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Event:
ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 4
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Jan Maas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Adryan Souza!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Maas is looking to clinch.
Adryan Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Souza darts in looking for a takedown but Maas gets double underhooks and turns Souza into the ropes.
Maas is looking to clinch. #CL#
Maas has closed the distance and engaged Souza in a clinch.
#TD2#
Souza pulls guard.
Maas tries to free his leg and advance position but Souza is retaining full guard.
Maas wants to control from the top but Souza keeps moving.
Souza controlling Maas's posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza keeping moving, preventing Maas from controlling successfully.
Maas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB2#
Maas looking to improve position, pressing down on Souza's thigh with his hand. Souza seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Maas paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Maas's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Souza picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Adryan Souza! |
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Event:
ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 3
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Belle Frost! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Adryan Souza!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Souza drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Frost (0) vs (2) Souza#SUB#
Frost looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Frost looking for a guillotine here but Souza defends easily.
Souza sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Frost working for submissions but it's allowed Souza to get to half guard.
Souza seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Souza 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.#SUB2#
Souza seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Frost actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Frost actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Frost looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Souza wants to work for an arm triangle but Frost is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Souza sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Frost looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Souza 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! Frost is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adryan Souza! |
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Event:
ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 2
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vyacheslav Sokolov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Adryan Souza!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Souza scores with a takedown into Sokolov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sokolov (0) vs (2) Souza
Souza's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Sokolov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Souza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Souza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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#
Sokolov is looking for a triangle but Souza pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Sokolov working for submissions but it's allowed Souza to get to half guard.
Still in half guard, Souza seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokolov tries to roll over but Souza keeps him under control.#SUB#
Sokolov looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Sokolov is looking to improve his position.
Sokolov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Souza is working away from the top position though.
Souza slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
It looks like Souza 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.
Sokolov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Souza is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sokolov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Souza seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Souza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3##SUB2#
Souza is working for a kimura but Sokolov is defending it quite comfortably.
Souza not doing much here.
Sokolov trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Souza seems to be working for a kimura but Sokolov defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Souza stalling. #SUB2#
Souza 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.
Souza is controlling the pace.
#T5##SUB#
Sokolov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Souza slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Sokolov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Souza pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Souza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T6#
Souza slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Souza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sokolov is just riding it out for now. Souza eventually gives up the hold.
Souza prevents Sokolov from improving his position.#T7##SUB#
Sokolov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Souza wants to work for an arm triangle but Sokolov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Souza keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sokolov is looking to improve his position.
Sokolov trying to hold on to Souza's head to control him but Souza postures up.
Souza controlling the action here. #T8#
Sokolov is looking to improve his position.
Sokolov is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Souza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T9#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Souza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Souza stalling. #T10##SUB2#
Souza is trying to work for a kimura but Sokolov is defending well.
Souza prevents Sokolov from improving his position.
Sokolov is trying to maintain the position but Souza is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Souza prevents Sokolov from improving his position.
Souza perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T11##SUB#
Sokolov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Souza looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Souza 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! Sokolov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adryan Souza! |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Stinky Stonk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Adryan Souza!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Souza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Souza shoots in but no luck this time.
Souza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stonk circles away.
Stinky Stonk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adryan Souza.#TD#
Stonk 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: Stonk (2) vs (0) Souza
Souza being controlled here, momentarily.
Souza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza working a defensive guard but Stonk manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Stonk (5) vs (0) Souza
We've been hearing good reports from Stonk'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.
Stonk in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1#
Souza is looking for a sweep.
Stonk in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
Souza tries to improve position but can't.
Souza wants to control but Stonk postures up.
Souza is looking for a sweep.
Stonk staying calm.#SUB#
Stonk is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Souza is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Souza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stonk content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Stonk has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Souza! Score +2 for reaching mount: Stonk (7) vs (0) Souza
Stonk takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Souza working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stonk sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Souza has given up his back here. Will Stonk look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Stonk (10) vs (0) Souza
Stonk controlling well, preventing Souza from escaping the position.
Souza is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T5#
Souza manages to reverse the position and now he's in Stonk's guard. Nice work there by Souza.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stonk (10) vs (2) Souza
Stonk pulls Souza in to control the position.
Stonk has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Souza wants to control from the top but Stonk keeps moving.
Stonk seems keen to control Souza's posture.#T6#
Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stonk is keeping the position for now.
Stonk 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: Stonk (12) vs (2) Souza
Stonk wants to pass the guard but Souza is defending well.
Stonk with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Souza wants to control but Stonk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Stonk is taking a breather. Souza 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.
Stonk passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Stonk (15) vs (2) Souza#T8#
Stonk controlling the position.
Souza is looking for a sweep.
Souza is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Stonk is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T9##SUB#
Stonk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Souza has managed to free his arm - good work.
Souza tries to get to full guard but Stonk has control of the leg.
