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Event:
HC GRAP 20
Date: May 13, 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 23 wins and 16 losses; Elazar Shalit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Emil Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shalit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shalit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Shalit clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Shalit successfully pulls guard.
Shalit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shalit has Gustafsson pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson looking to pass the guard.
Gustafsson is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shalit controlling the position.#T1#
Gustafsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shalit is keeping the position for now.
Shalit controlling Gustafsson's posture. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shalit is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shalit has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (2) vs (0) Gustafsson
Gustafsson pulls Shalit in to control the position. #T2#
Gustafsson is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Gustafsson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Shalit is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gustafsson. Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (5) vs (0) Gustafsson
Shalit controls the position. #SUB#
Shalit is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gustafsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shalit content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Gustafsson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Gustafsson tries to buck Shalit off but Shalit is having none of it.
Shalit tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Shalit is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gustafsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Shalit trying to control the position but Gustafsson is working away.
Gustafsson struggling a bit here.
Gustafsson is looking to reverse the position.
Shalit slows the pace down. #T5#
You can see the frustration on Gustafsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gustafsson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Shalit is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shalit (7) vs (0) Gustafsson
Gustafsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shalit looking to control and managing it successfully. #T6#
Shalit wants to control the pace but Gustafsson is squirming around nicely.
Gustafsson wants to control but Shalit is having none of it.
Shalit content just to control the position here.
Gustafsson wants to control but Shalit is having none of it.#T7#
Shalit controlling from mount.
Shalit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gustafsson is looking to escape.
Gustafsson wants to control but Shalit is having none of it.
Gustafsson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shalit avoids the attempt from Gustafsson to control.#T8#
Gustafsson is squirming around, avoiding Shalit's attempts to control the action.
Shalit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shalit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gustafsson is looking to escape.
Gustafsson tries to hold on but Shalit postures up.
Gustafsson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Shalit (10) vs (0) Gustafsson#T9#
Shalit controlling the position well here. Gustafsson rolled but Shalit kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Gustafsson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gustafsson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gustafsson trying to control the action but Shalit just sinks the hooks in. #T10#
Gustafsson staying busy and making it hard for Shalit to control.
Shalit keeps control of the position as Gustafsson tries to break free.
Shalit struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gustafsson tries to break free.
Gustafsson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T11#
Shalit controlling from the back.
Gustafsson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gustafsson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gustafsson won't allow Shalit to pass to mount.
Gustafsson moves into full guard.
Gustafsson controls Shalit momentarily but Shalit frees himself. #T12#
Gustafsson keeping full guard, as Shalit tries to pass.
Gustafsson working a defensive guard here.
Gustafsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shalit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Shalit wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
Gustafsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shalit controls the pace.
Shalit is fighting to break Gustafsson's control of his arms but Gustafsson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Gustafsson working for a triangle but Shalit defends it easily.
Shalit trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom. #T14#
Gustafsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gustafsson seems keen to control Shalit's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shalit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shalit takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
Elazar Shalit retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Elazar Shalit, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 18
Date: Apr 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 8 wins and 3 losses; Archie Oliveira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Emil Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Oliveira darts in and clinches Gustafsson up against the cage.#TD#
Oliveira has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gustafsson is trying to keep an underhook but Oliveira manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oliveira (2) vs (0) Gustafsson
Gustafsson is concentrating on defense, preventing Oliveira from advancing position.
Gustafsson is refusing to be controlled, as Oliveira sits in half guard.
Gustafsson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Oliveira wants to control but Gustafsson is keeping him busy.
Oliveira is really struggling to control Gustafsson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Oliveira seems to be looking for submissions.
Oliveira takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Gustafsson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gustafsson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gustafsson defends it well.
Gustafsson tries to roll over but Oliveira keeps him under control.
Gustafsson is doing well to control the position and prevent Oliveira from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Oliveira is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Gustafsson is trying to maintain the position but Oliveira is very close to passing his half guard.
Gustafsson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Gustafsson wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura but Gustafsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Oliveira to get the leverage.
Gustafsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gustafsson is refusing to be controlled, as Oliveira sits in half guard. #SUB#
Oliveira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gustafsson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Oliveira seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4##SUB#
Oliveira seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gustafsson wants to get back to full guard.
