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Event:
SSG 255 Thumb vs Shaw
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Bailey Simmons! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Lanion Mauricio!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Simmons closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mauricio quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Simmons (2) vs (0) Mauricio
Simmons frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Simmons (5) vs (0) Mauricio
Mauricio tries to lock up and control but Simmons gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mauricio slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mauricio wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mauricio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simmons is working away from the top position though.
Simmons trying to control from half guard but Mauricio is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mauricio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Simmons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Mauricio wants to sweep but no luck.
Simmons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mauricio holds on and takes a little breather.
Simmons stopping the sweep attempt from Mauricio.
Mauricio trying to keep a closed guard but Simmons is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Mauricio keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mauricio working for a triangle but Simmons defends it easily.
Simmons wants to pass the guard but Mauricio is keeping the position.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Mauricio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mauricio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Mauricio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mauricio keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
Simmons stopping the sweep attempt from Mauricio.
Mauricio keeping full guard, as Simmons tries to pass.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Mauricio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mauricio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Mauricio looking to control.
Simmons sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Mauricio keeps moving.
Mauricio is trying to control the position but Simmons postures up.
Simmons stopping the sweep attempt from Mauricio.
Simmons is fighting to break Mauricio's control of his arms but Mauricio is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T5##SUB2#
Mauricio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simmons defends well.
Mauricio looking for a sweep. Not yet Mauricio, not yet.
Simmons has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Mauricio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simmons doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simmons manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mauricio is trying to control the position but Simmons postures up.
Simmons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mauricio swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Mauricio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Mauricio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simmons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mauricio swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Mauricio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simmons can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mauricio has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T7#
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Mauricio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mauricio looking to control.
Simmons looking to pass the guard.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Mauricio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simmons postures up.
#SUB2#
Mauricio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T8#
Simmons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simmons trying to control but Mauricio is working from the bottom.
Simmons preventing the sweep.
Mauricio seems keen to control Simmons's posture.
Mauricio's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Simmons tries to free his leg and advance position but Mauricio is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Mauricio looking for a guillotine here but Simmons defends easily.
#T9#
Mauricio keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
Mauricio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simmons manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simmons (5) vs (2) Mauricio
Simmons is trying to control the position but Mauricio postures up. #T10#
Mauricio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Mauricio drops back looking for a leg! Simmons is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Simmons manages to kick Mauricio off! Mauricio jumps back into Simmons's guard.
Simmons wants to control but Mauricio passes easily into half guard.
Mauricio sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T11#
Mauricio is trying to control the action in half guard but Simmons is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Mauricio is working for a submission of some sort.
Simmons is not content to let Mauricio control the position.
Mauricio is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T12#
Simmons gets full guard.
Mauricio engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Simmons is trying to keep Mauricio in close.
Simmons trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Simmons has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mauricio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T13#
Mauricio trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mauricio controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mauricio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Simmons (5) vs (5) Mauricio
Simmons seems a little lost for a moment, as Mauricio dominates the positioning.#T14##SUB2#
Mauricio wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Simmons, who protects the arm well.
Mauricio works to advance to full mount. Simmons defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Simmons (5) vs (7) Mauricio
Simmons tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simmons wants to control but Mauricio is having none of it.
Mauricio tries to control but Simmons wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simmons is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mauricio wins on points by 7 to 5. |
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Event:
SSG 246 Bar vs Doe
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 3 wins and 3 losses; Bailey Simmons! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 33 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Simmons keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mason. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Simmons (0) vs (4) Mason
Simmons trying to remain calm as Mason controls from the top position.
Mason trying to control the position but Simmons is working away.
Simmons gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Simmons is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mason perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Mason trying to control the action but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Mason is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Simmons (0) vs (7) Mason#SUB2#
Mason goes for an armbar but Simmons turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Simmons. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simmons (2) vs (7) Mason
Simmons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mason is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Simmons 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#
Simmons got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mason has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simmons has managed to get both his arms back between Mason's legs - danger averted.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
Simmons works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Simmons is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Simmons is taking a breather. Mason 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.#T3##SUB#
Simmons seems to be working for a kimura but Mason defends the submission attempt.
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.
Simmons takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Mason looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Simmons is trying to control the action in half guard but Mason is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mason tries to get to full guard but Simmons has control of the leg. #SUB#
Simmons 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.
Mason keeping hold of Simmons's head, controlling as best he can. #T5##SUB#
Simmons is trying to work for a kimura but Mason is defending well.
