble regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mondragon is pushing down on Goble's leg trying to pass to half guard. Goble is fighting to maintain full guard but Mondragon has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Mondragon wants to work for an arm triangle but Goble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is working for a kimura but Goble is defending it quite comfortably.
Goble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Mondragon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondragon pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mondragon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goble is just riding it out for now. Mondragon eventually gives up the hold. #T9##SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goble is just riding it out for now. Mondragon eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura here.
#T10##SUB2#
Goble is defending against the submission attempts here by Mondragon.
#SUB2#
Goble is defending against the submission attempts here by Mondragon.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Goble has managed to free his arm - good work.
Goble moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Mondragon drops back looking for a leg! Goble is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goble manages to kick Mondragon off! Mondragon jumps back into Goble's guard. #T11##SUB2#
Mondragon drops back looking for a leg! Goble is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goble manages to kick Mondragon off! Mondragon jumps back into Goble's guard.
Mondragon looks winded!#SUB#
Goble has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mondragon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Goble looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mondragon advances to half guard. #SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondragon pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goble is looking for a sweep. Mondragon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T12##SUB#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mondragon seems to be working for a kimura but Goble defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Mondragon wants to work for an arm triangle but Goble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goble defends it well. #SUB2#
Mondragon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Goble sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Mondragon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goble is just riding it out for now. Mondragon eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Goble looking for submissions off his back.#T13##SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Goble looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mondragon seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Goble looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mondragon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Goble is defending against the submission attempts here by Mondragon.
#T14##SUB#
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goble is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Goble has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Mondragon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Goble has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Mondragon is working for a kimura but Goble is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mondragon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goble is just riding it out for now. Mondragon eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 2 to 0.
A relieved looking Esteban Mondragon 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:
CFC Combat Grappling
Date: Feb 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 13 wins and 11 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Anderson Nogueira !
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Goble is defended easily by Nogueira .
Goble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nogueira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goble.
Nogueira has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Goble drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (0) Nogueira
Goble advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (5) vs (0) Nogueira #SUB#
Goble wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nogueira , who protects the arm well.
Nogueira is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Goble off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goble (5) vs (4) Nogueira #SUB2#
Nogueira is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira doesn't have the hooks in and Goble manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (7) vs (4) Nogueira #SUB#
Goble drops back looking for a leg! Nogueira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nogueira manages to kick Goble off! Goble jumps back into Nogueira 's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Nogueira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goble is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB2#
Nogueira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goble gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Nogueira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Goble drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goble jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Goble drops back looking for a leg! Nogueira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nogueira manages to kick Goble off! Goble jumps back into Nogueira 's guard.
Nogueira keeping full guard, as Goble tries to pass.
Nogueira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goble. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Goble is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Goble drops back looking for a leg! Nogueira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nogueira manages to kick Goble off! Goble jumps back into Nogueira '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.#SUB#
Goble drops back looking for a leg! Nogueira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nogueira manages to kick Goble off! Goble jumps back into Nogueira 's guard. #SUB2#
Nogueira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goble gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Goble passes Nogueira 's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Nogueira looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Goble is working for a kimura but Nogueira is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Goble is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Nogueira looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Nogueira is defending against the submission attempts here by Goble.
#SUB2#
Nogueira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB#
Goble is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nogueira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Goble is trying to work for a kimura but Nogueira is defending well.
#SUB2#
Nogueira actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Goble is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nogueira defends it well. #SUB#
Goble is working for a kimura but Nogueira is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Goble is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nogueira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goble. #T4#
Nogueira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Goble got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nogueira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goble has managed to get both his arms back between Nogueira 's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Nogueira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goble can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Nogueira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Goble thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Nogueira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goble is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Goble thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Goble got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nogueira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goble has managed to get both his arms back between Nogueira 's legs - danger averted.
Nogueira can't keep his opponent in guard - Goble advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T5##SUB#
Goble is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nogueira has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Goble is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nogueira defends it well.
Nogueira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goble's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goble's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goble (7) vs (8) Nogueira #SUB2#
Nogueira is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Goble is defending well though. Nogueira let's go of the attempt for now.
Goble can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Nogueira is looking for the choke from the back position but Goble is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Nogueira looking for the choke from the back.
Goble is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Goble turns into Nogueira and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (9) vs (8) Nogueira #SUB2#
Nogueira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Nogueira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goble doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goble manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T6#
Goble passes into half guard. #SUB#
Nogueira is defending against the submission attempts here by Goble.
#SUB#
Goble wants to work for an arm triangle but Nogueira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Nogueira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Goble is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nogueira has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Nogueira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Goble is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nogueira is just riding it out for now. Goble eventually gives up the hold.
Nogueira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nogueira .#T7##SUB2#
Nogueira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goble doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goble manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nogueira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goble is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Nogueira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Goble avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Goble 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. #SUB#
Goble 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. #SUB#
Goble drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goble jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T8#
Goble stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nogueira swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Nogueira looking for a guillotine here but Goble defends easily.
#SUB2#
Nogueira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goble defends it easily.#SUB#
Goble 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.
Goble passes Nogueira 's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Goble is working for a kimura but Nogueira is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Nogueira actively working from the bottom here.#T9##SUB2#
Nogueira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Goble is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Goble has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Nogueira defend it? Goble steps over the head and cranks it - Nogueira is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Goble!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane Goble!
An out of breath Shane Goble 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:
CFC 635
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Goble gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gotch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shane Goble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goble fails with the takedown
and Goble takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goble with a poor takedown
and Gotch counters with a left and a right that stings Goble.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Goble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gotch lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Goble backs up against the cage.
#TD#
Goble gets a double leg takedown into Gotch's guard.
Goble won't allow Gotch to sweep him here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gotch is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Gotch is looking for a triangle but Goble pushes his legs off easily.
Gotch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Goble won't allow Gotch to sweep him here. #T1#
Gotch is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Goble will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gotch working a defensive guard here.
Goble looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotch tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Goble drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gotch is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Goble 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 Gotch's shoulder. That is not cool.
Goble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Goble seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gotch for as long as he can get away with.
Gotch is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Goble's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gotch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gotch is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Goble is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lou Gotch.
I think Gotch has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Lou Gotch!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Lou Gotch!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Lou Gotch!
Lou Gotch wins by unanimous decision!
Lou Gotch 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:
CFC 629
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Schotel moves into the clinch successfully.
Shane Goble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Schotel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Schotel as Goble shoots in.
Goble shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schotel defends it nicely.
Goble fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Goble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goble fails with the takedown
and Schotel counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Goble changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Schotel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Schotel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Goble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Schotel controlling the position well.
Schotel is trying to stand.
#T1##ES2#
Schotel has one foot on Goble's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Goble will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Goble misses with a takedown attempt - Schotel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Schotel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Schotel lands a two punch combo.
Dodge Schotel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schotel throws a nice outside leg kick.
No joy there for Goble, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Schotel moves into the clinch.
Schotel stops a takedown attempt from Goble.
Schotel is pressed up against the cage. Goble has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Schotel down to the mat. Schotel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Schotel. #ROC2#Goble is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schotel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goble throws out the jab.
Oh Goble is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goble has his takedown stuffed
and Schotel counters with a crisp right that sends Goble to the canvas! Schotel follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dodge Schotel!
During a confident post fight interview, Dodge Schotel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 245 Johnson vs McCain
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Justa Nutz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Nutz feints and as Goble raises his hands in defense, Nutz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nutz (2) vs (0) Goble
Goble tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goble pulls Nutz in close to prevent any damage.
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Goble has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Goble's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Goble wants to sweep here but Nutz controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutz showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Goble controlling Nutz's posture.
Nutz wants to control from the top but Goble keeps moving.
Nutz wants to pass the guard but Goble is keeping the position.
Nutz showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Goble keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully.
Nutz postures up.
Nutz controlling from the top position.
Goble not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nutz is stalling in the full guard.
Goble pulls Nutz in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Nutz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goble is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nutz wants to control from the top but Goble keeps moving. #SUB2#
Goble working for a triangle but Nutz defends it easily.
Goble is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Goble pulls Nutz in close to his closed guard and prevents Nutz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Goble keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goble is controlling Nutz's posture.
Nutz advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (5) vs (0) Goble#T5#
Nutz controlling the position from side mount.
Nutz wants to control but Goble is keeping him busy.
Goble wants to control but Nutz postures up.
Goble tries to improve position but can't.
Nutz trying to control the position but Goble is working away.
Nutz tries to advance to mount but Goble denies him.
Nutz laying and praying for a moment but Goble takes advantage and regains half guard. #T6#
Nutz wants to free his trapped foot but Goble is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nutz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Goble is staying active underneath Nutz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nutz is looking to advance position but Goble won't allow it.
Goble gets full guard.#T7#
Nutz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goble is keeping the position for now.
Goble wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Goble keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully.
Nutz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nutz stopping the sweep attempt from Goble.
Goble looking to control.
Goble looking for a sweep. Not yet Goble, not yet.
