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Event:
SSG 389 Ozymandias vs Gomes
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Immagunna Filerup! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Barry Craig!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Filerup moves into the clinch successfully.
Craig goes for a takedown attempt but Filerup pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Filerup drives through and clinches with Craig against the cage.
Craig is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Filerup pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Craig is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Filerup pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Immagunna Filerup has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Craig.#TD#
Filerup wants the takedown. Craig is fighting it off but Filerup persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Craig's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Filerup (2) vs (0) Craig
Filerup has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Craig has control of Filerup's left arm, preventing Filerup from doing any damage.
Craig keeping moving, preventing Filerup from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filerup looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Craig is pulling down on Filerup's head. It's preventing any offense from Filerup, at least for the moment.#T1#
Craig keeping moving, preventing Filerup from controlling successfully.
Craig has control of Filerup's left arm, preventing Filerup from doing any damage.
Filerup preventing the sweep. #T2#
Craig manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Filerup manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Filerup (2) vs (2) Craig
Filerup wants to improve his position but instead Craig has moved into half guard.
Filerup is looking to control Craig's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Filerup avoid being mounted?
Filerup is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Jungle Room, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Craig wants to pass the guard but Filerup is defending well. #T3#
Filerup wants to control but Craig is keeping busy.
Craig stalling.
Filerup is looking to control Craig's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Filerup avoid being mounted?
Filerup wants to control but Craig passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Filerup (2) vs (5) Craig#T4#
Filerup is trying to control Craig's posture but Craig avoids it.
Craig is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Filerup will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Filerup can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.#T5#
You can see the frustration on Filerup's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Craig just content to control the position. #T6#
Filerup regains half guard.
Filerup is looking to control Craig's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Filerup avoid being mounted?
Filerup keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Filerup tries to roll over but Craig keeps him under control.
Filerup trying to control but Craig postures up.
#T7#
Craig looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
It looks like Craig 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.
Filerup wants to control but Craig is keeping busy.
#T8#
Craig content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Filerup is concentrating on defense, preventing Craig from advancing position.
Filerup is trying to maintain the position but Craig is very close to passing his half guard.
Craig wants to pass to mount but Filerup is defending the position. #T9#
Filerup slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Filerup might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Craig sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Filerup's guard.
Craig is controlling the pace.
#T10#
Filerup wants to control but Craig is keeping busy.
#T11#
Craig controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Filerup trying to control here.
Craig performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Craig has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Filerup (2) vs (8) Craig
Craig content just to control the position here. #T13#
Filerup wants to hold on but Craig pushes him away.
Craig controlling his opponent.
Filerup is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T14#
Craig takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig wins on points by 8 to 2.
A victorious Barry Craig thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 385 Finn vs Feet
Date: Jan 05, 2025 |
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 9 wins and 21 losses; Luis Marrero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Immagunna Filerup!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Marrero instigates a clinch. #TD#
Marrero has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Filerup is trying to keep an underhook but Marrero manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marrero (2) vs (0) Filerup
Filerup wants to control but Marrero is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marrero prevents Filerup from improving his position.
Filerup has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marrero is working away from the top position though.
Marrero looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Marrero is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Filerup sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marrero is looking to stall here but Filerup recovers full guard.
Marrero controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Marrero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Filerup swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Filerup not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marrero wants to pass the guard but Filerup is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Filerup looking for a guillotine here but Marrero defends easily.
Marrero trying to control but Filerup is working from the bottom.
Marrero slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Filerup is pulling down on Marrero's head to control his posture.
Filerup is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marrero wants to control from the top but Filerup keeps moving.
Marrero wants to pass the guard but Filerup is keeping the position.#T3#
Filerup is trying to control the position but Marrero postures up.
Filerup pulls Marrero in close to his closed guard and prevents Marrero from doing any damage or advancing position.
Filerup not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marrero tries to free his leg and advance position but Filerup is retaining full guard.
Marrero sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Filerup not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marrero controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Marrero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Filerup swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marrero passes into half guard.
Marrero controlling the action here.
Marrero wants to pass the guard but Filerup is defending well.
Marrero seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
Filerup controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Marrero is pressing down on Filerup's thigh, looking to free his foot. Filerup is holding on for now.
Filerup trying to get back to full guard but Marrero takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marrero (5) vs (0) Filerup
Marrero controlling from mount. #T6#
Marrero tries to control but Filerup wriggling away. #SUB#
Marrero goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Filerup is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marrero (5) vs (2) Filerup
Filerup is stalling in the full guard.
Filerup looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Marrero managing to control the position.
Marrero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Filerup is one step ahead there.
Filerup slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Marrero looking for a guillotine here but Filerup defends easily.
#T8#
Marrero is trying to control the position but Filerup postures up. #SUB#
Filerup got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marrero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Filerup has managed to get both his arms back between Marrero's legs - danger averted.
Filerup controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marrero looking for a sweep. Not yet Marrero, not yet. #SUB#
Marrero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Filerup doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Filerup manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marrero wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Filerup trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marrero will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Marrero is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marrero looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Filerup puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Marrero wants to get back to full guard.
Marrero is working hard here to advance position.#T10#
Marrero gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Marrero looking for a guillotine here but Filerup defends easily.
#SUB#
Marrero is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Filerup trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Marrero has his foot on Filerup's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Filerup works his way back into a safe position though.#T11#
Marrero being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Marrero escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Filerup gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marrero wants to sweep but no luck.
Marrero keeping full guard, as Filerup tries to pass.
Marrero controls Filerup momentarily but Filerup frees himself. #T12#
Filerup being controlled here momentarily.
Filerup stopping the sweep attempt from Marrero.#SUB#
Marrero isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Filerup stacks Marrero 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 Filerup! Score +3 for passing guard: Marrero (5) vs (5) Filerup
Marrero is looking for a sweep.
Filerup wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marrero keeps working.
Marrero is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T13#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marrero seems a little lost for a moment, as Filerup dominates the positioning.
Marrero is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Filerup's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Marrero tries to bench press Filerup off him but Filerup keeps the position. #T14#
Marrero manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marrero (7) vs (5) Filerup
Filerup trying to control but Marrero postures up.
#SUB#
Marrero seems to be working for a kimura but Filerup defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Filerup looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marrero performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Marrero is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marrero takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
A relieved looking Luis Marrero 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:
SSG 382 Ozymandias vs Majere
Date: Dec 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 21 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Immagunna Filerup!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Filerup closes the distance and pushes Kyng back into the cage.
Filerup prevents the takedown attempt.
Kyng prevents the takedown attempt.
Kyng is trying to drag Filerup to the mat but Filerup just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kyng drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Filerup gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanner Kyng. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kyng tightens his grip and picks Filerup up, before dumping him to the ground. Filerup manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (0) Filerup
Kyng's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filerup is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kyng not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kyng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Filerup swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kyng controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Filerup managing to control the position.
Filerup controls Kyng momentarily but Kyng frees himself.
Filerup looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyng is one step ahead there.
Kyng slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Filerup is trying to hold Kyng in close to prevent damage but Kyng has managed to pass into half guard.
Kyng sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kyng has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3##SUB2#
Filerup looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kyng is taking a breather. Filerup 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.
Kyng will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kyng is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (5) vs (0) Filerup
Filerup has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kyng fails to move to back control.
Kyng looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kyng avoids the attempt from Filerup to control.#T4#
Kyng controlling from mount.
Kyng pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Filerup is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filerup really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kyng controlling from mount. #T5#
Filerup is trying to escape the mount.
Kyng content just to control the position here.
Kyng'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.
Filerup tries to hold on but Kyng pushes him away.
Kyng controlling from the full mount.
Filerup tries to hold on but Kyng postures up.#T6#
Filerup really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kyng takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Filerup is looking to get to half guard.
Kyng avoids the attempt from Filerup to control.#T7#
Kyng forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Kyng (8) vs (0) Filerup
Kyng is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Filerup is trying to break free.
Kyng biding his time, looking for the opening.
Filerup can't escape the position.
I would not like to be Filerup right now.
Filerup tries to escape the position.
#T8#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kyng controlling the positon.
Kyng keeps control of the position as Filerup tries to break free.
Filerup is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kyng.
#T9#
Filerup can't escape the position.
Kyng has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Filerup's body.
Kyng not allowing Filerup to control his hands.
Kyng controlling the position well here. Filerup rolled but Kyng kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kyng.
Kyng continues to hold on tight.#T10#
Kyng is trying to stick to Filerup's back but Filerup is turning into Kyng. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kyng's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Filerup. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyng (8) vs (2) Filerup
Kyng trying to control the position here.
Filerup is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kyng manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Filerup manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyng (10) vs (2) Filerup
Kyng stays in close to Filerup's body and controls the position. #T11#
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Filerup is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Filerup working for a triangle but Kyng defends it easily.