Simmons is stalling here. Mason is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Simmons seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mason has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Simmons (2) vs (11) Mason
Simmons being controlled for a moment.
Simmons is trying to control Mason's posture but Mason avoids it. #T6#
Mason trying to control the action but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Simmons is looking to reverse the position.
Mason tries to move into full mount but can't pass Simmons's legs.
Simmons being controlled for a moment. #T7#
Simmons tries to bench press Mason off him but Mason keeps the position.
Simmons is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Mason wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Simmons, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Mason tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mason has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T8#
You can see the frustration on Simmons's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Mason tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mason has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Simmons sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Simmons is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Simmons actively working from the bottom here.
Simmons gets back to full guard.
Mason controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Simmons looking to control.
Mason stopping the sweep attempt from Simmons.
Mason must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T10#
Simmons is pulling down on Mason's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Mason 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.
Simmons manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mason manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simmons (4) vs (11) Mason#SUB2#
Mason is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Mason is looking for a triangle but Simmons pushes his legs off easily.
Simmons advances to half guard. #T11#
Simmons is trying to control the action in half guard but Mason is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason wants to control but Simmons is keeping busy.
Mason is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Mason actively working from the bottom here.
Simmons is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mason reverses the position - he's now on top in Simmons's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simmons (4) vs (13) Mason#T12##SUB#
Simmons working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Simmons looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mason passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Simmons (4) vs (16) Mason#SUB2#
Mason thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Simmons is looking for a sweep.#T13##SUB2#
Mason is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Simmons knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Mason looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Mason is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Simmons has escaped the position, nice work there.
Simmons is trying to control Mason's posture but Mason avoids it. #T14#
Simmons tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mason presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Simmons (4) vs (18) Mason
Mason takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mason trying to control but Simmons is having none of it.
Simmons wants to hold on but Mason pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason wins on points by 18 to 4.
An out of breath and clearly excited Bea Mason thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
SSG 235 One vs Chai
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Myuki Yoshida! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Bailey Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Yoshida moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Yoshida gets control of Simmons's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yoshida will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Simmons trying to control but Yoshida is working from the bottom.
Simmons is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Yoshida wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Simmons is now in half guard.
Yoshida trying to hold on to Simmons's head to control him but Simmons postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoshida wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida is pressing down on Simmons's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yoshida keeping full guard, as Simmons tries to pass. #T1#
Simmons wants to control from the top but Yoshida keeps moving.
Simmons wants to pass the guard but Yoshida is keeping the position.
Yoshida is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Yoshida escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simmons gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Yoshida working for a triangle but Simmons defends it easily.
#T2#
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yoshida wants to sweep here but Simmons controlling him for the moment.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Yoshida keeps moving. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Simmons looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Simmons looking to sit in guard and control but Yoshida gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yoshida (2) vs (0) Simmons
Yoshida stays in close to Simmons's body and controls the position.
Simmons keeping full guard, as Yoshida tries to pass. #T4#
Simmons is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yoshida trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simmons has his hands on Yoshida's head, controlling the position.
Yoshida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yoshida not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yoshida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simmons swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Simmons trying to control the position here.
Simmons being controlled here, momentarily.
Yoshida trying to control but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Simmons tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Yoshida is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Yoshida trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yoshida slips nicely into half guard.
Simmons trying to hold on to Yoshida's head to control him but Yoshida postures up.
#SUB2#
Simmons looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Simmons gets back to full guard.
#T7#
Simmons looking to control but Yoshida passes into half guard.
Yoshida with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Simmons trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Yoshida manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Yoshida (5) vs (0) Simmons
Yoshida tries to control but Simmons wriggling away.
Simmons tries to hold on but Yoshida pushes him away. #T8##SUB#
Yoshida is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Simmons has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Simmons! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yoshida (5) vs (2) Simmons
Yoshida tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Simmons got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yoshida has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simmons has managed to get both his arms back between Yoshida's legs - danger averted.
Yoshida keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
Simmons not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yoshida looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simmons is one step ahead there. #T9#
Yoshida keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Simmons got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yoshida has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simmons has managed to get both his arms back between Yoshida's legs - danger averted.
Simmons is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Yoshida is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Yoshida keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
Simmons slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Yoshida (5) vs (5) Simmons
Simmons taking a breather here.
Yoshida tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yoshida struggling a bit here.#T11#
Yoshida is looking for a sweep.
Simmons tries to advance to mount but Yoshida denies him.
Simmons trying to control the action but Yoshida is working from the bottom.