Oliveira tries to pass to full mount but Gustafsson defends it.
Gustafsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T5#
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gustafsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oliveira's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (2) vs (2) Gustafsson
Gustafsson wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Gustafsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliveira is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gustafsson wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving. #SUB#
Oliveira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gustafsson is aware though and is defending well.#T6#
Gustafsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Oliveira working for a triangle but Gustafsson defends it easily.
Oliveira working a defensive guard but Gustafsson passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Gustafsson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Oliveira. Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (2) vs (5) Gustafsson#T7#
Oliveira is letting Gustafsson control him for a moment.
Gustafsson tries to advance to mount but Oliveira denies him.
Oliveira is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 4, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gustafsson advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Oliveira (2) vs (7) Gustafsson
Oliveira is looking to get to half guard.
Oliveira is squirming around, avoiding Gustafsson's attempts to control the action. #T8##SUB2#
Gustafsson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Oliveira tries to reverse the position but Gustafsson maintains control.
Oliveira tries to lock up and control but Gustafsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Oliveira is squirming around, avoiding Gustafsson's attempts to control the action.
Gustafsson is stalling here but it's allowed Oliveira to get half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9##SUB#
Oliveira with the active half guard here but Gustafsson passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (2) vs (10) Gustafsson
Oliveira struggling a bit here.#T10#
Gustafsson in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Gustafsson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Oliveira has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gustafsson but great work by Oliveira. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Oliveira (6) vs (10) Gustafsson
Gustafsson trying to remain calm as Oliveira controls from the top position.
Oliveira tries to move to mount but Gustafsson blocks the move with his legs.
Gustafsson is holding Oliveira down, trying to stall.
Oliveira wants to control but Gustafsson is keeping him busy. #T11#
Oliveira tries to advance to mount but Gustafsson denies him.
Gustafsson is trying to escape the position but Oliveira is controlling the position.
Gustafsson prevents Oliveira from improving position.
Gustafsson is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Oliveira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gustafsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T12#
Oliveira controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Gustafsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Oliveira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Who's going to make the next move?#T13#
Gustafsson is trying to control Oliveira's posture but Oliveira avoids it. #SUB#
Oliveira goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gustafsson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Oliveira but great work by Gustafsson. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Oliveira (6) vs (14) Gustafsson
A lull in the action here.
Oliveira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (8) vs (14) Gustafsson#T14#
Gustafsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Gustafsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oliveira defends it easily.#SUB2#
Gustafsson has his foot on Oliveira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oliveira works his way back into a safe position though.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gustafsson wins on points by 14 to 8.
After winning the bout, Emil Gustafsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 17
Date: Apr 16, 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Daaniel Teteny! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Emil Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gustafsson wants to clinch.
Teteny shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gustafsson pinned against the cage. Gustafsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Teteny circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've been told by Teteny's head coaches at Special Ops N7 Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Teteny shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gustafsson but Gustafsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gustafsson is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Gustafsson clinches up with Teteny and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Teteny changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gustafsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daaniel Teteny. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Gustafsson instigates a clinch.
Gustafsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Teteny smiles and moves away.
Daaniel Teteny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL2#
Teteny gets tackled into the cage by Gustafsson. Gustafsson maintains the clinch.
Gustafsson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Teteny after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Teteny turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Teteny manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Teteny (4) vs (0) Gustafsson#SUB#
Teteny thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gustafsson tries to buck Teteny off but Teteny is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Gustafsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gustafsson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Gustafsson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Teteny trying to control the action but Gustafsson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Teteny is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gustafsson defends it well. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Teteny is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gustafsson defends it well.
Gustafsson tries to get to full guard but Teteny has control of the leg. #SUB#
Teteny is looking for a kimura but Gustafsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Teteny to get the leverage.
Gustafsson is refusing to be controlled, as Teteny sits in half guard.
Gustafsson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson is not content to let Teteny control the position.#T3##SUB#
Teteny is working for a kimura but Gustafsson is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Teteny is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gustafsson sees it coming and defends easily.
Gustafsson desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4##SUB#
Teteny is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gustafsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Teteny.
Gustafsson is trying to maintain the position but Teteny is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Teteny is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Gustafsson to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Gustafsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5##SUB#
Teteny drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gustafsson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Teteny has Gustafsson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teteny (4) vs (2) Gustafsson
Gustafsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Teteny has Gustafsson pulled in close to control his posture.
