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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; LLoyd Christmas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Nori Tatewaki!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Christmas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tatewaki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Christmas (2) vs (0) Tatewaki
Tatewaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Christmas passes Tatewaki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Christmas trying to control the action but Tatewaki is working from the bottom.
Christmas uses his free foot to push down on Tatewaki's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tatewaki. Score +3 for passing guard: Christmas (5) vs (0) Tatewaki
Christmas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tatewaki wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Christmas (8) vs (0) Tatewaki
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christmas keeps control of the position as Tatewaki tries to break free.
#SUB#
Christmas tightening his grip on Tatewaki, looking for the choke.
Christmas has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tatewaki's body.
#T1##SUB#
Tatewaki defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tatewaki tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Christmas has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Tatewaki is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). LLoyd Christmas!
During a confident post fight interview, LLoyd Christmas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 41
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 15 losses; Juanito Cortez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Nori Tatewaki!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Cortez moves into the clinch.#TD#
Cortez has clasped his hands together around Tatewaki's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cortez (4) vs (0) Tatewaki#SUB#
Cortez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cortez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tatewaki is trying to improve his position.
Tatewaki wants to control but Cortez postures up.
Tatewaki tries to improve position but can't.
Tatewaki regains half guard there - taking advantage of Cortez's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Cortez wants to pass the guard but Tatewaki is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatewaki is looking to improve his position.
Cortez is looking to take a break and control but Tatewaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Tatewaki trying to control but Cortez postures up.
#SUB#
Cortez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cortez stalling.
Tatewaki trying to control here.
Cortez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cortez wants to free his trapped foot but Tatewaki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tatewaki tries to get to full guard but Cortez has control of the leg. #T2#
Tatewaki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tatewaki.
Tatewaki trying to control the position.
Cortez won't allow Tatewaki to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Tatewaki looking for a guillotine here but Cortez defends easily.
Tatewaki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cortez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cortez (4) vs (2) Tatewaki#SUB2#
Tatewaki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tatewaki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tatewaki trying to control but Cortez is working from the bottom.
Cortez is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Cortez wants to sweep here but Tatewaki controlling him for the moment.
Cortez has control of Tatewaki's left arm, preventing Tatewaki from doing any damage.
Tatewaki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tatewaki slips nicely into half guard.
Tatewaki prevents Cortez from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tatewaki is looking for a kimura but Cortez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tatewaki to get the leverage.
Tatewaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cortez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Cortez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cortez is trying to control but can't.
Tatewaki is keen to just control but Cortez is a slippery customer.
Cortez has his hands clasped together around Tatewaki's back. He's all about the action.
Cortez is trying to maintain the position but Tatewaki is very close to passing his half guard.
Tatewaki prevents Cortez from improving his position.
Cortez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tatewaki trying to control but Cortez is working from the bottom. #T5#
Cortez wants to sweep here but Tatewaki controlling him for the moment.
Cortez is working hard here to advance position.
Tatewaki slips nicely into half guard.
Cortez is not content to let Tatewaki control the position.#SUB2#
Tatewaki is looking for a kimura but Cortez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tatewaki to get the leverage.
Tatewaki is thwarting Cortez's attempts to control the position.
Tatewaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cortez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cortez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cortez tries to get out of the position.
Cortez tries to get to full guard but Tatewaki has control of the leg.
Tatewaki is keen to just control but Cortez is a slippery customer.#T6#
Cortez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tatewaki is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Tatewaki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Tatewaki is looking for a kimura here.
Cortez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tatewaki in particular looking to stall.
Cortez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tatewaki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tatewaki's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cortez (8) vs (2) Tatewaki
Tatewaki rolls, trying to escape but Cortez keeps control of the position.
#T7##SUB#
Cortez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Tatewaki defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cortez's arms. #SUB#
Cortez is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tatewaki is defending well though. Cortez let's go of the attempt for now.
Tatewaki is really stuck here.
Tatewaki turns into Cortez and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cortez (8) vs (4) Tatewaki
Cortez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tatewaki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cortez pulls Tatewaki in close to prevent any damage.
Cortez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
Tatewaki stopping the sweep attempt from Cortez.
Cortez is trying to control the position but Tatewaki postures up.
Cortez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cortez (10) vs (4) Tatewaki#SUB2#
Tatewaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tatewaki controls Cortez momentarily but Cortez frees himself. #SUB#
Cortez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatewaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cortez controlling from the top position.
Tatewaki 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: Cortez (10) vs (6) Tatewaki#T9#
Cortez tries to get to full guard but Tatewaki has control of the leg.
Cortez trying to hold on to Tatewaki's head to control him but Tatewaki postures up.
Tatewaki wants to take a breather but Cortez is having none of it.
Cortez is looking for a sweep. Tatewaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Tatewaki is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Tatewaki 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. Tatewaki eventually gives up the hold.
Tatewaki prevents Cortez from improving his position.#T10##SUB2#
Tatewaki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tatewaki wants to take a breather but Cortez is having none of it. #SUB2#
Tatewaki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cortez sees it coming and defends easily.
