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Event:
CFC CG 727
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 24 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Barkeep Quark!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Quark gets a double leg takedown into Goble's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (0) vs (2) Quark
Goble has control of Quark's left arm, preventing Quark from doing any damage.
Goble is trying to control the position but Quark postures up.
Goble wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Quark is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Quark 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.
Quark is fighting to break Goble's control of his arms but Goble is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Goble working a defensive guard here.
Goble has Quark pulled in close to control his posture.
Quark controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Goble seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Quark sitting in guard here, content to control.
Goble looking for a sweep. Not yet Goble, not yet.
Goble pulls Quark in to control the position.
Quark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Goble looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Goble is working hard here to advance position.
Goble pulls Quark in to control the position.
Quark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Goble is adopting a defensive guard.
Goble keeping moving, preventing Quark from controlling successfully. #T5#
Quark sitting in guard here, content to control.
Quark preventing the sweep.
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.
Quark showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Goble is trying to keep Quark in close.
#T6#
Goble has his hands on Quark's head, controlling the position.
Goble has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Quark has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (0) vs (5) Quark
Quark just content to control the position. #T7#
Goble is not content to let Quark control the position.
My spies in The House Of Pain inform me that Quark has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Quark just content to control the position. #T8#
Quark's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Quark tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Quark has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Quark trying to control the position but Goble is working away.
Goble can't do much from the bottom here. #T9#
Quark in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Goble is trying to control Quark's posture but Quark avoids it.
We've been hearing good reports from Goble's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T10#
Quark is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Goble will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T11#
Goble tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Quark wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Goble's face as Quark controls the position.
Goble tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Goble is trying to control Quark's posture but Quark avoids it.
Goble is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Quark is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Quark is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Goble knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Goble is looking to regain half guard here but Quark keeps moving and retains side control. #T13#
Goble can't do much from the bottom here.
Goble is trying to escape the position but Quark is controlling the position.
Goble is looking to regain half guard here but Quark keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
Quark happy to just control the position for now.
Goble tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Goble's face as Quark controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quark wins on points by 5 to 0.
A very excited looking Barkeep Quark 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:
Pitbull XIII
Date: Jan 16, 2025 |
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 25 wins and 30 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 24 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rolla shoots in but no luck this time.
Rolla goes for a double leg but Goble avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Goble continues to drive forward.
Rolla has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD2#
Goble has picked Rolla up - he's going for a ride! Goble dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (0) vs (2) Goble
Goble not doing much here.
Goble wants to pass the guard but Rolla is defending well.
Rolla tries to get to full guard but Goble has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rolla actively working from the bottom here.
Rolla tries to roll over but Goble keeps him under control.#T1#
Rolla won't allow Goble to pass to mount.
Goble prevents Rolla from improving his position.
Rolla has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goble is working away from the top position though.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard.
Rolla is trying to maintain the position but Goble is very close to passing his half guard.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Goble uses his free foot to push down on Rolla's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rolla. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (5) Goble#T2#
Rolla is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rolla is working hard here to advance position.
Rolla gets back to half guard.
Goble sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard.
Rolla moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rolla wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Rolla looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Goble puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rolla wants to improve his position but Goble is controlling well.
#SUB#
Goble moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Rolla. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (8) Goble
Goble content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Rolla is looking to regain half guard here but Goble keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Rolla sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Goble performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rolla manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Goble postures up.
#SUB#
Goble avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goble tries to free his leg and advance position but Rolla is retaining full guard. #T5#
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet. #SUB#
Rolla is looking for a triangle here but Goble uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (11) Goble
Goble is staying tight to Rolla's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rolla manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (11) Goble
Rolla 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.
Rolla looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rolla 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: Rolla (2) vs (13) Goble#T6##SUB#
Rolla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goble preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Rolla 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.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Goble has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rolla is looking to sweep but instead, Goble has passed into half guard.
Rolla wants to improve his position but Goble is controlling well.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard but Goble has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (2) vs (16) Goble
Goble taking a breather here. #T7##SUB2#
Goble tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rolla is letting Goble control him for a moment.
Rolla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goble trying to control the action but Rolla is working from the bottom. #T8#
Goble working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolla is trying to improve his position.
Rolla being controlled for a moment.
Rolla is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Goble slows the pace down in half guard.
Rolla is looking for a sweep. Goble is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Rolla slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Goble preventing the sweep.
Rolla wants to improve his position but instead Goble has moved into half guard.
Rolla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rolla.#SUB#
Rolla 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.
Rolla working a defensive guard here.
#T10##SUB#
Rolla throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Goble escapes and throws Rolla's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (2) vs (19) Goble
Rolla 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.
Rolla gets back to half guard.
Goble content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T11#
Goble has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (2) vs (22) Goble
Rolla is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rolla manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rolla tries to roll over but Goble keeps him under control.
Rolla gets full guard.#T12#
Goble postures up.
Goble preventing the sweep.
Rolla being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Rolla is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goble is pushing down on Rolla's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rolla is fighting to maintain full guard but Goble has managed to sneak the leg through.
Goble prevents Rolla from improving his position.
Rolla is pressing down on Goble's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Goble looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Goble won't allow Rolla to sweep him here.
Rolla has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Goble has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (2) vs (25) Goble
Rolla tries to buck Goble off but Goble is having none of it.
Rolla gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard but Goble has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (2) vs (28) Goble
Goble controlling the position from side mount.
Rolla is looking to regain half guard here but Goble keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
Goble working away.
Rolla 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.
Rolla is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Goble wins on points by 28 to 2.
A victorious Shane Goble thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Pitbull XI
Date: Jan 09, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Abasi Njagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 24 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Njagi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Goble pinned against the cage. Goble gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Njagi gets caught napping as Goble dives in and scores a takedown. Njagi manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Njagi (0) vs (2) Goble
Njagi looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Njagi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Njagi working for a triangle but Goble defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Njagi looking for a guillotine here but Goble defends easily.
Goble showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1##SUB#
Njagi 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#
Njagi 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.
Goble showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2##SUB#
Njagi is looking for a triangle but Goble pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Njagi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Goble 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 Njagi. Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (0) vs (5) Goble
Njagi is trying to improve his position.
Njagi is working hard here to advance position.
Njagi is trying to escape the position but Goble is controlling the position. #T3#
Njagi is looking to regain half guard here but Goble keeps moving and retains side control.
Njagi seems a little lost for a moment, as Goble dominates the positioning.
Njagi can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Njagi regains half guard.
Goble perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like Goble 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.
Njagi is looking to get back to full guard here but Goble has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (0) vs (8) Goble
Njagi struggling a bit here.
Njagi tries to bench press Goble off him but Goble keeps the position.
Goble is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Njagi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T5#
Njagi 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.
A lull in the action here.
Njagi tries to bench press Goble off him but Goble keeps the position. #T6#
Njagi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Goble's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Goble performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Njagi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Still in half guard, Goble seems content to control.
Njagi is looking to improve his position.
Goble is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Njagi is looking to improve his position.
Goble is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T8#
Njagi is trying to control but can't.
Njagi desperately trying to maintain half guard.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Goble has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Goble content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Njagi with the active half guard here but Goble passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (0) vs (11) Goble#T9#
Njagi tries to bench press Goble off him but Goble keeps the position.
Goble controls the position from side control.
Njagi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Njagi tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T10#
Goble in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Njagi is looking to regain half guard here but Goble keeps moving and retains side control. #T11#
Goble takes a little break here. Njagi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Njagi regains half guard.
Njagi trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (0) vs (14) Goble#T12#
Njagi tries to improve his position but instead Goble has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Njagi (0) vs (17) Goble
You can see the frustration on Njagi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Goble really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Njagi.
Njagi trying to control the hands but Goble breaks the grip.
Goble is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Njagi can't escape the position.
#T13#
Goble is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Njagi trying to control the position but Goble manages to sink in the hooks.
Njagi tries to break free.
Njagi trying to control the action but Goble just sinks the hooks in.
Njagi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Crimson Crow Combat, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Goble biding his time, controlling Njagi. #T14#
Njagi tries to roll but Goble sticks to his back.
Goble is riding his opponent, not letting Njagi buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Goble wins on points by 17 to 0.
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 719
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Barkeep Quark! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 23 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Goble shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Quark pinned against the cage. Quark gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Quark has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shane Goble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Goble or perhaps it was just good defense by Quark, which made it look bad.
Goble dives in for a single leg takedown but Quark sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barkeep Quark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Goble.
Goble shoots for a takedown but Quark saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Goble fails with the takedown.
Quark half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Goble shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Quark (0) vs (2) Goble
Quark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goble is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goble trying to control the position from guard on top but Quark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Goble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goble controlling from the top position.
Quark 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 trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Quark controlling Goble's posture.
Quark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Quark has his hands on Goble's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Quark continues to stall.
Quark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Quark is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Quark (2) vs (2) Goble
Quark engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Goble keeping full guard, as Quark tries to pass.
Goble being controlled here, momentarily.
Goble looking to hit a scissor sweep but Quark is one step ahead there. #T5#
Goble keeping moving, preventing Quark from controlling successfully.
Quark showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Goble pulls Quark in to control the position.
Goble keeping full guard, as Quark tries to pass.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T6#
Goble looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Quark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goble swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Quark wants to control from the top but Goble keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quark showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T7#
Goble keeping moving, preventing Quark from controlling successfully.
Quark sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Goble looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Quark passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Quark 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 Quark. #T8#
Goble wants to control but Quark is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Quark wants to pass to mount but Goble is defending the position. #T9#
Goble regains full guard. Nicely done.
Goble being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Goble throws his legs up looking for a submission but Quark uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Quark (5) vs (2) Goble
Goble tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Quark wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Goble being controlled for a moment. #T10#
Quark tries to advance to mount but Goble denies him.
Goble is looking for a sweep.