Goble looking to control but Nutz passes into half guard.
#T8#
The fighters are battling for position here. Goble manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Goble keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully.
Nutz tries to free his leg and advance position but Goble is retaining full guard.
Nutz trying to control but Goble is working from the bottom.
Nutz pushes down on Goble's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Goble keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Nutz passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nutz (8) vs (0) Goble#T9#
Goble tries to buck Nutz off but Nutz is having none of it.
Goble is still trying to improve position.
Goble is not content to let Nutz control the position.
Nutz just content to control the position.
Goble wants to control but Nutz postures up.
Nutz just content to control the position. #T10#
Goble is trying to control Nutz's posture but Nutz avoids it. #SUB#
Nutz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Goble rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nutz's guard! Nice work there by Goble! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (8) vs (2) Goble#SUB#
Nutz has his foot on Goble's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goble works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Goble avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nutz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goble is one step ahead there.
Goble is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Goble pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nutz is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Goble controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Nutz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nutz wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Goble is now in half guard.
Nutz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Nutz is looking to control Goble's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nutz avoid being mounted?
Goble tries to pass to full mount but Nutz defends it.
Nutz trying to control from the bottom.
#T13#
Nutz wants to improve his position but Goble is controlling well.
Goble wants to pass the guard but Nutz is defending well.
Nutz is trying to maintain the position but Goble is very close to passing his half guard.
Nutz tries to roll over but Goble keeps him under control.
Goble is thwarting Nutz's attempts to control the position.#T14#
Goble is trying to control. Nutz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nutz tries to roll over but Goble keeps him under control.
Goble is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nutz is looking for a sweep. Goble is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nutz trying to hold on to Goble's head to control him but Goble postures up.
#SUB2#
Goble seems to be working for a kimura but Nutz defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goble is taking a breather. Nutz 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nutz takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Justa Nutz made sure to mention his sponsor, Fantasy Threads in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SSG 239 Kersikov vs Philbert
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ibrahim misses with a takedown attempt - Goble sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Ibrahim decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (0) vs (2) Ibrahim#SUB2#
Ibrahim 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.
Goble trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim is keen to just control but Goble is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Goble is defending well. #T1#
Ibrahim keeps trying to improve his position.
Goble trying to control here.
Goble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ibrahim is trying to control. Goble wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Goble keeping hold of Ibrahim's head, controlling as best he can.
Goble trying to control from the bottom.
Ibrahim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Goble is doing well to control the position and prevent Ibrahim from advancing to side control.#T2#
Ibrahim trying to control from half guard but Goble is working away.
Ibrahim is controlling the pace.
Goble's coaches at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute 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.
Goble gets full guard.
Goble keeping moving, preventing Ibrahim from controlling successfully.
Goble 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.
Ibrahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Goble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Ibrahim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ibrahim trying to move into half guard but instead Goble has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (2) Ibrahim
Goble is fighting to break Ibrahim's control of his arms but Ibrahim is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Goble not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Goble preventing the sweep.
Ibrahim working a defensive guard here.
Goble trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ibrahim working for a triangle but Goble defends it easily.
#T4#
Ibrahim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goble trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibrahim has Goble pulled in close to control his posture.
Goble content to stall in guard here. #T5#
Ibrahim working a defensive guard but Goble passes into half guard.
Goble wants to pass the guard but Ibrahim is defending well.
Ibrahim wants to control but Goble is keeping busy.
Goble trying to control from half guard but Ibrahim is working away.
Ibrahim tries to roll over but Goble keeps him under control.#T6#
Ibrahim is controlling Goble's trapped leg to prevent Goble from advancing to side control.
Ibrahim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ibrahim is looking to control Goble's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ibrahim avoid being mounted?
Ibrahim is trying to control but Goble manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (5) vs (2) Ibrahim
Goble trying to control but Ibrahim is having none of it.
Ibrahim tries to hold on but Goble postures up.#T7#
Goble sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ibrahim regains half guard.
Goble tries to pass to full mount but Ibrahim defends it. #SUB#
Goble is looking for a kimura but Ibrahim is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Goble to get the leverage. #T8#
Ibrahim keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ibrahim tries to roll over but Goble keeps him under control.
Ibrahim has his hands clasped together around Goble's back. He's all about the action.#T9#
Ibrahim wants to control but Goble passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (8) vs (2) Ibrahim
Ibrahim tries to improve position but can't.
Goble laying and praying for a moment but Ibrahim takes advantage and regains half guard.
Goble seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ibrahim keeping control of the position. #T10#
Ibrahim makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ibrahim.
Goble wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
Ibrahim wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Ibrahim working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goble doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goble manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ibrahim has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Goble has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (11) vs (2) Ibrahim#T11#
Ibrahim can't do much from the bottom here.
Ibrahim tries to improve position but can't.
Goble is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Goble is trying to get an arm triangle but Ibrahim is defending well.
Goble wants to control but Ibrahim is keeping him busy. #T12#
Goble is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ibrahim manages to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim trying to control but Goble postures up.
Ibrahim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goble is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T13#
Goble'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.
Ibrahim holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ibrahim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Goble 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##SUB2#
Ibrahim actively working from the bottom here.
Goble passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (14) vs (2) Ibrahim
Goble seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ibrahim is holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibrahim tries to hold on but Goble pushes him away.
Ibrahim can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goble takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
A relieved looking Shane Goble 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 228 Hunt vs Kersikov
Date: Nov 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 32 losses; Sirus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Hughes dives in and scores a takedown into Goble's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (0) vs (2) Hughes
Hughes wants to pass the guard but Goble is keeping the position.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Goble keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Goble holds on and takes a little breather.
Hughes trying to control but Goble is working from the bottom.
Hughes tries to free his leg and advance position but Goble is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goble is pulling down on Hughes's head. It's preventing any offense from Hughes, at least for the moment.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Goble keeps moving. #T1#
Goble wants to sweep here but Hughes controlling him for the moment.
Hughes looking to pass the guard.
Hughes keeps trying to improve his position.
Goble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Goble is controlling Hughes's posture.
Goble will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hughes trying to control but Goble is working from the bottom.
Hughes won't allow Goble to sweep him here. #T2#
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Goble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hughes tries to free his leg and advance position but Goble is retaining full guard.
Hughes trying to control but Goble is working from the bottom.
Hughes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goble has Hughes pulled in close to control his posture.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Goble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Goble wants to sweep but no luck.
Goble keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hughes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goble managing to control the position.
Hughes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goble swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Hughes wants to control from the top but Goble keeps moving.
Hughes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Goble is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Goble keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Goble has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hughes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hughes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goble swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Hughes controlling from the top position.
Goble has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Goble trying to keep a closed guard but Hughes is proving a slippery customer.
Goble keeping full guard, as Hughes tries to pass. #T6#
Hughes is pushing down on Goble's leg trying to pass to half guard. Goble is fighting to maintain full guard but Hughes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Goble works his way to full guard. Good work.
Goble keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Hughes preventing the sweep.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Goble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes won't allow Goble to sweep him here. #T7#
Goble wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hughes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goble keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Goble looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughes is one step ahead there.
Goble pulls Hughes in close to prevent any damage. #T8#
Goble keeping full guard, as Hughes tries to pass. #SUB#
Hughes sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Goble doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Hughes paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Goble - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shane Goble!
Shane Goble thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 222 Cahute vs Philbert
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Bernhard River! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Goble shoots for a takedown but River saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Goble shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has River pinned against the cage. River gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Goble.
Bernhard River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Goble.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Goble. #TD#
River fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Goble sprawls well initially but River persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: River (2) vs (0) Goble
River trying to control from half guard but Goble is working away.
Goble 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.
River tries to pass to full mount but Goble defends it.
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.
River trying to control the pace. #T1##SUB#
River is trying to work for a kimura but Goble is defending well.
River is stalling here. Goble is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! River seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Goble has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: River (2) vs (4) Goble
River tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goble working away.#T2#
River is looking to regain half guard here but Goble keeps moving and retains side control.
Goble controls the position.
Goble wants to lay and pray for a moment but River keeps working.
You can see the frustration on River's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Goble takes a little break here. River wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
River manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: River (4) vs (4) Goble
River has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
River trying to mount his opponent but Goble defends it.
Goble works his way to full guard. Good work.
River stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goble swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
River drops back looking for a leg! Goble is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goble manages to kick River off! River jumps back into Goble's guard. #T4#
Goble 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: River (4) vs (6) Goble
Goble is stalling here. River is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Goble seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and River has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: River (8) vs (6) Goble
River is looking to take a break and control but Goble is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T5#
Goble is not content to let River control the position.
Goble is letting River control him for a moment.
Goble is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
River wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goble keeps working. #SUB#
River tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T6#
River laying and praying for a moment but Goble takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB#
River is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
River is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Goble is pressing down on River's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T7#
River not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
River trying to move into half guard but instead Goble has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: River (8) vs (8) Goble
River trying to control the position.