Kyng showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T12#
Kyng tries to free his leg and advance position but Filerup is retaining full guard.
Kyng is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kyng pushing down on Filerup's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kyng stalling.
Kyng continues to stall.#T13#
Filerup is controlling Kyng's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kyng takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Filerup looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kyng content to control rather than advance. #T14#
More hug and hope from Kyng.
Filerup is trying to control but can't.
Kyng is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Tanner Kyng thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 378 Ozymandias vs Clubber
Date: Dec 15, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 6 losses; Rafael Ribeiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Immagunna Filerup!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ribeiro fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Filerup counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ribeiro (0) vs (2) Filerup
Filerup is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ribeiro is looking to sweep but instead, Filerup has passed into half guard.
Ribeiro wants to control but Filerup is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ribeiro.#SUB#
Ribeiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Ribeiro wants to sweep here but Filerup controlling him for the moment.
Ribeiro being controlled here, momentarily.
Ribeiro wants to control the position but Filerup says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ribeiro tries to get to full guard but Filerup has control of the leg. #T2#
Filerup is trying to control the action in half guard but Ribeiro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Filerup prevents Ribeiro from improving his position.
Filerup tries to pass to full mount but Ribeiro defends it.
Filerup not doing much here.
Filerup prevents Ribeiro from improving his position.
Filerup wants to pass to mount but Ribeiro is defending the position. #T3#
Ribeiro tries to get to full guard but Filerup has control of the leg.
Filerup wants to take a breather but Ribeiro is having none of it.
Well, if Filerup 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.
Ribeiro is trying to control but can't.
Ribeiro keeping control of the position. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ribeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Filerup is taking a breather. Ribeiro 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.
Filerup trying to control the action but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Filerup slows the pace down in half guard.
Ribeiro is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Ribeiro is working hard here to advance position.
Ribeiro controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ribeiro trying to control but Filerup postures up.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Ribeiro is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T6#
Filerup perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ribeiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Filerup performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ribeiro is pressing down on Filerup's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Filerup must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Ribeiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Filerup defends well.#T7##SUB#
Ribeiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Filerup doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Filerup manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ribeiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ribeiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filerup is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Ribeiro is looking for a triangle here but Filerup uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (0) vs (5) Filerup#T8#
Ribeiro looks to move to half guard but instead Filerup has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribeiro (0) vs (7) Filerup
Filerup prevents Ribeiro from getting the reversal.
Ribeiro tries to hold on but Filerup postures up.
Ribeiro is squirming around, avoiding Filerup's attempts to control the action.
Ribeiro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Filerup controlling from mount. #T9#
Filerup trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ribeiro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Filerup tries to control but Ribeiro wriggling away.
Filerup wants to take Ribeiro's back but he can't do it this time.
Ribeiro is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
Filerup avoids the attempt from Ribeiro to control.
Ribeiro is looking to get to half guard.
Filerup wants to control the pace but Ribeiro is squirming around nicely.
Ribeiro tries to reverse the position but Filerup maintains control.
Ribeiro wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Ribeiro (0) vs (10) Filerup#T11#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Filerup controlling the positon.
Filerup is continuing to stall.
Filerup has the hooks in. Ribeiro is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T12#
Ribeiro can't escape the position.
Filerup really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ribeiro.
Ribeiro wants to escape the position.
Ribeiro manages to reverse the position and now he's in Filerup's guard. Nice work there by Ribeiro.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribeiro (2) vs (10) Filerup
Ribeiro wants to pass the guard but Filerup is keeping the position.#T13#
Filerup is adopting a defensive guard.
Filerup keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Filerup has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ribeiro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Filerup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Ribeiro passes into half guard.
Well, if Ribeiro 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Filerup looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Filerup wins on points by 10 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 373 Hall vs Gabenagus
Date: Nov 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Carl McDonald Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Immagunna Filerup!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McDonald Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Filerup counters with a shoot takedown. McDonald Jr fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (0) vs (2) Filerup
Filerup engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
McDonald Jr looking for subs off his back but Filerup has passed one foot through into half guard.
Filerup tries to pass to full mount but McDonald Jr defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald Jr is looking to get back to full guard here but Filerup has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (0) vs (5) Filerup#T1#
McDonald Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Filerup wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filerup tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
McDonald Jr tries to buck Filerup off but Filerup is having none of it.
Filerup takes a little break here. McDonald Jr wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
Filerup tries to advance to mount but McDonald Jr denies him.
McDonald Jr looking for a sweep but Filerup has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: McDonald Jr (0) vs (7) Filerup
McDonald Jr tries to reverse the position but Filerup maintains control.
Filerup tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McDonald Jr is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Filerup controlling the pace for now.
McDonald Jr is working to get back to half guard.
McDonald Jr is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Filerup controlling the pace for now.
McDonald Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Filerup manages to capitalize on a mistake by McDonald Jr to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: McDonald Jr (0) vs (10) Filerup#T5#
Filerup has the hooks in. McDonald Jr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Filerup just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Filerup keeps control of the position as McDonald Jr tries to break free.
#SUB2#
McDonald Jr is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Filerup is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T7#
McDonald Jr can't escape the position.
McDonald Jr breaks Filerup's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (10) Filerup
McDonald Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Filerup swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald Jr stands and throws Filerup's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (5) vs (10) Filerup
Filerup tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McDonald Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T8#
Filerup is still trying to improve position.
Filerup sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Filerup is trying to maintain the position but McDonald Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
McDonald Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (8) vs (10) Filerup
McDonald Jr moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: McDonald Jr (11) vs (10) Filerup#T9##SUB#
McDonald Jr working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
McDonald Jr gets his hands free as Filerup looks to control. #SUB#
McDonald Jr working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
McDonald Jr has got his arm under Filerup's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Filerup has spun round into McDonald Jr's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (11) vs (12) Filerup#T10##SUB#
Filerup has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing McDonald Jr to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Filerup is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - McDonald Jr pulls down on the head and he's put Filerup to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Carl McDonald Jr! |
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Event:
SSG 368 Gabenagus vs Chai
Date: Nov 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Larry Salad Dressing! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Immagunna Filerup!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Filerup gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Salad Dressing manages to pull guard.
Salad Dressing seems keen to control Filerup's posture.
Filerup passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Salad Dressing (0) vs (3) Filerup
Filerup trying to control the action but Salad Dressing is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salad Dressing is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Filerup is looking to take a break and control but Salad Dressing is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Salad Dressing trying to remain calm as Filerup controls from the top position.#T2#
Salad Dressing is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Filerup off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Salad Dressing (4) vs (3) Filerup#SUB#
Salad Dressing working for a choke but Filerup is defending well. #SUB#
Filerup is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Filerup is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Salad Dressing is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Filerup knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Filerup for a finish.
Filerup wants to control his opponent's hands but Salad Dressing gets his hands free. #T3##SUB#
Salad Dressing tightening his grip on Filerup, looking for the choke.
Salad Dressing is trying to stick to Filerup's back but Filerup is turning into Salad Dressing. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Salad Dressing's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Filerup. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salad Dressing (4) vs (5) Filerup
Filerup is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Filerup's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Salad Dressing has Filerup pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Salad Dressing can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Filerup controls the pace.
Salad Dressing wants to sweep here but Filerup controlling him for the moment.
Salad Dressing keeping moving, preventing Filerup from controlling successfully.
Filerup is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Salad Dressing keeping moving, preventing Filerup from controlling successfully. #T5#
Salad Dressing looking to control.
Filerup is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Filerup must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Salad Dressing pulls Filerup in to control the position.
Salad Dressing can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Filerup controls the pace.#T6#
Filerup stopping the sweep attempt from Salad Dressing.
Salad Dressing is working hard here to advance position.
Salad Dressing pulls Filerup in close to his closed guard and prevents Filerup from doing any damage or advancing position.
Salad Dressing has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Filerup has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Salad Dressing (4) vs (8) Filerup#T7#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Salad Dressing is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Filerup trying to control the position but Salad Dressing is working away.
Salad Dressing can't do much from the bottom here.
Salad Dressing is trying to get back to half guard.#T8#
Salad Dressing is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Salad Dressing is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Filerup trying to mount his opponent but Salad Dressing defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salad Dressing desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Salad Dressing is staying active underneath Filerup, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Filerup controlling the pace.
Salad Dressing makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Salad Dressing.
Filerup looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Salad Dressing wants to control but Filerup passes easily into half guard.
#T10#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Salad Dressing is looking to improve his position.
Salad Dressing wants to control but Filerup passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Salad Dressing (4) vs (11) Filerup
Filerup taking a breather here. #T11#
Salad Dressing looking for a sweep but Filerup has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Salad Dressing (4) vs (13) Filerup
Salad Dressing is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Filerup takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Filerup can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Salad Dressing is looking to escape. #T12#
Filerup takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Salad Dressing is trying to escape the mount.