Quark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goble keeps working. #T11#
Goble tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Quark wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Quark controlling the position from side mount.
Goble is trying to get back to half guard.
Goble tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Quark (7) vs (2) Goble
Quark controlling from mount. #T12#
Quark trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Quark controlling from 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.#T13#
Quark looking to control but Goble is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Quark wants to take his opponent's back but instead Goble manages to regain half guard.
Goble tries to roll over but Quark keeps him under control.#T14#
Quark controlling the action here.
Goble is looking for a sweep. Quark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quark with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Goble wants to improve his position but Quark is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quark takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
A victorious Barkeep Quark thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Pitbull VII
Date: Dec 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 23 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 12 losses; Hendrix Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Goble shoots in and bounces Cabrera off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (0) Cabrera
Goble slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Goble won't allow Cabrera to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goble slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Goble stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cabrera swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Cabrera looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Goble's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cabrera is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Cabrera looking for a sweep. Not yet Cabrera, not yet.
Cabrera has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cabrera wants to sweep here but Goble controlling him for the moment.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Cabrera has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Goble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Cabrera is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cabrera being controlled here, momentarily.
Goble slips nicely into half 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.
#T4#
Goble tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cabrera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Goble slows the pace down in half guard.
Cabrera wants to improve his position but Goble is controlling well.
#T5#
Goble is taking a breather. Cabrera says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabrera tries to roll over but Goble keeps him under control.#T6#
Still in half guard, Goble seems content to control.
Cabrera trying to control but Goble postures up.
#T7#
Goble not doing much here.
Goble wants to free his trapped foot but Cabrera is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Goble is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Goble takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Goble trying to advance position but Cabrera counters by regaining guard.
Goble won't allow Cabrera to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Goble sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Goble's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Cabrera controls Goble momentarily but Goble frees himself.
Cabrera is pulling down on Goble's head to control his posture. #T10#
Goble is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cabrera is controlling Goble's posture.#T11#
Goble preventing the sweep.
Cabrera being controlled here, momentarily.
Cabrera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T12#
Cabrera can't keep his opponent in guard - Goble advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cabrera 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.
Cabrera is trying to get back to full guard.
Cabrera wants to control but Goble is keeping busy.
Cabrera is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T13#
Cabrera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goble wants to free his trapped foot but Cabrera is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Goble takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T14#
Cabrera is looking to control Goble's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cabrera avoid being mounted?
Goble wants to pass to mount but Cabrera is defending the position.
Cabrera trying to hold on to Goble's head to control him but Goble postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goble is taking a breather. Cabrera 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!
Goble takes the fight on points by 2 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:
Pitbull V
Date: Dec 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 11 losses; Woodie Maykit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 23 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Maykit slaps away a takedown attempt from Goble, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Maykit bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maykit (4) vs (0) Goble
Goble can't do much from the bottom 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 buck Maykit off but Maykit is having none of it.
Goble controls the position for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goble is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Goble being controlled for a moment.
Goble manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Goble has his hands clasped together around Maykit's back. He's all about the action.#T2#
Maykit takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to 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.
Goble trying to control here.
Maykit controlling the pace.
Goble wants to improve his position but Maykit is controlling well.
#T3#
Maykit is looking to advance position but Goble won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maykit slows the pace down in half guard.
Goble moves into full guard.
#T4#
Maykit stopping the sweep attempt from Goble.
Goble controlling Maykit's posture. #T5#
Maykit is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maykit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goble swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maykit slips nicely into half guard.
Goble is holding on to half guard well.#T6#
Goble is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maykit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maykit's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Maykit (4) vs (4) Goble
Will Goble go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Maykit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Goble is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T7#
Maykit is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Maykit looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Maykit tries to escape but Goble has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T8#
Maykit looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Goble controlling the position well here. Maykit rolled but Goble kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Maykit tries to escape the position.
#T9#
Maykit turns into Goble and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (6) vs (4) Goble
Maykit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Goble keeping full guard, as Maykit tries to pass.
Goble pulls Maykit in close to prevent any damage. #T10#
Maykit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Maykit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goble swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maykit trying to control but Goble is working from the bottom.
Maykit showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T11#
Goble is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Maykit trying to control but Goble is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Goble holds on and takes a little breather. #T12#
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: Maykit (6) vs (6) Goble
Maykit won't allow Goble to pass to mount.
Maykit preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Goble tries to pass to full mount but Maykit defends it. #T13#
Maykit tries to roll over but Goble keeps him under control.
Goble controlling the pace. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maykit is not content to let Goble control 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! Maykit is heads and Goble is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Goble wins on points by 7 to 6.
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:
Pitbull IV
Date: Dec 15, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Enu Deathcrush! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 23 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Deathcrush displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goble.
Deathcrush half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Deathcrush moves into the clinch.
Goble is pressed up against the cage. Deathcrush has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Goble down to the mat. Goble avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Goble closes this distance looking for a takedown but Deathcrush circles away.
Goble shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Deathcrush defends it nicely.
Enu Deathcrush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Goble.#CL#
Deathcrush has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Deathcrush wants the takedown. Goble is fighting it off but Deathcrush persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Goble's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Deathcrush (2) vs (0) Goble
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deathcrush pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goble is keeping the position for now.
Goble has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Deathcrush 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: Deathcrush (2) vs (2) Goble#T1#
Deathcrush has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Deathcrush has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deathcrush not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goble pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deathcrush is keeping the position for now.
Deathcrush is pulling down on Goble's head to control his posture. #T2#
Deathcrush is trying to keep Goble in close.
Deathcrush wants to improve his position but instead Goble has moved into half guard.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Goble has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Deathcrush tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Goble has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Deathcrush (2) vs (5) Goble
Deathcrush tries to hold on but Goble postures up.#T3#
Goble takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Deathcrush is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY TOKYO, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Deathcrush is in all sorts of trouble here.
Goble content just to control the position here.
Deathcrush is trying to escape the mount.
Goble tries to push Deathcrush's head away but Deathcrush is holding on tight.
Goble controlling from mount. #T4#
Deathcrush wants to hold on but Goble pushes him away.
Goble manages to capitalize on a mistake by Deathcrush to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Deathcrush (2) vs (8) Goble
Goble keeps control of the position as Deathcrush tries to break free.
Goble keeps control of the position easily here as Deathcrush tries to buck him off.
#T5#
Deathcrush trying to control the position but Goble manages to sink in the hooks.
Deathcrush rolls, trying to escape but Goble keeps control of the position.
Deathcrush might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Goble is riding his opponent, not letting Deathcrush buck him off.
Goble's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T6#
More stalling from Goble.
I really don't envy Deathcrush right now.
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.
#T7##T8#
Goble avoiding Deathcrush 's attempts to control his hands.
Deathcrush is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Goble has the hooks in. Deathcrush is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Goble keeps control of the position easily here as Deathcrush tries to buck him off.
#T9#
Deathcrush trying to control the action but Goble just sinks the hooks in.
Deathcrush tries to escape but Goble has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deathcrush is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Goble.
#T10#
Goble is not going to allow Deathcrush to sit and survive in this position.
Deathcrush tries to roll but Goble sticks to his back.
Goble gets his hands free as Deathcrush looks to control.
Deathcrush tries to roll but Goble sticks to his back.
#T11#
Deathcrush is working hard here to advance position.
Goble doesn't have the hooks in and Deathcrush manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deathcrush (4) vs (8) Goble
Deathcrush trying to control the position from guard on top but Goble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deathcrush 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.
Deathcrush forces his way into half guard.
Goble controlling the position for now.
Deathcrush wants to take a breather but Goble is having none of it.
Deathcrush tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goble knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T12#
Deathcrush is just content to waste time from the top position. Goble takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Goble has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Goble is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Goble the control monster continue. Boring.
Goble keeping moving, preventing Deathcrush from controlling successfully. #T13#
Goble is pulling down on Deathcrush's head to control his posture.
Deathcrush stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goble swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goble looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Deathcrush 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: Deathcrush (4) vs (10) Goble
Goble pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deathcrush is keeping the position for now.
Deathcrush working a defensive guard here.
#T14#
Deathcrush controlling the position.
Deathcrush working a defensive guard but Goble passes into half guard.
Goble controlling the action here.
It looks like Goble 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Goble wins on points by 10 to 4.
Shane Goble decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Pitbull I
Date: Dec 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 23 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yip Man Iii!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Man Iii closes the distance and clinches.
Man Iii 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.#TD#
Goble has hold of one of Man Iii's legs. Man Iii is fighting the takedown attempt but Goble gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (0) Man Iii
Man Iii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goble is pushing down on Man Iii's leg trying to pass to half guard. Man Iii is fighting to maintain full guard but Goble has managed to sneak the leg through.
Man Iii trying to hold on to Goble's head to control him but Goble postures up.
Man Iii tries to roll over but Goble keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man Iii is doing well to control the position and prevent Goble from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goble is taking a breather. Man Iii 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.#T1#
Man Iii keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Goble seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Man Iii trying to control but Goble postures up.
#T2#
Goble takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Man Iii is trying to maintain the position but Goble is very close to passing his half guard.
Man Iii wants to get back to full guard.
Man Iii regains full guard. Nicely done.
Goble wants to pass the guard but Man Iii is keeping the position.
Goble controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Man Iii is pulling down on Goble's head. It's preventing any offense from Goble, at least for the moment.
Goble controlling from the top position. #T4#
Man Iii is trying to control the position but Goble postures up.
Goble advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (5) vs (0) Man Iii
Man Iii is looking for a sweep.
Man Iii is letting Goble control him for a moment.
Man Iii struggling a bit here.
Man Iii 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. #T5#
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.
Man Iii tries to buck Goble off but Goble is having none of it.#T6#
Man Iii is letting Goble control him for a moment.
Goble working away.
Man Iii is trying to escape the position but Goble is controlling the position.
Man Iii struggling a bit here.