#SUB#
River working for a triangle but Goble defends it easily.
Goble wants to control from the top but River keeps moving. #T8#
River working a defensive guard here.
Goble content to stall in guard here.
River working a defensive guard but Goble passes into half guard.
#T9#
Goble is trying to control. River wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
River looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
River is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily.
River is looking to control Goble's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can River avoid being mounted?
River moves into full guard.
Goble pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Goble showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
River is looking for a triangle here but Goble uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: River (8) vs (11) Goble#SUB2#
Goble is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. River knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Goble in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T11#
Goble wants to control but River is keeping him busy. #T12#
River struggling a bit here.
River is trying to improve his position.
River wants to control but Goble postures up.
Goble in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T13#
River manages to work his way to half guard, despite Goble's best efforts.#SUB#
River looking for submissions off his back.
River is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
River wants to control but Goble passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: River (8) vs (14) Goble#T14#
River struggling a bit here.
River is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Goble's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
River wants to improve his position but Goble is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
River wants to control but Goble passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: River (8) vs (17) Goble
River is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goble wins on points by 17 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Shane Goble thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 206 Bar vs Makarov
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 4 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chai tries to clinch up.
We've been hearing reports that Goble has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chai wants to clinch.
Goble closes the distance and clinches up with Chai, looking for a takedown. Goble pushes Chai against the cage but Chai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Chai darts in and clinches Goble up against the cage.#TD#
Chai is fighting off a takedown attempt but Goble is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Chai to the mat. Chai regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (0) Chai
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Goble is proving a slippery customer.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Goble from controlling successfully.
Goble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Goble showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Chai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Goble sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chai has control of Goble's left arm, preventing Goble from doing any damage. #T2#
Goble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Goble is proving a slippery customer.
Chai 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.
Goble wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.#T3#
Chai controlling the position.
Goble passes Chai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Goble is stalling here. Chai is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Goble seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Chai has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goble (2) vs (4) Chai
Goble is trying to improve his position.
Goble tries to control but Chai manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Goble (2) vs (7) Chai#T4#
Goble tries to escape but Chai has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Chai biding his time, controlling Goble.
Goble is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Goble fending off the submission attempt from Chai. #T5#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Chai avoiding Goble 's attempts to control his hands.
Chai keeps control of the position easily here as Goble tries to buck him off.
#T6#
Goble trying to control the hands but Chai won't let him.
Goble wants to escape the position.
Chai trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T7#
Goble trying to control the action but Chai just sinks the hooks in.
Chai controls the position.
Chai tries to keep control of the position but Goble is staying busy.
Goble trying to control the hands but Chai won't let him.
Goble is in bad spot here.
#T8#
Goble trying to control the hands but Chai breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goble is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chai is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Chai controlling the positon.
Goble trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T9#
Chai is hanging on to Goble's back as he tries to escape.
Goble is working hard here to advance position.
Chai really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Goble.
Goble trying to control the action but Chai just sinks the hooks in.
Goble tries to break free.
#T10#
Chai not allowing Goble to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Goble's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Goble turns into Chai and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (4) vs (7) Chai
Chai keeping full guard, as Goble tries to pass. #T11#
Goble trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Goble puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Chai tries to roll over but Goble keeps him under control.
Goble is thwarting Chai's attempts to control the position.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Goble has control of the leg. #T12#
Chai manages to get to full guard.
Goble wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Goble pushing down on Chai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chai keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T13#
Goble is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Goble seems to be looking for submissions.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Chai is controlling Goble's trapped leg to prevent Goble from advancing to side control.#T14#
Chai tries to roll over but Goble keeps him under control.
Goble is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai is looking for a sweep. Goble is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 7 to 4.
A very excited looking Stsyapan Chai 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:
SSG 196 Majere vs Zulu
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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Solo has closed the distance and engaged Goble in a clinch.
Solo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Goble gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Goble is looking for a takedown.
Solo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Solo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Goble gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shane Goble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hand Solo.
Solo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Goble is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Goble is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Solo is looking for a takedown.
Goble is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Solo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Goble is trying to keep an underhook but Solo manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (0) vs (2) Solo
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (0) vs (5) Solo
Solo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Goble wants to control but Solo is having none of it.
Solo controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solo moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Goble (0) vs (8) Solo#T2#
Solo biding his time, looking for the opening.
Goble breaks Solo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (8) Solo
Goble content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Solo managing to control the position. #T4#
Goble engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Goble'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.
Solo pulls Goble in close to his closed guard and prevents Goble from doing any damage or advancing position.#T5#
Goble preventing the sweep.
Solo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (10) Solo
Solo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goble swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goble controlling the position.#T6#
Solo stopping the sweep attempt from Goble.
Goble will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Goble controls Solo momentarily but Solo frees himself.
Solo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Goble is pulling down on Solo's head. It's preventing any offense from Solo, at least for the moment.#T7#
Solo won't allow Goble to sweep him here.
Solo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Solo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goble knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Solo works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (2) vs (13) Solo
Solo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Goble is looking to escape.
Goble is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at HELLCADEMY, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T8#
Solo controlling from mount.
Solo looking to control but Goble is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Solo controlling from the full mount. #T9#
Solo tries to control but Goble wriggling away.
Goble regains half guard.
Solo trying to pass the guard but Goble defending well.
Goble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Goble tries to roll over but Solo keeps him under control.#T10#
Solo moves into full mount! Goble won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (2) vs (16) Solo
Goble manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Solo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Solo trying to advance position but Goble counters by regaining guard. #T11#
Solo tries to free his leg and advance position but Goble is retaining full guard.
Goble working a defensive guard here.
Solo pushes down on Goble's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo is trying to control. Goble wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Solo is looking to advance position but Goble won't allow it.
Goble is controlling Solo's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T12#
Further stalling from Goble.
Solo trying to control from Goble's half guard. Goble has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Solo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goble is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Solo slips nicely into half guard.
Goble keeping control of the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Goble manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T14#
Goble pulls Solo in close to his closed guard and prevents Solo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Solo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Solo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goble swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Solo trying to control the position from guard on top but Goble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo wins on points by 16 to 2.
A relieved looking Hand Solo 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 192 Schaubi vs Bik
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 9 wins and 8 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 29 losses; Sirus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Goble closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Goble lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (0) Hughes
Goble 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.
Goble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hughes wants to sweep here but Goble controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hughes working for a triangle but Goble defends it easily.
#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hughes holds on and takes a little breather.
Goble will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Goble slips nicely into half guard.
Hughes is looking to improve his position.
Goble slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Hughes tries to roll over but Goble keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Hughes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily.
Goble is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Goble'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.#T3#
Hughes is looking to improve his position.
Hughes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Goble controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hughes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goble is one step ahead there.
Hughes working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Goble tries to free his leg and advance position but Hughes is retaining full guard.
Hughes is trying to keep Goble in close.
Goble advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (5) vs (0) Hughes
Goble slows the pace down. #T5#
Hughes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes trying to control here.
Hughes wants to improve his position but Goble is controlling well.
Goble trying to control the pace.
Hughes wants to control but Goble is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T6#
Goble perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Goble is thwarting Hughes's attempts to control the position.
Goble takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hughes is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Goble 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.
Hughes is trying to control but Goble passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (8) vs (0) Hughes#T7#
Goble controls the position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Hughes is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Hughes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hughes trying to remain calm as Goble controls from the top position.#T8#
Hughes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Goble's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hughes is looking to control Goble's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hughes avoid being mounted?
Goble controlling the action here. #T9#
Hughes is looking to control Goble's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hughes avoid being mounted?
Hughes wants to improve his position but Goble is controlling well.
Hughes trying to control but Goble postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Goble in particular looking to stall.#T10#
Hughes wants to get back to full guard.
Hughes trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Goble seems content to control.
Hughes is looking to control Goble's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hughes avoid being mounted?
Goble prevents Hughes from improving his position.
Goble looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Goble has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T11#
Hughes tries to get to full guard but Goble has control of the leg.
Goble is taking a breather. Hughes 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.
Hughes trying to control from the bottom.
Goble stalling. #T12#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Goble.
Hughes keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Hughes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goble sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T13#
Hughes tries to get to full guard but Goble has control of the leg.
Goble sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hughes wants to improve his position but Goble is controlling well.
#T14#
Goble performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hughes wants to control but Goble is keeping busy.
Goble has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (11) vs (0) Hughes
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goble looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goble takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Shane Goble thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 182 Beat The Man 7
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bernhard River! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Goble tries to clinch up but River circles away and keeps his distance.
Goble tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and River counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: River (2) vs (0) Goble#SUB#
River seems to be working for a kimura but Goble defends the submission attempt.
River is thwarting Goble's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goble is not content to let River control the position.
Goble 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.#SUB#
River is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Goble is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
River works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: River (5) vs (0) Goble
Goble is trying to control River's posture but River avoids it.
What's Goble going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#SUB#
River tries for a kimura but Goble is defending well. #T2#
River working away.#SUB#
River tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
River tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no River has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
River trying to control the position but Goble is working away.