Tatewaki is thwarting Cortez's attempts to control the position.
Cortez is not content to let Tatewaki control the position.
Cortez wants to improve his position but Tatewaki is controlling well.
Cortez is looking to control Tatewaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cortez avoid being mounted?
Cortez keeping hold of Tatewaki's head, controlling as best he can. #T11#
Tatewaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cortez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tatewaki prevents Cortez from improving his position.
Tatewaki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cortez tries to roll over but Tatewaki keeps him under control.
Cortez is controlling Tatewaki's trapped leg to prevent Tatewaki from advancing to side control.
Tatewaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cortez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cortez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Tatewaki trying to control the action but Cortez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tatewaki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cortez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tatewaki.
Tatewaki stalling. #SUB2#
Tatewaki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cortez has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Tatewaki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cortez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tatewaki.
Cortez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tatewaki is working away from the top position though.#T13#
Cortez tries to roll over but Tatewaki keeps him under control.
Cortez trying to control here.
Cortez is concentrating on defense, preventing Tatewaki from advancing position.
Tatewaki trying to control the action but Cortez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tatewaki is working for a kimura but Cortez is defending it quite comfortably.
Cortez tries to get to full guard but Tatewaki has control of the leg. #T14#
Tatewaki wants to control but Cortez is keeping him busy.
We've been informed that Tatewaki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Tatewaki looking for a submission but Cortez manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Cortez controls Tatewaki momentarily but Tatewaki frees himself.
Tatewaki wants to pass the guard but Cortez is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tatewaki stands and throws Cortez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cortez (10) vs (9) Tatewaki#SUB2#
Tatewaki is trying to get an arm triangle but Cortez is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cortez takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
A relieved looking Juanito Cortez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 38
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 5 losses; Nori Tatewaki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Nykolai Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tatewaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Kersikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tatewaki tries to clinch up.
Tatewaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Kersikov circles away.
Tatewaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tatewaki is looking to clinch.
Tatewaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tatewaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tatewaki wants to clinch.
Kersikov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tatewaki fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Tatewaki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tatewaki lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tatewaki (2) vs (0) Kersikov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatewaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tatewaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard. #T1#
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Tatewaki from controlling successfully.
Tatewaki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kersikov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tatewaki forces his way into half guard.
Tatewaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working. #SUB#
Tatewaki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Tatewaki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kersikov defends it well. #T2#
Kersikov is trying is best to control the position here.
Tatewaki is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.
Kersikov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Tatewaki sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kersikov is doing well to control the position and prevent Tatewaki from advancing to side control.
Tatewaki wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB#
Tatewaki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tatewaki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tatewaki stalling.
Tatewaki is trying to control the action in half guard but Kersikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tatewaki is working for a kimura but Kersikov is defending it quite comfortably.
Tatewaki is trying to control. Kersikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4##SUB#
Tatewaki seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.
Tatewaki is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tatewaki is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tatewaki wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Tatewaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5##SUB#
Tatewaki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tatewaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Tatewaki keeps him under control.#SUB#
Tatewaki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kersikov defends it well.
Tatewaki stalling away here and it's allowed Kersikov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T6#
Tatewaki is looking to pass into half guard but Kersikov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kersikov is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tatewaki (2) vs (2) Kersikov#SUB#
Tatewaki is looking for a triangle but Kersikov pushes his legs off easily.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Tatewaki.
Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov being controlled here momentarily.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Tatewaki is retaining full guard. #T7#
Tatewaki controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself. #SUB#
Tatewaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kersikov defends well.
Kersikov is looking to pass into half guard but Tatewaki pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tatewaki is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tatewaki (4) vs (2) Kersikov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tatewaki wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Tatewaki is working hard here to advance position.
Tatewaki trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kersikov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tatewaki (4) vs (4) Kersikov#SUB#
Tatewaki isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kersikov stacks Tatewaki on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kersikov! Score +3 for passing guard: Tatewaki (4) vs (7) Kersikov#T8#
Tatewaki manages to get back to half guard.
Tatewaki wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tatewaki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
Kersikov postures up.
#T9##SUB#
Tatewaki looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
Tatewaki working a defensive guard here.
Tatewaki wants to hit a sweep here but Kersikov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tatewaki there! Score +3 for passing guard: Tatewaki (4) vs (10) Kersikov
Kersikov controlling his opponent. #T10#
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Tatewaki to control.
Tatewaki is working to get back to half guard.
Kersikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tatewaki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tatewaki gets full guard.#T11#
Tatewaki wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov being controlled here momentarily.
Kersikov passes Tatewaki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tatewaki tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kersikov has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Tatewaki (4) vs (13) Kersikov
Tatewaki tries to control the position but Kersikov now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Tatewaki (4) vs (16) Kersikov#T12#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Tatewaki trying to control but not successfully.
Tatewaki tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
Kersikov keeps control of the position easily here as Tatewaki tries to buck him off.