Goble is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Man Iii will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
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.#T7#
Man Iii is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Man Iii's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Man Iii tries to buck Goble off but Goble is having none of it.
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.
Man Iii is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T8#
Man Iii is trying to control but can't.
Goble is pressing down on Man Iii's thigh, looking to free his foot. Man Iii is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Goble seems content to control.
Goble wants to free his trapped foot but Man Iii is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Man Iii trying to hold on to Goble's head to control him but Goble postures up.
Goble is controlling the pace.
#T9#
Man Iii is trying to get back to full guard.
Goble takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Man Iii is looking for a sweep. Goble is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Goble controlling the action here.
Man Iii wants to get back to full guard but Goble has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (8) vs (0) Man Iii#T11#
Goble tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Man Iii is working to get back to half guard.
Goble tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T12#
Man Iii is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T13#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Man Iii tries to improve his position but instead Goble has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Goble (11) vs (0) Man Iii
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goble just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T14#
Further stalling from Goble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Man Iii can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goble takes the fight on points by 11 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:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 55 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 22 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Mondragon 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: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Goble
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goble pulls Mondragon in close to his closed guard and prevents Mondragon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mondragon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Goble is keeping the position.
Mondragon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goble is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Goble controlling Mondragon's posture.
Mondragon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Goble keeps moving.
Mondragon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Goble has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Mondragon looking to pass the guard.
Goble is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Goble keeping full guard, as Mondragon tries to pass.
Mondragon controlling from the top position. #T3#
Mondragon trying to control but Goble is working from the bottom.
Mondragon stopping the sweep attempt from Goble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goble has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mondragon has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (5) vs (0) Goble
Goble struggling a bit here.#T4#
Mondragon is staying tight to Goble's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Goble is trying to control Mondragon's posture but Mondragon avoids it.
Goble tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mondragon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T5#
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.
Mondragon taking a breather 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.
Who's going to make the next move?
Goble is looking to regain half guard here but Mondragon keeps moving and retains side control. #T6#
Mondragon trying to control the position but Goble is working away.
Mondragon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Goble is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Goble is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mondragon controlling from side mount.
Mondragon trying to control the action but Goble is working from the bottom. #T7#
Mondragon just content to control the position.
Mondragon wants to control but Goble is keeping him busy.
Goble is trying to control Mondragon's posture but Mondragon avoids it. #T8##SUB#
Mondragon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Goble rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mondragon's guard! Nice work there by Goble! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (5) vs (2) Goble
Goble looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mondragon pulls Goble in close to his closed guard and prevents Goble from doing any damage or advancing position.#T9#
Mondragon controls Goble momentarily but Goble frees himself.
Mondragon has Goble pulled in close to control his posture.
Goble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goble trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Mondragon is trying to control the position but Goble postures up.
Goble controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
It looks like Goble 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.
Mondragon is trying to control the position but Goble postures up.
Goble is fighting to break Mondragon's control of his arms but Mondragon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T11#
Mondragon controls Goble momentarily but Goble frees himself. #SUB#
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.
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. #T12#
Goble tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard.
Mondragon wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Goble is now in half guard.
Goble stalling.
Goble is pressing down on Mondragon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mondragon is holding on for now. #T13#
Mondragon has his hands clasped together around Goble's back. He's all about the action.
Mondragon is looking for a sweep. Goble is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goble trying to mount his opponent but Mondragon defends it.
Goble stalling. #SUB#
Mondragon looking for submissions off his back.#T14#
Mondragon is looking to improve his position.
Mondragon gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon wants to control the position but Goble says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Mondragon is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Our winner, Esteban Mondragon, 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:
CFC CG Las Vegas 2
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 21 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Armad Bates!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Bates 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) Bates
Goble has his hands clasped together around Bates's back. He's all about the action.
Bates 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 gets back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Goble's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Bates 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.
Goble has control of Bates's left arm, preventing Bates from doing any damage.
Bates won't allow Goble to sweep him here.
Goble controlling the position.#T2#
Bates controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Goble looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bates is one step ahead there.
Bates stays in close to Goble's body and controls the position.
Goble controlling the position.#T4#
Goble has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bates has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (0) vs (5) Bates
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Goble is looking for a sweep.
Bates wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goble keeps working.
Goble wants to control but Bates postures up.
Goble stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Goble is trying to get back to half guard.
Goble isn't going anywhere.#T6#
A lull in the action here as Bates stalls from top position.
Goble tries to bench press Bates off him but Bates keeps the position.
Goble wants to control but Bates postures up.
Bates just content to control the position. #T7#
Goble is not content to let Bates control the position.
Goble is looking for a sweep.
Goble regains half guard.#T8#
Goble tries to roll over but Bates keeps him under control.
Goble won't allow Bates to pass to mount.
Goble is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bates keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Goble gets full guard.
Goble pulls Bates in close to prevent any damage.
Goble tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9##SUB#
Goble has his foot on Bates's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bates works his way back into a safe position though.
Goble has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bates has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (0) vs (8) Bates
Goble tries to improve position but can't.
Goble can't do much from the bottom here.
I wouldn't like to be where Goble is right now. #T10#
Bates just content to control the position.
Bates is looking to take a break and control but Goble is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bates taking a breather here.
Goble is looking to regain half guard here but Bates keeps moving and retains side control. #T11#
Goble is working hard here to advance position.
Goble is not content to let Bates control the position.
Goble is trying to escape the position but Bates is controlling the position. #T12#
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Bates controlling the position from side mount.
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 is trying to control Bates's posture but Bates avoids it.
Goble tries to bench press Bates off him but Bates keeps the position. #T13#
Goble can't do much from the bottom here.
Goble is looking to reverse the position.
Goble manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bates's best efforts.
Bates is taking a breather. Goble 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.#T14#
Goble slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Goble is trying to control the position but Bates postures up.
Bates wants to control from the top but Goble keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bates controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bates wins on points by 8 to 0.
Armad Bates 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 Tokyo
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 17 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 20 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Borgia shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (0) Goble#SUB2#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Borgia works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (5) vs (0) Goble
Goble is controlling an arm, preventing Borgia from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Borgia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goble is working to get back to half guard.
Borgia content just to control the position here.
Borgia has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Goble is controlling an arm, preventing Borgia from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Borgia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
Borgia pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Goble is looking to get to half guard.
Borgia wants to take Goble's back here but Goble is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB#
Borgia working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Goble is looking to improve his position but Borgia isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Goble is still trying to improve position.
Borgia seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Goble is holding on tight.
Goble is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Borgia looking to control and managing it successfully.
Goble is trying desperately to improve position.
Borgia controlling his opponent.
Goble keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goble tries to improve his position but instead Borgia has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Borgia (8) vs (0) Goble#T3#
Goble is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Borgia trying to control momentarily.
Goble tries to escape but Borgia has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Goble is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Borgia has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Goble has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Borgia biding his time, controlling Goble.
Borgia is looking to control Goble but Goble is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Goble wants to escape the position.
#T4#
Borgia biding his time, controlling Goble.
Goble wants to escape the position.
Borgia trying to control momentarily.
Borgia is hanging on to Goble's back as he tries to escape.
Borgia struggling to keep hold of the position.
Goble can't escape the position.
Borgia is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T5#
Goble breaks Borgia's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (8) vs (2) Goble
Goble wants to pass the guard but Borgia is keeping the position.#SUB#
Borgia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goble pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borgia is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Goble drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Borgia dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (10) vs (2) Goble
Borgia stands and throws Goble's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (13) vs (2) Goble
Goble is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Borgia controls the position.
Goble is looking for a sweep.
Goble keeps trying to improve his position.
Borgia is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Goble will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Borgia'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 sneaks back into half guard.
Borgia slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Goble looking for submissions off his back.#T7##SUB2#
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Goble is defending against the submission attempts here by Borgia.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goble is refusing to be controlled, as Borgia sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.#T8##SUB2#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Goble looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Borgia pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (16) vs (2) Goble
Borgia looking to control and managing it successfully.
Borgia looking to control but Goble is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Borgia controlling from mount.
Goble is trying to escape the mount.
#T9##SUB#
Borgia has control of Goble's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Goble regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Goble is squirming around, avoiding Borgia's attempts to control the action.
Borgia controlling his opponent.
Borgia takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Borgia (19) vs (2) Goble#SUB#
Goble preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Borgia.
Goble tries to escape the position.
Borgia has good solid back control here. #T10#
Goble is trying to break free.
Borgia controls the position.
Borgia controlling well, preventing Goble from escaping the position.
Borgia keeps control of the position easily here as Goble tries to buck him off.
Goble turns into Borgia and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (19) vs (4) Goble#SUB2#
Goble is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Borgia is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Borgia has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (21) vs (4) Goble#SUB2#
Goble throws his legs up looking for a submission but Borgia uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (24) vs (4) Goble#T11#
Goble is trying to improve his position.
Goble is not content to let Borgia control the position.
Goble regains half guard.#SUB2#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T12##SUB2#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Borgia works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (27) vs (4) Goble
Borgia content just to control the position here.
Goble is looking to improve his position but Borgia isn't that keen on the idea.
Borgia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Goble is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
Borgia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Goble is looking to escape.
Goble tries to improve his position but instead Borgia has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Borgia (30) vs (4) Goble
Borgia just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Goble is trying to break free.
Borgia is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Goble is really stuck here.
Borgia is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T14#
Borgia has the hooks in. Goble is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Borgia has good solid back control here.
Goble rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goble looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borgia has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (33) vs (4) Goble
Borgia content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia takes the fight on points by 33 to 4.
Cesare Borgia decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CFC CG NY 4
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Klaas Jan Tijhoff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 19 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tijhoff shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Goble pinned against the cage. Goble gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Goble is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Goble gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tijhoff (2) vs (0) Goble#SUB2#
Goble is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tijhoff defends well.#SUB#
Tijhoff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tijhoff is pushing down on Goble's leg trying to pass to half guard. Goble is fighting to maintain full guard but Tijhoff has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Tijhoff 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 Tijhoff. #SUB#
Tijhoff is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Tijhoff trying to mount his opponent but Goble defends it. #SUB#
Tijhoff seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Goble is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Klaas Jan Tijhoff!