Goble is trying to get back to half guard.
River has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Goble wants to control but River postures up.#T4##SUB#
River looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Goble wants to control but River postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River taking a break here but Goble is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB#
River is looking for a kimura here.
River trying to control from Goble's half guard. Goble has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T5#
River pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goble is keeping the position for now.
Goble tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Goble is looking for a triangle but River pushes his legs off easily.
River trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Goble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
River is really struggling to control Goble but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Goble looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
River sitting in guard here, content to control.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Goble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goble is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
River is stalling in the full guard.
Goble controls River momentarily but River frees himself.
River stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goble swivels though and keeps the full guard.
River might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Goble keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully. #T8##SUB2#
Goble has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. River 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 Goble. Score +3 for passing guard: River (8) vs (0) Goble
Goble is not content to let River control the position.
River controls the position.#T9#
Goble is looking to reverse the position.
Goble trying to remain calm as River controls from the top position.#SUB#
River working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Goble is not content to let River control the position. #SUB#
River is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Goble has escaped the position, nice work there. #T10#
Goble is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
River swings around for an armbar but Goble sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into River's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: River (8) vs (2) Goble#SUB#
River looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Goble passes into half guard.
River trying to hold on to Goble's head to control him but Goble postures up.
Goble is trying to control. River wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T11##SUB#
River looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goble frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: River (8) vs (5) Goble
River tries to hold on but Goble pushes him away.
River is trying to reverse the position but instead Goble has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: River (8) vs (8) Goble
A bit of a pause in the action here. Goble controlling the positon.
Goble not allowing River to control his hands. #T12#
River is trying to break free.
Goble avoiding River 's attempts to control his hands.
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.
Goble avoiding River 's attempts to control his hands. #T13#
Goble controlling from the back.
River tries to roll but Goble sticks to his back.
River is working hard here to advance position.
Goble really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for River.
River rolls, trying to escape but Goble keeps control of the position.
#T14#
Goble not allowing River to control his hands.
River tries to break free.
Goble 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Goble is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. River is defending well though. Goble let's go of the attempt for now.
River is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and River gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
River takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Bernhard River thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 175 Ulatov vs Kersikov
Date: Jul 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mattias Lundgren!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lundgren tries for a takedown but Goble sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Lundgren looking to score a takedown here. Goble is defending well but Lundgren drives through and ends up in Goble's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (0) vs (2) Lundgren#SUB2#
Lundgren is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Goble is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Goble has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (2) Lundgren
Lundgren trying to keep a closed guard but Goble is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Goble controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Goble preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Lundgren throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Lundgren is trying to control the position but Goble postures up.
Lundgren has Goble pulled in close to control his posture.
Goble engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Lundgren working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goble doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goble manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Lundgren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goble is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Lundgren is looking for a triangle but Goble pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Lundgren throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goble works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Lundgren trying to control but Goble postures up.
Goble perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Goble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lundgren is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Lundgren wants to control but Goble is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lundgren is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goble is taking a breather. Lundgren says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Lundgren with the active half guard here but Goble passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (5) vs (2) Lundgren
Lundgren is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T5##SUB#
Goble thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lundgren struggling a bit here.
Lundgren is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T6#
Lundgren looking for a sweep but Goble has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Goble (7) vs (2) Lundgren
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lundgren keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Goble content just to control the position here. #T7#
Lundgren is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lundgren tries to lock up and control but Goble gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Goble sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Goble with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lundgren tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Goble content just to control the position here.
Lundgren tries to lock up and control but Goble gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lundgren tries to improve his position but instead Goble has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Goble (10) vs (2) Lundgren
Goble has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lundgren's body.
#T9##SUB#
Goble is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lundgren has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Goble seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Lundgren's chin but Lundgren turns very nicely into Goble's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Lundgren.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (10) vs (4) Lundgren
Goble is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T10#
Goble is trying to control the position but Lundgren postures up.
Lundgren is looking to advance position but Goble has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goble (14) vs (4) Lundgren
Lundgren is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Goble tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lundgren is trying to escape the mount.
Lundgren is still trying to improve position.#T11#
Lundgren slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Goble content to control rather than advance.
Lundgren is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Goble content to control rather than advance.
Goble passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lundgren! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (17) vs (4) Lundgren
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lundgren is trying desperately to improve position.#T13#
Goble fails to advance to Lundgren's back.
Lundgren tries to hold on but Goble postures up.
Goble tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lundgren working to try and regain half guard.
Goble sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Lundgren is controlling an arm, preventing Goble from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goble takes Lundgren's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Lundgren is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Goble (20) vs (4) Lundgren
And that's the end of the fight!
Goble takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
A very excited looking Shane Goble rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Mattias Lundgren spoke after the fight, saying 'Sometines your opponent getsthebetter of you, tonight was one of those nights and I was unprepared. To all my fans sorry, I'll come back stronger and to my opponent congratulations but I'll be seing you again soon I'm sure.'. |
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Event:
SSG 168 Goble vs Kersikov
Date: Jul 02, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 10 losses; Nykolai Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov fails with a takedown attempt.
Goble defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kersikov.#TD2#
Kersikov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Goble wants to get back to full guard but Kersikov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (0) vs (5) Kersikov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kersikov prevents Goble from getting the reversal.#T1#
Kersikov controlling from mount.
Kersikov tries to take Goble's back but instead Goble uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Goble is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Kersikov is looking to advance position but Goble won't allow it.
Goble is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Devil’s Playground, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Goble gets full guard.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goble is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kersikov postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Goble holds on and takes a little breather.
Kersikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Goble seems keen to control Kersikov's posture.#T4#
Goble 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: Goble (2) vs (5) Kersikov
Goble is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T5#
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Goble has control of the leg.
Kersikov has his hands clasped together around Goble's back. He's all about the action.
Kersikov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goble is working away from the top position though.
Goble takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T6#
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov 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.
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.
Kersikov trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Goble 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.
Kersikov wants to control but Goble is keeping busy.
#T7#
Goble controlling the action here.
Kersikov trying to control but Goble postures up.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Goble has control of the leg.
Goble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T8#
Goble takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Goble tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T9#
Kersikov controlling the position well.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov has his hands clasped together around Goble's back. He's all about the action.
Goble content to control rather than advance. #T10#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kersikov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Goble sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Goble wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #T11#
Kersikov wants to control but Goble passes easily into half guard.
Goble is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it.
Kersikov is trying is best to control the position here.
Goble wants to free his trapped foot but Kersikov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T12#
Goble trying to control the pace.
Kersikov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T13#
Goble content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kersikov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Goble not doing much here.
#T14#
Kersikov wants to control but Goble passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (5) vs (5) Kersikov
Goble is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov tries to bench press Goble off him but Goble keeps the position.
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! Goble is heads and Kersikov is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Kersikov wins on points by 6 to 5.
Nykolai Kersikov 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 163 Robinson vs Banner
Date: Jun 25, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Akaro Horiguchi!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Goble wants to clinch up but Horiguchi keeps it at a distance.
Horiguchi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Horiguchi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Goble to the ground. Horiguchi is now in Goble's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (0) vs (2) Horiguchi
Horiguchi wants to control from the top but Goble keeps moving. #SUB2#
Horiguchi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Goble looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Goble looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Goble! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goble (4) vs (2) Horiguchi
Goble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Horiguchi can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi looks to move to half guard but instead Goble has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Goble (6) vs (2) Horiguchi
Horiguchi is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Goble tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Horiguchi is trying to reverse the position but instead Goble has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Goble (9) vs (2) Horiguchi
Goble has good solid back control here. #T2#
Horiguchi is trying to break free.
Goble just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Goble keeps control of the position as Horiguchi tries to break free.
Goble is riding his opponent, not letting Horiguchi buck him off.
Horiguchi is in bad spot here.
#T3#
Goble is riding his opponent, not letting Horiguchi buck him off.
Goble'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.
Horiguchi trying to control the hands but Goble breaks the grip. #T4#
I would not like to be Horiguchi right now.
Horiguchi 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.
Horiguchi trying to control the hands but Goble breaks the grip.
Goble controlling the position well here. Horiguchi rolled but Goble kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Horiguchi is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Goble off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Will Goble go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Goble controlling well, preventing Horiguchi from escaping the position.
#T5#
Goble has good solid back control here.
Horiguchi trying to control the hands but Goble won't let him.
Goble is riding his opponent, not letting Horiguchi buck him off.
Goble avoiding Horiguchi 's attempts to control his hands.
Goble controlling from the back.#T6#
Horiguchi biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Horiguchi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T7#
Horiguchi is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Goble.
You can see the frustration on Horiguchi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Goble has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Horiguchi's body.
Horiguchi is in bad spot here.
#T8#
Goble really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Horiguchi.
Horiguchi wants to escape the position.
Goble is riding his opponent, not letting Horiguchi buck him off.
Horiguchi is trying to break free.
Goble trying to control momentarily.