Kersikov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T13#
Kersikov has the hooks in. Tatewaki is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tatewaki trying to control the hands but Kersikov won't let him.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T14#
Kersikov avoiding Tatewaki 's attempts to control his hands.
Tatewaki is really stuck here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tatewaki turns into Kersikov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tatewaki (6) vs (16) Kersikov
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 16 to 6. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 33
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 5 wins and 3 losses; Trevor Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Nori Tatewaki!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tatewaki fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Tatewaki gets tackled into the cage by Barnes. Barnes maintains the clinch. #TD#
Barnes has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tatewaki clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnes (4) vs (0) Tatewaki
Tatewaki trying to control the hands but Barnes breaks the grip.
Tatewaki tries to roll but Barnes sticks to his back.
Barnes avoiding Tatewaki 's attempts to control his hands.
Barnes has the hooks in. Tatewaki is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Barnes is trying to stick to Tatewaki's back but Tatewaki is turning into Barnes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Barnes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tatewaki. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (2) Tatewaki
We've been hearing good reports from Barnes'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Tatewaki wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Tatewaki trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barnes holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Tatewaki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barnes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tatewaki has Barnes in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (6) vs (2) Tatewaki#SUB2#
Tatewaki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barnes passes into half guard.
Barnes trying to control from half guard but Tatewaki is working away.
Tatewaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Tatewaki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barnes not doing much here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tatewaki wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Tatewaki keeps trying to improve his position.
Barnes is looking to stall here but Tatewaki recovers full guard. #T3#
Tatewaki trying to control the position.
Tatewaki keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Tatewaki 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.
Barnes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatewaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Tatewaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Barnes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (9) vs (2) Tatewaki
Tatewaki manages to get back to half guard.
Barnes is controlling the pace.
We've been informed that Tatewaki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tatewaki is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Tatewaki is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Barnes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Barnes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tatewaki sees it coming and defends easily.
Tatewaki wants to control but Barnes passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (12) vs (2) Tatewaki
Tatewaki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tatewaki wants to get back to full guard but Barnes has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (15) vs (2) Tatewaki
Tatewaki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tatewaki is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
Tatewaki regains half guard.#T6##SUB#
Barnes 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.
Tatewaki trying to hold on to Barnes's head to control him but Barnes postures up.
Tatewaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes not doing much here.
#T7##SUB2#
Tatewaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tatewaki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tatewaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tatewaki tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Barnes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tatewaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T8##SUB#
Barnes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tatewaki dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (15) vs (4) Tatewaki
Barnes managing to control the position.
Tatewaki wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tatewaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Tatewaki from controlling successfully.
Tatewaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tatewaki trying to move into half guard but instead Barnes has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (17) vs (4) Tatewaki#SUB2#
Tatewaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tatewaki keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Tatewaki is looking for a triangle but Barnes pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Tatewaki throws his legs up looking for a submission but Barnes uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (20) vs (4) Tatewaki#SUB#
Barnes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T10##SUB#
Barnes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tatewaki tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position. #SUB#
Barnes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tatewaki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tatewaki tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Barnes tries for a kimura but Tatewaki is defending well. #T11#
A lull in the action here.
Tatewaki is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Barnes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tatewaki is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
Barnes working away.#SUB#
Tatewaki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barnes's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Barnes! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Tatewaki has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Trevor Barnes!
After winning the bout, Trevor Barnes 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:
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Nori Tatewaki!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Barnes has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tatewaki regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Tatewaki
Tatewaki keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Tatewaki is keeping the position.
Barnes content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Tatewaki is looking for a triangle but Barnes pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatewaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tatewaki looking for a sweep. Not yet Tatewaki, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Barnes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tatewaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnes has managed to get both his arms back between Tatewaki's legs - danger averted.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Tatewaki is retaining full guard.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatewaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes content to stall in guard here.
Tatewaki keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass. #SUB2#
Tatewaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2##SUB2#
Tatewaki looking for a guillotine here but Barnes defends easily.
Tatewaki keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Tatewaki has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnes stands and throws Tatewaki's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (0) Tatewaki
Tatewaki regains half guard there - taking advantage of Barnes's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB#
Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Tatewaki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tatewaki moves into full guard.
Tatewaki wants to improve his position but instead Barnes has moved into half guard.
Tatewaki gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Tatewaki working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Tatewaki.#T4#
Tatewaki looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Barnes puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tatewaki is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard.
We've been informed that Tatewaki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Barnes prevents Tatewaki from improving his position.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Tatewaki defending well.
Tatewaki tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Tatewaki won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Well, if Barnes 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (8) vs (0) Tatewaki
Tatewaki is looking to get to half guard.#T5#
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tatewaki is looking to escape.
Tatewaki wants to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Barnes looking to control but Tatewaki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Barnes is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tatewaki is surviving well by controlling Barnes's body position as best he can. #T6##SUB#
Barnes with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Barnes trying to control but Tatewaki is having none of it. #SUB#
Barnes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tatewaki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tatewaki is looking to get to half guard.
