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Event:
Stepping Stone 51
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Ryoko Imaeda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Wang Dong!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Imaeda is looking to clinch but Dong is avoiding it.
Imaeda is looking to clinch.
Imaeda shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Dong throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Imaeda was covering up waiting for the punch and Dong finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Imaeda (0) vs (2) Dong
Dong preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Imaeda is looking for a triangle but Dong pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Imaeda looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dong passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imaeda tries to roll over but Dong keeps him under control.
Dong is looking to take a break and control but Imaeda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Imaeda is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Imaeda actively working from the bottom here.
Imaeda is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Dong is working for a submission of some sort.
Dong with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Dong is looking to take a break and control but Imaeda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Imaeda tries to roll over but Dong keeps him under control.
Imaeda wants to control but Dong is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Imaeda actively working from the bottom here.
Imaeda works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Imaeda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dong is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Imaeda working for a triangle but Dong defends it easily.
Dong controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Dong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dong stopping the sweep attempt from Imaeda.
Imaeda working a defensive guard here.
Dong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dong postures up.
#SUB#
Imaeda looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dong passes into half guard.
Imaeda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Imaeda works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dong looking to pass the guard.
Imaeda working a defensive guard here.
Dong preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Imaeda looking for a guillotine here but Dong defends easily.
Imaeda has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dong has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Imaeda (0) vs (5) Dong#T5#
Dong just content to control the position.
Imaeda struggling a bit here.
Imaeda is trying to improve his position.
Dong trying to control the action but Imaeda is working from the bottom.
Imaeda tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dong presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Imaeda (0) vs (7) Dong
Imaeda is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Imaeda is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Dong has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Imaeda (0) vs (10) Dong
Dong not allowing Imaeda to control his hands. #SUB2#
Imaeda showing good submission defense here.
Imaeda wants to escape the position.
#T7#
Imaeda trying to control the position but Dong manages to sink in the hooks.
Dong controlling well, preventing Imaeda from escaping the position.
Dong has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Imaeda's body.
I really don't envy Imaeda right now.
Dong struggling to keep hold of the position.
Imaeda tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Dong has got one arm under Imaeda's chin. This could be trouble... Imaeda trying to control the other hand but Dong gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Imaeda has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wang Dong!
A very excited looking Wang Dong made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 46
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Ryoko Imaeda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Van Dyke Philbert!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Imaeda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Philbert swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Philbert tries to keep at a distance but Imaeda has taken the fight into the clinch.
Imaeda can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Imaeda is fighting off a takedown attempt but Philbert is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Imaeda to the mat. Imaeda regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Imaeda (0) vs (2) Philbert
Philbert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Philbert passes into half guard.
Philbert tries to pass the half guard into mount. Imaeda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Philbert wants to work for an arm triangle but Imaeda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Imaeda is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imaeda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Philbert looking to pass the guard.
Imaeda looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Philbert puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Imaeda gets back to full guard.
Philbert preventing the sweep.
Imaeda can't keep his opponent in guard - Philbert advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Imaeda is looking to improve his position.
Philbert trying to control the action but Imaeda is working from the bottom.
Imaeda tries to get to full guard but Philbert has control of the leg.
Imaeda is working hard here to advance position.
Imaeda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Philbert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Imaeda seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Imaeda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB#
Philbert avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Imaeda trying to control the position.
Philbert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Philbert is still trying to improve position.
Imaeda is trying to keep Philbert in close.
Philbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Imaeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Imaeda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Philbert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Imaeda is keeping the position for now.
Philbert won't allow Imaeda to sweep him here.
Philbert is looking to pass into half guard but Imaeda pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Imaeda is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Imaeda (2) vs (2) Philbert
Imaeda sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Philbert's guard.
Philbert is not content to let Imaeda control the position.
Philbert controlling the position for now.
Imaeda is looking to take a break and control but Philbert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Philbert trying to control here.
Philbert wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Philbert trying to control but Imaeda postures up.
Imaeda trying to control from half guard but Philbert is working away. #SUB#
Imaeda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Imaeda wants to work for an arm triangle but Philbert is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Imaeda frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Imaeda (5) vs (2) Philbert
Imaeda tries to control but Philbert wriggling away. #SUB#
Imaeda jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Philbert manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Imaeda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T5#
Philbert is looking to reverse the position.
Imaeda is looking to take a break and control but Philbert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Imaeda swings around for an armbar but Philbert sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Imaeda's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Imaeda (5) vs (4) Philbert
Philbert trying to move into half guard but instead Imaeda has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Imaeda (7) vs (4) Philbert
Imaeda stopping the sweep attempt from Philbert.