#T9#
Horiguchi rolls, trying to escape but Goble keeps control of the position.
Goble gets his hands free as Horiguchi looks to control.
Goble 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.
Goble not allowing Horiguchi to control his hands. #T10#
Goble is hanging on to Horiguchi's back as he tries to escape.
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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horiguchi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Horiguchi trying to control the hands but Goble won't let him. #T11#
Horiguchi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Goble is staying active.
Horiguchi is really stuck here.
Horiguchi is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T12#
Horiguchi is really stuck here.
What can Horiguchi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Horiguchi tries to escape but Goble has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Goble trying to control.
Horiguchi wants to escape the position.
Goble keeps control of the position easily here as Horiguchi tries to buck him off.
#T13#
Horiguchi surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Goble has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Horiguchi's body.
#T14#
Horiguchi is holding onto Goble's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Will Goble go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horiguchi just trying to survive but Goble is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goble takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
A relieved looking Shane Goble 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 157 Ibrahim vs Philbert
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 6 losses; Leonardinho Chai!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Chai closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Goble's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (0) vs (2) Chai
Chai is stalling in the full guard.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Goble.#T1#
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goble controlling the position.
Goble keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goble has control of Chai's left arm, preventing Chai from doing any damage.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Goble is keeping the position.
Goble has his hands on Chai's head, controlling the position.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Chai is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chai wants to control from the top but Goble keeps moving.
Goble pulls Chai in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Goble 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.
Chai advances to half guard.
Chai controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Chai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chai trying to control the pace. #T4#
Chai trying to control from half guard but Goble is working away.
Goble won't allow Chai to pass to mount.
Chai not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Chai is looking for a kimura here.
Chai sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T5#
Goble slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Goble keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Goble is keeping the position.
Chai sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goble is keeping the position for now.
Goble looking for a sweep. Not yet Goble, not yet. #T7#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Goble holds on and takes a little breather.
Goble tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai wants to control from the top but Goble keeps moving.
Goble looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Goble keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai slips nicely into half guard.#T8#
Chai working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Goble's thigh. Goble counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Goble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goble is keeping the position for now.
Chai wants to control from the top but Goble keeps moving. #T9#
Goble pulls Chai in close to prevent any damage.
Chai is looking to pass into half guard but Goble pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Goble is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (2) Chai
Goble advances to half guard.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Goble not doing much here.
#T10#
Chai is looking to control Goble's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chai avoid being mounted?
Goble takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions off his back.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
The fighters are battling for position here. Chai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goble's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (4) Chai
Goble controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself.
Chai pushing down on Goble's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chai is trying to control. Goble wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Goble is defending well.
Chai is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T12#
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Goble is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Goble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chai keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Goble is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Devil’s Playground, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Chai works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (2) vs (7) Chai
Well,Goble is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
Goble can't do much from the bottom here.
Goble is not content to let Chai control the position.
Chai slows the pace down.
Goble is not content to let Chai control the position. #T14#
The referee asks Chai politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chai prefers to stall for the moment though.
Goble is not content to let Chai control the position.
Goble tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai just content to control the position. #SUB2#
Chai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 7 to 2.
Leonardinho Chai 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 151 Beat The Man 2
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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 8 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Schaubi forces Goble back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Schaubi pulls Goble into guard.
Schaubi is controlling Goble's posture.
Goble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schaubi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Goble sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goble stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schaubi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Goble looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Schaubi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Goble stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schaubi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schaubi trying to control the position here. #T2#
Goble preventing the sweep.
Schaubi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Goble content to stall in guard here.
Goble pushes down on Schaubi's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Goble trying to control the pace.
Goble is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (0) vs (3) Goble
Schaubi is looking to improve his position but Goble isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Schaubi doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Schaubi wants to control but Goble is having none of it.
Schaubi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Schaubi (0) vs (6) Goble
Goble controlling well, preventing Schaubi from escaping the 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.
Schaubi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Schaubi really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Goble's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Schaubi can't escape the position.
#T6#
Goble is trying to stick to Schaubi's back but Schaubi is turning into Goble. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Goble's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Schaubi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (2) vs (6) Goble
Goble not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goble is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Goble looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Schaubi stays in close to Goble's body and controls the position.
Schaubi advances to half guard. #T7#
Goble is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schaubi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Goble is looking to get back to full guard here but Schaubi has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (5) vs (6) Goble
Goble tries to bench press Schaubi off him but Schaubi keeps the position. #T8#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Goble is trying to work for a sweep but Schaubi has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Schaubi (7) vs (6) Goble
Schaubi looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Goble tries to reverse the position but Schaubi maintains control.
Schaubi controlling from the full mount.
Goble is working to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Schaubi wants to take Goble's back here but Goble is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Goble really trying hard to get back to half 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.
Goble tries to hold on but Schaubi pushes him away. #T11#
Schaubi controlling from mount.
Schaubi fails to take his opponent's back.
Schaubi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schaubi'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.#T12#
Goble is looking to get to half guard.
Schaubi forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Schaubi (10) vs (6) Goble
Schaubi biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T13##T14#
Goble wants to escape the position.
Schaubi is riding his opponent, not letting Goble buck him off.
Goble holding both Schaubi 's hands and preventing any damage.
Schaubi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Goble doesn't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schaubi takes the fight on points by 10 to 6.
Abu Schaubi is the new super heavyweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Abu Schaubi said 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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Event:
SSG 148 Soderberg vs Berendas
Date: May 21, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Solo gets caught flat footed, as Goble shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (0) Solo
Goble wants to pass the guard but Solo is keeping the position.
Solo being controlled here, momentarily.
Goble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Goble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Goble from controlling successfully. #T1#
Goble sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Solo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goble trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goble is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Solo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Goble passes into half guard.
Goble is thwarting Solo's attempts to control the position.
Goble not doing much here.
#T3#
Goble is trying to control the action in half guard but Solo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Solo trying to hold on to Goble's head to control him but Goble postures up.
Solo wants to get back to full guard.
Solo is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Solo is staying active underneath Goble, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Goble trying to mount his opponent but Solo defends it.
Goble is keen to just control but Solo is a slippery customer.
Solo keeping control of the position.
Goble stalling.
Solo moves into full guard.
#T5#
Goble pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solo is keeping the position for now.
Goble is fighting to break Solo's control of his arms but Solo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Goble from controlling successfully. #T6#
Solo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goble passes Solo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Goble is looking to stall here but Solo recovers full guard.
Solo looking for a sweep. Not yet Solo, not yet. #T7#
Solo is trying to control the position but Goble postures up.
Solo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Goble puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Goble trying to control the action but Solo is working from the bottom.
Solo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T8#
Goble sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Solo is trying to get back to full guard.
Solo is trying to maintain the position but Goble is very close to passing his half guard.
Goble is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Solo reverses the position - he's now on top in Goble's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (2) Solo#T9##SUB#
Goble is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Goble keeping moving, preventing Solo from controlling successfully.
Solo slips nicely into half guard.
Goble trying to control from the bottom.
#T10#
Solo wants to free his trapped foot but Goble is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.
Goble is not content to let Solo control the position.
Goble trying to control but Solo postures up.
Goble moves into full guard.
Solo wants to control from the top but Goble keeps moving. #T11#
Goble can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Solo controls the pace.
Goble trying to control the position here.
Goble wants to hit a sweep here but Solo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Goble there! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (2) vs (5) Solo
Solo mounts Goble! Really nice guard pass there! #T12#
Goble wants to hold on but Solo pushes him away.
Solo tries to control but Goble wriggling away.
Solo controlling from mount.
Goble gets back to half guard.
Goble is staying active underneath Solo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Goble regains full guard. Nicely done. #T13#
Goble has Solo pulled in close to control his posture.
Goble being controlled here, momentarily.
Solo preventing the sweep.
Goble is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Solo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goble is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T14#
Solo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Solo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Goble's guard. #SUB#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.
Solo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Goble! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (2) vs (8) Solo
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goble is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Solo tries to control but Goble wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo wins on points by 8 to 2.
An out of breath Hand Solo 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:
SSG 143 Ibrahim vs Soderberg
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Kent Dew!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Goble has a takedown stuffed.
Dew misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Goble has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Dew shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Goble is trying to defend but Dew 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: Goble (0) vs (2) Dew
Goble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Goble is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dew is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goble defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Goble is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dew is thwarting Goble's attempts to control the position.
Goble is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dew's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dew's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goble (4) vs (2) Dew
Goble seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Goble controlling the position well here. Dew rolled but Goble kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T2#
Dew tries to roll but Goble sticks to his back.
Goble controls the position.
Dew wants to escape the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goble is looking to control Dew but Dew is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T3#
Dew is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dew is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Goble.
Dew tries to escape but Goble has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Goble 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.
Goble will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dew manages to reverse the position and now he's in Goble's guard. Nice work there by Dew.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (4) vs (4) Dew
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dew drops back, looking for a kneebar! Goble looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Goble looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Goble! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goble (8) vs (4) Dew#T4#
Goble works to advance to full mount. Dew defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Goble (10) vs (4) Dew
Dew is in all sorts of trouble here.