Klaas Jan Tijhoff gave a mention to Nevermore Clothing Co in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CFC CG 40
Date: Sep 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 19 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 34 losses; Shanti Anatta!
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.#TD2#
Anatta closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Goble to the mat! Goble manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (0) vs (2) Anatta#SUB2#
Anatta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Goble dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (2) Anatta#SUB2#
Anatta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goble is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Anatta looking for a guillotine here but Goble defends easily.
#SUB2#
Anatta looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Goble passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goble content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Anatta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Anatta actively working from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Goble's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Anatta is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Anatta actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Anatta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily.
Goble keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Anatta actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Anatta looking for submissions off his back.
Anatta is pressing down on Goble's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Goble is pushing down on Anatta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anatta is fighting to maintain full guard but Goble has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Anatta looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Goble pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (5) vs (2) Anatta
Anatta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Anatta keeps trying to improve his position.
Goble sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Anatta is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Anatta wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Goble (8) vs (2) Anatta
A bit of a pause in the action here. Goble controlling the positon.
You can see the frustration on Anatta's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Anatta tries to break free.
What can Anatta do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Anatta is in bad spot here.
#T4#
Anatta is still trying to improve position.
Goble doesn't have the hooks in and Anatta manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (8) vs (4) Anatta
Goble looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anatta is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Anatta 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 (10) vs (4) Anatta#SUB2#
Anatta looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Goble has picked Anatta up and slammed him! Anatta can't keep hold of the triangle and Goble manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (13) vs (4) Anatta#T5#
Anatta tries to buck Goble off but Goble is having none of it.
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.
Anatta is looking to regain half guard here but Goble keeps moving and retains side control.
Goble controlling the position.
Anatta is trying to get back to half guard.
Anatta is letting Goble control him for a moment. #T6#
Anatta is looking for a sweep.
Anatta is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Goble content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T7#
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.
Anatta 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.
Anatta is being controlled here.
Anatta tries to bench press Goble off him but Goble keeps the position.
Anatta manages to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Goble in particular looking to stall.
Goble frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (16) vs (4) Anatta
Anatta is desperately trying to improve his position but Goble has a good base and remains in mount.#T8#
Goble looking to control and managing it successfully.
Anatta can't escape the position.
Anatta looks winded!
Goble controlling his opponent.
Anatta is in all sorts of trouble here.
Goble fails to take his opponent's back.
Anatta wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Goble (19) vs (4) Anatta
What can Anatta do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Anatta wants to escape the position.
#T9#
Goble biding his time, looking for the opening.
Anatta is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Anatta tries to escape the position.
#T10#
Goble has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Anatta's body.
Anatta tries to roll but Goble sticks to his back.
Goble keeps control of the position easily here as Anatta tries to buck him off.
Goble has the hooks in. Anatta is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T11#
Goble keeps control of the position easily here as Anatta tries to buck him off.
Anatta manages to reverse the position and now he's in Goble's guard. Nice work there by Anatta.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (19) vs (6) Anatta
Goble is controlling Anatta's posture.
Goble bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anatta's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (21) vs (6) Anatta
Goble will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T12##SUB2#
Anatta is looking for a triangle here but Goble uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (24) vs (6) Anatta
Anatta tries to buck Goble off but Goble is having none of it.
Anatta is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Goble is taking a breather. Anatta 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#
Anatta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T13#
Goble wants to pass the guard but Anatta is defending well. #SUB2#
Anatta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily.
Anatta wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Goble moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Anatta. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (27) vs (6) Anatta
Anatta is trying to get back to half guard.#T14#
Anatta is trying to escape the position but Goble is controlling the position.
Anatta is looking to reverse the position.
Goble staying calm.
Goble has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anatta is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goble takes the fight on points by 27 to 6.
Shane Goble thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC CG 38
Date: Aug 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 33 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 19 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Anatta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (0) Goble#SUB#
Anatta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Goble dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (2) Goble
Goble's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Anatta looking for subs off his back but Goble has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Anatta with the active half guard here but Goble passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (2) vs (5) Goble
Anatta trying to remain calm as Goble controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Anatta is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Anatta is not content to let Goble control the position.
Anatta manages to work his way to half guard, despite Goble's best efforts.#SUB#
Anatta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goble is trying to control. Anatta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Anatta is looking for a sweep. Goble is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Anatta looking for subs from the bottom but Goble mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (2) vs (8) Goble
Anatta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anatta wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Anatta (2) vs (11) Goble
Anatta tries to roll but Goble sticks to his back.
I would not like to be Anatta right now.
Anatta is in bad spot here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Goble is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Anatta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anatta manages to reverse the position and now he's in Goble's guard. Nice work there by Anatta.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (4) vs (11) Goble#T3#
Goble keeping full guard, as Anatta tries to pass.
Anatta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Goble's guard.
Goble gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Anatta 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: Anatta (4) vs (13) Goble
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Anatta 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#
Anatta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Anatta being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Anatta isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Goble stacks Anatta on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Goble! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (4) vs (16) Goble
Anatta is trying to get back to half guard.
Goble wants to control but Anatta is keeping him busy.
Anatta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Goble has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Anatta is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Goble off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anatta (8) vs (16) Goble#SUB#
Anatta working for a choke but Goble is defending well. #T5#
You can see the frustration on Goble's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Goble preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Anatta. #SUB#
Anatta patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Anatta working for a choke but Goble reverses nicely into Anatta 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (8) vs (18) Goble
Goble content to stall in guard here.
Goble tries to free his leg and advance position but Anatta is retaining full guard. #T6##SUB#
Anatta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goble is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Anatta looking for a guillotine here but Goble defends easily.
#SUB#
Anatta looking for subs off his back but Goble has passed one foot through into half guard.
Anatta is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Anatta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Anatta looking for submissions off his back.
Goble content to control rather than advance. #T7##SUB#
Anatta actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Anatta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Anatta actively working from the bottom here.
Anatta is staying active underneath Goble, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Anatta looking for submissions off his back.
Goble takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T8#
Anatta is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Anatta with the active half guard here but Goble passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (8) vs (21) Goble
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 Anatta's shoulder. That is not cool.
Anatta tries to buck Goble off but Goble is having none of it.
Goble controls the position from side control.#T9#
Goble trying to control the action but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Anatta 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 trying to control the position but Anatta is working away.
Goble might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anatta haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Anatta is being controlled here.
Goble is looking to take a break and control but Anatta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anatta is trying to improve his position.
Anatta manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (10) vs (21) Goble#T10##SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura here.
Goble is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Anatta is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Anatta is working for a kimura but Goble is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Anatta is trying to work for a kimura but Goble is defending well.
#T11##SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goble defends it well. #SUB#
Anatta wants to work for an arm triangle but Goble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Goble has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anatta is working away from the top position though.
Anatta wants to free his trapped foot but Goble is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura here.
#T12#
Goble is trying is best to control the position here.
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.#SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Anatta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Goble has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anatta tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goble knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T13##SUB#
Anatta is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Goble to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #SUB#
Anatta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Goble dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (10) vs (23) Goble#SUB#
Anatta working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Goble has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Anatta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Goble moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Anatta. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (10) vs (26) Goble
Goble taking a breather here. #T14#
Anatta is not content to let Goble control the position.
Anatta tries to buck Goble off but Goble is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goble trying to control the action but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Anatta is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goble wins on points by 26 to 10.
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:
CFC CG New York 2
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 17 losses; Mean Gean! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 18 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Goble defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gean.
Gean tries for a takedown but Goble sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Goble closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gean did well to prevent Goble getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gean (0) vs (2) Goble
Gean slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Goble sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Goble postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gean has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Gean pulls Goble in close to prevent any damage.
Gean trying to keep a closed guard but Goble is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Gean looking for a guillotine here but Goble defends easily.
Goble works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gean is looking for a sweep. Goble is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Gean manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gean 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goble tries to free his leg and advance position but Gean is retaining full guard. #T3#
Goble is stalling in the full guard.
Gean pulls Goble in to control the position. #SUB#
Goble has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gean to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Goble is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gean pulls down on the head and he's put Goble to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mean Gean!
After winning the bout, Mean Gean 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:
CFC CG 35
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 18 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Goble shoots for a double leg takedown but Mcgillicutty sprawls well. He's pushed Goble's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Mcgillicutty shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mcgillicutty was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Goble (0) vs (4) Mcgillicutty#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Goble manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is working for a kimura but Goble is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgillicutty pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goble moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Goble working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcgillicutty doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mcgillicutty 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. Mcgillicutty defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Mcgillicutty thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Goble keeping full guard, as Mcgillicutty tries to pass. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty drops back looking for a leg! Goble is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goble manages to kick Mcgillicutty off! Mcgillicutty jumps back into Goble's guard. #SUB#
Goble working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcgillicutty doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Goble is tightening it up a little... Mcgillicutty has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mcgillicutty reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mcgillicutty taps out! Nice BJJ there by Goble!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shane Goble!
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:
CFC CG 34
Date: Aug 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 18 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Goble tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcgillicutty sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goble somewhat.#TD2#
Mcgillicutty looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (0) vs (2) Mcgillicutty#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is looking for a kimura but Goble is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mcgillicutty to get the leverage.
We've been hearing good reports from Goble's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is working for a kimura here but Goble manages to reverse the position and he's now in Mcgillicutty's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (2) Mcgillicutty
Goble controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Goble passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (5) vs (2) Mcgillicutty
Mcgillicutty 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. #T1#
Goble will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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#
Mcgillicutty wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Goble has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Mcgillicutty's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Mcgillicutty is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Goble!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). 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 32
Date: Aug 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 18 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 15 losses; Cesare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Borgia scores with a takedown into Goble's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (0) vs (2) Borgia
Borgia looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Goble had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Borgia defends it easily.