Salad Dressing tries to lock up and control but Filerup gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T13#
Salad Dressing is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Filerup is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Salad Dressing can't escape the position.
Filerup looking to control but Salad Dressing is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Salad Dressing working to try and regain half guard.
#T14#
Filerup controlling the pace for now.
Filerup tries to control but Salad Dressing wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salad Dressing tries to hold on but Filerup postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Filerup wins on points by 13 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 365 Soderberg vs Gabenagus
Date: Oct 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Fabio Vieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Immagunna Filerup!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown but Filerup shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Filerup darts in and clinches Vieira up against the cage.
Vieira is trying to pull guard but Filerup has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Filerup gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vieira regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vieira (0) vs (2) Filerup
Vieira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vieira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (2) vs (2) Filerup
Filerup pulls Vieira in close to his closed guard and prevents Vieira from doing any damage or advancing position.
Filerup keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Filerup is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Filerup is trying to keep Vieira in close.
#T1#
Vieira looking to pass the guard.
Filerup trying to keep a closed guard but Vieira is proving a slippery customer.
Filerup looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Filerup wants to sweep but no luck.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Filerup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Vieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Filerup swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Filerup pulls Vieira in to control the position.
Vieira is looking to advance position but Filerup has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vieira (2) vs (6) Filerup
Filerup avoids the attempt from Vieira to control.
Filerup trying to control but Vieira is having none of it.
Vieira tries to hold on but Filerup pushes him away. #T3#
Vieira is looking to improve his position but Filerup isn't that keen on the idea.
Filerup takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filerup's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Vieira gets back to half guard.
Filerup is trying to control the action in half guard but Vieira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vieira gets full guard.#T4#
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Filerup from controlling successfully.
Filerup must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vieira controls Filerup momentarily but Filerup frees himself.
Filerup stopping the sweep attempt from Vieira.#SUB#
Vieira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Filerup tries to free his leg and advance position but Vieira is retaining full guard.
Vieira controls Filerup momentarily but Filerup frees himself. #T5#
Vieira keeping full guard, as Filerup tries to pass.
Vieira is trying to control the position but Filerup postures up.
Filerup not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vieira is trying to keep Filerup in close.
#SUB#
Vieira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Filerup passes into half guard.
#T6#
Vieira is refusing to be controlled, as Filerup sits in half guard.
Filerup seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Filerup wants to free his trapped foot but Vieira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Filerup works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (2) vs (9) Filerup
Vieira is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Vieira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Filerup's best efforts.
Vieira is trying to maintain the position but Filerup is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Vieira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Filerup pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Vieira looking for subs from the bottom but Filerup mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (2) vs (12) Filerup
Vieira is looking to get to half guard.
Filerup trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Filerup tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T8#
Vieira is trying to escape the mount.
Vieira wants to control but Filerup is having none of it.
Filerup trying to control but Vieira is having none of it.
Vieira tries to reverse the position but Filerup maintains control.
Vieira regains half guard.#T9#
Vieira trying to control here.
Vieira is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB#
Vieira actively working from the bottom here.
Filerup tries to pass to full mount but Vieira defends it.
Filerup sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vieira trying to control here.
#T10#
Vieira is controlling Filerup's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Filerup not doing much here.
Filerup wants to free his trapped foot but Vieira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Filerup slows the pace down in half guard.
Vieira is trying to control but can't.
#T11#
Vieira gets full guard.#SUB#
Vieira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Filerup defends it easily.
Filerup looking to pass the guard.
Vieira wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Vieira working for a triangle but Filerup defends it easily.
Filerup looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T12#
Vieira has his hands on Filerup's head, controlling the position.
Vieira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Filerup controls from within his opponent's guard. #T13#
Vieira 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.
Filerup content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Vieira looking for a guillotine here but Filerup defends easily.
Vieira wants to sweep but no luck. #T14##SUB#
Vieira has his foot on Filerup's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Filerup works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Vieira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Filerup can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Filerup not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Filerup trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vieira trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Filerup controlling from the top position.
Vieira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Filerup wins on points by 12 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 362 Hlervu vs Barnett
Date: Oct 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Immagunna Filerup! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Declan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Filerup moves into the clinch.
Filerup tries for a takedown but Robinson manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Filerup lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Filerup (2) vs (0) Robinson
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Robinson manages to get to full guard.
Robinson wants to sweep here but Filerup controlling him for the moment.
Robinson is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson is adopting a defensive guard.
Robinson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Filerup puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Robinson trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson tries to get to full guard but Filerup has control of the leg.
Robinson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Filerup wants to free his trapped foot but Robinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Filerup prevents Robinson from improving his position.
Filerup trying to control from half guard but Robinson is working away. #T2#
Filerup wants to free his trapped foot but Robinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Robinson tries to get to full guard but Filerup has control of the leg.
Filerup is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Robinson gets full guard.
Filerup wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Robinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Filerup content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Robinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robinson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Filerup (2) vs (2) Robinson
Robinson stopping the sweep attempt from Filerup.
Robinson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Robinson postures up.
#T4##SUB#
Filerup has his foot on Robinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Robinson trying to control but Filerup is working from the bottom.
Filerup not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robinson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Robinson looking to sit in guard and control but Filerup gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Filerup (4) vs (2) Robinson
Our spies down at at The Purpose Martial Arts Academy inform us that Robinson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Filerup wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Filerup might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Filerup tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard.
Robinson is looking to sweep but instead, Filerup has passed into half guard.
#T5#
Filerup wants to pass to mount but Robinson is defending the position.
Robinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Robinson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Filerup's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Filerup's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Filerup (4) vs (6) Robinson#SUB2#
Robinson is looking for a rear naked choke here but Filerup reverses the position brilliantly into Robinson's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Filerup (6) vs (6) Robinson
Filerup passes Robinson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Robinson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Filerup jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Filerup (9) vs (6) Robinson#T6#
Robinson is looking for a sweep.
Robinson is trying to control Filerup's posture but Filerup avoids it.
Robinson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Filerup wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Robinson gets back to half guard.
Filerup prevents Robinson from improving his position.
Robinson wants to sweep but Filerup has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Filerup (12) vs (6) Robinson
Robinson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Filerup wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T7#
Robinson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Filerup is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Robinson is trying to control but can't.
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Filerup is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Robinson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Filerup is one step ahead there.
Filerup showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Robinson wants to sweep here but Filerup controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Robinson keeping full guard, as Filerup tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Robinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Filerup trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Robinson keeps trying to improve his position.#T9#
Filerup controls from within his opponent's guard.
Robinson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Filerup puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Robinson is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Filerup seems content to control.
Robinson is looking to get back to full guard here but Filerup has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Filerup (15) vs (6) Robinson
Robinson sneaks back into half guard.
Filerup takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T10#
Robinson is pressing down on Filerup's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Robinson has an active guard here but Filerup has managed to pass into half guard.
Filerup content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Filerup is trying to control. Robinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Robinson tries to roll over but Filerup keeps him under control.#T11#
Robinson is refusing to be controlled, as Filerup sits in half guard.
Robinson is concentrating on defense, preventing Filerup from advancing position.
Robinson tries to get to full guard but Filerup has control of the leg.
Robinson manages to get to full guard.
#T12#
Robinson can't keep his opponent in guard - Filerup advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Robinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Filerup frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Filerup (18) vs (6) Robinson
Robinson is working to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Robinson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard.
Robinson works his way to full guard. Good work.#T14#
Filerup wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Robinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Filerup preventing the sweep.
Filerup passes into half guard.
Robinson moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Filerup trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Filerup takes the fight on points by 18 to 6. |
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Event:
SSG 357 Chai vs Gracias
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 18 losses; Luis Marrero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Immagunna Filerup!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Marrero keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Marrero pushes Filerup up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Marrero has hold of one of Filerup's legs. Filerup is fighting the takedown attempt but Marrero gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marrero (2) vs (0) Filerup
Marrero trying to control the position from guard on top but Filerup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Filerup not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marrero showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marrero looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Filerup looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marrero wants to control from the top but Filerup keeps moving.
Marrero passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Marrero (5) vs (0) Filerup
Marrero in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filerup is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Filerup is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Marrero off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marrero (5) vs (4) Filerup
Filerup gets his hands free as Marrero looks to control.
Filerup has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Marrero's body.
A lull in the action here.
#T3#
Filerup is controlling the position but Marrero somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
#SUB#
Marrero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Filerup pulls his head out easily.
Filerup not doing much here.
Marrero is looking to control Filerup's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marrero avoid being mounted?#T4#
Marrero is looking for a sweep. Filerup is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marrero tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Filerup has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Marrero (5) vs (7) Filerup
Filerup takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Marrero wants to hold on but Filerup pushes him away.#T5#
Marrero is working to get back to half guard.