Goble tries to control but Dew wriggling away. #T5#
Dew sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dew wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Goble is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Dew looking for submissions off his back.#T6#
Goble trying to control the pace.
Goble'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.
Goble wants to control but Dew is keeping him busy. #T7#
Goble is looking to advance position but Dew won't allow it.
Goble prevents Dew from improving his position.
Well, if Goble 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.
#T8##SUB2#
Dew looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Dew is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Dew actively working from the bottom here.
Dew is refusing to be controlled, as Goble sits in half guard. #T9##SUB2#
Dew is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily.
Goble is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
Dew throws his legs up looking for a submission but Goble uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (13) vs (4) Dew
Goble controlling from side mount.
Goble wants to control but Dew is keeping him busy. #T10#
Dew is looking for a sweep.
Goble trying to control the position but Dew is working away.
Dew manages to work his way to half guard, despite Goble's best efforts.#SUB2#
Dew looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goble is stalling here. Dew is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Goble seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dew has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goble (13) vs (8) Dew#T11##SUB2#
Dew is trying to get an arm triangle but Goble is defending well.
Goble wants to control but Dew postures up.#SUB2#
Dew tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dew has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Goble gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T12##SUB2#
Dew wants to work for an arm triangle but Goble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Dew is trying to work for a kimura but Goble is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Goble manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Goble lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (15) vs (8) Dew#SUB2#
Dew is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goble is aware though and is defending well.#T13#
Dew keeping moving, preventing Goble from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dew has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goble can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goble controlling from the top position.
Dew keeping moving, preventing Goble from controlling successfully. #T14##SUB2#
Dew is looking for a triangle but Goble pushes his legs off easily.
Goble controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Dew looking for a guillotine here but Goble defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goble takes the fight on points by 15 to 8.
After winning the bout, Shane Goble 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:
SSG 136 Chai vs Thumb
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 8 losses; Nykolai Kersikov!
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.
Goble will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Kersikov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Goble's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (0) vs (2) Kersikov#SUB#
Goble has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kersikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goble trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Goble has his foot on Kersikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kersikov works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Goble is keeping the position.#T1#
Kersikov forces his way into half guard.
Goble trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Kersikov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (0) vs (5) Kersikov
Goble is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
Goble looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Goble (0) vs (8) Kersikov
Kersikov wants to control but Goble is keeping busy.
Goble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kersikov controls the action.
Goble tries to escape but Kersikov has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Goble looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kersikov controlling the position well here. Goble rolled but Kersikov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kersikov is hanging on to Goble's back as he tries to escape.
#T5#
Kersikov tries to get the hooks in deep but Goble pushed the leg off.
Kersikov is not going to allow Goble to sit and survive in this position.
Kersikov is hanging on to Goble's back as he tries to escape.
Kersikov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Goble tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
#T6##SUB2#
Kersikov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kersikov is trying to control but Goble is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Kersikov is trying to control here but Goble has managed to regain half guard.
Kersikov prevents Goble from improving his position.
Goble gets full guard.#T7#
Kersikov 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.
Let's hope that Kersikov 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#
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Goble keeps moving.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like Kersikov 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.
Goble is controlling Kersikov's posture.#T9#
Kersikov is looking to advance position but Goble has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goble (4) vs (8) Kersikov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goble with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Goble tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away. #T10#
Kersikov wants to control but Goble is having none of it.
Goble trying to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Goble avoids the attempt from Kersikov to control.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov tries to reverse the position but Goble maintains control.#T11#
Kersikov has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Goble's lack of action.
Goble trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
Kersikov is in trouble now - Goble has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (7) vs (8) Kersikov
Goble content just to control the position here.
Kersikov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T12#
Kersikov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Goble jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (10) vs (8) Kersikov
Goble tries to advance to mount but Kersikov denies him.
Goble wants to take a breather but Kersikov manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Goble.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Goble from controlling successfully.
Goble sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T13#
Goble'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.
Goble looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov managing to control the position. #T14#
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Kersikov seems keen to control Goble's posture.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Goble from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goble 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goble takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
After winning the bout, Shane Goble 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:
SSG 128 Maximus vs Banner
Date: Apr 09, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Charles Eric Cheese!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Goble shoots in looking for a takedown. Cheese tries to sprawl out of it but Goble keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cheese manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Goble closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cheese circles away.
Goble shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cheese sprawls well. Cheese wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Goble gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Goble. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Cheese moves into range and clinches up with Goble.
Goble is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cheese gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goble stops a takedown attempt from Cheese.
Cheese is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Goble is defending well.
Cheese fails to pull guard.
Goble is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Cheese manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goble looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Goble is working hard here to advance position.
Cheese is adopting a defensive guard.
Cheese can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Goble controls the pace.
Goble tries to free his leg and advance position but Cheese is retaining full guard. #T2#
Goble trying to control but Cheese is working from the bottom.
Goble engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cheese keeping moving, preventing Goble from controlling successfully.
Goble is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cheese is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Goble pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cheese is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Goble's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Goble wants to control from the top but Cheese keeps moving.
Goble pushes down on Cheese's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Goble is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cheese trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Goble manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (3) vs (0) Cheese#T4#
Goble controlling from mount.
Goble looking to control but Cheese is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cheese reaches up to try and control the position but Goble seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Cheese rolls and tries to escape and now Goble has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Goble (6) vs (0) Cheese
Goble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T5#
Goble 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.
Cheese looking very determined here, making life difficult for Goble.
Cheese wants to control his opponent's hands but Goble gets his hands free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Goble controlling the positon.
Cheese tries to escape but Goble has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Goble trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T6#
Cheese tries to roll but Goble sticks to his back.
Cheese staying busy and making it hard for Goble to control.
Goble has the hooks in. Cheese is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Goble controlling the position well here. Cheese rolled but Goble kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Cheese prevents Goble from getting a body triangle.
Good control from Goble.#T7#
Goble seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cheese for as long as he can get away with.
Goble has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Goble avoiding Cheese 's attempts to control his hands. #T8#
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 crowd hopeful of a finish here - Goble's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Goble is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cheese knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cheese for a finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Goble's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Cheese 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.#T9#
Goble is really struggling to control Cheese but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Goble 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.
Cheese staying busy and making it hard for Goble to control.
Cheese is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Cheese is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Goble off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Cheese staying busy and making it hard for Goble to control. #T10#
Goble is hanging on to Cheese's back as he tries to escape.
Cheese prevents Goble from getting a body triangle.
Good control from Goble.#T11#
Cheese tries to roll but Goble sticks to his back.
Goble biding his time, controlling Cheese.
Goble continues to stall.#T12#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Goble's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Cheese tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cheese is working to get back to half guard.
Goble controlling his opponent. #T13#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Goble.
Cheese is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T14#
Cheese is in all sorts of trouble here.
Goble tries to control but Cheese wriggling away.
Goble avoids the attempt from Cheese to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goble sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goble takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
Shane Goble 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 126 Hlervu vs Rhodeo
Date: Apr 02, 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 22 wins and 10 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Goble fails with the takedown.#CL#
Barnes rushes Goble and presses him up against the cage.
Goble has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barnes after a bit of a struggle.
Goble goes for a takedown attempt but Barnes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jake Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Goble.#CL#
Barnes has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Barnes has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Goble is trying to keep an underhook but Barnes manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Goble
Barnes trying to advance position but Goble counters by regaining guard.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Goble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Goble's guard.
Goble is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB#
Barnes wants to work for an arm triangle but Goble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Goble tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goble defends it well. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Goble doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes. #SUB#
Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Barnes trying to control from Goble's half guard. Goble has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Barnes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Goble manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barnes has Goble in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Goble
Barnes trying to control the position.
Barnes pulls Goble in close to his closed guard and prevents Goble from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Goble looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (2) Goble
Goble keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Goble working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Goble is keeping the position.#T4#
Goble can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Goble 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (7) vs (2) Goble
Barnes controlling the pace for now.
Barnes tries to control but Goble wriggling away.
Goble regains half guard.#T5#
Goble trying to control here.
#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goble defends it well.
Barnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goble knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Goble is not content to let Barnes control the position.#T6#
Barnes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (10) vs (2) Goble
Goble keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Barnes goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Goble turns into him and now he's in Barnes's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (10) vs (4) Goble
Barnes is trying to control the position but Goble postures up. #T7#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (12) vs (4) Goble
Goble working a defensive guard but Barnes manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (15) vs (4) Goble
Goble is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Barnes is trying to get an arm triangle but Goble is defending well.
Goble is trying to control Barnes's posture but Barnes avoids it.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goble keeps working. #SUB#
Barnes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Goble has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Barnes but great work by Goble. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (15) vs (8) Goble#T8#
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
Barnes trying to remain calm as Goble controls from the top position.
Goble trying to control the position but Barnes is working away.
The referee asks Goble politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Goble prefers to stall for the moment though.