Goble keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass.
Borgia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Goble looking for a triangle here. Borgia is fighting it but it looks tight! Goble pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Borgia is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shane Goble!
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:
CFC CG 31
Date: Aug 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 14 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 18 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Borgia drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (0) Goble#SUB#
Borgia drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Goble dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (2) Goble#SUB#
Borgia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goble looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Goble pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borgia is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Borgia working for a triangle but Goble defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Borgia is looking for a triangle but Goble pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Borgia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB#
Borgia 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#
Borgia looking for a guillotine here but Goble defends easily.
#SUB#
Borgia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Borgia looking for a guillotine here but Goble defends easily.
#SUB#
Borgia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goble trying to control but Borgia is working from the bottom.
Borgia has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2##SUB#
Borgia has an active guard here but Goble has managed to pass into half guard.
Goble is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Goble frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (2) vs (5) Goble
Borgia is looking to improve his position but Goble isn't that keen on the idea.
Borgia regains half guard.
Goble is taking a breather. Borgia 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.
Borgia won't allow Goble to pass to mount.
Goble trying to control from half guard but Borgia is working away.
Goble trying to control the pace. #T3#
Borgia is trying to get back to full guard.
Goble takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Goble's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Goble is keen to just control but Borgia is a slippery customer.
Borgia is looking for a sweep. Goble is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Borgia manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Borgia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Borgia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Borgia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goble defends it easily.#T4##SUB#
Borgia has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Goble 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 Borgia. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (2) vs (8) Goble
Borgia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Borgia is working hard here to advance position.
A lull in the action here as Goble stalls from top position.
Goble trying to control the action but Borgia is working from the bottom. #T5#
Goble content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Borgia is looking to reverse the position.
Borgia seems a little lost for a moment, as Goble dominates the positioning.
Borgia is looking to regain half guard here but Goble keeps moving and retains side control.
Goble wants to control but Borgia is keeping him busy.
Borgia is looking to regain half guard here but Goble keeps moving and retains side control. #T6#
Borgia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Goble is trying to control. Borgia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Borgia actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Borgia looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Borgia actively working from the bottom here.
Borgia regains full guard. Nicely done. #T7##SUB#
Borgia working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Goble has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Goble seems to be looking for submissions.
Still in half guard, Goble seems content to control.#SUB#
Borgia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Borgia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Borgia keeps working. #T8##SUB#
Borgia actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Borgia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily.
Borgia is looking to improve his position.
Goble controlling the pace.
Goble is trying to control the action in half guard but Borgia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Goble wants to pass to mount but Borgia is defending the position.
Goble prevents Borgia from improving his position.#SUB#
Borgia looking for submissions off his back.#T9#
Goble looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Goble trying to control from half guard but Borgia is working away.
Borgia is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Borgia looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Goble pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (2) vs (11) Goble
Borgia bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (4) vs (11) Goble
Borgia looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Borgia drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Goble dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (4) vs (13) Goble#SUB#
Borgia 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. #T10#
Goble controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Borgia 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#
Borgia has an active guard here but Goble has managed to pass into half guard.
Goble wants to control but Borgia is keeping him busy.
Goble content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Goble wants to take a breather but Borgia is having none of it. #T11#
Borgia gets back to full guard.
Goble passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (4) vs (16) Goble
Borgia is looking for a sweep.
Goble trying to control the action but Borgia is working from the bottom.
Goble slows the pace down.
Borgia manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (6) vs (16) Goble#T12#
Goble gets full guard.
Goble looking to control.
Goble keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass. #SUB#
Borgia 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: Borgia (6) vs (18) Goble
Goble trying to control but Borgia is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Borgia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goble is aware though and is defending well.
Goble is pushing down on Borgia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Borgia is fighting to maintain full guard but Goble has managed to sneak the leg through.
Borgia is not content to let Goble control the position.#SUB#
Borgia actively working from the bottom here.#T13##SUB#
Borgia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Borgia is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Borgia actively working from the bottom here.
Goble controlling the action here.
Goble wants to control but Borgia is keeping him busy. #T14##SUB#
Borgia actively working from the bottom here.
Goble is taking a breather. Borgia 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.
Borgia is looking to get back to full guard here but Goble has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (6) vs (21) Goble
Goble is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Borgia is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Goble wins on points by 21 to 6.
Shane Goble 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 30
Date: Jul 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 27 wins and 17 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 21 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Banner throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Goble was covering up waiting for the punch and Banner finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (0) vs (2) Banner
Goble has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Banner has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (0) vs (5) Banner
Goble manages to get back to half guard.
Banner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Goble is looking to control Banner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Goble avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goble wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Goble wants to control but Banner is keeping busy.
Banner slows the pace down in half guard.
Goble is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Goble is defending well.
Banner is looking to take a break and control but Goble is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Goble trying to control from the bottom.
Goble makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Goble.
Banner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Goble might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Banner won't allow Goble to sweep him here.
Banner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Goble looking to control.
#T3#
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goble swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goble wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Goble trying to keep a closed guard but Banner is proving a slippery customer.
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 really struggling to control Banner but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Goble wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Goble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goble 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 (5) Banner
Goble trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Goble being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T5#
Goble won't allow Banner to sweep him here.
Banner has control of Goble's left arm, preventing Goble from doing any damage.
Goble preventing the sweep. #T6#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Banner holds on and takes a little breather.
Goble looking to pass the guard.
Goble sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Goble wants to pass the guard but Banner is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T7#
Goble sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Banner pulls Goble in close to prevent any damage.
Banner is continuing to stall.#T8#
Goble looking to sit in guard and control but Banner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (7) Banner
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Goble is retaining full guard.
Banner wants to control from the top but Goble keeps moving.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner passes Goble's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Banner is trying to control the action in half guard but Goble is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T9#
Goble is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Banner is working for a submission of some sort.
Banner controlling the action here. #T10#
Banner is looking to take a break and control but Goble is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Banner 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.
Still in half guard, Banner seems content to control.#T11#
Goble works his way to full guard. Good work.
Goble has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Banner has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (2) vs (10) Banner#SUB2#
Banner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Goble is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Banner wants to free his trapped foot but Goble is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Goble trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Banner manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (2) vs (13) Banner
Goble is trying to escape the mount.
Goble wants to hold on but Banner pushes him away.
Banner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
Goble really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Goble is working hard here to advance position.#T14#
Banner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Banner tries to control but Goble wriggling away.
Goble is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goble is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action.
Banner content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner wins on points by 13 to 2.
A relieved looking Roddy Banner 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 28
Date: Jul 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 13 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 17 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Borgia darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (0) Goble
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but Goble is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borgia to get the leverage. #SUB#
Borgia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Borgia seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but Goble is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borgia to get the leverage.
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#
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Goble has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Borgia looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Borgia looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1##SUB#
Goble is defending against the submission attempts here by Borgia.
#SUB#
Borgia 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Borgia's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but Goble is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borgia to get the leverage. #T2##SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but Goble is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borgia to get the leverage. #SUB#
Borgia seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Borgia wants to work for an arm triangle but Goble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Goble controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goble defends it well.
Goble moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Goble keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass. #T3##SUB#
Borgia 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 Borgia has Goble in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (2) Goble
Goble pushes down on Borgia's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Borgia looking for subs from the bottom but Goble mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (2) vs (5) Goble
Goble prevents Borgia from getting the reversal.
Goble controlling the position easily from mount.
Borgia really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Goble moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Borgia (2) vs (8) Goble
Borgia is trying to break free.
Borgia manages to reverse the position and now he's in Goble's guard. Nice work there by Borgia.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (4) vs (8) Goble
Goble looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Borgia 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 Borgia has Goble in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (4) vs (10) Goble#SUB#
Borgia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Borgia throws his legs up looking for a submission but Goble uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (4) vs (13) Goble#T5#
Goble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Borgia keeps working.
Borgia is looking for a sweep.
Borgia is letting Goble control him for a moment.
Borgia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Borgia looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Borgia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Borgia looking for submissions off his back.
Borgia is looking to get back to full guard here but Goble has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (4) vs (16) Goble#T6#
Goble controls the position.
Borgia is looking to regain half guard here but Goble keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Goble stalls from top position.
Borgia 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.
Borgia is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Goble is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Borgia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goble.
Borgia is looking for a sweep. Goble is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Goble is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Borgia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Borgia actively working from the bottom here.
Goble works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (4) vs (19) Goble
Borgia is looking to reverse the position.#T8#
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.
Borgia manages to work his way to half guard, despite Goble's best efforts.
Borgia is trying to get back to full guard.
Goble content to control rather than advance.
Goble wants to pass to mount but Borgia is defending the position. #SUB#
Borgia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily. #T9##SUB#
Borgia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Borgia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Borgia actively working from the bottom here.
Borgia is refusing to be controlled, as Goble sits in half guard.
Goble looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Borgia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goble passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (4) vs (22) Goble
Borgia is trying to improve his position.#T10#
Borgia is working hard here to advance position.
Borgia manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (6) vs (22) Goble#SUB#
Borgia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Borgia is breathing heavily.
Goble is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Borgia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Borgia's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Borgia (6) vs (26) Goble
Goble controls the action.
Borgia wants to escape the position.
Goble doesn't have the hooks in and Borgia manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (8) vs (26) Goble#SUB#
Borgia drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Goble dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (8) vs (28) Goble#T11#
Borgia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Goble controls the pace.
Goble wants to pass the guard but Borgia is keeping the position.
Goble wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving. #SUB#
Borgia working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Goble has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Borgia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goble is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Borgia wants to sweep but Goble has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (8) vs (31) Goble
Borgia is looking to regain half guard here but Goble keeps moving and retains side control. #T12#
Goble controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Borgia is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Goble's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Goble! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Borgia has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Shane Goble!