Teteny tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Teteny being controlled here, momentarily.
Teteny keeping moving, preventing Gustafsson from controlling successfully.
Gustafsson stopping the sweep attempt from Teteny.
Teteny has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Teteny working a defensive guard here.
#T7#
Teteny seems keen to control Gustafsson's posture.#SUB2#
Gustafsson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Teteny dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teteny (6) vs (2) Gustafsson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustafsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Teteny manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teteny (6) vs (4) Gustafsson
Gustafsson sitting in guard here, content to control. #T8#
Teteny 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.
Teteny keeping moving, preventing Gustafsson from controlling successfully.
Gustafsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Teteny controlling Gustafsson's posture.
Gustafsson looking to sit in guard and control but Teteny gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teteny (8) vs (4) Gustafsson#T9#
Teteny wants to pass the guard but Gustafsson is keeping the position.
Teteny sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Teteny has gone for a leg lock! Gustafsson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Teteny's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teteny (8) vs (6) Gustafsson
Gustafsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T10#
Gustafsson wants to pass the guard but Teteny is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Gustafsson has gone for a leg lock! Teteny slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gustafsson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teteny (10) vs (6) Gustafsson
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing Teteny from controlling successfully. #T11##SUB2#
Gustafsson has his feet on Teteny's thighs here. He's pushed Teteny off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Teteny screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Emil Gustafsson!
After winning the bout, Emil Gustafsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 16
Date: Apr 04, 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Emil Gustafsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Ruslan Danilov!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gustafsson wants to clinch.
Danilov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gustafsson tries to clinch there but Danilov circles away.
#CL#
Gustafsson rushes Danilov and presses him up against the cage.
Gustafsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Danilov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Danilov has Gustafsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gustafsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson is working for takedown but Danilov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gustafsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emil Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustafsson is trying to pull guard but Danilov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gustafsson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Danilov is defending well.#T1##TD#
Gustafsson lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gustafsson (2) vs (0) Danilov
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Danilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustafsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Danilov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gustafsson is aware though and is defending well.
Danilov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Danilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Danilov is looking for a triangle here but Gustafsson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (5) vs (0) Danilov
Danilov is not content to let Gustafsson control the position. #T2##SUB#
Gustafsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Danilov tries to bench press Gustafsson off him but Gustafsson keeps the position.
Gustafsson advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gustafsson (7) vs (0) Danilov
Gustafsson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gustafsson looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Gustafsson trying to control but Danilov is having none of it. #SUB#
Gustafsson working for a guillotine from mount but Danilov is in no mood to give up.
Gustafsson wants to take Danilov's back but he can't do it this time.
Gustafsson looking to control but Danilov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Gustafsson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Danilov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gustafsson (7) vs (2) Danilov#T4##SUB2#
Danilov drops back looking for a leg! Gustafsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gustafsson manages to kick Danilov off! Danilov jumps back into Gustafsson's guard. #SUB#
Gustafsson looking for a guillotine here but Danilov defends easily.
#SUB#
Gustafsson looking for a guillotine here but Danilov defends easily.
#SUB#
Gustafsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Danilov tries to free his leg and advance position but Gustafsson is retaining full guard. #T5##SUB2#
Danilov drops back looking for a leg! Gustafsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gustafsson manages to kick Danilov off! Danilov jumps back into Gustafsson's guard. #SUB2#
Danilov drops back looking for a leg! Gustafsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gustafsson manages to kick Danilov off! Danilov jumps back into Gustafsson's guard.
Gustafsson trying to keep a closed guard but Danilov is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Danilov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gustafsson keeping full guard, as Danilov tries to pass. #SUB2#
Danilov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T6##SUB2#
Danilov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Danilov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gustafsson is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Danilov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Danilov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gustafsson is controlling Danilov's posture.#SUB#
Gustafsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Danilov is aware though and is defending well.
Danilov postures up.
#T7##SUB2#
Danilov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Danilov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Danilov wants to pass the guard but Gustafsson is keeping the position.
Gustafsson controlling Danilov's posture. #SUB2#
Danilov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Danilov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Danilov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Danilov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Gustafsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Danilov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gustafsson looking to control.