Barnes is trying to control Goble's posture but Goble avoids it.
Barnes is not content to let Goble control the position. #T9#
Goble controls the position.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
Barnes is trying to work for a sweep but Goble has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (15) vs (10) Goble
Barnes manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Goble wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barnes gets full guard.
Barnes is trying to keep Goble in close.
#T10#
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goble's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (17) vs (10) Goble
Barnes trying to control but Goble is working from the bottom.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Goble gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (17) vs (12) Goble
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Goble trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T11#
Barnes looking to control but Goble passes into half guard.
Goble wants to take a breather but Barnes is having none of it.
Goble with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Goble trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well.
Barnes has his hands clasped together around Goble's back. He's all about the action.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12##SUB2#
Goble wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barnes keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Goble has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Goble in particular looking to stall.
Barnes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at QUBE Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T13#
Let's hope that Goble 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Goble controlling him for the moment.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Goble trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goble is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barnes 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.#T14#
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goble's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (19) vs (12) Goble
Barnes passes into half guard. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Goble doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goble defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 19 to 12. |
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Event:
SSG 124 Drago vs Philbert
Date: Mar 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Sebastion Lynar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Lynar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lynar (2) vs (0) Goble
Lynar wants to control from the top but Goble keeps moving.
Goble is trying to keep Lynar in close.
Goble keeping moving, preventing Lynar from controlling successfully.
Lynar trying to move into half guard but instead Goble has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lynar (2) vs (2) Goble
Goble wants to control from the top but Lynar keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goble 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. #T1#
Lynar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lynar being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Lynar looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Goble is defending well. Lynar quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Goble has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lynar celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sebastion Lynar!
Sebastion Lynar bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SSG 121 Thumb vs Laulhere
Date: Mar 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Gordon Plant!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Plant gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (0) Plant
Plant looking for a sweep. Not yet Plant, not yet.
Goble engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plant wants to sweep here but Goble controlling him for the moment.
Plant is trying to keep Goble in close.
Plant can't keep his opponent in guard - Goble advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant trying to control from the bottom.
Goble controlling the action here.
Plant is trying to maintain the position but Goble is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Goble is controlling the pace.
Plant wants to control but Goble is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Plant is looking for a sweep. Goble is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goble is pressing down on Plant's thigh, looking to free his foot. Plant is holding on for now. #T2#
Goble is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Plant! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (5) vs (0) Plant
Plant is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goble fails to advance to Plant's back.
Goble takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Goble (8) vs (0) Plant
Plant rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Goble prevents Plant from improving his position.
Goble seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Plant is looking to improve his position.
Plant is controlling Goble's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Plant is trying to get back to full guard.
Plant trying to control but Goble postures up.
Goble controlling the action here. #T4#
Plant tries to get to full guard but Goble has control of the leg.
Plant keeps trying to improve his position.
Goble is controlling the pace.
Plant is trying to get back to full guard.
Goble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T5#
Goble looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Plant wants to get back to full guard.
Goble is pressing down on Plant's thigh, looking to free his foot. Plant is holding on for now.
Plant tries to roll over but Goble keeps him under control.
Plant is trying to maintain the position but Goble is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Plant is looking for a sweep. Goble is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Plant is holding on to half guard well.
Goble seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Plant wants to improve his position but Goble is controlling well.
Goble content to control rather than advance.
Plant is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Goble is controlling the pace.
Plant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goble is controlling the pace.
Plant moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T8#
Plant is controlling Goble's posture.
Goble is stalling in the full guard.
Goble postures up.
Goble controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Plant keeping full guard, as Goble tries to pass. #T9#
Plant pulls Goble in to control the position.
Goble will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Goble engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Goble stopping the sweep attempt from Plant.
Plant is trying to control the position but Goble postures up.
Plant looking for a sweep. Not yet Plant, not yet.
Plant is still trying to improve position.#T10#
Plant is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Plant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Plant wants to sweep here but Goble controlling him for the moment.
Plant controls Goble momentarily but Goble frees himself.
Goble is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Goble postures up.
Plant pulls Goble in close to prevent any damage. #T11#
Goble is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Plant trying to control the position.
Goble slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (11) vs (0) Plant
Goble controls the position.
Plant gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Plant won't allow Goble to pass to mount. #T12#
Plant moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Plant is trying to keep Goble in close.
Goble looking to pass the guard.
Plant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goble is one step ahead there.
Plant can't keep his opponent in guard - Goble advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T13#
Plant tries to get to full guard but Goble has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Plant manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Plant wants to sweep here but Goble controlling him for the moment.
Plant wants to control the position but Goble says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Plant tries to get to full guard but Goble has control of the leg. #T14#
Goble tries to pass to full mount but Plant defends it.
Plant tries to get to full guard but Goble has control of the leg.
Goble sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Plant looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goble takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
A relieved looking Shane Goble 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 118 Cheese vs Dew
Date: Mar 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Goble looking to score a takedown here. Gaul is defending well but Goble drives through and ends up in Gaul's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (0) Gaul
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goble won't allow Gaul to sweep him here.
Gaul is trying to control the position but Goble postures up.
Goble is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a triangle but Goble pushes his legs off easily.
Gaul can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Goble controls the pace.
Gaul is trying to control the position but Goble postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Goble is now in half guard.
Goble is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Gaul wants to get back to full guard.
Gaul is still trying to improve position.
Goble is thwarting Gaul's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Goble content to control rather than advance.
Gaul controlling the position for now.
Well, if Goble 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.
Goble wants to pass the guard but Gaul is defending well. #SUB2#
Gaul looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Goble tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gaul knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gaul wants to control but Goble is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Gaul looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goble controlling the pace.
Gaul trying to control from the bottom.
#T4##SUB2#
Gaul looking for submissions off his back.
Gaul moves into full guard.
Gaul managing to control the position.
Goble controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gaul wants to sweep but no luck.
Goble is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T5#
Gaul trying to control the position.
Gaul has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Goble has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (5) vs (0) Gaul
Gaul tries to bench press Goble off him but Goble keeps the position.
Goble controls the position.
Gaul isn't going anywhere.
Gaul wants to control but Goble postures up.#T6#
Goble trying to control the action but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul can't do much from the bottom here.
Gaul is looking for a sweep.
Goble trying to control the position but Gaul is working away.
Goble just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Gaul tries to buck Goble off but Goble is having none of it.
Gaul is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Goble's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gaul holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Goble is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gaul wants to improve his position but Goble is controlling well.
Goble looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T8#
Goble frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (8) vs (0) Gaul
Gaul is trying desperately to improve position.
Gaul gets back to half guard.
Gaul is looking to get back to full guard here but Goble has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (11) vs (0) Gaul
Gaul is trying to improve his position.#T9#
Gaul keeps trying to improve his position.
Goble takes a little break here. Gaul wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gaul is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Goble is looking to take a break and control but Gaul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Gaul tries to improve position but can't.
Gaul can't do much from the bottom here.
Gaul seems a little lost for a moment, as Goble dominates the positioning.
Gaul is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Goble tries for a kimura but Gaul is defending well. #T11#
Gaul tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goble wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Goble happy to just control the position for now.
Gaul is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gaul manages to get back to half guard.#T12#
Gaul tries to get to full guard but Goble has control of the leg.
Goble frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (14) vs (0) Gaul
Gaul is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gaul tries to hold on but Goble pushes him away.
Gaul is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Goble is staying active.
Goble prevents Gaul from getting the reversal.
Gaul has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Goble (17) vs (0) Gaul#T13#
Goble has the hooks in. Gaul is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gaul prevents Goble from getting a body triangle.
Goble has good solid back control here.
Goble has the hooks in. Gaul is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T14#
Gaul trying to control the hands but Goble won't let him.
Gaul can't escape the position.
Goble is trying to stick to Gaul's back but Gaul is turning into Goble. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Goble's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gaul. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (17) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Goble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaul is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Goble not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goble takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
Our winner, Shane Goble, 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:
SSG 114 Waterman vs Rhodeo
Date: Mar 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 18 wins and 7 losses; Tim Smooth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Smooth has Goble up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Smooth lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smooth (2) vs (0) Goble
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Goble is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (2) vs (2) Goble
Smooth is trying to hold Goble in close to prevent damage but Goble has managed to pass into half guard.
Smooth tries to get to full guard but Goble has control of the leg.
Smooth is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth won't allow Goble to pass to mount.
Goble controlling the action here.
Smooth is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goble's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goble's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smooth (6) vs (2) Goble#T1##SUB#
Smooth working for a choke but Goble is defending well. #SUB#
Goble preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Smooth.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Smooth working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T2#
Smooth gets his hands free as Goble looks to control.
Goble breaks Smooth's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (6) vs (4) Goble
Smooth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Goble got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smooth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goble has managed to get both his arms back between Smooth's legs - danger averted.
Smooth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goble manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (8) vs (4) Goble#SUB2#
Goble throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smooth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smooth wants to pass the guard but Goble is keeping the position.#T3#
Smooth slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Goble keeping full guard, as Smooth tries to pass. #SUB2#
Goble is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Goble is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smooth is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Smooth 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.