Shane Goble thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC CG 27
Date: Jul 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 17 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 14 losses; Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Czarny Z Garbowa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Goble to the ground. Czarny Z Garbowa is now in Goble's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (0) vs (2) Czarny Z Garbowa#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa 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) Czarny Z Garbowa
Czarny Z Garbowa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Goble trying to control the action but Czarny Z Garbowa is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goble is trying to control the action in half guard but Czarny Z Garbowa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily.
Goble controlling the action here. #T1#
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions off his back.
Czarny Z Garbowa is refusing to be controlled, as Goble sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goble prevents Czarny Z Garbowa from improving his position.#T2##SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Goble in particular looking to stall.
Czarny Z Garbowa is staying active underneath Goble, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goble prevents Czarny Z Garbowa from improving his position.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa with the active half guard here but Goble passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (7) vs (2) Czarny Z Garbowa
Czarny Z Garbowa is being controlled here. #T3##SUB#
Goble looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Czarny Z Garbowa 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.
Czarny Z Garbowa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goble tries to pass to full mount but Czarny Z Garbowa defends it.
Czarny Z Garbowa is not content to let Goble control the position.
Goble content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Goble looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goble is looking to take a break and control but Czarny Z Garbowa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from an awkward position 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Czarny Z Garbowa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Czarny Z Garbowa can't keep his opponent in guard - Goble advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T5#
Czarny Z Garbowa regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Goble 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 Czarny Z Garbowa. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (10) vs (2) Czarny Z Garbowa
Czarny Z Garbowa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Goble is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Goble is looking to take a break and control but Czarny Z Garbowa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Czarny Z Garbowa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (10) vs (4) Czarny Z Garbowa#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Goble has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Goble manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Goble seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to move into half guard but instead Goble has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (12) vs (4) Czarny Z Garbowa#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Goble passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (15) vs (4) Czarny Z Garbowa
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to improve his position.#T7#
Goble is staying tight to Czarny Z Garbowa's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to improve position but can't.
Goble wants to control but Czarny Z Garbowa is keeping him busy.
Czarny Z Garbowa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Goble's best efforts.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Goble seems content to control.#T8#
Goble trying to control the action but Czarny Z Garbowa is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goble with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa actively working from the bottom here.
Goble trying to control from half guard but Czarny Z Garbowa is working away. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa actively working from the bottom here.#T9#
Goble keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Goble wants to pass the guard but Czarny Z Garbowa is defending well. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for subs from the bottom but Goble mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (18) vs (4) Czarny Z Garbowa
Goble wants to control the pace but Czarny Z Garbowa is squirming around nicely.
Goble manages to capitalize on a mistake by Czarny Z Garbowa to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Goble (21) vs (4) Czarny Z Garbowa
Goble controls the action.
Goble controlling well, preventing Czarny Z Garbowa from escaping the position.
Czarny Z Garbowa keeps trying to improve his position.#T10#
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to get to half guard.
Goble mounts Czarny Z Garbowa! Really nice guard pass there!
Czarny Z Garbowa is working to get back to half guard.
Goble sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Goble (24) vs (4) Czarny Z Garbowa
Czarny Z Garbowa is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Goble.
#T11#
Goble controlling well, preventing Czarny Z Garbowa from escaping the position.
Czarny Z Garbowa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Goble's guard. Nice work there by Czarny Z Garbowa.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (24) vs (6) Czarny Z Garbowa#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa 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 (26) vs (6) Czarny Z Garbowa#SUB2#
Goble avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa 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. #T12#
Goble controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa working for a triangle but Goble defends it easily.
Goble is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goble slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa has an active guard here but Goble has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T13#
Goble not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goble sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa actively working from the bottom here.
Goble slows the pace down in half guard. #T14#
Goble looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goble seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Czarny Z Garbowa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Goble frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (29) vs (6) Czarny Z Garbowa
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Goble (32) vs (6) Czarny Z Garbowa
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goble biding his time, controlling Czarny Z Garbowa.
A lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goble takes the fight on points by 32 to 6.
A victorious Shane Goble thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFC CG 26
Date: Jul 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 17 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Goble closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (0) Cicerón#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.
Cicerón wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.
Goble trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB2#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.
Goble wants to pass the guard but Cicerón is defending well.
Cicerón is in trouble now - Goble has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (5) vs (0) Cicerón
Goble trying to control but Cicerón is having none of it.
Cicerón is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Goble controlling the position easily from mount.
Cicerón has given up his back here. Will Goble look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Goble (8) vs (0) Cicerón#SUB#
Goble looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cicerón breaks Goble's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (8) vs (2) Cicerón
Cicerón passes Goble's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Cicerón is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Goble trying to hold on to Cicerón's head to control him but Cicerón postures up.
#SUB2#
Cicerón is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Goble gets back to full guard.
Goble managing to control the position.
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#
Cicerón has gone for a leg lock! Goble slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cicerón's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (10) vs (2) Cicerón#SUB2#
Cicerón has an active guard here but Goble has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB2#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily.
Goble content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cicerón is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5#
Cicerón manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Cicerón working for submissions but it's allowed Goble to get to half guard.
Cicerón gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Goble avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for a guillotine here but Goble defends easily.
#SUB2#
Cicerón 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 (2) Cicerón#T6#
Cicerón is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Goble's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Goble is controlling the pace.
Goble wants to pass to mount but Cicerón is defending the position.
Goble is taking a breather. Cicerón says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7##SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goble wants to free his trapped foot but Cicerón is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goble looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Cicerón with the active half guard here but Goble passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (16) vs (2) Cicerón#T8#
Cicerón gets back to half guard.
Goble is trying to control the action in half guard but Cicerón is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.
Goble is controlling the pace.
Goble trying to mount his opponent but Cicerón defends it. #SUB2#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#T9#
Goble works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (19) vs (2) Cicerón
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 Cicerón's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cicerón tries to bench press Goble off him but Goble keeps the position.
Goble is looking to take a break and control but Cicerón is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cicerón 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.
Goble has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cicerón 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. #T10#
Cicerón manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Cicerón looking for a kimura from the bottom but Goble passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (22) vs (2) Cicerón
Cicerón is looking to regain half guard here but Goble keeps moving and retains side control.
Cicerón keeps trying to improve his position.
Cicerón being controlled for a moment.
Cicerón is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Cicerón's face as Goble controls the position.
Cicerón 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. #T11#
Goble controls the position.
Cicerón is looking for a sweep.
Cicerón is being controlled here.
Goble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cicerón keeps working.
Cicerón is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Cicerón wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Goble has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Cicerón's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Cicerón is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Goble!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Shane Goble!
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:
CFC CG 25
Date: Jul 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 7 wins and 6 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 17 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Goble shoots in but Cicerón avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Goble gets caught flat footed, as Cicerón shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cicerón (2) vs (0) Goble
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. #SUB#
Cicerón 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 Cicerón has Goble in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cicerón (2) vs (2) Goble#SUB#
Cicerón is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goble defends well.#SUB#
Cicerón looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Goble has picked Cicerón up and slammed him! Cicerón can't keep hold of the triangle and Goble manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (2) vs (5) Goble
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cicerón manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goble wants to pass to mount but Cicerón is defending the position. #T1#
Cicerón is looking to improve his position.
Goble wants to pass the guard but Cicerón is defending well.
Goble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cicerón keeps working. #SUB#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goble is looking to advance position but Cicerón won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cicerón wants to improve his position but Goble is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goble wants to take a breather but Cicerón is having none of it. #SUB#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB2#
Goble seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goble works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (2) vs (8) Goble
Goble controlling from the full mount.
Goble seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Cicerón is holding on tight.
Cicerón bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cicerón (4) vs (8) Goble#T3#
Goble looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cicerón is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Cicerón drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Goble dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cicerón (4) vs (10) Goble
Goble is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Cicerón is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goble defends well.#SUB#
Cicerón 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 got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cicerón has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goble has managed to get both his arms back between Cicerón's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Goble pushing down on Cicerón's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cicerón looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Goble in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.#T5##SUB#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily.
Cicerón is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily.
Goble looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Cicerón looking for submissions off his back.
Cicerón wants to get back to full guard but Goble has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (4) vs (13) Goble#T6#
Cicerón gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Cicerón looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cicerón actively working from the bottom here.
Goble passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (4) vs (16) Goble
Cicerón is desperately trying to improve his position but Goble has a good base and remains in mount.
Cicerón is working hard here to advance position.
Goble pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T7#
Goble looking to control but Cicerón is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cicerón is desperately trying to improve his position but Goble has a good base and remains in mount.
Goble manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cicerón to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Cicerón (4) vs (19) Goble
Goble controlling well, preventing Cicerón from escaping the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Cicerón turns into Goble and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cicerón (6) vs (19) Goble
Goble keeping full guard, as Cicerón tries to pass. #T8##SUB#
Cicerón 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 Cicerón has Goble in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cicerón (6) vs (21) Goble
Cicerón being controlled here, momentarily.
Goble passes Cicerón's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Goble moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (6) vs (24) Goble
Cicerón is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Cicerón trying to remain calm as Goble controls from the top position.
Cicerón tries to buck Goble off but Goble is having none of it.
Goble controls the position from side control.#T10#
Cicerón is looking to regain half guard here but Goble keeps moving and retains side control.
Cicerón gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Goble sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Cicerón is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily.
Goble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cicerón keeps working. #SUB#
Goble moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Cicerón. Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (6) vs (27) Goble
Goble wants to control but Cicerón is keeping him busy. #T11#
Cicerón trying to remain calm as Goble controls from the top position.
Cicerón regains half guard.
Goble is looking to advance position but Cicerón won't allow it. #SUB#
Cicerón looking for subs from the bottom but Goble mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (6) vs (30) Goble
Cicerón keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Goble trying to control but Cicerón is having none of it.