Filerup controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marrero manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Marrero is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Forge 👊, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Marrero is controlling Filerup's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Filerup sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T6#
Marrero wants to get back to full guard.
Marrero controlling the position for now.
Marrero wants to improve his position but Filerup is controlling well.
Filerup is taking a breather. Marrero 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.
Filerup wants to control but Marrero is keeping him busy. #T7#
Filerup is looking to stall here but Marrero recovers full guard.
Filerup's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Marrero looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Filerup tries to free his leg and advance position but Marrero is retaining full guard.
Marrero seems keen to control Filerup's posture.#SUB#
Marrero has an active guard here but Filerup has managed to pass into half guard.
#T8#
Marrero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marrero controlling the position for now.
Marrero wants to get back to full guard.
Marrero controlling the position well. #T9#
Marrero tries to get to full guard but Filerup has control of the leg.
Filerup trying to advance position but Marrero counters by regaining guard.
Marrero controlling Filerup's posture.
Filerup postures up.
#T10#
Filerup is looking to pass into half guard but Marrero pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Marrero is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marrero (7) vs (7) Filerup
Filerup lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marrero (7) vs (9) Filerup
Marrero looking for a sweep. Not yet Marrero, not yet.
Marrero trying to control the position.
Filerup advances to half guard.
Filerup prevents Marrero from improving his position.
Marrero won't allow Filerup to pass to mount. #T11#
Marrero trying to control from the bottom.
Marrero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Filerup is keen to just control but Marrero is a slippery customer.
Filerup content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Marrero is refusing to be controlled, as Filerup sits in half guard. #T12#
Marrero controlling the position for now.
Filerup controlling the action here.
Marrero is staying active underneath Filerup, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Filerup trying to mount his opponent but Marrero defends it. #T13#
Marrero trying to hold on to Filerup's head to control him but Filerup postures up.
Marrero is looking for a sweep. Filerup is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Filerup performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Marrero is not content to let Filerup control the position.
Marrero tries to get to full guard but Filerup has control of the leg. #T14#
Marrero is working hard here to advance position.
Marrero is trying to maintain the position but Filerup is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filerup looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marrero is refusing to be controlled, as Filerup sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Filerup wins on points by 9 to 7.
The defeated Luis Marrero had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 353 Hall vs Hlervu
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Immagunna Filerup! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 11 losses; Adriel Orozco!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Orozco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Filerup as he avoids it easily.
Orozco fails with a takedown attempt.
Filerup tries to counter by clinching up but Orozco breaks away and moves out of range.
Orozco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Immagunna Filerup has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriel Orozco.
Orozco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orozco goes for a double leg but Filerup avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Filerup continues to drive forward.
Orozco tries for a takedown but Filerup sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Filerup moves into the clinch.#TD#
Filerup gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Orozco regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Filerup (2) vs (0) Orozco
Filerup slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orozco pulls Filerup in close to his closed guard and prevents Filerup from doing any damage or advancing position.
Filerup pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orozco is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Orozco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orozco is controlling Filerup's posture.#SUB2#
Orozco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Orozco pulls Filerup in close to prevent any damage.
Filerup controls from within his opponent's guard.
Orozco pulls Filerup in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Orozco is trying to hold Filerup in close to prevent damage but Filerup has managed to pass into half guard.
Orozco is trying to maintain the position but Filerup is very close to passing his half guard.
Orozco is trying to get back to full guard.
Filerup is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Orozco won't allow Filerup to pass to mount.
Orozco is looking for a sweep. Filerup is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orozco keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Filerup controlling the action here.#T3#
Orozco is trying to control but can't.
Filerup prevents Orozco from improving his position.
Filerup sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Orozco wants to improve his position but Filerup is controlling well.
Filerup controlling the action here.
Orozco wants to control but Filerup is keeping busy.
#T4#
Orozco keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Filerup content to control rather than advance.
Orozco has his hands clasped together around Filerup's back. He's all about the action.
Orozco wants to control but Filerup is keeping busy.
Orozco is looking to improve his position.
Orozco trying to control but Filerup postures up.
#T5#
Orozco won't allow Filerup to pass to mount.
Filerup not doing much here.
Orozco wants to get back to full guard.
Orozco keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Orozco wants to sweep but Filerup has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Filerup (5) vs (0) Orozco
Orozco sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Orozco wants to sweep but Filerup has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Filerup (8) vs (0) Orozco
Orozco is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Filerup tries to move into full mount but can't pass Orozco's legs.
Orozco sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Filerup wants to free his trapped foot but Orozco is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Filerup is thwarting Orozco's attempts to control the position.
Filerup controlling the action here.
Orozco has his hands clasped together around Filerup's back. He's all about the action.
Orozco gets back to full guard.
#T7#
Orozco trying to control the position.
Orozco looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Orozco trying to keep a closed guard but Filerup is proving a slippery customer.
Orozco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Filerup controls the pace.
Orozco seems keen to control Filerup's posture.
Orozco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
Orozco controlling Filerup's posture.
Orozco working a defensive guard here.
Orozco has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Orozco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Filerup gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Orozco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Orozco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9##SUB2#
Orozco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Filerup is aware though and is defending well.
Orozco has Filerup pulled in close to control his posture.
Orozco looking to control.
Orozco pulls Filerup in close to prevent any damage.
Orozco looking to control but Filerup passes into half guard.
Filerup wants to free his trapped foot but Orozco is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Orozco is looking for a sweep. Filerup is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orozco is controlling Filerup's trapped leg to prevent Filerup from advancing to side control.#T10#
Orozco is looking for a sweep. Filerup is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orozco is trying to control but Filerup manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Filerup (11) vs (0) Orozco
Filerup takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Orozco is looking to improve his position but Filerup isn't that keen on the idea.
Orozco tries to lock up and control but Filerup gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Orozco really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Filerup wants to control the pace but Orozco is squirming around nicely.
Filerup is really struggling to control Orozco but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T11#
Filerup avoids the attempt from Orozco to control.
Orozco is trying to escape the mount.
Filerup avoids the attempt from Orozco to control.
Orozco is in all sorts of trouble here.
Orozco doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Filerup trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Orozco wants to hold on but Filerup pushes him away.#T12#
Orozco holds of for dear life.
Filerup takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Orozco tries to hold on but Filerup pushes him away.
Orozco is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Filerup is staying active.
Orozco working to try and regain half guard.
Orozco wants to control but Filerup is having none of it.
Filerup prevents Orozco from getting the reversal.
Orozco keeps trying to improve his position.
Orozco is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T13#
Filerup trying to control but Orozco is having none of it.
Filerup tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Orozco tries to hold on but Filerup postures up.
Orozco can't escape the position.
Orozco 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: Filerup (11) vs (2) Orozco
Filerup controls Orozco momentarily but Orozco frees himself. #SUB#
Filerup is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Orozco is aware though and is defending well.#T14#
Filerup trying to control the position.
Orozco controlling from the top position.
Filerup controlling Orozco's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Filerup wants to sweep but no luck.
Orozco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Filerup takes the fight on points by 11 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Immagunna Filerup! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bethania Valverde!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Filerup is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Valverde changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Filerup tries to avoid it but Valverde manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Filerup to the ground. Filerup escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Valverde tries to get set, Filerup tries to push him back and clinch up but Valverde manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Valverde tries to keep at a distance but Filerup has taken the fight into the clinch.
Valverde is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Filerup pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Filerup changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Valverde fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Filerup doesn't manage to clinch there - Valverde circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Filerup darts in and clinches Valverde up against the cage.
Filerup drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Valverde is looking to take this one to the mat.
Immagunna Filerup has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bethania Valverde.#T1#
Filerup drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Valverde has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Filerup avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Valverde drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Filerup changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Valverde fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T2##CL#
Filerup has managed to clinch.
Valverde can't get the takedown.
Filerup has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Valverde avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Filerup has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Valverde after a bit of a struggle.
Filerup drops down looking for an ankle pick but Valverde pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T3#
Valverde shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Filerup as he avoids it easily.
Bethania Valverde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filerup fails in his attempt to clinch.
Filerup tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valverde swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valverde closes the distance and clinches up with Filerup, looking for a takedown. Valverde pushes Filerup against the cage but Filerup circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Filerup appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Valverde goes for a double leg but Filerup avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Filerup continues to drive forward.
Valverde shoots in and drives through. Filerup sprawls well.
Valverde slaps away a takedown attempt from Filerup, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Valverde is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Valverde shoots for a takedown but Filerup saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Filerup moves into the clinch.
Valverde goes for a takedown attempt but Filerup pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Valverde shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Filerup defends it nicely.#T4#
Valverde fails with the takedown.
Filerup is looking to counter the offense by Valverde and move into the clinch.
Valverde avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Filerup tries to clinch there but Valverde circles away.
Valverde goes for a double leg but Filerup avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Filerup continues to drive forward.
