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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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bruce Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Max D Alessandro!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Banner gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Banner (4) vs (0) D Alessandro
Banner tries to move to mount but D Alessandro blocks the move with his legs.
D Alessandro is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Banner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
D Alessandro stops Banner from passing to mount.
D Alessandro is looking to reverse the position.
Banner tries to advance to mount but D Alessandro denies him.
Banner works to advance to full mount. D Alessandro defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Banner (6) vs (0) D Alessandro#SUB#
Banner goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now D Alessandro is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (6) vs (2) D Alessandro
We've been hearing good reports from Banner'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.
Banner controls D Alessandro momentarily but D Alessandro frees himself.
D Alessandro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Banner is working hard here to advance position.
D Alessandro trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Banner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. D Alessandro manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (8) vs (2) D Alessandro
D Alessandro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banner is one step ahead there.
Banner wants to pass the guard but D Alessandro is keeping the position.
D Alessandro keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
D Alessandro keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
D Alessandro looking for a sweep. Not yet D Alessandro, not yet.
Banner wants to pass the guard but D Alessandro is keeping the position.
Banner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
D Alessandro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
D Alessandro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Banner passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (11) vs (2) D Alessandro
Banner advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Banner (13) vs (2) D Alessandro
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as D Alessandro is looking to escape. #T3#
Banner takes D Alessandro's back. Score +3 for taking back: Banner (16) vs (2) D Alessandro
D Alessandro wants to escape the position.
D Alessandro looking very determined here, making life difficult for Banner.
#SUB#
Banner looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Banner looking for the choke but no joy.
Banner has good solid back control here.
D Alessandro trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Banner working for a choke but D Alessandro is defending well. #T4#
D Alessandro trying to control the hands but Banner breaks the grip. #SUB#
D Alessandro is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Banner gets his way!
#SUB#
Banner working for the choke.
D Alessandro is trying to break free.
D Alessandro trying to control the position but Banner manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Banner working for a choke but D Alessandro is defending well. #SUB#
Banner looking for the choke but no joy.
Will Banner go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
We've been informed that D Alessandro has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T5##SUB#
Banner has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Banner 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, D Alessandro has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Banner is looking for the choke from the back position but D Alessandro is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Banner is looking for the choke from the back position but D Alessandro is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Banner is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. D Alessandro knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften D Alessandro for a finish.
D Alessandro is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Banner tightening his grip on D Alessandro, looking for the choke.
Banner just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T6#
Banner tries to get the hooks in deep but D Alessandro pushed the leg off.
D Alessandro tries to escape but Banner has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Banner working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
D Alessandro wants to escape the position.
Banner is trying to control but D Alessandro is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Banner controlling from the full mount.
D Alessandro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
D Alessandro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Banner is looking to pass into half guard but D Alessandro pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now D Alessandro is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (16) vs (4) D Alessandro
Banner wants to control but D Alessandro passes easily into half guard.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
D Alessandro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Banner gets full guard.#T7#
Banner wants to sweep here but D Alessandro controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Banner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. D Alessandro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Banner 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: Banner (18) vs (4) D Alessandro
Banner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Banner is trying to control the action in half guard but D Alessandro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Banner is looking to pass D Alessandro's guard but actually D Alessandro recovers to full guard. #SUB#
Banner drops back, looking for a kneebar! D Alessandro looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. D Alessandro looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from D Alessandro! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Banner (18) vs (8) D Alessandro#T8#
Banner is looking to reverse the position.
D Alessandro advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Banner (18) vs (10) D Alessandro
Banner is squirming around, avoiding D Alessandro's attempts to control the action.
Banner gets back to half guard.
D Alessandro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banner keeps working.
Banner wants to improve his position but D Alessandro is controlling well.
#SUB2#
D Alessandro wants to work for an arm triangle but Banner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Banner is looking for a sweep. D Alessandro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
D Alessandro wants to take a breather but Banner is having none of it. #T9#
Banner moves into full guard.
D Alessandro wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
D Alessandro passes Banner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Banner wants to improve his position but D Alessandro is controlling well.
D Alessandro is trying to control the action in half guard but Banner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Banner is looking to get back to full guard here but D Alessandro has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (18) vs (13) D Alessandro
Banner is not content to let D Alessandro control the position.
Banner is looking to regain half guard here but D Alessandro keeps moving and retains side control. #T10#
Banner can't do much from the bottom here.
Banner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banner prevents D Alessandro from improving position.
Banner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
D Alessandro is trying to control. Banner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Banner is pressing down on D Alessandro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Banner has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but D Alessandro has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (18) vs (16) D Alessandro
Banner is trying to improve his position.#T11##SUB2#
D Alessandro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Banner manages to work his way to half guard, despite D Alessandro's best efforts.
Banner wants to get back to full guard.
Banner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of D Alessandro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take D Alessandro's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Banner (22) vs (16) D Alessandro#SUB#
D Alessandro fending off the submission attempt from Banner.