Smooth wants to control from the top but Goble keeps moving.
Smooth looking to sit in guard and control but Goble gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (8) vs (6) Goble
Smooth looking for a sweep. Not yet Smooth, not yet.
Smooth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smooth looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5#
Smooth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Smooth looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Goble passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (8) vs (9) Goble
Smooth is trying to improve his position.
Goble is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Smooth can't do much from the bottom here. #T6#
Goble is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smooth is trying to get back to half guard.
Goble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smooth keeps working.
Smooth is looking to regain half guard here but Goble keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Smooth is trying to control Goble's posture but Goble avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Smooth's face as Goble controls the position.
Smooth is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Goble taking a breather here.
Goble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smooth keeps working. #T8#
Goble controlling the position.
Smooth is looking to regain half guard here but Goble keeps moving and retains side control.
Smooth is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Goble's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Smooth is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Smooth wants to control but Goble is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Smooth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goble prevents Smooth from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smooth manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T10#
Smooth wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Goble is now in half guard.
Goble prevents Smooth from improving his position.
Goble content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T11#
Smooth has a hand on Goble's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Goble takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (8) vs (12) Goble
Goble fails to advance to Smooth's back.
Smooth keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Goble wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Smooth is trying desperately to improve position.
Smooth manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Goble 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.#T12#
Smooth keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Smooth actively working from the bottom here.
Smooth trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Goble manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (8) vs (15) Goble
Smooth tries to control the position but Goble now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Smooth (8) vs (18) Goble#T13#
Smooth trying to control the action but Goble just sinks the hooks in.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smooth is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Goble wants to control but Smooth is keeping busy.
Goble 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.
Smooth trying to control the hands but Goble breaks the grip.
Goble has the hooks in. Smooth is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T14#
Smooth turns into Goble and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (10) vs (18) Goble
Smooth passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (13) vs (18) Goble
Smooth advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Smooth (15) vs (18) Goble
Goble working to try and regain half guard.
Smooth takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goble is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Smooth goes for an armbar but Goble turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Goble. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (15) vs (20) Goble
And that's the end of the fight!
Goble wins on points by 20 to 15.
Shane Goble thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Goble scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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.#SUB#
Goble is working to tighten his grip on Pending's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Pending has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Goble is really squeezing tight and eventually Pending passes out! Goble breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Shane Goble! |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Clin Cartwright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Goble tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cartwright sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goble somewhat.
Goble is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Goble has his takedown stuffed#TD#
so Cartwright counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cartwright (2) vs (0) Goble
Cartwright is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cartwright pushing down on Goble's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cartwright is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (5) vs (0) Goble
Goble manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cartwright has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Goble tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg. #T1#
Goble trying to control from the bottom.
Cartwright content to control rather than advance.
Goble moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Cartwright has gone for a leg lock! Goble slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cartwright's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cartwright (5) vs (2) Goble
Cartwright might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cartwright tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Goble controlling from the top position.
Goble won't allow Cartwright to sweep him here.
Cartwright looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cartwright is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cartwright (7) vs (2) Goble#SUB2#
Goble has his foot on Cartwright's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cartwright works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright stays in close to Goble's body and controls the position. #T3##SUB2#
Goble looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cartwright 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.
Cartwright stopping the sweep attempt from Goble.#T4#
Cartwright showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Goble wants to sweep here but Cartwright controlling him for the moment.
Cartwright 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. #SUB2#
Cartwright avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cartwright is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T5##SUB2#
Goble is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goble keeping full guard, as Cartwright tries to pass.
Cartwright passes Goble's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright controlling the pace. #T6#
Goble tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
Cartwright content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Goble moves into full guard.
Cartwright 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.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Cartwright passes Goble's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cartwright not doing much here.
Cartwright tries to pass to full mount but Goble defends it.
Cartwright controlling the action here.
Goble is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T8#
Cartwright works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (10) vs (2) Goble
Cartwright controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Cartwright looking to secure an arm triangle but Goble defends it well.
Cartwright controlling from mount. #T9#
Cartwright has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Goble is working to get back to half guard.
Cartwright content just to control the position here.
Cartwright tries to control but Goble wriggling away.
Goble is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T10#
Goble regains half guard.#SUB#
Cartwright is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cartwright sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cartwright trying to advance position but Goble counters by regaining guard.
Cartwright passes Goble's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cartwright looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T11#
Cartwright wants to control but Goble is keeping him busy.
Cartwright is pressing down on Goble's thigh, looking to free his foot. Goble is holding on for now.
Goble wants to get back to full guard.
Goble wants to control but Cartwright is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Goble is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goble is trying to control but can't.
Goble might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cartwright haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Goble is in trouble now - Cartwright has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cartwright (13) vs (2) Goble#T12#
Cartwright controlling his opponent.
Goble tries to reverse the position but Cartwright maintains control.
Cartwright controlling from mount.
Cartwright prevents Goble from getting the reversal.#T13#
Cartwright controlling from mount.
Goble tries to reverse the position but Cartwright maintains control.
Cartwright tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Goble is working to get back to half guard.
Cartwright looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cartwright'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#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Cartwright.
Goble keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cartwright controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cartwright takes the fight on points by 13 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (145lbs, D3): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sam Salter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Salter shoots in for a takedown but Goble shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Salter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Salter (2) vs (0) Goble
Salter wants to pass the guard but Goble is keeping the position.
Goble 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.
Goble is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Salter passes Goble's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Salter trying to mount his opponent but Goble defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goble wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Salter trying to mount his opponent but Goble defends it.
Goble is looking for a sweep. Salter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Salter is just content to waste time from the top position. Goble takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Goble keeping moving, preventing Salter from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Salter 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.
Salter trying to control the position from guard on top but Goble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goble 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#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Goble is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salter (2) vs (2) Goble
Salter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Goble controls the pace.
Goble trying to control but Salter is working from the bottom.
Goble looking to sit in guard and control but Salter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salter (4) vs (2) Goble
Salter wants to control from the top but Goble keeps moving.
Goble working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Salter trying to control the position from guard on top but Goble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salter pushes down on Goble's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Salter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Goble doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Salter.
Goble is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Salter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Goble regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Salter is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Goble is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Goble has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salter (4) vs (4) Goble
Goble trying to control the position from guard on top but Salter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salter looking to control.
Salter keeping moving, preventing Goble from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Salter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Salter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T5#
Goble wants to control from the top but Salter keeps moving. #SUB#
Salter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Salter is looking for a triangle but Goble pushes his legs off easily.
Goble is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Goble wants to pass the guard but Salter is keeping the position.
Goble trying to control but Salter is working from the bottom.
Goble trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Salter manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salter (6) vs (4) Goble#T6#
Salter stays in close to Goble's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Salter has gone for a leg lock! Goble slips out almost immediately though and dives into Salter's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salter (6) vs (6) Goble
Goble wants to pass the guard but Salter is keeping the position.#SUB#
Salter is looking for a triangle but Goble pushes his legs off easily.
Goble slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Salter working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Goble has passed into half guard!
#T7#
Salter is refusing to be controlled, as Goble sits in half guard. #SUB#
Salter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goble trying to mount his opponent but Salter defends it.
Salter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goble trying to mount his opponent but Salter defends it. #T8#
Goble wants to control but Salter is keeping him busy.
Goble prevents Salter from improving his position.
Goble trying to control the action but Salter is working from the bottom.
Goble is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Salter (6) vs (9) Goble
Salter manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Goble not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Goble is looking for a kimura here.
#T9#
Goble moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Salter (6) vs (12) Goble
Goble is trying to move to mount but Salter reverses beautifully and ends up in Goble's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salter (8) vs (12) Goble#SUB2#
Salter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goble tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10#
Goble is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goble manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Salter manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salter (8) vs (14) Goble#SUB#
Salter looking for a guillotine here but Goble defends easily.
Salter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goble trying to control the position from guard on top but Salter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11##SUB#
Salter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goble defends it easily.
Goble stands and throws Salter's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Salter (8) vs (17) Goble
Goble controlling the position. #SUB2#
Goble wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Salter, who protects the arm well.
Goble trying to control the position but Salter is working away. #T12#
Salter tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Goble is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Salter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Salter prevents Goble from improving position. #SUB2#
Goble working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Salter is trying to improve his position.#T13#
Goble controls the position from side control.
Goble working away.
Salter is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Goble off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Salter (12) vs (17) Goble#SUB#
Salter is looking for the choke from the back position but Goble is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Goble defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Salter working for the choke. #T14#
Goble tries to escape the position.
Goble tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Goble can't escape the position.
Goble regains half guard.
Goble trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Goble does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goble wins on points by 17 to 12.
In defeat, Sam Salter stepped up to the mic, saying 'I think it may be time to hang up the gloves. Its been fun at times but Im over this time to go kill myself and family chris benoit style.'. |
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