Philbert keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Imaeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Imaeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Philbert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Philbert keeping full guard, as Imaeda tries to pass.
Imaeda passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Imaeda (10) vs (4) Philbert
Imaeda working away.
Philbert is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Imaeda off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Imaeda (10) vs (8) Philbert
Imaeda turns into Philbert and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Imaeda (12) vs (8) Philbert
Imaeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Philbert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Philbert is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Imaeda wants to control from the top but Philbert keeps moving.
Philbert 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: Imaeda (12) vs (10) Philbert#T7#
Philbert seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Imaeda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Imaeda tries to get to full guard but Philbert has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Philbert is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Imaeda sees it coming and defends easily.
Imaeda manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Philbert avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Philbert wants to control from the top but Imaeda keeps moving.
Philbert stopping the sweep attempt from Imaeda.#T8#
Philbert tries to free his leg and advance position but Imaeda is retaining full guard.
Imaeda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Imaeda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Philbert doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Philbert manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Imaeda keeping full guard, as Philbert tries to pass. #SUB#
Imaeda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Philbert defends it easily.#SUB#
Philbert avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Imaeda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T9##SUB#
Philbert avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Imaeda controls Philbert momentarily but Philbert frees himself.
Philbert slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Imaeda (12) vs (13) Philbert#SUB2#
Philbert tries for a kimura but Imaeda is defending well.
Imaeda struggling a bit here.#T10#
Imaeda is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Philbert is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Imaeda has escaped the position, nice work there.
Philbert is looking to take a break and control but Imaeda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Imaeda is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Philbert is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Imaeda (12) vs (15) Philbert
Imaeda tries to hold on but Philbert pushes him away.
Imaeda is trying desperately to improve position.
Philbert controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Philbert's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Imaeda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Philbert controlling his opponent.
Imaeda is trying desperately to improve position.
Philbert can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Imaeda is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Philbert looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Imaeda is looking to get to half guard.#T12#
Philbert controlling his opponent.
Imaeda tries to reverse the position but Philbert maintains control.
Imaeda regains half guard.
Imaeda tries to roll over but Philbert keeps him under control.
Imaeda moves into full guard.
Philbert pushing down on Imaeda's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Philbert moves into full mount! Imaeda won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Imaeda (12) vs (18) Philbert
Imaeda stops Philbert from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T13#
Philbert sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Imaeda working to try and regain half guard.
Imaeda sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Philbert trying to pass the guard but Imaeda defending well. #SUB2#
Philbert is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T14#
Imaeda trying to control from the bottom.
Philbert works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Imaeda (12) vs (21) Philbert
Imaeda prevents Philbert from taking his back.
Imaeda sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Imaeda regains full guard. Nicely done.
Philbert content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Philbert preventing the sweep.
Imaeda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philbert wins on points by 21 to 12.
An out of breath Van Dyke Philbert thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 42
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Ryoko Imaeda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Tim Smooth!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Imaeda wants to clinch.#TD#
Imaeda drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Imaeda (2) vs (0) Smooth
Imaeda forces his way into half guard.
Imaeda slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Imaeda is working for a submission of some sort.
Imaeda has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Smooth is defending against the submission attempts here by Imaeda.
#T1##SUB#
Imaeda seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Smooth has recovered full guard.
Smooth is controlling Imaeda's posture.
Smooth wants to hit a sweep here but Imaeda passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Smooth there! Score +3 for passing guard: Imaeda (5) vs (0) Smooth#SUB#
Imaeda is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Smooth has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Smooth! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Imaeda (5) vs (2) Smooth#T2#
Imaeda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Imaeda is trying to hold Smooth in close to prevent damage but Smooth has managed to pass into half guard.
Imaeda is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Imaeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smooth prevents Imaeda from improving his position.
Smooth stalling.
Imaeda trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Imaeda wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Imaeda is trying to control but Smooth passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Imaeda (5) vs (5) Smooth
Imaeda is being controlled here.
Imaeda manages to get back to half guard.
Imaeda wants to improve his position but Smooth is controlling well.
Smooth slows the pace down in half guard.
Imaeda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Smooth controlling from the top position.
Imaeda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smooth is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Imaeda looking for a guillotine here but Smooth defends easily.
#T5##SUB#
Imaeda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smooth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smooth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smooth sitting in guard here, content to control.
Imaeda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smooth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Imaeda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smooth is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Imaeda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
Imaeda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smooth is one step ahead there.
Smooth postures up.
#SUB#
Imaeda has an active guard here but Smooth has managed to pass into half guard.
Smooth uses his free foot to push down on Imaeda's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Imaeda. Score +3 for passing guard: Imaeda (5) vs (8) Smooth
Smooth controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
Imaeda is desperately trying to improve his position but Smooth has a good base and remains in mount.
