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Event:
OFK 145 - Urden Vs Tripp
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Seehaver stuffs the takedown attempt from Adebayo. Adebayo gets slowly back to his feet.
Seehaver feinted with a counter takedown.
Seehaver looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Adebayo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Seehaver as he avoids it easily.
Seehaver changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Adebayo tries to avoid it but Seehaver manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Adebayo to the ground. Adebayo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Adebayo has a takedown stuffed.
Kyle Seehaver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafiki Adebayo.#TD2#
Adebayo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Adebayo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Adebayo looking to sit in guard and control but Seehaver gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Seehaver not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adebayo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Adebayo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Seehaver tries to free his leg and advance position but Adebayo is retaining full guard.
Seehaver controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Adebayo looking to control.
Seehaver controls from within his opponent's guard.
Adebayo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adebayo wants to hit a sweep here but Seehaver passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Adebayo there! #SUB#
Seehaver is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Adebayo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Seehaver controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Adebayo working to try and regain half guard.
Adebayo tries to hold on but Seehaver postures up.#SUB#
Seehaver working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Adebayo tries to lock up and control but Seehaver gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Adebayo tries to reverse the position but Seehaver maintains control.
Seehaver sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Adebayo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seehaver content just to control the position here. #T3#
Seehaver seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Adebayo for as long as he can get away with.
Seehaver'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.
Adebayo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Seehaver controlling from the full mount.
Adebayo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Seehaver looking to control and managing it successfully.
Adebayo is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Seehaver working for a submission but Adebayo is keeping him at bay.
Seehaver controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Seehaver dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Adebayo looks to clinch #TD#
and Seehaver counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Seehaver preventing the sweep.
Seehaver sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kyle Seehaver overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Seehaver has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Seehaver.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adebayo is pulling down on Seehaver's head. It's preventing any offense from Seehaver, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adebayo controls Seehaver momentarily but Seehaver frees himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Adebayo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Adebayo being controlled here, momentarily.
Adebayo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Seehaver looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adebayo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Seehaver pinned against the cage. Seehaver gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Adebayo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Seehaver napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Adebayo is looking to take a break and control but Seehaver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adebayo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Seehaver haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Seehaver manages to work his way to half guard, despite Adebayo's best efforts.
Adebayo is looking to take a break and control but Seehaver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adebayo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Seehaver knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Seehaver is trying to maintain the position but Adebayo is very close to passing his half guard.
Seehaver is refusing to be controlled, as Adebayo sits in half guard.
Adebayo is stalling here. Seehaver is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Adebayo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Seehaver has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Adebayo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Adebayo is letting Seehaver control him for a moment.
Adebayo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Seehaver presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Adebayo tries to hold on but Seehaver pushes him away.
Seehaver controlling the pace for now.
Adebayo is looking to get to half guard.
Seehaver controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Adebayo is looking to improve his position but Seehaver isn't that keen on the idea.
Seehaver controlling the pace for now.
Adebayo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Seehaver controlling from the full mount.
Adebayo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Seehaver controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Seehaver dominated that second round.
That's time! Seehaver's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Seehaver stuffs the takedown attempt from Adebayo. Adebayo gets slowly back to his feet.
Adebayo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Seehaver fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Seehaver is defended easily by Adebayo.
No luck for Adebayo with that takedown attempt.
Kyle Seehaver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafiki Adebayo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Adebayo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Seehaver keeping moving, preventing Adebayo from controlling successfully. #T1#
Adebayo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Adebayo looking to sit in guard and control but Seehaver gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Seehaver is fighting to break Adebayo's control of his arms but Adebayo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Adebayo being controlled here, momentarily.
Adebayo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Seehaver looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Seehaver continues to hold on tight.
Seehaver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adebayo can do to turn this around?
Adebayo wants to sweep but no luck.
Adebayo is adopting a defensive guard.
Adebayo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seehaver is one step ahead there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
Seehaver controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Adebayo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Seehaver defends well and Adebayo ends up having to push Seehaver into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Seehaver shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Adebayo is trying to defend but Seehaver finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Seehaver is thwarting Adebayo's attempts to control the position.
Seehaver performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Seehaver seems to be looking for submissions.
Adebayo trying to hold on to Seehaver's head to control him but Seehaver postures up.
#T4#
Adebayo has a hand on Seehaver's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Seehaver takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Adebayo is trying desperately to improve position.
Seehaver tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rafiki Adebayo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adebayo is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adebayo wants to hold on but Seehaver pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Seehaver showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Seehaver has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Seehaver! |
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Event:
OFK 111 - Plutov Vs Holloway
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Da Silva misses.
Da Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Da Silva misses.
Adebayo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Da Silva's waist but Da Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Adebayo off to one side. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Da Silva enables Adebayo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Da Silva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Adebayo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Adebayo won't allow Da Silva to sweep him here.
Da Silva is looking to stand up but Adebayo isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adebayo content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Da Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adebayo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Adebayo slips nicely into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Da Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Da Silva wants to improve his position but Adebayo is controlling well.