D Alessandro manages to reverse the position and now he's in Banner's guard. Nice work there by D Alessandro.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (22) vs (18) D Alessandro
Banner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
D Alessandro trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
D Alessandro trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Banner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Banner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Banner wants to sweep here but D Alessandro controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
D Alessandro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, D Alessandro has managed to get both his arms back between Banner's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
D Alessandro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T13#
Banner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
D Alessandro sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Banner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but D Alessandro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Banner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (24) vs (18) D Alessandro
D Alessandro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Banner wants to control from the top but D Alessandro keeps moving.
Banner slips nicely into half guard.
D Alessandro regains full guard. Nicely done. #T14#
Banner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
D Alessandro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Banner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Banner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Banner trying to control but D Alessandro is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
D Alessandro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banner is aware though and is defending well.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but D Alessandro is retaining full guard.
Banner passes D Alessandro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Banner is looking to advance position but D Alessandro won't allow it.
Banner wants to control but D Alessandro is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Banner 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#
Banner is looking for a kimura but D Alessandro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Banner to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner takes the fight on points by 24 to 18. |
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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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bruce Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Gomes or perhaps it was just good defense by Banner, which made it look bad. #TD#
Banner throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gomes was covering up waiting for the punch and Banner finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (0) Gomes
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gomes's guard.
Gomes wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner trying to pass the guard but Gomes defending well. #SUB#
Banner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gomes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Banner works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (5) vs (0) Gomes
Banner trying to control the position but Gomes is working away. #T1#
Banner working away.
Gomes tries to bench press Banner off him but Banner keeps the position.
Banner taking a breather here.
Gomes gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Banner (7) vs (0) Gomes
Gomes is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action.
We've been hearing good reports from Banner'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.
Gomes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Banner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Banner wants to take his opponent's back but Gomes doesn't allow it.
Banner wants to control the pace but Gomes is squirming around nicely. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Banner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Banner looking for a guillotine from mount but Gomes is having none of it. #SUB#
Banner working for a guillotine from mount but Gomes is in no mood to give up.
Banner content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Banner has control of Gomes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gomes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Banner is looking to work his way around to Gomes's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T3##SUB#
Banner with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gomes tries to lock up and control but Banner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gomes has given up his back here. Will Banner look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Banner (10) vs (0) Gomes
Banner is trying to stick to Gomes's back but Gomes is turning into Banner. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Banner's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gomes. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (10) vs (2) Gomes
Gomes pushing down on Banner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Banner tries to roll over but Gomes keeps him under control.
Gomes is thwarting Banner's attempts to control the position.
Gomes prevents Banner from improving his position.
Gomes is trying to control. Banner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Banner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Banner is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (12) vs (2) Gomes#T4##SUB2#
Gomes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner stands and throws Gomes's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (15) vs (2) Gomes
Gomes is trying to improve his position.
Banner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomes keeps working. #SUB#
Banner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Banner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gomes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gomes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Banner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Banner looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Banner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Gomes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Banner wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner trying to move into half guard but instead Gomes has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (15) vs (4) Gomes
Banner wants to sweep here but Gomes controlling him for the moment.
Banner is working hard here to advance position.
Banner is trying to control the position but Gomes postures up.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet. #T6#
Gomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banner is keeping the position for now.
Banner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gomes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (17) vs (4) Gomes
Banner stands and throws Gomes's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (20) vs (4) Gomes#SUB#
Banner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gomes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gomes stops Banner from passing to mount. #SUB#
Banner tries for a kimura but Gomes is defending well.
Gomes gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Banner (22) vs (4) Gomes#T7#
Gomes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gomes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Banner sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Banner is working for a submission of some sort.
Gomes trying to control from the bottom.
Gomes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomes is retaining full guard.
Gomes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banner is one step ahead there.
Banner wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving. #T8#
Gomes wants to sweep here but Banner controlling him for the moment.
Banner is looking to pass into half guard but Gomes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gomes is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (22) vs (6) Gomes
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Banner is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (24) vs (6) Gomes
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes is trying to keep Banner in close.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes 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: Banner (24) vs (8) Gomes
Banner wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Banner regains full guard. Nicely done.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Banner 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.
Gomes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (24) vs (11) Gomes
Gomes wants to control but Banner is keeping him busy.
Banner is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Banner is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Gomes has latched onto it... Big trouble! Gomes pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Banner is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Gomes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronaldo Gomes!
A relieved looking Ronaldo Gomes 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:
EFC 34: Payette vs. Boeykens
Date: Apr 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Banner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Puff sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Banner somewhat.
An attempted straight right counter from Puff misses the target.
Banner tries for a takedown but Puff circles away easily
and Puff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Banner with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Puff counters with a nice right hand that sends Banner toppling to the canvas! Banner scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Puff finish him?!#ROC#Banner is rocked!
We've been told by Puff's head coaches at Jeffery Epstein Suicide Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Powder Puff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Banner.
Banner dives in for a single leg takedown but Puff sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Puff swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Banner is still on wobbly legs! Can Puff finish him?
A swing and a miss from Puff.
Banner seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puff stuffs the takedown attempt from Banner. Banner gets slowly back to his feet.
Banner throws a hook to the side of Puff's head but Puff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Puff scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Banner looks winded!
Puff fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Banner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bruce Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crack! Puff connects with the perfect overhand right and Banner falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Puff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Powder Puff!
Powder Puff decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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