Smooth looking to control and managing it successfully.
Imaeda is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smooth controlling the position easily from mount.
Imaeda is trying desperately to improve position.
Imaeda prevents Smooth from taking his back.#T8#
Imaeda is looking to improve his position but Smooth isn't that keen on the idea.
Smooth pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Imaeda is trying to escape the mount.
Imaeda manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Smooth controlling the pace.
Smooth prevents Imaeda from improving his position.
Imaeda is working hard here to advance position.#T9#
Smooth keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Imaeda is looking to control Smooth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Imaeda avoid being mounted?
Smooth performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Smooth trying to pass the guard but Imaeda defending well.
Smooth seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Imaeda regains full guard. Nicely done. #T10#
Imaeda is trying to control the position but Smooth postures up.
Smooth advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Imaeda (5) vs (11) Smooth
Imaeda tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Smooth easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Imaeda (5) vs (13) Smooth
Smooth controlling from mount.
Smooth pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T11#
Imaeda is looking to improve his position but Smooth isn't that keen on the idea.
Smooth controlling the pace for now.
Imaeda keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Smooth 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. Imaeda turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Smooth off and cradles Imaeda's limp body as Smooth celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Tim Smooth!
A victorious Tim Smooth thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 39
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Ryoko Imaeda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Gabe Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Garcia clinches. #TD#
Imaeda successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Garcia drops back looking for a leg! Imaeda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Imaeda manages to kick Garcia off! Garcia jumps back into Imaeda's guard.
Imaeda keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Imaeda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Imaeda is keeping the position.#SUB#
Imaeda looking for a guillotine here but Garcia defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imaeda controls Garcia momentarily but Garcia frees himself. #SUB#
Imaeda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garcia defends it easily.#T1#
Imaeda controls Garcia momentarily but Garcia frees himself.
Imaeda wants to sweep here but Garcia controlling him for the moment.
Garcia trying to control but Imaeda is working from the bottom.
Garcia is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Imaeda working a defensive guard here.
Imaeda keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass.
Imaeda pulls Garcia in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Garcia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Imaeda's guard.
Imaeda works his way to full guard. Good work.
Garcia stands and throws Imaeda's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Imaeda (0) vs (3) Garcia
Imaeda is trying to work for a sweep but Garcia has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Imaeda (0) vs (5) Garcia#SUB2#
Garcia with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Garcia looking to control but Imaeda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Imaeda wants to hold on but Garcia pushes him away.
Imaeda is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Imaeda defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Garcia. #T3#
Garcia wants to take his opponent's back but Imaeda doesn't allow it.
Garcia trying to control but Imaeda is having none of it.
Imaeda tries to hold on but Garcia pushes him away.
Imaeda is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Garcia looking to secure an arm triangle but Imaeda defends it well.
Imaeda prevents Garcia from taking his back.
Imaeda tries to reverse the position but Garcia maintains control.#T4#
Garcia controlling from mount.
Imaeda stops Garcia from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Garcia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Imaeda 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.
Imaeda makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Imaeda.
Imaeda looking for a sweep. Not yet Imaeda, not yet.
Imaeda working a defensive guard here.
Imaeda has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Garcia tries to free his leg and advance position but Imaeda is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Imaeda wants to sweep here but Garcia controlling him for the moment.
Imaeda trying to control the position.
Garcia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Imaeda's guard.
Imaeda trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Garcia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Imaeda is just riding it out for now. Garcia eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Garcia is working for a kimura but Imaeda is defending it quite comfortably.
#T6#
Imaeda is trying to maintain the position but Garcia is very close to passing his half guard.
Imaeda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcia tries to pass to full mount but Imaeda defends it.
Imaeda is not content to let Garcia control the position.
Imaeda is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7##SUB2#
Garcia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Garcia is trying to control. Imaeda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Garcia is pressing down on Imaeda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Imaeda is holding on for now.
Imaeda trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Garcia seems to be looking for submissions.
Imaeda wants to control but Garcia is keeping busy.
Garcia prevents Imaeda from improving his position.#T8#
Imaeda is concentrating on defense, preventing Garcia from advancing position.
Garcia is looking to advance position but Imaeda won't allow it.
Imaeda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Garcia tries to free his leg and advance position but Imaeda is retaining full guard.
Garcia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Imaeda's guard.
Imaeda tries to roll over but Garcia keeps him under control.
Garcia passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Imaeda (0) vs (8) Garcia
Imaeda is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9##SUB2#
Garcia goes for an armbar but Imaeda turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Imaeda. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Imaeda (2) vs (8) Garcia
Garcia pulls Imaeda in to control the position.