Adebayo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Da Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Adebayo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Da Silva is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Adebayo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Da Silva's guard.
Da Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Da Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Adebayo controls the pace.
Da Silva looking to control.
Da Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adebayo is one step ahead there.
Adebayo slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Adebayo prevents Da Silva from improving his position.#T3#
Adebayo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Da Silva!
Adebayo controlling his opponent.
Da Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Adebayo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Da Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Da Silva keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Adebayo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Da Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Silva is still trying to improve position.
Adebayo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rafiki Adebayo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Da Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD#
Adebayo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Da Silva throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Adebayo fails with a takedown attempt.
Da Silva lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Da Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Da Silva tries to bum rush Adebayo with a series of wild strikes but Adebayo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adebayo shoots in looking for a takedown but Da Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adebayo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Adebayo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Da Silva!
Da Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Adebayo 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 Da Silva's shoulder. That is not cool.
Da Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Adebayo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Da Silva wants to control but Adebayo postures up.
Da Silva tries to bench press Adebayo off him but Adebayo keeps the position.
Adebayo just content to control the position.
Da Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Da Silva is trying to control Adebayo's posture but Adebayo avoids it.
Adebayo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Da Silva is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Da Silva's face as Adebayo controls the position.
Adebayo'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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Adebayo moves into full mount!
Adebayo controlling his opponent. #T3#
BOOM! Adebayo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adebayo prevents Da Silva from getting the reversal.
Adebayo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Da Silva wants to control but Adebayo is having none of it.
Adebayo controlling from mount. #T4#
Adebayo prevents Da Silva from getting the reversal.
Adebayo controlling the position easily from mount.
Da Silva tries to hold on but Adebayo pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adebayo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Da Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rafiki Adebayo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Adebayo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#TD#
Adebayo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Da Silva sprawls well initially but Adebayo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Da Silva wants to control but Adebayo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adebayo trying to control the pace.
Da Silva wants to improve his position but Adebayo is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adebayo trying to control the pace.
Da Silva manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Adebayo preventing the sweep.
Da Silva trying to control the position.
Adebayo stopping the sweep attempt from Da Silva.
Adebayo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Da Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Adebayo is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Adebayo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Da Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Da Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut. Adebayo saw that one coming.
Adebayo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Da Silva as he jumps to the side.
Da Silva stuffs the takedown.
Da Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafiki Adebayo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Silva misses with a double jab.
Adebayo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Da Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Da Silva looks to land a combination. Adebayo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Silva. Adebayo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Da Silva as Adebayo shoots in.
Adebayo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Donk. Da Silva catches Adebayo right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Adebayo fails with a takedown attempt.
Da Silva throws a low kick but Adebayo avoids it.
Da Silva misses with a head kick.
Adebayo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Da Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adebayo somewhat.
Rafiki Adebayo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adebayo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Da Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adebayo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Adebayo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Adebayo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Da Silva tries to avoid it but Adebayo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Da Silva to the ground. Da Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rafiki Adebayo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Da Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Da Silva throws a head kick but Adebayo moves out of range.
Da Silva throws a combination. Adebayo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Da Silva misses with a body shot.
Rafiki Adebayo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Silva stuffs the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Da Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Da Silva misses with a hook. Adebayo ducked under it nicely.
Da Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Da Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Adebayo's shoulder, as Adebayo tries to avoid the shot.
Adebayo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A head kick misses from Da Silva.
The fighters circling - Da Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice jab there from Da Silva.
Joao Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adebayo misses with a takedown
and Da Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Da Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Adebayo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joao Da Silva! |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jun 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ishmael Egyptian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rafiki Adebayo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Adebayo circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Adebayo dives in and scores a takedown into Egyptian's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Egyptian (0) vs (2) Adebayo
Adebayo 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.
Adebayo won't allow Egyptian to sweep him here.
Adebayo controlling from the top position.
It looks like Adebayo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian looking for a sweep. Not yet Egyptian, not yet. #T1#
Adebayo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Egyptian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Adebayo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Adebayo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Egyptian has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Adebayo has managed to get both his arms back between Egyptian's legs - danger averted.
Egyptian controls Adebayo momentarily but Adebayo frees himself.
Adebayo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adebayo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Egyptian (0) vs (5) Adebayo
Adebayo staying calm.#T2#
Egyptian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Adebayo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Egyptian trying to remain calm as Adebayo controls from the top position.
Egyptian regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Egyptian wants to improve his position but Adebayo is controlling well.
Adebayo controlling the pace. #SUB#
Egyptian actively working from the bottom here.
Egyptian gets back to full guard.
Adebayo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Egyptian manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Egyptian (2) vs (5) Adebayo#T3#
Adebayo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Egyptian looking to pass the guard.
Egyptian trying to control the position from guard on top but Adebayo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adebayo 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.#T4#
Adebayo is pulling down on Egyptian's head to control his posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Adebayo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Egyptian trying to control the position from guard on top but Adebayo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adebayo has Egyptian pulled in close to control his posture.
Egyptian wants to control from the top but Adebayo keeps moving.
Adebayo pulls Egyptian in close to prevent any damage.