Barnes looking to control but Tatewaki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7#
Barnes is really struggling to control Tatewaki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tatewaki is trying to escape the mount.
Barnes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tatewaki is looking to escape.
Barnes prevents Tatewaki from getting the reversal.#T8#
Tatewaki regains half guard.
Tatewaki is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tatewaki is trying to control but Barnes manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (11) vs (0) Tatewaki
Tatewaki manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tatewaki is doing well to control the position and prevent Barnes from advancing to side control.
Tatewaki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barnes won't allow Tatewaki to sweep him here.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatewaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes passes Tatewaki's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T9#
The fighters are battling for position here. Tatewaki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatewaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tatewaki 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.
Barnes stands and throws Tatewaki's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (14) vs (0) Tatewaki
You can see the frustration on Tatewaki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tatewaki stops Barnes from passing to mount. #T10#
Barnes advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (16) vs (0) Tatewaki
Barnes tries to control but Tatewaki wriggling away.
Tatewaki tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.
Tatewaki is trying desperately to improve position.
Barnes tries to control but Tatewaki wriggling away.
Tatewaki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Tatewaki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Barnes is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Tatewaki to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tatewaki shrugs it off. #SUB#
Barnes looking for a guillotine from mount but Tatewaki is having none of it.
Tatewaki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tatewaki tries to lock up and control but Barnes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tatewaki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T12##SUB#
Barnes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Barnes wants to control the pace but Tatewaki is squirming around nicely.
Tatewaki can't escape the position.
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tatewaki is looking to escape.
Tatewaki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tatewaki wants to control but Barnes is having none of it.#T13##SUB#
Barnes looking for a guillotine from mount but Tatewaki is having none of it.
Tatewaki tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.
Barnes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barnes prevents Tatewaki from getting the reversal.
Barnes trying to control but Tatewaki is having none of it.
Tatewaki tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.#T14#
Tatewaki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Well, if Barnes 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.
Tatewaki wants to get back to full guard.
Tatewaki trying to control from the bottom.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Tatewaki defends it.
Tatewaki trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura but Tatewaki is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 16 to 0. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 18
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 3 losses; Nori Tatewaki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Thammy Jagonoy!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Tatewaki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jagonoy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tatewaki (4) vs (0) Jagonoy
Jagonoy stops Tatewaki from passing to mount.
Tatewaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jagonoy keeps working. #SUB#
Tatewaki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tatewaki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jagonoy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tatewaki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tatewaki is keen to just control but Jagonoy is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jagonoy is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Tatewaki is working for a kimura but Jagonoy is defending it quite comfortably.
Tatewaki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Jagonoy is pressing down on Tatewaki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tatewaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Jagonoy is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Jagonoy working for a triangle but Tatewaki defends it easily.
Jagonoy has Tatewaki pulled in close to control his posture.
Tatewaki wants to pass the guard but Jagonoy is keeping the position.#T2#
Tatewaki stands and throws Jagonoy's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tatewaki (7) vs (0) Jagonoy
Tatewaki wants to control but Jagonoy is keeping him busy.
Jagonoy felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Tatewaki tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Tatewaki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Jagonoy's face as Tatewaki controls the position.
Jagonoy struggling a bit here.#T3#
Tatewaki wants to control but Jagonoy is keeping him busy.
Jagonoy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tatewaki has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Tatewaki (9) vs (0) Jagonoy
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tatewaki jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jagonoy manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Tatewaki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Tatewaki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jagonoy has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
A control attempt from Jagonoy but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tatewaki (11) vs (0) Jagonoy
Tatewaki wants to take Jagonoy's back here but Jagonoy is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Tatewaki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tatewaki controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Tatewaki is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jagonoy is surviving well by controlling Tatewaki's body position as best he can.
Jagonoy is squirming around, avoiding Tatewaki's attempts to control the action.
Tatewaki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Jagonoy is controlling an arm, preventing Tatewaki from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Tatewaki controlling from mount.
Jagonoy is squirming around, avoiding Tatewaki's attempts to control the action.
Jagonoy is looking to get to half guard.
Jagonoy is still trying to improve position.
Tatewaki controlling his opponent.
Tatewaki tries to control but Jagonoy wriggling away. #T6#
Tatewaki avoids the attempt from Jagonoy to control.
Tatewaki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tatewaki fails to move to back control.
Tatewaki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jagonoy is looking to escape. #SUB#
Tatewaki has hold of Jagonoy's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jagonoy manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T7##SUB#
Tatewaki goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jagonoy is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tatewaki (11) vs (2) Jagonoy
Jagonoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatewaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Jagonoy lying in Tatewaki's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Tatewaki decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Jagonoy taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nori Tatewaki! |
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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 2 wins and 3 losses; Nori Tatewaki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Damian Drago!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Tatewaki has Drago up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Tatewaki has Drago pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tatewaki pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Drago tumbling to the mat - Tatewaki dives into Drago's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tatewaki (2) vs (0) Drago
Tatewaki preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Drago is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tatewaki is aware though and is defending well.
Tatewaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drago is keeping the position for now.
Tatewaki is working hard here to advance position.
Tatewaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Drago tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Tatewaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Drago is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tatewaki is aware though and is defending well.
Tatewaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drago swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tatewaki forces his way into half guard.
Tatewaki wants to take a breather but Drago is having none of it. #T1##SUB2#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tatewaki in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Drago tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Tatewaki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nori Tatewaki! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 11
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Trevor Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Nori Tatewaki!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Barnes moves into range and clinches up with Tatewaki.#TD#
Barnes has hold of one of Tatewaki's legs. Tatewaki is fighting the takedown attempt but Barnes gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Tatewaki
Barnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tatewaki is keeping the position for now.
Tatewaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tatewaki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Tatewaki
Tatewaki wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Tatewaki tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes pulls Tatewaki in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Tatewaki from controlling successfully. #T1#
Tatewaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes pulls Tatewaki in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Tatewaki from controlling successfully.
Tatewaki looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Tatewaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tatewaki slips nicely into half guard.
Tatewaki prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Barnes is refusing to be controlled, as Tatewaki sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Tatewaki is trying to work for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnes is refusing to be controlled, as Tatewaki sits in half guard.
Barnes is doing well to control the position and prevent Tatewaki from advancing to side control.
Tatewaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working. #T3#
Barnes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tatewaki is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Tatewaki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tatewaki is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barnes is looking to control Tatewaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnes avoid being mounted?
Tatewaki slows the pace down in half guard.
Barnes tries to roll over but Tatewaki keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Tatewaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Tatewaki stalling away here and it's allowed Barnes to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a triangle but Tatewaki pushes his legs off easily.
Tatewaki wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Tatewaki controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like Tatewaki might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Tatewaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tatewaki controls the pace.
Barnes pulls Tatewaki in close to prevent any damage.
Tatewaki slips nicely into half guard.
Barnes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnes looking to control.
Tatewaki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tatewaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tatewaki wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
We've been informed that Tatewaki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tatewaki wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Tatewaki 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.
Tatewaki looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Tatewaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Tatewaki tries to pass.
Tatewaki being controlled here momentarily.
Tatewaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Tatewaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Tatewaki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barnes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barnes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barnes! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (6) vs (2) Tatewaki
Tatewaki is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barnes off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (6) vs (6) Tatewaki
Barnes holding on to Tatewaki's left wrist, preventing the choke. #SUB2#
Tatewaki is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Barnes has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Tatewaki has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Barnes taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Tatewaki doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nori Tatewaki! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 9
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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Nori Tatewaki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jake Barnes!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Barnes clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Barnes gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tatewaki (0) vs (2) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tatewaki keeps working.
Tatewaki won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Tatewaki wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tatewaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tatewaki wants to get back to full guard but Barnes has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tatewaki (0) vs (5) Barnes#T1#
Tatewaki is trying to improve his position.
Tatewaki is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes trying to control the position but Tatewaki is working away.
Tatewaki is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Barnes tries for a kimura but Tatewaki is defending well.
Tatewaki is trying to escape the position but Barnes is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Barnes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tatewaki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Tatewaki is looking for a sweep.
Barnes working away.
Tatewaki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tatewaki trying to control here.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Tatewaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Tatewaki 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: Tatewaki (4) vs (5) Barnes
Good control from Tatewaki.
Tatewaki has the hooks in. Barnes is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Barnes manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tatewaki's guard. Nice work there by Barnes.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tatewaki (4) vs (7) Barnes
Tatewaki trying to control the position here.
Tatewaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Tatewaki keeps moving.
Barnes preventing the sweep. #T4#
Tatewaki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tatewaki (6) vs (7) Barnes
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Tatewaki from controlling successfully.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Tatewaki tries to pass.
Barnes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tatewaki wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #T5#
Tatewaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes is trying to keep Tatewaki in close.
Tatewaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Barnes is adopting a defensive guard.
Tatewaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Tatewaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes seems keen to control Tatewaki's posture.
Barnes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes trying to control the position.
Tatewaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Tatewaki is looking to pass into half guard but Barnes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Barnes is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tatewaki (6) vs (9) Barnes
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tatewaki's guard. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnes prevents Tatewaki from improving his position.#T8#
Tatewaki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatewaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tatewaki is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Tatewaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tatewaki is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Tatewaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.#T9#
Barnes pushes down on Tatewaki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tatewaki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barnes won't allow Tatewaki to sweep him here.
Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tatewaki's guard.
Barnes prevents Tatewaki from improving his position.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Tatewaki defends it.
Barnes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tatewaki (6) vs (12) Barnes
Barnes trying to control but Tatewaki is having none of it.
Barnes prevents Tatewaki from getting the reversal.#T10#
Tatewaki wants to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.#SUB2#
Barnes has control of Tatewaki's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tatewaki regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Barnes tries to control but Tatewaki wriggling away.
Tatewaki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Barnes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Tatewaki can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Barnes looking for a guillotine from mount but Tatewaki is having none of it.