Imaeda wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.
Imaeda passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Imaeda (5) vs (8) Garcia
Garcia manages to work his way to half guard, despite Imaeda's best efforts.
Imaeda is trying to control. Garcia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Imaeda is really struggling to control Garcia but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Garcia trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Imaeda 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.
#T10##SUB#
Imaeda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garcia sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Imaeda is looking for a kimura here.
Garcia keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Imaeda prevents Garcia from improving his position.#T11#
Garcia wants to control but Imaeda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Imaeda is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Imaeda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Garcia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Imaeda.
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Imaeda is working away from the top position though.#T12##SUB2#
Garcia actively working from the bottom here.
Garcia moves into full guard.
Imaeda wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving. #SUB2#
Imaeda looking to improve position, pressing down on Garcia's thigh with his hand. Garcia seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Imaeda paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Imaeda's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Garcia picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gabe Garcia! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 32
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
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 7 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Ryoko Imaeda!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Imaeda tries to close the distance and clinch but Mason swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mason circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Mason decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (0) Imaeda
Imaeda trying to control here.
#SUB#
Mason is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Imaeda is pressing down on Mason's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Imaeda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Imaeda working for a triangle but Mason defends it easily.
Imaeda wants to control but Mason passes easily into half guard.
#T1#
Mason performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Imaeda is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Imaeda looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mason is working for a submission of some sort.
Imaeda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mason won't allow Imaeda to sweep him here. #T2#
Imaeda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason wants to control from the top but Imaeda keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Imaeda has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gym Goroshi London. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Mason has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Imaeda to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mason is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Imaeda pulls down on the head and he's put Mason to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ryoko Imaeda! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 24
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Ryoko Imaeda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Schaubi leaves Imaeda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Schaubi has Imaeda up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Schaubi drags the fight down to the ground.
Imaeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Imaeda has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Imaeda tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaubi is retaining full guard.
Imaeda wants to control from the top but Schaubi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Schaubi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Imaeda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imaeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schaubi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Schaubi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Imaeda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Imaeda wants to control from the top but Schaubi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Schaubi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Imaeda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Schaubi looking to control.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Imaeda from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Imaeda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Schaubi is looking for a triangle but Imaeda pushes his legs off easily.
Imaeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Schaubi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Imaeda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2##SUB2#
Schaubi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Imaeda wants to control from the top but Schaubi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Imaeda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schaubi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Imaeda has managed to get both his arms back between Schaubi's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Schaubi is looking for a triangle here but Imaeda uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Imaeda (3) vs (0) Schaubi
Schaubi is looking to regain half guard here but Imaeda keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Imaeda goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Schaubi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Imaeda but great work by Schaubi. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Imaeda (3) vs (4) Schaubi#T3#
Imaeda tries to buck Schaubi off but Schaubi is having none of it.
Schaubi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Imaeda's legs.
Imaeda is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Schaubi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Imaeda is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Schaubi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Imaeda! Score +2 for reaching mount: Imaeda (3) vs (6) Schaubi
Schaubi prevents Imaeda from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Schaubi looking to secure an arm triangle but Imaeda defends it well.
Schaubi wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T4#
Imaeda is looking to improve his position but Schaubi isn't that keen on the idea.
Imaeda is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Schaubi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Imaeda manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Schaubi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schaubi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Imaeda gets back to half guard.
Schaubi moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Imaeda (3) vs (9) Schaubi#T5#
Imaeda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Imaeda gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Imaeda (3) vs (11) Schaubi
Schaubi wants to control the pace but Imaeda is squirming around nicely.
Imaeda is desperately trying to improve his position but Schaubi has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Imaeda is trying to reverse the position but instead Schaubi has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Imaeda (3) vs (14) Schaubi
Imaeda trying to control the hands but Schaubi breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Schaubi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Imaeda has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Schaubi keeps control of the position as Imaeda tries to break free.
#T6##SUB2#
Schaubi looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Imaeda is controlling Schaubi 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Imaeda (5) vs (14) Schaubi#SUB2#
Schaubi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Imaeda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Schaubi has his foot on Imaeda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Imaeda works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Imaeda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Imaeda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T7##SUB#
Imaeda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Imaeda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Imaeda trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Schaubi working for a triangle but Imaeda defends it easily.
#SUB#
Imaeda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Imaeda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schaubi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Imaeda has managed to get both his arms back between Schaubi's legs - danger averted.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Imaeda from controlling successfully. #T8##SUB2#
Schaubi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Schaubi working for a triangle but Imaeda defends it easily.