Souza wants to sweep but Stonk has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Stonk (18) vs (2) Souza
Souza looks to move to half guard but instead Stonk has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Stonk (20) vs (2) Souza#T10#
Souza tries to lock up and control but Stonk gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stonk controlling his opponent.
Stonk is looking to work his way around to Souza's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Stonk looking to control and managing it successfully. #T11#
Stonk prevents Souza from getting the reversal.
Stonk looking to control and managing it successfully.
Souza tries to reverse the position but Stonk maintains control.
Stonk avoids the attempt from Souza to control.
Stonk controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Stonk'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.
Souza tries to reverse the position but Stonk maintains control.#T13#
Souza is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stonk wants to take his opponent's back but Souza doesn't allow it.
Souza is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stonk content just to control the position here.
Souza regains half guard.
Stonk controlling the action here.#T14#
Souza wants to improve his position but Stonk is controlling well.
Souza works his way to full guard. Good work.
Souza looking for a sweep. Not yet Souza, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Souza is trying to control the position but Stonk postures up.
Stonk not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stonk takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
Stinky Stonk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Adryan Souza! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Unicorn Big Foot!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Big Foot feints and as Souza raises his hands in defense, Big Foot changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Souza (0) vs (2) Big Foot
Souza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Big Foot is pushing down on Souza's leg trying to pass to half guard. Souza is fighting to maintain full guard but Big Foot has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Big Foot trying to control the action but Souza is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Big Foot is looking for a kimura here.
Souza is trying to control but can't.
Souza is looking for a sweep. Big Foot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Foot wants to pass to mount but Souza is defending the position.
Big Foot trying to control from half guard but Souza is working away.
Big Foot is pressing down on Souza's thigh, looking to free his foot. Souza is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Big Foot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Souza keeps working.
Souza is trying to control but can't.
Big Foot takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Big Foot is looking to take a break and control but Souza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Big Foot is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Souza has managed to free his arm - good work.
Big Foot is pressing down on Souza's thigh, looking to free his foot. Souza is holding on for now.
Souza manages to get to full guard.
Big Foot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Big Foot passes Souza's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Big Foot keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Souza trying to control here.
Big Foot wants to pass to mount but Souza is defending the position.
Souza moves into full guard.
Big Foot passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Souza (0) vs (5) Big Foot
Souza is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Big Foot is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Souza knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Big Foot trying to control the action but Souza is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Big Foot looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Big Foot controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Big Foot tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Souza struggling a bit here.
Souza is not content to let Big Foot control the position.
Big Foot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Souza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Big Foot swings around for an armbar but Souza sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Big Foot's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Souza (2) vs (5) Big Foot
Souza is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4##SUB2#
Big Foot looking for a guillotine here but Souza defends easily.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Big Foot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Big Foot looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Souza puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Souza is thwarting Big Foot's attempts to control the position.
Big Foot is not content to let Souza control the position.
Souza is really struggling to control Big Foot but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T5##SUB#
Souza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Big Foot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Big Foot wants to control but Souza is keeping busy.
Big Foot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Souza seems to be working for a kimura but Big Foot defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Souza is working for a kimura but Big Foot is defending it quite comfortably.
#T6#
Big Foot wants to improve his position but Souza is controlling well.
Big Foot wants to control but Souza is keeping busy.
Big Foot is looking for a sweep. Souza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Souza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Big Foot has managed to free his arm - good work.
Souza stalling away here and it's allowed Big Foot to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T7##SUB2#
Big Foot has his foot on Souza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Souza works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Big Foot working for submissions but it's allowed Souza to get to half guard.
Big Foot controlling the position well. #SUB#
Souza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Souza is thwarting Big Foot's attempts to control the position.#T8#
Big Foot is pressing down on Souza's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Big Foot keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Big Foot throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Souza looking to sit in guard and control but Big Foot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Souza (2) vs (7) Big Foot
Big Foot content to stall in guard here.
Big Foot trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Big Foot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Big Foot looking to sit in guard and control but Souza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Souza (4) vs (7) Big Foot
Souza is pushing down on Big Foot's leg trying to pass to half guard. Big Foot is fighting to maintain full guard but Souza has managed to sneak the leg through.
Souza is looking to take a break and control but Big Foot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Big Foot is looking to improve his position.
#T10##SUB#
Souza is looking for a kimura here.
Well, if Souza 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.
Big Foot is staying active underneath Souza, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Big Foot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Souza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Big Foot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T11#
Big Foot wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Souza seems to be working for a kimura but Big Foot defends the submission attempt.
Souza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Big Foot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Big Foot tries to get to full guard but Souza has control of the leg.
Big Foot moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T12#
Souza won't allow Big Foot to sweep him here.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Big Foot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Big Foot lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Souza (4) vs (9) Big Foot#SUB#
Big Foot lying in Souza's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Souza decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Big Foot taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adryan Souza! |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jake Robertson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Adryan Souza!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Robertson sprawls well. Robertson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Souza gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Robertson closes the distance and pushes Souza back into the cage.