Filerup doesn't manage to clinch there - Valverde circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Filerup as Valverde shoots in.
Valverde shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Filerup sprawls well. Filerup wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Valverde gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Valverde enables Filerup to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Valverde manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Filerup (2) vs (0) Valverde#T5#
Filerup 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.
Filerup trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Filerup is stalling in the full guard.
Valverde tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Filerup trying to control the position from guard on top but Valverde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valverde trying to control the position here. #T7#
Filerup trying to control the position from guard on top but Valverde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valverde manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Filerup manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Filerup (2) vs (2) Valverde
Filerup is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Valverde controls from within his opponent's guard.
Filerup is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T8#
Filerup can't keep his opponent in guard - Valverde advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Filerup wants to control but Valverde is keeping busy.
Filerup is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Filerup is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Valverde controlling the action here.#T9#
Filerup is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Filerup is positioning himself well to prevent Valverde advancing to mount.
Valverde tries to pass to full mount but Filerup defends it. #SUB#
Filerup looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T10#
Valverde tries to pass the half guard into mount. Filerup knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Valverde seems content to control.
Filerup is trying to control but Valverde passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Filerup (2) vs (5) Valverde
You can see the frustration on Filerup's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Filerup is trying to control Valverde's posture but Valverde avoids it.
Valverde controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Filerup's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Valverde just content to control the position. #T12#
Filerup tries to buck Valverde off but Valverde is having none of it.
Valverde is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Filerup's shoulder. That is not cool.
Filerup is trying to control Valverde's posture but Valverde avoids it.
Filerup is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Filerup's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T13#
Valverde controlling from side mount.
Valverde wants to take a breather but Filerup manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Valverde.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valverde is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Filerup is trying to control the position but Valverde postures up. #T14#
Valverde slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Filerup wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Filerup trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Filerup manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Valverde manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Filerup (4) vs (5) Valverde
And that's the end of the fight!
Valverde wins on points by 5 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Bethania Valverde thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (145lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Sep 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; TW GCtwo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Immagunna Filerup!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Filerup shoots in and bounces GCtwo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: GCtwo (0) vs (2) Filerup
GCtwo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Filerup controls the pace.
Filerup pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. GCtwo is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
GCtwo is looking for a triangle but Filerup pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
GCtwo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Filerup has passed into half guard!
GCtwo is looking for a sweep. Filerup is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filerup performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
GCtwo actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
GCtwo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
GCtwo with the active half guard here but Filerup passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: GCtwo (0) vs (5) Filerup
Filerup tries to advance to mount but GCtwo denies him.
GCtwo is trying to improve his position.
Filerup happy to just control the position for now.
GCtwo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Filerup off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: GCtwo (4) vs (5) Filerup#T2#
GCtwo is trying to stick to Filerup's back but Filerup is turning into GCtwo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in GCtwo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Filerup. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: GCtwo (4) vs (7) Filerup#SUB#
GCtwo working for a triangle but Filerup defends it easily.
#SUB#
GCtwo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Filerup has picked GCtwo up and slammed him! GCtwo can't keep hold of the triangle and Filerup manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: GCtwo (4) vs (10) Filerup
GCtwo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
GCtwo is looking for a sweep.
GCtwo is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee asks Filerup politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Filerup prefers to stall for the moment though.
GCtwo tries to buck Filerup off but Filerup is having none of it.
GCtwo being controlled for a moment. #T3#
GCtwo is trying to get back to half guard.
Filerup advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: GCtwo (4) vs (12) Filerup
GCtwo is looking to get to half guard.
Filerup controlling from the full mount. #T4#
GCtwo is looking to get to half guard.
Filerup takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
GCtwo is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
GCtwo manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
GCtwo looking for subs from the bottom but Filerup mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: GCtwo (4) vs (15) Filerup
Filerup controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
It looks like Filerup 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.
GCtwo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
GCtwo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Filerup controlling the pace. #T6##SUB#
GCtwo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Filerup has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: GCtwo (4) vs (18) Filerup
Filerup controlling from mount.
Filerup is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Filerup the control monster continue. Boring.
GCtwo is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T7#
Filerup looking to control and managing it successfully.
GCtwo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Filerup controlling his opponent.
GCtwo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Filerup sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
GCtwo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T8#
Filerup wants to pass to mount but GCtwo is defending the position.
Filerup has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: GCtwo (4) vs (21) Filerup
GCtwo is looking to improve his position but Filerup isn't that keen on the idea.
Filerup sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
GCtwo working to try and regain half guard.
Filerup content just to control the position here. #T9#
GCtwo regains half guard.
Filerup slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
GCtwo looking for submissions off his back.
Filerup controlling the action here.#SUB#
GCtwo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Filerup pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
GCtwo looking for subs from the bottom but Filerup mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: GCtwo (4) vs (24) Filerup#T10#
GCtwo working to try and regain half guard.
Filerup content just to control the position here.
GCtwo is trying to escape the mount.
Filerup controlling the position easily from mount. #T11#
Filerup prevents GCtwo from getting the reversal.
Filerup controlling from the full mount.
Filerup prevents GCtwo from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filerup takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Filerup has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
GCtwo can't escape the position.
Filerup controlling the position easily from mount.
GCtwo is desperately trying to improve his position but Filerup has a good base and remains in mount.#T12#
Filerup controlling the pace for now.
GCtwo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Filerup controlling his opponent.
GCtwo is looking to improve his position but Filerup isn't that keen on the idea.#T13#
Filerup controlling his opponent.
GCtwo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Filerup controlling his opponent.
GCtwo is trying desperately to improve position.#T14#
Filerup controlling the position easily from mount.
GCtwo is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Filerup takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Filerup wins on points by 24 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 348 Gabenagus vs Silalahi
Date: Sep 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 15 losses; Leonard Howell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Immagunna Filerup!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Filerup fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Howell drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Howell (2) vs (0) Filerup
Filerup keeping full guard, as Howell tries to pass.
Howell stands and throws Filerup's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (5) vs (0) Filerup
We've been hearing that Howell has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Howell trying to control the action but Filerup is working from the bottom.
Filerup is trying to improve his position.
Filerup has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell controlling the position from side mount.
Howell'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.#T1#
Filerup can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filerup tries to bench press Howell off him but Howell keeps the position.
Howell trying to control the action but Filerup is working from the bottom.
Filerup can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
Howell seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Filerup for as long as he can get away with.
Filerup is looking to regain half guard here but Howell keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
Filerup is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Howell swings around for an armbar but Filerup sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Howell's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (5) vs (2) Filerup
Howell wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Filerup is now in half guard.
Howell tries to roll over but Filerup keeps him under control.
Filerup has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (5) vs (5) Filerup
Howell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Filerup controlling his opponent. #T4#
Howell sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Howell is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Filerup jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (5) vs (8) Filerup
Howell is looking to regain half guard here but Filerup keeps moving and retains side control.
Howell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Filerup's best efforts.
Filerup trying to pass the guard but Howell defending well.
Filerup controlling the action here.
Howell controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T5#
Howell trying to control but Filerup postures up.
Filerup is looking to take a break and control but Howell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howell wants to control but Filerup is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Howell wants to get back to full guard.
Howell is working hard here to advance position.
Howell wants to get back to full guard but Filerup has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (5) vs (11) Filerup#T6#
Howell can't do much from the bottom here.
Howell is looking for a sweep.
Howell seems a little lost for a moment, as Filerup dominates the positioning.
Howell gets back to half guard.
Filerup prevents Howell from improving his position.
Filerup wants to take a breather but Howell is having none of it. #T7#
Howell wants to improve his position but Filerup is controlling well.
Howell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Howell keeping moving, preventing Filerup from controlling successfully.
Howell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
Filerup trying to control but Howell is working from the bottom.
Filerup is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Howell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Filerup passes into half guard.
Filerup sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Filerup prevents Howell from improving his position.#T9#
Howell holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Filerup wants to control but Howell is keeping him busy.
Filerup is thwarting Howell's attempts to control the position.
Howell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Howell wants to control but Filerup passes easily into half guard.
Filerup tries to pass to full mount but Howell defends it.
Howell tries to get to full guard but Filerup has control of the leg. #T10#
Howell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Filerup is working away from the top position though.
Howell is holding on to half guard well.
Howell wants to improve his position but Filerup is controlling well.
Filerup takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T11#
Filerup trying to mount his opponent but Howell defends it.
Filerup stalling.
Howell is controlling Filerup's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Well, if Filerup 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.
Howell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Filerup's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Filerup's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Howell (9) vs (11) Filerup#T12#
Howell has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Filerup's body.
#SUB#
Howell working for the choke. #SUB#
Filerup defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Howell (9) vs (13) Filerup
Filerup preventing the sweep. #T13#
Howell wants to improve his position but instead Filerup has moved into half guard.
Filerup passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Howell (9) vs (16) Filerup
Filerup trying to control the action but Howell is working from the bottom.