#SUB#
Imaeda drops back looking for a leg! Schaubi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schaubi manages to kick Imaeda off! Imaeda jumps back into Schaubi's guard.
Schaubi is trying to keep Imaeda in close.
Imaeda trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Imaeda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Imaeda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T9#
Schaubi keeping full guard, as Imaeda tries to pass.
Imaeda postures up.
#SUB2#
Schaubi is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Imaeda has his hands clasped together but Schaubi extends and breaks Imaeda's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Schaubi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abu Schaubi!
Post fight, an emotional Abu Schaubi said 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 17
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Ryoko Imaeda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Wang Dong!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Dong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Imaeda gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Imaeda (2) vs (0) Dong#SUB#
Imaeda is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Dong to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Imaeda from controlling successfully.
Dong seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Imaeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imaeda preventing the sweep.
Dong controlling Imaeda's posture.
Imaeda is looking to pass into half guard but Dong pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dong is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Imaeda (2) vs (2) Dong#T1#
Imaeda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dong is one step ahead there.
Dong controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Imaeda is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Imaeda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dong looking to pass the guard.
Imaeda controls Dong momentarily but Dong frees himself. #T2#
Dong looking to pass the guard.
Imaeda is trying to hold Dong in close to prevent damage but Dong has managed to pass into half guard.
Dong passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Imaeda (2) vs (5) Dong
Imaeda is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Imaeda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Dong tries to move to mount but Imaeda blocks the move with his legs.
Imaeda is trying to control Dong's posture but Dong avoids it.
Imaeda keeping his opponent close.
Imaeda is trying to control Dong's posture but Dong avoids it.
Imaeda is looking to reverse the position.
Dong content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
Imaeda prevents Dong from improving position.
Imaeda manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Imaeda (4) vs (5) Dong#SUB#
Imaeda is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Imaeda is trying to work for a kimura but Dong is defending well.
#SUB#
Imaeda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dong tries to get to full guard but Imaeda has control of the leg.
Imaeda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5#
Imaeda trying to control the action but Dong is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dong manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Imaeda is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dong is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dong has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Imaeda (4) vs (7) Dong
Dong postures up.
Imaeda wants to hit a sweep here but Dong passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Imaeda there! Score +3 for passing guard: Imaeda (4) vs (10) Dong#T6#
Imaeda is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Imaeda is working hard here to advance position.
Dong works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Imaeda (4) vs (13) Dong
I really don't envy Imaeda right now.
Imaeda tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Imaeda working to try and regain half guard.
Imaeda wants to control but Dong is having none of it.#T7#
Imaeda is looking to get to half guard.
Dong controlling from the full mount.
Dong manages to capitalize on a mistake by Imaeda to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Imaeda (4) vs (16) Dong
Imaeda wants to escape the position.
Imaeda trying to control the position but Dong manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Imaeda defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dong is not going to allow Imaeda to sit and survive in this position. #T8##SUB2#
Imaeda tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Dong has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Imaeda is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wang Dong! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 16
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Ryoko Imaeda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Barnes drives through and clinches with Imaeda against the cage.
Imaeda is looking for a takedown.
Imaeda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Imaeda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryoko Imaeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Imaeda has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barnes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Barnes has picked Imaeda up - he's going for a ride! Barnes dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Imaeda (0) vs (2) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes wants to work for an arm triangle but Imaeda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Imaeda is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Imaeda avoid being mounted?
My spies in Mentor Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barnes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Imaeda wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imaeda is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
Imaeda wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Imaeda is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnes's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Imaeda (4) vs (2) Barnes
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Imaeda is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Barnes knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Barnes for a finish.
Barnes trying to control but not successfully.
Barnes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Imaeda haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Imaeda has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Imaeda trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Barnes is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Barnes is in bad spot here.
#T2#
Barnes trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Imaeda is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Barnes is defending well though. Imaeda let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Barnes defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Imaeda has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Imaeda has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Barnes has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Imaeda is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Barnes has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3#
Imaeda doesn't have the hooks in and Barnes manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Imaeda (4) vs (4) Barnes
Barnes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Imaeda is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Imaeda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Imaeda is retaining full guard.
Imaeda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Imaeda working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
Imaeda wants to sweep but no luck. #T4##SUB#
Imaeda looking for a guillotine here but Barnes defends easily.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Imaeda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Imaeda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Barnes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Imaeda is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Imaeda 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: Imaeda (6) vs (4) Barnes
Imaeda is keen to just control but Barnes is a slippery customer.#T5#
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Imaeda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnes defends it well.
Imaeda is looking to advance position but Barnes won't allow it.