#T8##SUB2#
Danilov drops back looking for a leg! Gustafsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gustafsson manages to kick Danilov off! Danilov jumps back into Gustafsson's guard. #SUB#
Gustafsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Danilov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Danilov drops back looking for a leg! Gustafsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gustafsson manages to kick Danilov off! Danilov jumps back into Gustafsson's guard.
Gustafsson working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T9#
Gustafsson working a defensive guard here.
Gustafsson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Danilov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Danilov drops back looking for a leg! Gustafsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gustafsson manages to kick Danilov off! Danilov jumps back into Gustafsson's guard.
Gustafsson working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Gustafsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Danilov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Danilov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T10#
Gustafsson has his hands on Danilov's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Gustafsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Danilov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Danilov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Danilov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Gustafsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Danilov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Danilov tries to free his leg and advance position but Gustafsson is retaining full guard. #T11#
Danilov stands and throws Gustafsson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (7) vs (5) Danilov#SUB2#
Danilov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gustafsson tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Danilov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gustafsson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Danilov's guard! Nice work there by Gustafsson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gustafsson (9) vs (5) Danilov
Gustafsson slips nicely into half guard.
Gustafsson prevents Danilov from improving his position.#T12##SUB#
Gustafsson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Danilov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gustafsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Emil Gustafsson!
Our winner, Emil Gustafsson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 15
Date: Mar 28, 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Emil Gustafsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yaroslav Amosov!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gustafsson. #CL2#
Amosov clinches up with Gustafsson and pushes him back against the cage.
Amosov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gustafsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown but Amosov shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Gustafsson clinches up with Amosov and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Gustafsson tightens his grip and picks Amosov up, before dumping him to the ground. Amosov manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gustafsson (2) vs (0) Amosov
Amosov keeping moving, preventing Gustafsson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amosov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gustafsson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gustafsson (2) vs (2) Amosov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SUB#
Gustafsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Amosov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gustafsson looking to control.
Gustafsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Gustafsson is trying to keep Amosov in close.
#SUB#
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gustafsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gustafsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3##SUB#
Gustafsson working for submissions but it's allowed Amosov to get to half guard.
Amosov stalling. #T4##SUB#
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back.
Amosov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gustafsson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Amosov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (2) vs (5) Amosov
Gustafsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Amosov has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
Gustafsson is working hard here to advance position.
Gustafsson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gustafsson has a hand on Amosov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Amosov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (2) vs (8) Amosov
Gustafsson is trying to escape the mount.
#T6#
Amosov tries to control but Gustafsson wriggling away.
Gustafsson working to try and regain half guard.
Gustafsson wants to control but Amosov is having none of it.
Gustafsson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Gustafsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gustafsson is looking to improve his position but Amosov isn't that keen on the idea.
Gustafsson is squirming around, avoiding Amosov's attempts to control the action.
Gustafsson tries to hold on but Amosov pushes him away. #T8#
Amosov 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.
Gustafsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gustafsson wants to control but Amosov is having none of it.
Gustafsson is looking to improve his position but Amosov isn't that keen on the idea.#T9#
Gustafsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Amosov controlling from mount.
Gustafsson tries to hold on but Amosov pushes him away. #T10#
Gustafsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Amosov has a good base and remains in mount.
Gustafsson is squirming around, avoiding Amosov's attempts to control the action.
Gustafsson is looking to get to half guard.
Amosov controlling from mount.
Gustafsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T11#
Gustafsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gustafsson is trying to escape the mount.
Gustafsson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gustafsson moves into full guard.
#T12##SUB#
Amosov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Amosov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gustafsson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Amosov has passed into half guard!
Gustafsson wants to control the action here but instead Amosov manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (2) vs (11) Amosov#T13#
Gustafsson tries to hold on but Amosov pushes him away.
Amosov looking to control but Gustafsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gustafsson wants to control but Amosov is having none of it.
Amosov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14#
Amosov is continuing to stall.
Gustafsson is working to get back to half guard.
Gustafsson tries to lock up and control but Amosov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amosov looking to control but Gustafsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amosov wins on points by 11 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Yaroslav Amosov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 12
Date: Feb 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Emil Gustafsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 31 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gustafsson tries to keep at a distance but Thayer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gustafsson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thayer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gustafsson tries to pull guard but Thayer holds him up against the cage and eventually Gustafsson drops back down to his feet.
Gustafsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emil Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustafsson tries to pull guard but Thayer won't allow it.
#TD2#
Thayer tightens his grip and picks Gustafsson up, before dumping him to the ground. Gustafsson manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gustafsson (0) vs (2) Thayer
Thayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustafsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gustafsson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gustafsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thayer defends well.#SUB#
Gustafsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB#
Gustafsson has an active guard here but Thayer has managed to pass into half guard.
Gustafsson is looking for a sweep. Thayer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gustafsson is refusing to be controlled, as Thayer sits in half guard.
Gustafsson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gustafsson continues to stall.#T2##SUB2#
Thayer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gustafsson is staying active underneath Thayer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gustafsson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Gustafsson is retaining full guard.
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing Thayer from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gustafsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gustafsson pulls Thayer in close to his closed guard and prevents Thayer from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gustafsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thayer defends it easily.
Gustafsson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gustafsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Thayer pushes down on Gustafsson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson is looking to get back to full guard here but Thayer has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (0) vs (5) Thayer#T4#
Gustafsson struggling a bit here.
Gustafsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thayer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gustafsson tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Thayer easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gustafsson (0) vs (7) Thayer
Thayer trying to control but Gustafsson is having none of it.
Gustafsson tries to hold on but Thayer postures up.#T5#
Thayer trying to control but Gustafsson is having none of it.
Gustafsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thayer looking to control but Gustafsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thayer fails to take his opponent's back.
Gustafsson is squirming around, avoiding Thayer's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Gustafsson wants to control but Thayer is having none of it.
Thayer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gustafsson regains half guard.
Thayer works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (0) vs (10) Thayer
Gustafsson is trying to control Thayer's posture but Thayer avoids it. #T7#
Gustafsson is looking to reverse the position.
What's Gustafsson going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Gustafsson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've been informed that Thayer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gustafsson is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Thayer seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gustafsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Gustafsson is retaining full guard. #T8#
Thayer trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gustafsson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Thayer is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gustafsson. Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (0) vs (13) Thayer
Gustafsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Gustafsson tries to improve position but can't.
Gustafsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Gustafsson keeping his opponent close.#T9#
Gustafsson tries to bench press Thayer off him but Thayer keeps the position.
Thayer working away.
Gustafsson prevents Thayer from moving into mount.
Gustafsson is looking to reverse the position.
Gustafsson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Thayer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gustafsson (0) vs (15) Thayer#T10#
Gustafsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Thayer is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gustafsson is surviving well by controlling Thayer's body position as best he can.
Thayer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gustafsson wants to control but Thayer is having none of it.#SUB2#
Thayer has control of Gustafsson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gustafsson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gustafsson is looking to get to half guard.#T11#
Gustafsson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gustafsson controlling the position well.
Gustafsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thayer is working away from the top position though.
Gustafsson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Thayer has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (0) vs (18) Thayer#T12#
Gustafsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thayer wants to control the action but instead Gustafsson gets a body lock and reverses into Thayer's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gustafsson (2) vs (18) Thayer
Gustafsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thayer keeping moving, preventing Gustafsson from controlling successfully.
Gustafsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Gustafsson forces his way into half guard.
Gustafsson prevents Thayer from improving his position.
Thayer wants to control but Gustafsson is keeping busy.
Thayer tries to get to full guard but Gustafsson has control of the leg.
Gustafsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T14#
Gustafsson wants to free his trapped foot but Thayer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gustafsson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Gustafsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thayer sees it coming and defends easily.
Gustafsson trying to control from Thayer's half guard. Thayer has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gustafsson 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thayer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thayer wins on points by 18 to 2. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 11
Date: Feb 19, 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Emil Gustafsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sambo Sam!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Gustafsson has closed the distance and engaged Sam in a clinch.
#TD#
Gustafsson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sam forces his way into half guard.
Sam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gustafsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Sam.
#SUB#
Gustafsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sam pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sam seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam is looking to stall here but Gustafsson recovers full guard.
Sam wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Sam thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gustafsson is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Sam is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gustafsson is keeping the position for now.
Sam controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing Sam from controlling successfully.
Gustafsson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Sam wants to pass the guard but Gustafsson is keeping the position.