Howell looks to move to half guard but instead Filerup has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Howell (9) vs (18) Filerup#T14#
Filerup trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Howell sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Howell is trying to get back to full guard.
Filerup trying to control from half guard but Howell is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Filerup content to control rather than advance.
Howell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Filerup's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Filerup's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Howell (13) vs (18) Filerup
And that's the end of the fight!
Filerup wins on points by 18 to 13.
Leonard Howell spoke after the fight, saying 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym an go harda.'. |
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Event:
SSG 346 Makarov vs Gomes
Date: Aug 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Immagunna Filerup! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Blue Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Marlin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marlin shoots in and drives through. Filerup sprawls well.#CL#
Filerup closes the distance and clinches.
Marlin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Filerup after a bit of a struggle.
Immagunna Filerup has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blue Marlin.#TD#
Filerup has Marlin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Filerup pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Marlin tumbling to the mat - Filerup dives into Marlin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Filerup (2) vs (0) Marlin
Marlin pulls Filerup in close to prevent any damage.
Filerup controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filerup tries to free his leg and advance position but Marlin is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Filerup content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Marlin has locked up a guillotine! Marlin's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Filerup is holding on here and Marlin must be using up a lot of energy. Filerup has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Marlin gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Blue Marlin!
Blue Marlin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 343 Gabenagus vs Gerbandi
Date: Aug 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Immagunna Filerup! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Raven Camoran!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice sprawl there from Filerup as Camoran shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Filerup. No joy for Camoran on that attempt.
Filerup is looking to clinch.
Filerup moves in looking to clinch but Camoran pushes him off.
Filerup tries to clinch but Camoran moves out of range. #TD2#
Camoran scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Filerup (0) vs (2) Camoran
Camoran is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Filerup trying to hold on to Camoran's head to control him but Camoran postures up.
Camoran is looking to pass Filerup's guard but actually Filerup recovers to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filerup keeping moving, preventing Camoran from controlling successfully.
Filerup has his hands on Camoran's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Filerup keeping moving, preventing Camoran from controlling successfully.
Filerup pulls Camoran in close to his closed guard and prevents Camoran from doing any damage or advancing position.
Camoran preventing the sweep.
Camoran sitting in guard here, content to control.
Filerup wants to sweep here but Camoran controlling him for the moment.
Camoran looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Filerup looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Filerup working a defensive guard here.
Camoran works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Camoran wants to free his trapped foot but Filerup is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Camoran is trying to control. Filerup wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Filerup is holding on to half guard well.
Camoran is taking a breather. Filerup 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Camoran is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Filerup has managed to free his arm - good work.
Filerup slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Camoran tries to free his leg and advance position but Filerup is retaining full guard.
Camoran wants to control from the top but Filerup keeps moving.
Camoran stays in close to Filerup's body and controls the position.
Filerup is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Filerup looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camoran controls from within his opponent's guard.
Filerup keeping full guard, as Camoran tries to pass.
Filerup can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Camoran controls the pace.
Camoran wants to control from the top but Filerup keeps moving.
Camoran is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T5#
Filerup wants to sweep but no luck.
Camoran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Filerup is keeping the position for now.
Filerup being controlled here, momentarily.
Camoran is pushing down on Filerup's leg trying to pass to half guard. Filerup is fighting to maintain full guard but Camoran has managed to sneak the leg through.
Camoran passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Filerup (0) vs (5) Camoran
Camoran tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Camoran wants to take Filerup's back here but Filerup is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Camoran controlling the position easily from mount.
Filerup is looking to improve his position but Camoran isn't that keen on the idea.
Camoran looking to control but Filerup is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7#
Filerup is wriggling around trying to escape.
Camoran sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Filerup is trying desperately to improve position.
Camoran looking to control and managing it successfully.
Camoran pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Filerup 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: Filerup (2) vs (5) Camoran#T8#
Camoran looking to control.
Filerup controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Camoran has an active guard here but Filerup has managed to pass into half guard.
Camoran is trying to get back to full guard.
Filerup is looking to take a break and control but Camoran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Camoran is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Camoran makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Camoran.#SUB2#
Camoran working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Filerup has passed into half guard!
Camoran 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.
Camoran is looking for a sweep. Filerup is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Camoran tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Filerup has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Filerup (5) vs (5) Camoran
Camoran working to try and regain half guard.
#T10#
Filerup trying to control but Camoran is having none of it.
Camoran really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Filerup tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Filerup looking to control but Camoran is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Camoran keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Filerup controlling the position easily from mount.
Camoran tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Filerup tries to control but Camoran wriggling away.
Camoran is looking to improve his position but Filerup isn't that keen on the idea.#T12#
Filerup controlling his opponent.
Camoran is squirming around, avoiding Filerup's attempts to control the action.
Camoran slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Filerup prevents Camoran from improving his position.
Camoran has a hand on Filerup's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Filerup takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Filerup (8) vs (5) Camoran
Filerup looking to control but Camoran is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T13#
Camoran sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Camoran manages to get to full guard.
Filerup trying to control the position from guard on top but Camoran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camoran 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: Filerup (8) vs (7) Camoran
Camoran stalling.
Filerup trying to control here.
#T14#
Filerup is staying active underneath Camoran, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Filerup is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Filerup won't allow Camoran to pass to mount.
Filerup wants to control but Camoran is keeping busy.
Filerup is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Camoran is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Filerup defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camoran sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Filerup takes the fight on points by 8 to 7. |
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Event:
SSG 342 Bar vs Gomes
Date: Aug 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Rodrigo Caceres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Immagunna Filerup!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Caceres manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Filerup on his heels. He'll look to pass Filerup's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Caceres (2) vs (0) Filerup
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Filerup is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Caceres pushes down on Filerup's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Filerup trying to hold on to Caceres's head to control him but Caceres postures up.
Caceres tries to pass to full mount but Filerup defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filerup is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Caceres is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Filerup to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #T1#
Caceres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Filerup swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Caceres got a little sloppy there for a moment and Filerup has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Caceres has managed to get both his arms back between Filerup's legs - danger averted.
Caceres postures up.
#SUB2#
Filerup working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Caceres doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Caceres manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Caceres will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Caceres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Filerup swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Caceres trying to control the position from guard on top but Filerup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Filerup not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Caceres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Filerup pulls Caceres in close to prevent any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Filerup looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Filerup has Caceres pulled in close to control his posture.
Caceres slips nicely into half guard.
Caceres wants to free his trapped foot but Filerup is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Filerup is looking for a sweep. Caceres 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.#SUB#
Caceres is working for a kimura but Filerup is defending it quite comfortably.
Caceres trying to mount his opponent but Filerup defends it. #SUB#
Caceres is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Filerup is just riding it out for now. Caceres eventually gives up the hold. #T5#
Filerup is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Filerup is trying to control Caceres's posture. Caceres takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Filerup! Caceres is rotating here... this could be the end... Filerup is out! Caceres has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rodrigo Caceres! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Peziev shoots in for a takedown but Filerup shows good takedown defense.
Filerup cracks Peziev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Peziev shoots for a double leg takedown but Filerup sprawls well. He's pushed Peziev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Filerup rushes Peziev and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Filerup wants the takedown. Peziev is fighting it off but Filerup persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Peziev's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Peziev has his foot on Filerup's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Filerup works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Peziev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Peziev has his foot on Filerup's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Filerup works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Peziev throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Filerup escapes and throws Peziev's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The referee asks Filerup politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Filerup prefers to stall for the moment though.
Peziev is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Peziev is still trying to improve position.
Peziev 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.
You can see the frustration on Peziev's face as Filerup controls the position.
Peziev is looking to regain half guard here but Filerup keeps moving and retains side control.
Peziev trying to remain calm as Filerup controls from the top position.
Filerup has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Filerup is looking to take a break and control but Peziev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peziev is looking to regain half guard here but Filerup keeps moving and retains side control.
Peziev is pushing Filerup's head away, looking to escape. Filerup manages to hold on to the position though.
Peziev is trying to get back to half guard.
Filerup happy to just control the position for now.
Peziev tries to bench press Filerup off him but Filerup keeps the position.
Filerup is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Peziev will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Peziev regains half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Peziev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Filerup pulls his head out easily.
Peziev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Filerup's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Filerup's back!
Peziev controlling well, preventing Filerup from escaping the position.
Peziev not allowing Filerup to control his hands. #SUB2#
Peziev working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Filerup is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Peziev has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Filerup taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rafa Peziev!
Rafa Peziev decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
WVT 222: Steve v Simone
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Filerup uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.#TD2#
Filerup shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Filerup slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Filerup forces his way into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King blocking the ground and pound attempt from Filerup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King blocking the ground and pound attempt from Filerup.
Filerup performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SU2#
Filerup gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T1##CL2#
Filerup clinches up with King and pushes him back against the cage.