Cicerón has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Cicerón (6) vs (33) Goble#T12#
Goble has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cicerón's body.
Cicerón turns into Goble and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cicerón (8) vs (33) Goble#SUB#
Cicerón 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: Cicerón (8) vs (35) Goble#SUB#
Cicerón is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goble defends well.#T13#
Goble controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Cicerón looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Goble passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (8) vs (38) Goble
Cicerón is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Goble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cicerón keeps working. #T14#
Cicerón is looking for a sweep.
Cicerón manages to work his way to half guard, despite Goble's best efforts.
Goble seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cicerón does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Goble controlling the action here. #SUB#
Cicerón has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Goble escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Goble! Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (8) vs (41) Goble
Cicerón seems a little lost for a moment, as Goble dominates the positioning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cicerón is trying to get back to half guard.
Goble is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goble wins on points by 41 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:
CFC CG 24
Date: Jul 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 17 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 14 losses; Bob Le Boulder!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
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 Le Boulder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goble somewhat.#TD2#
Le Boulder feints and as Goble raises his hands in defense, Le Boulder changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (0) vs (2) Le Boulder
Le Boulder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goble is keeping the position for now.
Goble will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Le Boulder being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goble wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Boulder controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Goble bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Le Boulder's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (2) Le Boulder#T1#
Le Boulder looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Le Boulder is trying to control the position but Goble postures up.
Le Boulder has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Goble has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (5) vs (2) Le Boulder
Le Boulder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Le Boulder told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Boulder regains 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.
Le Boulder is looking to control Goble's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Le Boulder avoid being mounted?
Goble wants to control but Le Boulder is keeping him busy. #T2#
Le Boulder wants to get back to full guard.
Le Boulder controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Le Boulder tries to roll over but Goble keeps him under control.
Le Boulder is positioning himself well to prevent Goble advancing to mount.
Goble seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Le Boulder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Goble prevents Le Boulder from improving his position.
Le Boulder trying to hold on to Goble's head to control him but Goble postures up.
Le Boulder tries to get to full guard but Goble has control of the leg. #T3#
Goble is looking to take a break and control but Le Boulder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Le Boulder is pressing down on Goble's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Le Boulder trying to keep a closed guard but Goble is proving a slippery customer.
Le Boulder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Le Boulder is adopting a defensive guard.
Goble not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Goble looking to pass the guard.
Le Boulder managing to control the position.
Let's hope that Le Boulder 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.
Goble pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Le Boulder is keeping the position for now.
Le Boulder pulls Goble in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Goble trying to control but Le Boulder is working from the bottom.
Le Boulder 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: Goble (5) vs (4) Le Boulder#SUB2#
Le Boulder 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 Le Boulder has Goble in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (7) vs (4) Le Boulder
Le Boulder keeping moving, preventing Goble from controlling successfully.
Le Boulder is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T6#
Goble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Le Boulder trying to control the position here.
Le Boulder controls Goble momentarily but Goble frees himself.
Le Boulder is pulling down on Goble's head to control his posture.
Le Boulder wants to hit a sweep here but Goble passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Le Boulder there! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (10) vs (4) Le Boulder#T7#
Le Boulder keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Goble can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Le Boulder is looking to escape.
Le Boulder wants to control but Goble is having none of it.
Le Boulder gets back to half guard.
Goble trying to pass the guard but Le Boulder defending well.
Le Boulder is trying to get back to full guard.
Le Boulder manages to get to full guard.
#T8#
Goble won't allow Le Boulder to sweep him here.
Goble is fighting to break Le Boulder's control of his arms but Le Boulder is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Le Boulder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Le Boulder seems keen to control Goble's posture.
Goble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Le Boulder wants to sweep but no luck.
Le Boulder controls Goble momentarily but Goble frees himself.
Goble controls from within his opponent's guard. #T9#
Le Boulder wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Goble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goble is fighting to break Le Boulder's control of his arms but Le Boulder is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Le Boulder trying to keep a closed guard but Goble is proving a slippery customer.
Le Boulder is controlling Goble's posture.
Le Boulder looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T10#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Le Boulder is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (10) vs (6) Le Boulder
Le Boulder wants to pass the guard but Goble is keeping the position.
Goble wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Le Boulder is now in half guard.
Le Boulder stalling.
It looks like Le Boulder 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.#T11#
Le Boulder is looking to take a break and control but Goble is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Le Boulder stalling.
Le Boulder trying to mount his opponent but Goble defends it.
Le Boulder keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T12#
Le Boulder's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Goble trying to hold on to Le Boulder's head to control him but Le Boulder postures up.
Goble is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Le Boulder is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Le Boulder sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Le Boulder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T13#
Le Boulder is still trying to improve position.
Goble wants to control but Le Boulder is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Le Boulder controlling the action here.#T14#
Goble wants to control but Le Boulder is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Le Boulder is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Goble takes the fight on points by 10 to 6.
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.
Bob Le Boulder spoke after the fight, saying 'Time to hit the Buffet.'. |
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Event:
CFC CG 4th of July
Date: Jul 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 17 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Cicerón gets a double leg takedown into Goble's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (0) vs (2) Cicerón#SUB#
Goble working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cicerón doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cicerón manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Cicerón 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 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 actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cicerón must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Cicerón 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 seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cicerón sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Goble's guard. #SUB2#
Cicerón 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. Cicerón eventually gives up the hold. #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#
Cicerón is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Cicerón passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Goble! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (0) vs (5) Cicerón#SUB2#
Cicerón looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Cicerón jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Goble manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goble manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cicerón's best efforts.#SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cicerón pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Goble looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cicerón is trying to work for a kimura but Goble is defending well.
#SUB2#
Cicerón is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Goble has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Cicerón prevents Goble from improving his position.#SUB2#
Cicerón is working for a kimura but Goble is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Cicerón is working for a kimura but Goble is defending it quite comfortably.
Goble is looking for a sweep. Cicerón is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cicerón pulls his head out easily.
Goble wants to improve his position but Cicerón is controlling well.
#T3##SUB2#
Cicerón is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Goble has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cicerón moves into full mount! Goble won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (0) vs (8) Cicerón
Goble is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Cicerón jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Goble manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Cicerón tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cicerón has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Cicerón looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Cicerón is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Goble has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Goble is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cicerón's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Cicerón 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.#SUB2#
Cicerón 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.#SUB2#
Cicerón is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Cicerón is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Cicerón is working for a submission of some sort.
#T5##SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cicerón pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Goble looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cicerón seems to be working for a kimura but Goble defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Goble is defending against the submission attempts here by Cicerón.
#SUB2#
Cicerón wants to work for an arm triangle but Goble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T6##SUB#
Goble looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Goble is defending against the submission attempts here by Cicerón.
#SUB2#
Cicerón 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.
Goble is pressing down on Cicerón's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cicerón passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (0) vs (11) Cicerón
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goble is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Cicerón is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Goble works his way to full guard. Good work.#T7##SUB2#
Cicerón 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. Cicerón doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cicerón manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Goble looking for a guillotine here but Cicerón defends easily.
#SUB#
Goble working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cicerón doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cicerón manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cicerón looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Cicerón avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cicerón stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goble swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Cicerón is still trying to improve position.
Cicerón advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (0) vs (14) Cicerón#SUB2#
Cicerón thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Goble is looking to reverse the position.
Goble is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cicerón's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Cicerón seems to be working for a kimura but Goble defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Cicerón is trying to work for a kimura but Goble is defending well.
#SUB2#
Cicerón is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goble defends it well. #SUB2#
Cicerón wants to work for an arm triangle but Goble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T9##SUB2#
Cicerón seems to be looking for submissions.
Goble gets full guard.#SUB2#
Cicerón thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cicerón looks winded!
Cicerón looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Goble looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cicerón advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (0) vs (17) Cicerón#SUB2#
Cicerón thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Goble is looking for a sweep.
Goble is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.#T10##SUB2#
Cicerón wants to work for an arm triangle but Goble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Cicerón wants to work for an arm triangle but Goble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Cicerón seems to be working for a kimura but Goble defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Cicerón is working for a kimura but Goble is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Cicerón is working for a kimura but Goble is defending it quite comfortably.
Goble is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cicerón's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cicerón's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goble (4) vs (17) Cicerón#SUB#
Goble has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Cicerón is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T11##SUB#
Cicerón showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Goble is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Cicerón taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Goble.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). 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 CG 20
Date: Jun 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 16 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Tubbs Singleton!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Goble looking to score a takedown here. Singleton is defending well but Goble drives through and ends up in Singleton's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (0) Singleton#SUB2#
Singleton 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. #SUB2#
Singleton 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.#SUB2#
Singleton 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 thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Goble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Singleton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goble is aware though and is defending well.
Goble tries to free his leg and advance position but Singleton is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Singleton 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Singleton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#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. #T1##SUB#
Goble thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Singleton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Singleton can't keep his opponent in guard - Goble advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Singleton tries to get to full guard but Goble has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Singleton looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Goble is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Singleton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goble.
Goble is looking to advance position but Singleton won't allow it. #SUB#
Goble is working for a kimura but Singleton is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2##SUB2#
Singleton looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Singleton is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Goble is tapping! Great win for Singleton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tubbs Singleton!
Tubbs Singleton is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Tubbs Singleton 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:
CFC CG 19
Date: Jun 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 9 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 16 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Goble shoots for a double leg takedown but Borgia sprawls well. He's pushed Goble's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Borgia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Borgia shoots in and bounces Goble off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (0) Goble
Borgia stands and throws Goble's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (5) vs (0) Goble
Goble manages to work his way to half guard, despite Borgia's best efforts.#SUB2#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Goble has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Borgia 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Borgia's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Goble is defending against the submission attempts here by Borgia.
#T1##SUB2#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Borgia is working for a kimura but Goble is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Borgia 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 Borgia. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura but Goble is defending well.