Barnes desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Imaeda has control of the leg. #SUB#
Imaeda is trying to work for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
Imaeda is pressing down on Barnes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnes is holding on for now. #T6#
Imaeda trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Imaeda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barnes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Imaeda.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes moves into full guard.
Barnes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Imaeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Barnes managing to control the position.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Imaeda tries to pass.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Imaeda from controlling successfully.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Imaeda tries to pass.
Imaeda wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #T8#
Imaeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes has control of Imaeda's left arm, preventing Imaeda from doing any damage.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Imaeda controls the pace.
Imaeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barnes is continuing to stall.#T9#
Imaeda wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Imaeda trying to move into half guard but instead Barnes has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Imaeda (6) vs (6) Barnes#SUB#
Imaeda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Imaeda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Imaeda (6) vs (9) Barnes
Imaeda is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barnes off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Imaeda (10) vs (9) Barnes
Barnes tries to roll but Imaeda sticks to his back.
#T10#
Barnes trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Imaeda working for the choke.
Barnes manages to reverse the position and now he's in Imaeda's guard. Nice work there by Barnes.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Imaeda (10) vs (11) Barnes
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Imaeda is keeping the position for now.
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Imaeda (10) vs (14) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Imaeda has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barnes working away.#T11#
Imaeda tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position.
Imaeda regains half guard.
Imaeda trying to control but Barnes postures up.
#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Imaeda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage.
Imaeda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Imaeda tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Barnes has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Imaeda (10) vs (17) Barnes
Imaeda can't escape the position.
#T12#
Barnes is looking to work his way around to Imaeda's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Barnes takes Imaeda's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Imaeda is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Imaeda (10) vs (20) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes looking for the RNC.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Barnes's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Imaeda wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Barnes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Barnes wants to control but Imaeda is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Barnes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Barnes has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Imaeda has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T13#
Barnes keeps control of the position as Imaeda tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Imaeda showing good submission defense here.
Barnes is hanging on to Imaeda's back as he tries to escape.
Barnes doesn't have the hooks in and Imaeda manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Imaeda (12) vs (20) Barnes
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Imaeda from controlling successfully.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Imaeda is one step ahead there. #T14#
Imaeda wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Imaeda trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes has Imaeda pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Imaeda controls the pace.
Imaeda wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 20 to 12.
Trevor Barnes thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 12
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ryoko Imaeda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Snail Tail!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Tail gets tackled into the cage by Imaeda. Imaeda maintains the clinch. #TD#
Imaeda pulls guard successfully.
Imaeda looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Imaeda wants to control position but Tail is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Imaeda here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Snail Tail!
After the fight, Snail Tail was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 10
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
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 0 losses; Javier Pinales! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Ryoko Imaeda!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Pinales closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pinales (4) vs (0) Imaeda#SUB#
Pinales tries for a kimura but Imaeda is defending well.
Imaeda regains half guard.#SUB2#
Imaeda actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Pinales is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Imaeda is just riding it out for now. Pinales eventually gives up the hold.
Imaeda is looking for a sweep. Pinales is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Pinales is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Pinales is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Imaeda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pinales.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imaeda tries to roll over but Pinales keeps him under control.#T1#
Imaeda trying to hold on to Pinales's head to control him but Pinales postures up.
Imaeda tries to roll over but Pinales keeps him under control.#SUB#
Pinales is trying to work for a kimura but Imaeda is defending well.
#SUB#
Imaeda is defending against the submission attempts here by Pinales.
#SUB#
Pinales maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Imaeda could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Pinales has cracked it and Imaeda is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Pinales!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Javier Pinales!
A determined Javier Pinales didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 7
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ryoko Imaeda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Juanito Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Cortez moves into the clinch.
Imaeda wants to take the fight to the mat but Cortez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Cortez has clasped his hands together around Imaeda's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Imaeda (0) vs (4) Cortez
Imaeda is looking for a sweep.
Imaeda manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Imaeda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Imaeda looking for submissions off his back.
Imaeda wants to get back to full guard.
Imaeda works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cortez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Imaeda's guard. #SUB2#
Cortez is working for a kimura but Imaeda is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imaeda gets full guard.
Cortez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Imaeda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cortez is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB#
Imaeda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Imaeda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cortez is aware though and is defending well.
Imaeda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cortez controls the pace.
Imaeda seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cortez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Imaeda is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Imaeda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Imaeda lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Imaeda (2) vs (4) Cortez
Imaeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Imaeda passes Cortez's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Imaeda is trying to work for a kimura but Cortez is defending well.
Imaeda prevents Cortez from improving his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cortez can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Imaeda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cortez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cortez is not content to let Imaeda control the position.#T3##SUB#
Imaeda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Imaeda trying to mount his opponent but Cortez defends it.