A control attempt from Yoshida but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Yoshida (5) vs (7) Simmons
Yoshida tries to lock up and control but Simmons gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T12#
Simmons trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yoshida is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Simmons sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Simmons moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Yoshida has worked his arm free - good work by Yoshida!
Simmons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yoshida keeps working. #T13##SUB2#
Simmons is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yoshida has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Simmons looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Simmons trying to control the action but Yoshida is working from the bottom.
Yoshida is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Simmons's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T14##SUB2#
Simmons is working for a submission of some sort.
Simmons trying to control from half guard but Yoshida is working away. #SUB#
Yoshida actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yoshida moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simmons wins on points by 7 to 5. |
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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 2 wins and 2 losses; Bailey Simmons! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Duncan Idaho!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Idaho gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Simmons manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Simmons looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Idaho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simmons is keeping the position for now.
Idaho is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Simmons is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Idaho advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Idaho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simmons is just riding it out for now. Idaho eventually gives up the hold.
Simmons is looking for a sweep. Idaho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Idaho wants to advance to full mount but Simmons doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Idaho wants to pass the guard but Simmons is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons looking for a sweep. Not yet Simmons, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons keeping full guard, as Idaho tries to pass.
Idaho passes Simmons's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Idaho is trying for a kimura here. Simmons looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Idaho wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Duncan Idaho! |
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Event:
SSG 214 Elvul vs Shalit
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Gurney Halleck! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Bailey Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Halleck shoots in and gets a takedown into Simmons's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halleck (2) vs (0) Simmons
Simmons can't keep his opponent in guard - Halleck advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Halleck slows the pace down in half guard.
Halleck trying to mount his opponent but Simmons defends it.
Halleck keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Halleck is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Simmons defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons won't allow Halleck to pass to mount.
Halleck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simmons keeps working. #T1#
Halleck is pressing down on Simmons's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simmons is holding on for now.
Halleck is controlling the pace.
Simmons wants to control but Halleck is keeping busy.
Halleck is controlling the pace.
Halleck wants to free his trapped foot but Simmons is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Halleck is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Simmons sees it coming and defends easily.
Halleck works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Halleck (5) vs (0) Simmons
Halleck moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halleck (7) vs (0) Simmons#SUB#
Halleck 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. Simmons turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Halleck off and cradles Simmons's limp body as Halleck celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Gurney Halleck! |
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Event:
SSG 203 Chai vs Shalit
Date: Sep 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 10 wins and 6 losses; Martino Frederick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Bailey Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Simmons misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Frederick holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Frederick is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Frederick manages to pull guard.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Frederick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Frederick has his foot on Simmons's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Simmons works his way back into a safe position though.
Simmons trying to move into half guard but instead Frederick has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (2) vs (0) Simmons
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frederick wants to pass the guard but Simmons is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Simmons looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simmons is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB2#
Simmons has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Frederick 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 Simmons. Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (5) vs (0) Simmons
Simmons struggling a bit here.
Frederick trying to control the action but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Frederick staying calm.#T2#
Frederick advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Frederick (7) vs (0) Simmons
Simmons tries to hold on but Frederick postures up.
Frederick tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Simmons is looking to get to half guard.
Frederick avoids the attempt from Simmons to control.
Simmons is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Frederick is staying active.
Frederick wants to take his opponent's back but Simmons doesn't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frederick looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Frederick avoids the attempt from Simmons to control.
Simmons working to try and regain half guard.
Frederick controlling from the full mount.
Frederick manages to capitalize on a mistake by Simmons to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Frederick (10) vs (0) Simmons
Simmons tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Frederick looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Simmons taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Martino Frederick! |
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Event:
SSG 187 Warrior vs Bremner
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bailey Simmons! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Jeannot Mondiou!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Simmons shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Simmons was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Simmons (4) vs (0) Mondiou
Mondiou is trying to control Simmons's posture but Simmons avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mondiou prevents Simmons from improving position.
Mondiou is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Simmons is trying to work for a kimura but Mondiou is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondiou wants to improve his position but Simmons is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Simmons is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Simmons looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Simmons is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mondiou defends it well.
Simmons wants to free his trapped foot but Mondiou is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Simmons works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Simmons (7) vs (0) Mondiou
Simmons working away.
Mondiou is trying to get back to half guard.
Mondiou wants to control but Simmons postures up.#T2#
Mondiou tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Simmons wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Simmons working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mondiou is trying to improve his position.
Simmons trying to control the position but Mondiou is working away.