#SUB#
Borgia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Goble sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Borgia 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 Borgia. #SUB#
Borgia seems to be working for a kimura but Goble defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Goble wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Goble looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but Goble is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borgia to get the leverage. #SUB#
Borgia 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 Borgia. #SUB2#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
Borgia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Borgia is pressing down on Goble's thigh, looking to free his foot. Goble is holding on for now. #SUB#
Borgia 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 Borgia. #SUB2#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Borgia 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 Borgia keeps him under control.#SUB#
Borgia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Borgia is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Borgia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Goble sees it coming and defends easily.
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.#SUB2#
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5##SUB#
Borgia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Borgia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Borgia wants to work for an arm triangle but Goble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Borgia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6##SUB2#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Goble has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Goble looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Borgia 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. Borgia eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Borgia 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 Borgia. #T7#
Borgia has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (8) vs (0) Goble
Goble regains half guard.#SUB2#
Goble looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but Goble is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borgia to get the leverage.
Goble tries to get to full guard but Borgia has control of the leg. #SUB#
Borgia wants to work for an arm triangle but Goble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Goble is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8##SUB#
Borgia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Borgia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Goble looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Borgia wants to work for an arm triangle but Goble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Borgia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Borgia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T9##SUB2#
Goble looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Goble has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Borgia is working for a kimura but Goble is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.#T10##SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Borgia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Goble sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goble tries to get to full guard but Borgia has control of the leg. #SUB#
Borgia is trying to work for a kimura but Goble is defending well.
#SUB2#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Borgia is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goble defends it well. #T11#
Goble is looking for a sweep. Borgia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but Goble is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borgia to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Goble has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Borgia. Oh but Goble has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Borgia goes limp - he's gone! Goble jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:41 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:
CFC CG 18
Date: Jun 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Tubbs Singleton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 16 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Singleton. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Singleton (4) vs (0) Goble#SUB#
Singleton is trying to get an arm triangle but Goble is defending well. #SUB#
Singleton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Goble is looking for a sweep.
Goble is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Singleton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Singleton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Goble has escaped the position, nice work there.
Goble is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Singleton is trying to get an arm triangle but Goble is defending well.
Goble is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Singleton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've been hearing good reports from Singleton's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Goble is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Singleton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Singleton tries for a kimura but Goble is defending well.
Goble manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Singleton (4) vs (2) Goble#SUB#
Singleton looking for submissions off his back.
Goble passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Singleton! Score +3 for passing guard: Singleton (4) vs (5) Goble
Singleton is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Goble is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Singleton has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Singleton can't escape the position.
#T2##SUB2#
Goble working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Singleton turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Goble off and cradles Singleton's limp body as Goble celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Shane Goble! Shane Goble retains his super heavyweight title!
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 17
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 16 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 13 losses; Bob Le Boulder!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Goble is trying hard to land a takedown here. Le Boulder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
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.
Le Boulder defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Goble.
Goble misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Le Boulder counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (0) vs (2) Le Boulder#ROC2#Goble is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Goble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Le Boulder is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Oh Goble is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Le Boulder 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Goble is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Le Boulder is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Boulder pushes down on Goble's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Le Boulder passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (0) vs (5) Le Boulder
Le Boulder staying calm.
Goble tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Le Boulder happy to just control the position for now.
Le Boulder is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Le Boulder has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Le Boulder.
Goble seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goble is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Goble sneaks back into half guard.
Le Boulder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The adventures of Le Boulder the control monster continue. Boring.#SUB#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Le Boulder pulls his head out easily.
Le Boulder not doing much here.
#SUB#
Goble looking for a kimura from the bottom but Le Boulder passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (0) vs (8) Le Boulder#T2#
Goble is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Le Boulder thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Goble is trying to get back to half guard.
Goble gets back to half guard.
Le Boulder content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Le Boulder pulls his head out easily.
Le Boulder stalling. #T3##SUB#
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goble is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Le Boulder seems content to control.
Goble wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Le Boulder pulls his head out easily.
Le Boulder wants to pass to mount but Goble is defending the position.
Le Boulder keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Le Boulder has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (0) vs (11) Le Boulder
Le Boulder fails to advance to Goble's back. #T4#
Le Boulder controlling the position easily from mount.
Goble is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Le Boulder controlling the pace for now.
Le Boulder takes Goble's back. Score +3 for taking back: Goble (0) vs (14) Le Boulder
Le Boulder keeps control of the position easily here as Goble tries to buck him off.
Goble tries to roll but Le Boulder sticks to his back.
Le Boulder controlling from the back.
Le Boulder is trying to stick to Goble's back but Goble is turning into Le Boulder. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Le Boulder's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Goble. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (14) Le Boulder#T5#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Le Boulder is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (16) Le Boulder#SUB#
Le Boulder is sitting in close to Goble's body. Goble has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Le Boulder is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Le Boulder is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Goble.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shane Goble!
Shane Goble is the new super heavyweight champion!
Shane Goble seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Bob Le Boulder was interviewed post fight and said 'Time to hit the Buffet.'. |
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Event:
CFC CG 15.5
Date: Jun 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 16 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Benjamin Sisko!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Sisko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Goble to the mat! Goble manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (0) vs (2) Sisko
Goble bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sisko's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (2) Sisko#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 pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sisko is keeping the position for now. #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 looking to pass the guard. #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! Sisko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sisko manages to kick Goble off! Goble jumps back into Sisko's guard. #SUB2#
Sisko working for a triangle but Goble defends it easily.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Sisko has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Goble thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Sisko working for a triangle but Goble defends it easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Sisko 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.#SUB2#
Sisko 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 Sisko is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sisko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goble defends it easily.#SUB2#
Sisko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Sisko 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 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 sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sisko's guard. #T2##SUB2#
Sisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Goble seems to be working for a kimura but Sisko defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Sisko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Sisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sisko looking for submissions off his back.
Goble prevents Sisko from improving his position.#SUB#
Goble seems to be working for a kimura but Sisko defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Sisko looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Goble in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sisko tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Goble!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 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 14.5
Date: May 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Lou Gotch!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gotch shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Goble is trying to defend but Gotch 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) Gotch#SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gotch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from 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.#SUB#
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gotch is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (0) vs (5) Gotch#SUB2#
Gotch looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Goble is trying desperately to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gotch is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Goble to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Goble shrugs it off.
Goble is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Gotch working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Gotch working for a guillotine from mount but Goble is in no mood to give up. #T1##SUB2#
Gotch has control of Goble's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Goble regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Goble regains half guard.#SUB2#
Gotch wants to work for an arm triangle but Goble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Gotch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Goble sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Goble looking for submissions off his back.
Goble is pressing down on Gotch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Gotch 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 had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gotch defends it easily.
Goble will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Gotch 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. #T2##SUB2#
Gotch thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gotch 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.#SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goble is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Gotch 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#
Gotch is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3##SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Goble looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gotch 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. Gotch eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gotch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Gotch 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB2#
Gotch is working for a kimura but Goble is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Gotch 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. Gotch eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Gotch is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gotch wants to work for an arm triangle but Goble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T5##SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gotch is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (0) vs (8) Gotch#SUB2#
Gotch with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Goble is looking to improve his position but Gotch isn't that keen on the idea.
Goble is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Gotch is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Goble has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T6##SUB2#
Gotch wants to finish this one by submission but Goble is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gotch. #SUB2#
Gotch working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Goble regains half guard.#SUB2#
Gotch seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gotch seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Goble is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lou Gotch!
A very excited looking Lou Gotch made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 56 losses; Vartan Esteves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Esteves darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Esteves (2) vs (0) Goble
Goble wants to improve his position but Esteves is controlling well.
#SUB#
Esteves seems to be looking for submissions.
Esteves trying to pass the guard but Goble defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteves is trying to control. Goble wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Goble is looking to control Esteves's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Goble avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Esteves prevents Goble from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Esteves seems content to control.#SUB#
Esteves is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Esteves perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Goble tries to get to full guard but Esteves has control of the leg.
Esteves wants to free his trapped foot but Goble is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Esteves content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Esteves is taking a breather. Goble 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.
Goble has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Esteves is working away from the top position though.
Esteves tries to pass to full mount but Goble defends it.
Goble is controlling Esteves's trapped leg to prevent Esteves from advancing to side control.
Goble tries to get to full guard but Esteves has control of the leg. #T4#
Esteves trying to pass the guard but Goble defending well.
Esteves seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
Goble is trying to get back to full guard.
Goble is staying active underneath Esteves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Esteves has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (5) vs (0) Goble
Esteves tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Esteves seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Goble is holding on tight.
Esteves controlling the pace for now.
Goble tries to lock up and control but Esteves gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Esteves sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Goble can't escape the position.
#T7#
Esteves tries to control but Goble wriggling away.
Goble is looking to improve his position but Esteves isn't that keen on the idea.
Esteves sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Esteves manages to capitalize on a mistake by Goble to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Esteves (8) vs (0) Goble#T8#
Good control from Esteves.
Goble is in bad spot here.
Esteves is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Goble staying busy and making it hard for Esteves to control. #T9#
Goble is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Esteves.
I really don't envy Goble right now.
Esteves controlling the position well here. Goble rolled but Esteves kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T10#
I really don't envy Goble right now.
Esteves really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Goble.
Goble just trying to survive but Esteves is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Goble can't escape the position.
#T11#
Esteves is riding his opponent, not letting Goble buck him off.
Goble rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Esteves tries to pass to full mount but Goble defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esteves performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T12#
Goble moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Esteves wants to pass the guard but Goble is keeping the position.
Esteves is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Goble looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Esteves passes into half guard.
#T13#
Goble wants to get back to full guard.
Goble keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Esteves looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T14#
Goble keeping control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goble is pressing down on Esteves's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteves takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
An out of breath and clearly excited Vartan Esteves thanked Silverback Sweatshop for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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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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