King tries to work over Filerup's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Filerup jumps guard but King turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Filerup.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
Filerup goes for a takedown attempt but King pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by King. That's going to slow Filerup down. #CL2#
King tries to keep at a distance but Filerup has taken the fight into the clinch.
Filerup wants a takedown but no success here.
Dwayne King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Immagunna Filerup.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land. #T2#
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Filerup backwards.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
King misses with the head strike.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Filerup controls the action.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Filerup controls his hands.
Filerup is trying to drag King to the mat but King just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Filerup blocking some punches.
Filerup tries for a takedown but King manages to get underhooks.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King tries to throw a body punch but Filerup avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Filerup backwards.
Filerup blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King scores with a shot to the side of Filerup's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Filerup backwards.
Filerup stalls. #T3#
Filerup taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
Filerup blocking some punches.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Filerup blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Filerup's elbow.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
King lands a right hand.
A short left from King. #ROC#Filerup is rocked!
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Filerup is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
A nice left hand lands by King.
King pushes Filerup against the cage. King is working some dirty boxing. King pushes off with a quick right hook! Filerup goes down! Filerup tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! King moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwayne King!
Dwayne King thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WVT 216: Le Franc v Steve
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Kangas misses with a looping right.
Kangas with a nice calf kick.#TD2#
Filerup shoots in and gets a takedown into Kangas's guard.#SU2#
Filerup stands and steps away. Kangas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kangas jabs at Filerup's body.
Kangas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kangas sets himself, and Filerup steps forward looking for the clinch! Kangas avoids it this time.
Filerup shoots and misses
and Kangas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kangas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Filerup moves away.
Filerup will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Filerup shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kangas but Kangas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tapani Kangas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Immagunna Filerup.
Filerup looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kangas throws a hook but Filerup avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Filerup.
Tapani Kangas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Kangas blocks a head kick by Filerup.
#TD2#
Filerup closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kangas to the mat! Kangas manages to get full guard.
Filerup slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filerup stopping the sweep attempt from Kangas.
Kangas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Filerup engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kangas working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Filerup controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kangas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kangas continues to stall.
Filerup is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Filerup trying to control but Kangas is working from the bottom. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Filerup looks for a takedown but Kangas sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Kangas misses the target.
Kangas throws a hook but Filerup blocks it.
Kangas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Filerup shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kangas as he avoids it easily.
Kangas is looking to counter punch.
Filerup is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kangas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kangas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Filerup throws out the jab. #CL2#
Filerup gets a clinch.
Filerup is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kangas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kangas misses with the head strike.
Filerup wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kangas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Kangas tries a body shot but Filerup blocks it.
Kangas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Filerups head.
Filerup is working for takedown but Kangas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kangas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kangas lands a body punch. #BC#
Kangas breaks from the clinch.
Kangas throws a lazy uppercut
and Filerup counters with a series of strikes. Kangas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Filerup moves out of range as Kangas strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filerup fails to land the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Kangas.
Kangas stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Kangas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Filerup moves out of range of the strikes.
Kangas misses with a head kick.
Filerup tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kangas was well out of range. Poor timing from Filerup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tapani Kangas dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Filerup blocks a jab.
Filerup rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kangas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kangas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Filerup scoring well with a low kick there.
Filerup shoots in looking for a takedown. Kangas tries to sprawl out of it but Filerup keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kangas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kangas punishes Filerup's body with a nice straight punch.
Kangas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filerup tries for a takedown but Kangas circles away easily
and Filerup takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kangas scores with a nice strike.
Kangas staying out of range there.#TD2#
Filerup fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kangas sprawls well initially but Filerup persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T1#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kangas is doing well to control the position and prevent Filerup from advancing to side control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Filerup in particular looking to stall.
Kangas is trying to control but can't.
Filerup slows the pace down in half guard.
Filerup is keen to just control but Kangas is a slippery customer.
Filerup takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Filerup wants to pass the guard but Kangas is defending well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kangas misses with an uppercut. Filerup saw that one coming.
Filerup is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Filerup defending well as Kangas loads up on a big left hand.
Kangas throws a shot from downtown. Filerup moves away and avoids it.
Filerup moves away from the strike by Kangas.
Kangas keeps the fight on the outside.
Kangas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Filerup tries to clinch but Kangas is having none of it.
Filerup on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kangas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Filerup momentarily.
Kangas throws a big shot that misses.
Filerup throws a sloppy head kick and Kangas moves out of range easily.
Nice cross by Kangas.
Kangas slaps away a takedown attempt from Filerup, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tapani Kangas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Immagunna Filerup.#T3#
Filerup fails to land the takedown.
Filerup fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kangas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Filerup slips a jab from Kangas.
Kangas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Filerup can do to turn this around?
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kangas.
Filerup fails with an attempt to clinch.
Filerup moves in looking to clinch but Kangas pushes him off.
Filerup dives in and grabs Kangas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kangas pushes down on Filerup's head and hops out.
Filerup keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kangas throws a big shot that misses.
Filerup is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kangas throws a shot to the body.
Kangas throws a series of punches but Filerup moves out of range. #T4#
Kangas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Filerup looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kangas is fending him off so far but Filerup persists. Nope, Kangas circles away and we're back to standing.
Kangas scores with a hook.
Filerup uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kangas.
Filerup is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Filerup doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kangas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filerup shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kangas but Kangas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An attempted straight right counter from Kangas misses the target.
Kangas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Filerup scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kangas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Filerup perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tapani Kangas dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Filerup gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Kangas counter with a right hand.
Filerup goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kangas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Filerup.
Filerup avoids the body shot from Kangas.
Filerup thinks about the counter body kick.
Kangas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Filerup looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Filerup throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kangas was covering up waiting for the punch and Filerup finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kangas keeping moving, preventing Filerup from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangas controls Filerup momentarily but Filerup frees himself. #T1#
Filerup missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kangas is trying to keep Filerup in close.
#SU2#
Filerup gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kangas swings for the body but Filerup moves out of range.
Kangas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Filerup is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Filerup has his takedown stuffed
and Kangas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tapani Kangas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Immagunna Filerup.
Nice defenses there by Filerup.#T2#
Kangas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Filerup's hands.
Kangas stuffs the takedown attempt from Filerup. Filerup gets slowly back to his feet.
Kangas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kangas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A leg kick checked by Filerup.
Kangas throws a shot to the body.
Filerup tries to clinch but Kangas is having none of it.
Kangas throwing a counter right hand but Filerup manages to avoid it.
Filerup is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Filerup stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kangas.#T3#
Filerup darts in looking for a takedown but Kangas gets double underhooks and turns Filerup into the cage.
Filerup displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kangas throws out the jab.
Filerup walks into a straight right hand from Kangas.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kangas checks a leg kick.
Tapani Kangas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Kangas as Filerup shoots in.
Kangas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kangas scores with a decent looking hook.
Kangas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kangas misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Filerup counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kangas wants to control but Filerup is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Filerup is looking to take a break and control but Kangas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kangas trying to control but Filerup postures up.
Tapani Kangas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Kangas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Filerup.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Filerup is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kangas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Filerup is stalling in the full guard.
Kangas seems keen to control Filerup's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tapani Kangas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kangas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapani Kangas! |
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Event:
WVT 208: Matikainen v Jiang
Date: Jan 10, 2024 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bandolero.#TD2#
Filerup closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bandolero is looking for a sweep. Filerup is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Filerup not doing much here.
Bandolero wants to control but Filerup is keeping busy.
Bandolero tries to get to full guard but Filerup has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandolero is working hard here to advance position.
Filerup controlling the pace. #T1##SUB#
Bandolero actively working from the bottom here.
Bandolero strikes from the bottom but Filerup passes into mount!
Bandolero regains half guard.#SUB2#
Filerup is working for a submission of some sort.
Bandolero wants to improve his position but Filerup is controlling well.
Bandolero keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Bandolero with the active half guard here but Filerup passes nicely into side control.#T2#
Bandolero manages to work his way to half guard, despite Filerup's best efforts.
Filerup throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SU2#
Filerup stands up from half guard.
Sloppy strikes from Bandolero. Those never looked like landing.
Filerup is looking for the big counter here.
Bandolero misses with the combination.
Filerup fails with the takedown.
Giacomo Bandolero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandolero scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Filerup fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Filerup fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bandolero to the ground. Filerup is now in Bandolero's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Filerup throws a big elbow that misses.
Bandolero can't keep his opponent in guard - Filerup advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Filerup controlling the pace.
Filerup trying to pass the guard but Bandolero defending well.
Bandolero tries to roll over but Filerup keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Bandolero actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandolero keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bandolero moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Bandolero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Filerup is looking to work some ground and pound but Bandolero has wrist control.