Mondiou regains half guard.#SUB#
Simmons is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Simmons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mondiou keeps working. #T3#
Mondiou moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mondiou holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Mondiou is looking for a triangle here but Simmons uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Simmons (10) vs (0) Mondiou
Mondiou manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mondiou is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mondiou keeps trying to improve his position.
Mondiou is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4##SUB2#
Mondiou looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Simmons wants to work for an arm triangle but Mondiou is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Simmons is looking to take a break and control but Mondiou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mondiou tries to roll over but Simmons keeps him under control.
Simmons sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T5#
Simmons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mondiou keeps working.
Mondiou tries to get to full guard but Simmons has control of the leg.
Simmons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mondiou keeps working. #SUB2#
Mondiou actively working from the bottom here.
Mondiou moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Simmons postures up.
Mondiou managing to control the position. #T6##SUB2#
Mondiou had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simmons defends it easily.
Mondiou controls Simmons momentarily but Simmons frees himself. #SUB2#
Mondiou looking for subs off his back but Simmons has passed one foot through into half guard.
Simmons is keen to just control but Mondiou is a slippery customer.
Mondiou is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Simmons tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mondiou knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Simmons is keen to just control but Mondiou is a slippery customer.
Simmons wants to free his trapped foot but Mondiou is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mondiou wants to get back to full guard.
Mondiou is trying to maintain the position but Simmons is very close to passing his half guard.#T8#
Mondiou is looking for a sweep. Simmons is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simmons is trying to control the action in half guard but Mondiou is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Simmons prevents Mondiou from improving his position.#SUB#
Simmons is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mondiou doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Simmons. #SUB#
Simmons is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mondiou doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Simmons. #T9#
Mondiou is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Mondiou looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mondiou is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Simmons seems to be looking for submissions.
#T10#
Simmons passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Simmons (13) vs (0) Mondiou
Mondiou is trying to escape the mount.
Mondiou manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mondiou trying to get back to full guard but Simmons takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Simmons (16) vs (0) Mondiou
Simmons looking to control but Mondiou is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mondiou is looking to improve his position but Simmons isn't that keen on the idea.#T11#
Simmons controlling the position easily from mount.
Mondiou is looking to get to half guard.
Simmons controlling the position easily from mount.
Simmons looking to control but Mondiou is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mondiou is working to get back to half guard.
Simmons trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Mondiou regains half guard.
Mondiou wants to control but Simmons is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mondiou tries to get to full guard but Simmons has control of the leg.
Mondiou moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Mondiou is looking for a triangle but Simmons pushes his legs off easily.
Simmons slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Mondiou keeps moving. #T13#
Simmons looking to pass the guard.
Simmons 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#
Mondiou looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Mondiou working for a triangle but Simmons defends it easily.
Simmons showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T14#
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondiou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simmons is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Mondiou keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mondiou had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simmons defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Simmons 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simmons takes the fight on points by 16 to 0. |
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Event:
SSG 181 Chai vs Solo
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bailey Simmons! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Craven Moorehead!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Moorehead darts in and clinches Simmons up against the cage.#TD#
Simmons decides to pull guard.
Moorehead looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Simmons is trying to control the position but Moorehead postures up. #SUB#
Simmons has his foot on Moorehead's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moorehead works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Simmons had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moorehead defends it easily.
Simmons keeping moving, preventing Moorehead from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons is trying to control the position but Moorehead postures up. #SUB#
Simmons had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moorehead defends it easily.
Moorehead trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Simmons is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simmons 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.
Moorehead pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simmons is keeping the position for now.
Simmons controls Moorehead momentarily but Moorehead frees himself.
Moorehead wants to control from the top but Simmons keeps moving.
Moorehead is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2##SUB#
Simmons is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moorehead trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moorehead looking to pass the guard.
Moorehead stopping the sweep attempt from Simmons.
Moorehead tries to free his leg and advance position but Simmons is retaining full guard.
Simmons is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simmons keeping moving, preventing Moorehead from controlling successfully. #T3#
Simmons wants to sweep here but Moorehead controlling him for the moment.
Moorehead wants to control from the top but Simmons keeps moving.
Simmons is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simmons keeping moving, preventing Moorehead from controlling successfully.
Moorehead might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Simmons haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Simmons looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Moorehead trying to control but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Simmons is controlling Moorehead's posture.#SUB#
Simmons is looking to cinch up a triangle. Moorehead throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Simmons's body to avoid the submission. Simmons has instead reached around Moorehead's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Simmons arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bailey Simmons! |
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