Tatewaki is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
Tatewaki wants to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Barnes tries to control but Tatewaki wriggling away.
Tatewaki is looking to improve his position but Barnes isn't that keen on the idea.
Tatewaki wants to control but Barnes is having none of it.#T12#
Tatewaki tries to reverse the position but Barnes maintains control.
Well,Tatewaki is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Tatewaki 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: Tatewaki (8) vs (12) Barnes
Tatewaki wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tatewaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Tatewaki won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Tatewaki looking to pass the guard.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tatewaki manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tatewaki (8) vs (14) Barnes
Tatewaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tatewaki is trying to keep Barnes in close.
Tatewaki wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Tatewaki is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Tatewaki.#SUB#
Tatewaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tatewaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T14##SUB#
Tatewaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.
Tatewaki looking to control.
Barnes won't allow Tatewaki to sweep him here.
Barnes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 14 to 8. |
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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 0 wins and 2 losses; Nori Tatewaki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Wang Dong!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dong changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tatewaki looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tatewaki (0) vs (4) Dong
Dong wants to control but Tatewaki is keeping him busy.
Dong working away.
Tatewaki tries to bench press Dong off him but Dong keeps the position.
Tatewaki is not content to let Dong control the position.
Tatewaki is trying to control Dong's posture but Dong avoids it.
Dong trying to control the action but Tatewaki is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatewaki is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Tatewaki is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Dong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tatewaki is looking to improve his position.
Tatewaki wants to control but Dong is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tatewaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2##SUB#
Tatewaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tatewaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tatewaki is holding on to half guard well.
Tatewaki tries to roll over but Dong keeps him under control.
Tatewaki is looking to control Dong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tatewaki avoid being mounted?
Tatewaki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Tatewaki trying to keep a closed guard but Dong is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Tatewaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dong trying to control but Tatewaki is working from the bottom.
Dong preventing the sweep.
Dong wants to control from the top but Tatewaki keeps moving. #SUB2#
Dong drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tatewaki dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tatewaki (2) vs (4) Dong
Tatewaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Dong is retaining full guard.
Tatewaki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
Tatewaki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tatewaki wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Dong keeping full guard, as Tatewaki tries to pass.
Dong being controlled here, momentarily. #T5#
Dong keeping moving, preventing Tatewaki from controlling successfully.
Tatewaki wants to pass the guard but Dong is keeping the position.
Tatewaki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tatewaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dong is keeping the position for now.
Tatewaki sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T6#
Tatewaki'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.
Tatewaki preventing the sweep.
Tatewaki passes Dong's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Tatewaki is working for a kimura but Dong is defending it quite comfortably.
Tatewaki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T7##SUB#
Tatewaki is looking for a kimura but Dong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tatewaki to get the leverage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Tatewaki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dong has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tatewaki performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Tatewaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dong keeps working.
Tatewaki controlling the action here. #SUB#
Tatewaki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dong trying to control from the bottom.
#T9#
Well, if Tatewaki 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.
#SUB#
Tatewaki seems to be working for a kimura but Dong defends the submission attempt.
Dong is not content to let Tatewaki control the position.#SUB#
Tatewaki 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.
Tatewaki not doing much here.
#T10#
Dong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tatewaki looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Tatewaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dong is trying to control the position but Tatewaki postures up.
Tatewaki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Dong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tatewaki defends well.
Tatewaki content to stall in guard here. #T12#
Tatewaki pushing down on Dong's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tatewaki controlling the action here.
Dong tries to get to full guard but Tatewaki has control of the leg.
Tatewaki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dong is not content to let Tatewaki control the position.#SUB#
Tatewaki wants to work for an arm triangle but Dong is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T13#
Dong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tatewaki wants to pass the guard but Dong is keeping the position.
Tatewaki stands and throws Dong's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tatewaki (5) vs (4) Dong
Dong looks winded!
Tatewaki is looking to take a break and control but Dong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dong prevents Tatewaki from moving into mount.
Tatewaki has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Tatewaki (7) vs (4) Dong#T14#
Tatewaki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tatewaki trying to control but Dong is having none of it.
Dong stops Tatewaki from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Tatewaki moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Tatewaki (10) vs (4) Dong#SUB#
Tatewaki is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Dong taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Tatewaki.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nori Tatewaki! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 4
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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Nori Tatewaki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; LLoyd Christmas!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Christmas scores with a takedown into Tatewaki's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tatewaki (0) vs (2) Christmas
Tatewaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tatewaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tatewaki wants to control but Christmas passes easily into half guard.
Tatewaki trying to control from the bottom.
Christmas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tatewaki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christmas works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tatewaki (0) vs (5) Christmas
Tatewaki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Christmas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Christmas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Tatewaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tatewaki is working hard here to advance position.