Cortez is trying to get back to full guard.
Cortez has his hands clasped together around Imaeda's back. He's all about the action.
Imaeda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cortez keeps working.
Cortez is controlling Imaeda's trapped leg to prevent Imaeda from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Imaeda looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Imaeda wants to work for an arm triangle but Cortez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
Imaeda tries to pass to full mount but Cortez defends it. #SUB#
Imaeda is working for a kimura but Cortez is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Imaeda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cortez tries to roll over but Imaeda keeps him under control.#T5#
Cortez is concentrating on defense, preventing Imaeda from advancing position.
Cortez is trying to get back to full guard.
Cortez keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Imaeda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cortez is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Imaeda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cortez is just riding it out for now. Imaeda eventually gives up the hold.
Cortez is holding on to half guard well.#T6##SUB#
Imaeda is looking for a kimura here.
Cortez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Imaeda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cortez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cortez is refusing to be controlled, as Imaeda sits in half guard.
Cortez has his hands clasped together around Imaeda's back. He's all about the action.#T7#
Cortez is looking for a sweep. Imaeda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Imaeda is looking for a kimura but Cortez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Imaeda to get the leverage.
Cortez moves into full guard.
Imaeda stopping the sweep attempt from Cortez.
Imaeda wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
Imaeda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cortez is keeping the position for now.
Imaeda wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
Cortez pulls Imaeda in close to prevent any damage. #T8#
Imaeda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cortez is keeping the position for now.
Imaeda slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cortez 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.
Imaeda wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
Imaeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cortez has his hands on Imaeda's head, controlling the position.
Cortez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cortez controlling Imaeda's posture. #SUB#
Imaeda 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. #T9#
Cortez keeping moving, preventing Imaeda from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Imaeda 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.
Cortez looking for a sweep. Not yet Cortez, not yet. #SUB#
Imaeda is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cortez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cortez has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Imaeda (2) vs (6) Cortez
Cortez trying to control but Imaeda is working from the bottom. #T10#
Cortez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Imaeda trying to keep a closed guard but Cortez is proving a slippery customer.
Cortez tries to free his leg and advance position but Imaeda is retaining full guard.
Cortez passes Imaeda's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cortez wants to take a breather but Imaeda is having none of it.
Cortez stalling.
Cortez prevents Imaeda from improving his position.
Imaeda wants to control but Cortez is keeping busy.
Imaeda wants to improve his position but Cortez is controlling well.
#T11#
Cortez trying to control from half guard but Imaeda is working away.
Imaeda makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Imaeda.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cortez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Imaeda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Imaeda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Cortez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Imaeda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cortez has managed to get both his arms back between Imaeda's legs - danger averted.
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Imaeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12##SUB#
Imaeda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cortez is aware though and is defending well.
Imaeda is trying to keep Cortez in close.
Cortez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cortez wants to control from the top but Imaeda keeps moving. #SUB#
Imaeda is looking to cinch up a triangle. Cortez throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Imaeda's body to avoid the submission. Imaeda has instead reached around Cortez's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Imaeda arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ryoko Imaeda!
Juanito Cortez spoke after the fight, saying 'Well...shit happens....i will b back!'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 6
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
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; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ryoko Imaeda!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Mason closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Imaeda did well to prevent Mason getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (0) Imaeda#SUB#
Mason is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Imaeda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mason.
Mason is thwarting Imaeda's attempts to control the position.
Imaeda tries to roll over but Mason keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Imaeda is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mason is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Imaeda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Imaeda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Imaeda is looking to control Mason's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Imaeda avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Mason has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Imaeda defend it? Mason steps over the head and cranks it - Imaeda is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bea Mason!
Bea Mason gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 3
Date: Jul 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ytcvtbyjnj Tfrrdxxc! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ryoko Imaeda!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Tfrrdxxc changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Imaeda looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tfrrdxxc (4) vs (0) Imaeda
Imaeda manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Imaeda works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Imaeda has his foot on Tfrrdxxc's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tfrrdxxc works his way back into a safe position though.
Imaeda has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Imaeda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Imaeda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Imaeda has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gym Goroshi London. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Imaeda looking for a sweep. Not yet Imaeda, not yet.
Imaeda keeping full guard, as Tfrrdxxc tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tfrrdxxc drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tfrrdxxc jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Imaeda is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Tfrrdxxc rolls with it to try and escape but Imaeda cranks on the arm and Tfrrdxxc is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryoko Imaeda! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 1
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Veigar Kujawski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ryoko Imaeda!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Imaeda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Kujawski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kujawski showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kujawski (2) vs (0) Imaeda#SUB#
Kujawski is working for a submission of some sort.