Filerup's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Filerup is looking to work some ground and pound but Bandolero has wrist control.#SUB#
Bandolero looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Filerup avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Filerup must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Filerup passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Filerup wants to take a breather but Bandolero manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Filerup.
Filerup controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Immagunna Filerup will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Bandolero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Bandolero backs off Filerup throws a huge counter combo but Bandolero manages to avoid it all.
Bandolero throws a looping overhand right but Filerup ducks down to avoid it.
Filerup steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bandolero.
Filerup shoots in looking for a takedown. Bandolero tries to sprawl out of it but Filerup keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bandolero manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Filerup tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Filerup fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bandolero shoots in for a takedown but Filerup shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bandolero fails to land with a series of punches.
A cross from Bandolero lands.
Bandolero moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Filerup avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bandolero sets himself, and Filerup steps forward looking for the clinch! Bandolero avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandolero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Bandolero. That snapped Filerup's head back.
Giacomo Bandolero is winning the standup battle so far.
Filerup avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Bandolero connects with a looping right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Bandolero. No joy for Filerup on that attempt.
Giacomo Bandolero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Immagunna Filerup.
Filerup is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Filerup looks to land a body kick but Bandolero moved away.
Bandolero is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Filerup.
Filerup shoots in looking for a takedown but Bandolero manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Filerup's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Filerup defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bandolero.
Bandolero avoids the body shot from Filerup.
No luck for Filerup with that takedown attempt.
Bandolero lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A punch combination from Bandolero misses.
Filerup takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bandolero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Filerup can do to turn this around?
Bandolero keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T2#
Filerup misses with the combination.
Bandolero closes this distance looking for a takedown but Filerup circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filerup closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bandolero circles away.
Bandolero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bandolero tries to clinch up.
Bandolero has his takedown stuffed
and Filerup counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Giacomo Bandolero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Filerup misses with a double jab.
Filerup goes for a double leg but Bandolero avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bandolero continues to drive forward.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Filerup is defended easily by Bandolero.
Bandolero half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bandolero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Bandolero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3#
Bandolero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bandolero displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Filerup.
Filerup tries to clinch but Bandolero moves out of range.
Bandolero throws a one two combo.
Filerup wants to clinch.
Bandolero throws a one two combo.
No luck for Filerup with that takedown attempt.
Filerup fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bandolero is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Filerup.#T4#
Bandolero stalks Filerup and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Filerup's face. Filerup staggers backwards, shaken.
Filerup throws a sloppy head kick and Bandolero moves out of range easily.
Filerup defending well as Bandolero loads up on a big left hand.
Bandolero shoots for a takedown but Filerup saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandolero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Filerup shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bandolero as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Bandolero tries to keep at a distance but Filerup has taken the fight into the clinch.
Filerup has Bandolero pressed against the cage, preventing Bandolero from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bandolero is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Filerup gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Bandolero successfully pulls guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giacomo Bandolero dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Filerup avoids a kick to the body.
Bandolero misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Bandolero has taken the fight to the clinch.
Filerup drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Filerup fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Filerup takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filerup drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bandolero gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Giacomo Bandolero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Immagunna Filerup.
Filerup goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bandolero prevents it.
#T1#
Filerup jumps guard but Bandolero stands there with Filerup around his waist. Filerup gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Filerup has picked Bandolero up - he's going for a ride! Filerup dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Bandolero has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Filerup is on him like a limpet, forcing Bandolero back against the cage.
Filerup is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bandolero pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Filerup changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bandolero fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T2#
Bandolero looks for a takedown but Filerup sprawls well.
A punch combination from Bandolero misses.
Bandolero dives in for a single leg takedown but Filerup sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Filerup prevents a takedown attempt there.
Filerup has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bandolero is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Filerup manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandolero tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Filerup misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Filerup.
Filerup looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bandolero is fending him off so far but Filerup persists. Nope, Bandolero circles away and we're back to standing.
Filerup takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Filerup scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bandolero defending against the ground and pound.
Bandolero sneaks back into half guard.
Bandolero trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Filerup is looking for a kimura but Bandolero is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Filerup to get the leverage. #SUB#
Bandolero looking for submissions off his back.
Bandolero works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4##SUB#
Bandolero is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Filerup defends well.
Filerup 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. #SUB#
Bandolero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Filerup can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Bandolero working for submissions but it's allowed Filerup to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Filerup performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Giacomo Bandolero.
I think Bandolero has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giacomo Bandolero!
A very excited looking Giacomo Bandolero made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SPPS Evolution 3
Date: Nov 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Filerup shoots and misses
and Enqvist counters with a nice uppercut.
Enqvist definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Enqvist.
The fight stays on the outside here - Filerup looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Enqvist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Filerup closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Enqvist to the mat! Enqvist manages to get full guard.
Enqvist looking for a sweep. Not yet Enqvist, not yet. #ES#
Enqvist uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Filerup tries to bum rush Enqvist with a series of wild strikes but Enqvist uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Filerup tries to close the distance and clinch but Enqvist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Enqvist was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Filerup darts in looking for a takedown but Enqvist gets double underhooks and turns Filerup into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filerup avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Filerup tries to clinch there but Enqvist circles away.
Enqvist is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Filerup fails in his attempt to clinch.
Enqvist keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kimi Enqvist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Immagunna Filerup.
Filerup fails in his attempt to clinch.
Filerup misses the shot to the body.
Filerup's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Enqvist connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Filerup scrambles back to his feet.
Enqvist looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kimi Enqvist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Filerup misses
and Filerup takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Filerup shoots in for a double leg but Enqvist sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Filerup fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Filerup wants to clinch.
Enqvist connects with an inside leg kick.
Filerup tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Enqvist counters with a slapping leg kick.
A head kick by Filerup misses
enabling Enqvist to counter with a crisp jab.
Enqvist swings for the body but Filerup moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Enqvist.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Enqvist steps in with a hook that catches Filerup right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Enqvist follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Filerup looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimi Enqvist!
A victorious Kimi Enqvist thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (145lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Peter Petersson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Immagunna Filerup!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Petersson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Filerup tries for a takedown but Petersson manages to get underhooks.
Petersson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Filerup gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Petersson successfully pulls guard.
Filerup is looking to pass into half guard but Petersson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Petersson is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersson (2) vs (0) Filerup
Filerup keeping full guard, as Petersson tries to pass.
Filerup looking to control.
Petersson passes Filerup's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Petersson not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Petersson continues to stall.
Filerup tries to get to full guard but Petersson has control of the leg. #T2#
Petersson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Petersson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Petersson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Petersson'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.
Filerup is looking for a sweep. Petersson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petersson wants to free his trapped foot but Filerup is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petersson is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Filerup wants to control but Petersson is keeping busy.
Petersson uses his free foot to push down on Filerup's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Filerup. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersson (5) vs (0) Filerup
Petersson controlling the pace for now.
Petersson fails to move to back control.
Filerup tries to lock up and control but Petersson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Petersson prevents Filerup from getting the reversal.
Petersson controlling the position easily from mount.
Filerup tries to hold on but Petersson pushes him away.
Petersson wants to take Filerup's back but he can't do it this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Filerup wants to control but Petersson is having none of it.
Petersson controlling the pace for now.
Filerup is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Filerup really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Petersson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Petersson avoids the attempt from Filerup to control.#T5#
Filerup is trying to escape the mount.
Petersson controlling the pace for now.
Filerup keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Petersson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
More hug and hope from Petersson.
Filerup tries to hold on but Petersson pushes him away.
Petersson controlling from mount. #T6#
Petersson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Petersson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Petersson (8) vs (0) Filerup
Petersson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Petersson keeps control of the position as Filerup tries to break free.
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.
Filerup tries to escape the position.
Filerup is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T7#
Filerup is really stuck here.
Petersson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Filerup trying to control the hands but Petersson won't let him.
Petersson biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T8#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Petersson.
Filerup tries to break free.
Petersson biding his time, controlling Filerup. #T9#
Filerup rolls, trying to escape but Petersson keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Filerup right now.
Petersson continues to hold on tight.
Despite being in a bad position, Filerup is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts. #T10#
Petersson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Petersson controlling well, preventing Filerup from escaping the position.
Petersson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Petersson is hanging on to Filerup's back as he tries to escape.
Petersson keeps control of the position easily here as Filerup tries to buck him off.
#T11#
Filerup tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Further stalling from Petersson.
Filerup trying to control the position but Petersson manages to sink in the hooks. #T12#
Filerup can't escape the position.
Petersson controls the position.
Filerup wants to escape the position.
Petersson biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T13#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Petersson is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Filerup trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Petersson controlling from the back.#T14#
Petersson is not going to allow Filerup to sit and survive in this position.
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.
Filerup tries to break free.
Filerup just trying to survive but Petersson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Filerup tries to escape but Petersson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersson takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Peter Petersson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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