Christmas is taking a breather. Tatewaki 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.#SUB#
Tatewaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Christmas is trying to control. Tatewaki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tatewaki tries to roll over but Christmas keeps him under control.#SUB#
Tatewaki actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Tatewaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Christmas is looking to take a break and control but Tatewaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tatewaki is looking for a sweep. Christmas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Christmas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tatewaki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Christmas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tatewaki is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tatewaki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Christmas preventing the sweep.
Christmas trying to control but Tatewaki is working from the bottom.
Christmas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Christmas forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Christmas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tatewaki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tatewaki gets full guard.
Christmas trying to control but Tatewaki is working from the bottom.
Tatewaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tatewaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Christmas tries to free his leg and advance position but Tatewaki is retaining full guard.
Christmas preventing the sweep.
Christmas trying to control but Tatewaki is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tatewaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Christmas defends it easily.
Tatewaki wants to sweep but no luck.
Tatewaki being controlled here, momentarily.
Christmas slips nicely into half guard.#T5#
The fighters are battling for position here. Tatewaki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Christmas tries to free his leg and advance position but Tatewaki is retaining full guard.
We've been informed that Christmas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tatewaki trying to keep a closed guard but Christmas is proving a slippery customer.
Christmas stopping the sweep attempt from Tatewaki.
Tatewaki looking to control.
#SUB#
Tatewaki is looking for a triangle here but Christmas uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tatewaki (0) vs (8) Christmas
Tatewaki is trying to improve his position.
Tatewaki is not content to let Christmas control the position. #T6#
Tatewaki tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Christmas presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tatewaki (0) vs (10) Christmas
Tatewaki is desperately trying to improve his position but Christmas has a good base and remains in mount.
Tatewaki is squirming around, avoiding Christmas's attempts to control the action.
Tatewaki is trying to escape the mount.
Christmas wants to control the pace but Tatewaki is squirming around nicely.
Tatewaki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Christmas controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Christmas is working for a guillotine from mount but Tatewaki frees his head quite easily.
#T7#
Christmas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tatewaki is working to get back to half guard.
Christmas wants to take his opponent's back but Tatewaki doesn't allow it.
Tatewaki 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: Tatewaki (2) vs (10) Christmas
Tatewaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Christmas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Christmas keeping full guard, as Tatewaki tries to pass.
Christmas is adopting a defensive guard.
Christmas keeping moving, preventing Tatewaki from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Tatewaki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Christmas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Christmas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Christmas! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tatewaki (2) vs (14) Christmas
Tatewaki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T9#
Tatewaki trying to hold on to Christmas's head to control him but Christmas postures up.
Christmas controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Christmas looking for a submission but Tatewaki manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Tatewaki 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: Tatewaki (4) vs (14) Christmas
Tatewaki prevents Christmas from improving his position.
Christmas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tatewaki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tatewaki's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tatewaki (4) vs (18) Christmas#T10##SUB2#
Tatewaki defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Christmas is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tatewaki knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tatewaki for a finish.
Christmas is hanging on to Tatewaki's back as he tries to escape.
Christmas controlling from the back.
Tatewaki tries to roll but Christmas sticks to his back.
Tatewaki manages to reverse the position and now he's in Christmas's guard. Nice work there by Tatewaki.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tatewaki (6) vs (18) Christmas#T11#
Christmas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tatewaki won't allow Christmas to sweep him here.
Tatewaki trying to control but Christmas is working from the bottom.
Christmas keeping full guard, as Tatewaki tries to pass.
Christmas looking to control.
Tatewaki stopping the sweep attempt from Christmas.#SUB2#
Christmas is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Tatewaki has his hands clasped together but Christmas extends and breaks Tatewaki's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Christmas.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). LLoyd Christmas!
After winning the bout, LLoyd Christmas 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:
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nori Tatewaki!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ozymandias closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ozymandias (2) vs (0) Tatewaki
Tatewaki moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Tatewaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tatewaki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ozymandias controls the pace.#SUB2#
Tatewaki is looking for a triangle but Ozymandias pushes his legs off easily.
Ozymandias advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (5) vs (0) Tatewaki
Ozymandias in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Tatewaki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Tatewaki is trying to escape the position but Ozymandias is controlling the position.
Tatewaki gets back to half guard.
Ozymandias takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ozymandias trying to mount his opponent but Tatewaki defends it.
Tatewaki wants to get back to full guard.
Tatewaki keeping hold of Ozymandias's head, controlling as best he can.
Ozymandias definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ozymandias wants to pass the guard but Tatewaki is defending well.
Ozymandias controlling the pace.
Ozymandias is pressing down on Tatewaki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tatewaki is holding on for now. #T2#
Ozymandias is thwarting Tatewaki's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Tatewaki looking for submissions off his back.
Tatewaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tatewaki trying to control from the bottom.
Tatewaki tries to get to full guard but Ozymandias has control of the leg. #SUB#
Ozymandias is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tatewaki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ozymandias moves into full mount! Tatewaki won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (8) vs (0) Tatewaki
Tatewaki is looking to get to half guard.
Ozymandias mounts Tatewaki! Really nice guard pass there! #T3#
Tatewaki regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ozymandias in particular looking to stall.
Tatewaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ozymandias content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tatewaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Tatewaki wants to control but Ozymandias is keeping busy.
#T4#
Ozymandias performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've been informed that Tatewaki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tatewaki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ozymandias is working away from the top position though.
Ozymandias sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Tatewaki looking for submissions off his back.
Tatewaki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ozymandias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T5#
Ozymandias slips nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ozymandias in particular looking to stall.
Tatewaki keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Tatewaki wants to improve his position but Ozymandias is controlling well.
Tatewaki is looking to control Ozymandias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tatewaki avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Ozymandias seems content to control.
Ozymandias works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (11) vs (0) Tatewaki
Ozymandias looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ozymandias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T6#
Tatewaki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ozymandias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tatewaki is looking to improve his position but Ozymandias isn't that keen on the idea.
Ozymandias content just to control the position here.
Tatewaki tries to reverse the position but Ozymandias maintains control.
Ozymandias is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ozymandias content just to control the position here. #T7#
Tatewaki prevents Ozymandias from taking his back.
Ozymandias looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ozymandias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tatewaki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tatewaki is trying to maintain the position but Ozymandias is very close to passing his half guard.
Ozymandias is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tatewaki! Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (14) vs (0) Tatewaki
Tatewaki is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Ozymandias content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Ozymandias is working for a guillotine from mount but Tatewaki frees his head quite easily.
Ozymandias controlling from the full mount.
Tatewaki is looking to improve his position but Ozymandias isn't that keen on the idea.
Tatewaki 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: Ozymandias (14) vs (2) Tatewaki
Tatewaki wants to control from the top but Ozymandias keeps moving.
Tatewaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Ozymandias is retaining full guard.
Ozymandias keeping moving, preventing Tatewaki from controlling successfully.
Tatewaki won't allow Ozymandias to sweep him here. #T9#
Ozymandias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (16) vs (2) Tatewaki
Tatewaki working a defensive guard here.
Tatewaki 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.
Ozymandias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ozymandias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tatewaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tatewaki is trying to control the position but Ozymandias postures up.
Tatewaki wants to sweep here but Ozymandias controlling him for the moment.
Ozymandias passes into half guard. #T10#
Ozymandias trying to pass the guard but Tatewaki defending well.
Tatewaki wants to get back to full guard.
Tatewaki is trying to maintain the position but Ozymandias is very close to passing his half guard.
Ozymandias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ozymandias passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (19) vs (2) Tatewaki
Tatewaki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tatewaki is still trying to improve position.
Ozymandias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11#
Tatewaki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tatewaki regains half guard.
Ozymandias wants to pass the guard but Tatewaki is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tatewaki is looking to improve his position.
Ozymandias perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ozymandias seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tatewaki for as long as he can get away with.#T12#
Tatewaki wants to get back to full guard.
Ozymandias slows the pace down in half guard.
Tatewaki is looking for a sweep. Ozymandias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ozymandias is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ozymandias prevents Tatewaki from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ozymandias in particular looking to stall.#T13#
Tatewaki tries to roll over but Ozymandias keeps him under control.
Tatewaki trying to hold on to Ozymandias's head to control him but Ozymandias postures up.
Tatewaki tries to roll over but Ozymandias keeps him under control.
Ozymandias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tatewaki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ozymandias's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ozymandias's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ozymandias (19) vs (6) Tatewaki
Ozymandias is in bad spot here.
#T14##SUB2#
Ozymandias fending off the submission attempt from Tatewaki.
Ozymandias tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tatewaki trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Tatewaki looking to secure an arm triangle but Ozymandias defends it well.
Ozymandias is looking to improve his position but Tatewaki isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ozymandias is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozymandias takes the fight on points by 19 to 6.
Cyrus Ozymandias thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SENSEI FC 15
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1##KD#
Covington lands a big uppercut and Tatewaki crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tatewaki looks OK. Covington waves Tatewaki back to his feet!#ROC#Tatewaki is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Nori Tatewaki has been cut.
Covington fakes the body blow, causing Tatewaki to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Tatewaki goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sidroy Covington! |
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Event:
SENSEI FC 7
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1#
A shot to the body from Tatewaki misses
and Fedorov counters with a left to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fedorov!
Fedorov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tatewaki is just out of range.
Tatewaki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fedorov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tatewaki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fedorov lands a slapping body shot.
Tatewaki could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fedorov scores with a decent looking hook.
Fedorov tries to clinch but Tatewaki moves out of range.
Tatewaki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatewaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fedorov tries to clinch but Tatewaki moves out of range.
Fedorov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tatewaki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fedorov sizes up Tatewaki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nathan Fedorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fedorov loads up on a big right hand but Tatewaki slips the punch.#T1#
A cross from Fedorov lands.
Tatewaki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#ROC2#Tatewaki is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Fedorov engages and cracks Tatewaki with a massive lead left hook - Tatewaki tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Fedorov is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nathan Fedorov!
After winning the bout, Nathan Fedorov 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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