Imaeda is looking to control Kujawski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Imaeda avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Kujawski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Imaeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kujawski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Imaeda! Score +3 for passing guard: Kujawski (5) vs (0) Imaeda#T1#
Kujawski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Imaeda can't escape the position.
Kujawski looking to control but Imaeda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Kujawski jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Imaeda is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Imaeda and Kujawski has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kujawski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Imaeda keeps working.
Imaeda prevents Kujawski from improving position. #SUB#
Kujawski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Imaeda, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Imaeda is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Imaeda is looking to control Kujawski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Imaeda avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Imaeda manages to get to full guard.
Imaeda has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gym Goroshi London. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kujawski controlling from the top position.
Imaeda trying to control the position.
Kujawski preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Imaeda keeping full guard, as Kujawski tries to pass. #SUB2#
Imaeda is looking for a triangle but Kujawski pushes his legs off easily.
Kujawski trying to control the position from guard on top but Imaeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kujawski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kujawski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kujawski (8) vs (0) Imaeda
Imaeda is trying to get back to half guard.
Kujawski advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kujawski (10) vs (0) Imaeda
Imaeda tries to hold on but Kujawski pushes him away. #SUB#
Kujawski has hold of Imaeda's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Imaeda manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T4##SUB#
Kujawski is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Imaeda to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Imaeda shrugs it off.
Imaeda tries to reverse the position but Kujawski maintains control.#SUB#
Kujawski is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Imaeda is surviving well by controlling Kujawski's body position as best he can.
Imaeda bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kujawski (10) vs (2) Imaeda
Imaeda trying to control but Kujawski is working from the bottom.
Kujawski is controlling Imaeda's posture.
Kujawski keeping moving, preventing Imaeda from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kujawski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T5#
Kujawski wants to sweep here but Imaeda controlling him for the moment.
Kujawski has Imaeda pulled in close to control his posture.
Imaeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Imaeda passes Kujawski's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Imaeda is working for a kimura but Kujawski is defending it quite comfortably.
Kujawski trying to control from the bottom.
Imaeda works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kujawski (10) vs (5) Imaeda#T6#
Imaeda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kujawski keeps working. #SUB2#
Imaeda has hold of Kujawski's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kujawski seems comfortable defending it but Imaeda has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kujawski is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kujawski is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Imaeda couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryoko Imaeda! |
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Event:
SENSEI FC 17
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Imaeda.
Imaeda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Imaeda wants to land a leg kick but Popara is out of range.
Imaeda tries to clinch up.
Imaeda throws a combination that misses
enabling Popara to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Popara moves into range and clinches up with Imaeda.
A short right from Popara on the inside.
Popara can't find room to land a body shot as Imaeda controls the action.
Imaeda looking for a takedown.
Imaeda is trying to drag Popara to the mat but Popara just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Petar Popara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryoko Imaeda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imaeda throws an elbow that misses.
Popara gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Imaeda.
Popara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Imaeda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Popara just stands there and leans against the cage.
Popara scores with a shot to the side of Imaeda's head.
Nice body punch from Popara - that landed with a thud.
Popara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Popara is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Popara.
Imaeda looks winded!
Popara is pressed up against the cage. Imaeda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Popara down to the mat. Popara avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #KD#
Popara drops Imaeda with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Imaeda looks back up at him and smiles so Popara waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Imaeda is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Imaeda has his takedown stuffed
and Popara counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Petar Popara!
After winning the bout, Petar Popara thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SENSEI FC 9
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
De Oliveira throws a body shot but no joy.
De Oliveira throws a looping overhand right but Imaeda ducks down to avoid it.
De Oliveira lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Imaeda throws a hook but De Oliveira blocks it.
Imaeda throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Imaeda slips under a jab from De Oliveira.
Imaeda tries a head kick but it misses.
Imaeda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Oliveira.
De Oliveira throws a right and a left that Imaeda avoids nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Imaeda lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and De Oliveira has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Oliveira and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice shot lands for De Oliveira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imaeda looks to score with a jab to the body but De Oliveira is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Imaeda.
De Oliveira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Imaeda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Imaeda tries to move into range but De Oliveira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
De Oliveira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Imaeda looks to score with a jab to the body but De Oliveira is just out of range.
Nice takedown defense from De Oliveira. No joy for Imaeda on that attempt.
De Oliveira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Imaeda is looking to land body kicks.
Imaeda throws a lazy right hand but De Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Oliveira tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Denilson De Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Oliveira cracks Imaeda with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
De Oliveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Imaeda misses.
Imaeda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Imaeda throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Imaeda gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! De Oliveira gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Imaeda is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denilson De Oliveira! |
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