Souza is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Robertson is defending well.
Robertson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jake Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adryan Souza.
Souza changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Robertson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Souza shoots and misses #CL#
and Robertson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Souza drops down looking for an ankle pick but Robertson pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza misses with a takedown #CL#
and Robertson counters by moving into the clinch.
Souza has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Robertson after a bit of a struggle.
Souza changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Robertson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Souza looks for a takedown but Robertson sprawls well.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Robertson as Souza shoots in.#CL#
Robertson closes the distance and pushes Souza back into the cage.#TD#
Robertson has picked Souza up - he's going for a ride! Robertson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Robertson (2) vs (0) Souza
Souza is trying to maintain the position but Robertson is very close to passing his half guard.
Souza is trying to get back to full guard.
Souza wants to control but Robertson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Robertson passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Robertson (5) vs (0) Souza
Robertson looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Souza is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Souza keeps trying to improve his position.
Robertson controlling from mount. #T3#
Robertson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Souza is desperately trying to improve his position but Robertson has a good base and remains in mount.
Souza tries to hold on but Robertson postures up.
Robertson prevents Souza from getting the reversal.#T4#
Souza is still trying to improve position.
Robertson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Souza is wriggling around trying to escape.
Robertson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Souza on the ground.
Robertson controlling from the full mount.
Souza wants to hold on but Robertson pushes him away.#T5#
Souza sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Robertson is controlling the pace.
Souza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Robertson is working away from the top position though.
Souza wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Robertson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza is trying to get back to full guard.
Robertson tries to pass to full mount but Souza defends it.
Robertson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Souza wants to control but Robertson is keeping busy.
#T7#
Souza wants to improve his position but Robertson is controlling well.
Souza is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Robertson stalling.
Souza slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T8#
Robertson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Robertson stopping the sweep attempt from Souza.
Robertson tries to free his leg and advance position but Souza is retaining full guard.
Souza 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.
Robertson passes into half guard. #T9#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Robertson in particular looking to stall.
Souza trying to hold on to Robertson's head to control him but Robertson postures up.
Robertson is controlling the pace.
Robertson is pressing down on Souza's thigh, looking to free his foot. Souza is holding on for now. #T10#
Robertson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Souza is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Souza is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Robertson is tapping! Great win for Souza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Adryan Souza! |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light 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; Fedor Vovchanchyn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Adryan Souza!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Souza leaves Vovchanchyn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Souza shoots in looking for a takedown. Vovchanchyn tries to sprawl out of it but Souza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vovchanchyn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Vovchanchyn has closed the distance and engaged Souza in a clinch.
Vovchanchyn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vovchanchyn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Souza is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Vovchanchyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vovchanchyn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Souza tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vovchanchyn has Souza pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Souza manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vovchanchyn is pressed up against the cage. Souza has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vovchanchyn down to the mat. Vovchanchyn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Vovchanchyn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vovchanchyn is trying to drag Souza to the mat but Souza just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vovchanchyn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Souza stops a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Souza goes for a takedown attempt but Vovchanchyn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T1##CL#
Vovchanchyn has Souza up against the cage in a clinch.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Vovchanchyn has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Souza is trying to keep an underhook but Vovchanchyn manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vovchanchyn (2) vs (0) Souza
Vovchanchyn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vovchanchyn trying to pass the guard but Souza defending well.
Souza is pressing down on Vovchanchyn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Souza seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vovchanchyn looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Souza has his foot on Vovchanchyn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vovchanchyn works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Souza wants to sweep but no luck.
Vovchanchyn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vovchanchyn looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Vovchanchyn trying to move into half guard but instead Souza has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vovchanchyn (2) vs (2) Souza
Vovchanchyn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Souza is one step ahead there.
Vovchanchyn keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
Souza looking to pass the guard.
Souza pushing down on Vovchanchyn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Souza wants to control but Vovchanchyn is keeping him busy. #T4#
Vovchanchyn tries to roll over but Souza keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Souza seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Souza seems to be working for a kimura but Vovchanchyn defends the submission attempt.
Vovchanchyn is refusing to be controlled, as Souza sits in half guard. #T5#
Vovchanchyn tries to get to full guard but Souza has control of the leg.
Vovchanchyn controlling the position for now.
Well, if Souza 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.
#SUB2#
Souza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Souza takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T6#
Vovchanchyn is looking for a sweep. Souza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Souza trying to control from half guard but Vovchanchyn is working away.
Vovchanchyn wants to improve his position but Souza is controlling well.
Souza seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Souza seems to be working for a kimura but Vovchanchyn defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Souza seems to be looking for submissions.
#T7#
Vovchanchyn keeping hold of Souza's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Souza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vovchanchyn trying to control from the bottom.
Vovchanchyn is controlling Souza's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Vovchanchyn wants to control but Souza is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Vovchanchyn is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Souza has latched onto it... Big trouble! Souza pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Vovchanchyn is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Souza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adryan Souza! |
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