Adebayo is continuing to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Egyptian stopping the sweep attempt from Adebayo.#T5#
Adebayo keeps trying to improve his position.
Egyptian trying to control the position from guard on top but Adebayo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adebayo 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: Egyptian (2) vs (7) Adebayo
Adebayo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Egyptian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adebayo pulls his head out easily.
Adebayo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T6#
Adebayo wants to free his trapped foot but Egyptian is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Egyptian looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Adebayo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Egyptian tries to roll over but Adebayo keeps him under control.#SUB#
Egyptian looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Adebayo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T7#
Egyptian is looking to control Adebayo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Egyptian avoid being mounted?
Adebayo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Adebayo works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Egyptian (2) vs (10) Adebayo
Egyptian tries to hold on but Adebayo pushes him away.
Egyptian is wriggling around trying to escape.
Adebayo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
Egyptian regains half guard.
Egyptian slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Egyptian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Adebayo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Egyptian (4) vs (10) Adebayo
Adebayo wants to sweep but no luck.
Egyptian is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Egyptian trying to control the position from guard on top but Adebayo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adebayo has his hands on Egyptian's head, controlling the position. #T9#
Egyptian trying to control but Adebayo is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Adebayo holds on and takes a little breather.
Adebayo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Egyptian is one step ahead there.
Egyptian works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T10#
Egyptian trying to mount his opponent but Adebayo defends it.
Adebayo tries to roll over but Egyptian keeps him under control.
Adebayo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Adebayo wants to improve his position but Egyptian is controlling well.
Egyptian is looking to take a break and control but Adebayo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Egyptian is looking to advance position but Adebayo won't allow it. #T11#
Adebayo is concentrating on defense, preventing Egyptian from advancing position.
Let's hope that Adebayo 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.
Adebayo is trying to get back to full guard.
Egyptian wants to free his trapped foot but Adebayo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Adebayo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Adebayo.#T12#
Egyptian wants to free his trapped foot but Adebayo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Egyptian wants to take a breather but Adebayo is having none of it.
Adebayo is trying to get back to full guard.
Adebayo is concentrating on defense, preventing Egyptian from advancing position.
Egyptian is keen to just control but Adebayo is a slippery customer.
Egyptian is pressing down on Adebayo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Adebayo is holding on for now.
Adebayo is not content to let Egyptian control the position.#T13#
Adebayo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Adebayo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Adebayo holds on and takes a little breather.
Adebayo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Egyptian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adebayo is keeping the position for now.
Adebayo 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.
Egyptian wants to pass the guard but Adebayo is keeping the position.#T14#
Adebayo being controlled here, momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Adebayo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Egyptian (4) vs (12) Adebayo#SUB#
Adebayo is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Egyptian has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Adebayo is looking to defend but Egyptian has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Adebayo! Egyptian pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Adebayo taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ishmael Egyptian! |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rafiki Adebayo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Big Sky!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Adebayo dives in and scores a takedown into Sky's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Adebayo (2) vs (0) Sky
Adebayo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adebayo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Sky looking for a guillotine here but Adebayo defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sky looking to control.
#T1#
Adebayo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Adebayo passes Sky's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adebayo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Adebayo passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Adebayo (5) vs (0) Sky
Adebayo controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Sky really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Adebayo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sky is desperately trying to improve his position but Adebayo has a good base and remains in mount.
Adebayo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Adebayo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sky for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sky is looking to improve his position but Adebayo isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Adebayo controlling from mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Adebayo.
Adebayo continues to stall.
Sky wants to hold on but Adebayo pushes him away.
Adebayo controlling from the full mount.
Adebayo'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.#T4#
Sky is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Adebayo controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Adebayo continues to hold on tight.
Sky is trying desperately to improve position.
Adebayo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
More hug and hope from Adebayo.#SUB#
Adebayo looking for a guillotine from mount but Sky is having none of it.
Adebayo content just to control the position here. #T7#
Further stalling from Adebayo.
Sky is trying desperately to improve position.
Adebayo content just to control the position here.
Sky wants to hold on but Adebayo pushes him away.
Sky keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Adebayo controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Sky tries to reverse the position but Adebayo maintains control.
Adebayo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9##SUB#
Adebayo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sky has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Adebayo working for a guillotine from mount but Sky is in no mood to give up.
Adebayo controlling his opponent.
Sky tries to lock up and control but Adebayo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Adebayo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Adebayo is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T10##SUB#
Adebayo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sky is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sky keeps trying to improve his position.#T11#
Adebayo content just to control the position here.
Sky is in all sorts of trouble here.
Adebayo controlling his opponent. #T12##SUB#
Adebayo is working for a guillotine from mount but Sky frees his head quite easily.
Sky is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Adebayo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Adebayo has control of Sky's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sky regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T13#
Adebayo content just to control the position here.
Sky keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Adebayo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Sky tries to lock up and control but Adebayo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Adebayo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sky tries to lock up and control but Adebayo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Adebayo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sky is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adebayo takes the fight on points by 5 to 0. |
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