Sam wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
Sam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gustafsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sam wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
Sam pushes down on Gustafsson's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sam is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Gustafsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sam is looking to advance position but Gustafsson won't allow it.
Gustafsson is not content to let Sam control the position.
Sam wants to pass to mount but Gustafsson is defending the position.
Sam is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gustafsson! Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (0) vs (3) Sam
Gustafsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gustafsson is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Gustafsson has left one of his arms exposed and Sam doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Gustafsson screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sambo Sam!
Sambo Sam decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 10
Date: Feb 07, 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 2 wins and 3 losses; Daaniel Teteny! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Emil Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Teteny looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gustafsson is fending him off so far but Teteny persists. Nope, Gustafsson circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Gustafsson takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Teteny has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gustafsson regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Teteny (2) vs (0) Gustafsson
Teteny wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving. #SUB#
Teteny drops back looking for a leg! Gustafsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gustafsson manages to kick Teteny off! Teteny jumps back into Gustafsson's guard.
Gustafsson trying to keep a closed guard but Teteny is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teteny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gustafsson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Teteny got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gustafsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Teteny has managed to get both his arms back between Gustafsson's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Teteny wants to pass the guard but Gustafsson is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teteny not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Teteny thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gustafsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gustafsson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at 4. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Gustafsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Teteny doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Teteny manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gustafsson trying to control the position.
#T2##SUB2#
Teteny got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gustafsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Teteny has managed to get both his arms back between Gustafsson's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Gustafsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Teteny is aware though and is defending well.
Teteny trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gustafsson has his foot on Teteny's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Teteny works his way back into a safe position though.
Teteny passes into half guard. #SUB#
Teteny is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gustafsson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Teteny is looking for a kimura but Gustafsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Teteny to get the leverage. #SUB#
Teteny is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Teteny trying to control the action but Gustafsson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Teteny is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gustafsson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Teteny trying to work for an americana but Gustafsson has managed to regain full guard.
Teteny wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving. #T4##SUB2#
Gustafsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Teteny can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Teteny passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Teteny (5) vs (0) Gustafsson
Gustafsson stops Teteny from passing to mount.
Gustafsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gustafsson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Teteny is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gustafsson sees it coming and defends easily.#T5##SUB#
Teteny is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Teteny is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gustafsson manages to get to full guard.
Gustafsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Teteny controls the pace.#T6#
Teteny tries to free his leg and advance position but Gustafsson is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Teteny is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Teteny drops back looking for a leg! Gustafsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gustafsson manages to kick Teteny off! Teteny jumps back into Gustafsson's guard.
Teteny wants to pass the guard but Gustafsson is keeping the position.#SUB#
Teteny drops back looking for a leg! Gustafsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gustafsson manages to kick Teteny off! Teteny jumps back into Gustafsson's guard. #T7##SUB#
Teteny thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gustafsson is trying to control the position but Teteny postures up. #SUB2#
Gustafsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Teteny defends it easily.
Teteny trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustafsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T8#
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing Teteny from controlling successfully.
Gustafsson trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Gustafsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Teteny can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Teteny wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
Teteny is really struggling to control Gustafsson but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T9#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gustafsson holds on and takes a little breather.
Gustafsson is trying to control the position but Teteny postures up.
Teteny pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gustafsson is keeping the position for now.
Gustafsson trying to control the position.
Teteny controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing Teteny from controlling successfully. #T10##SUB2#
Gustafsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Teteny gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Teteny is pushing down on Gustafsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gustafsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Teteny has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Teteny wants to work for an arm triangle but Gustafsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Teteny is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gustafsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Teteny.
Gustafsson wants to control but Teteny is keeping busy.
#T11#
Teteny is trying to control. Gustafsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gustafsson tries to get to full guard but Teteny has control of the leg.
Gustafsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gustafsson.
Teteny wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
Gustafsson working a defensive guard but Teteny manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Teteny (8) vs (0) Gustafsson#SUB#
Teteny tries for a kimura but Gustafsson is defending well.
Gustafsson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Teteny off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Teteny (8) vs (4) Gustafsson#T12##SUB2#
Gustafsson working for a choke but Teteny is defending well. #SUB2#
Teteny is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Gustafsson is looking for the choke from the back position but Teteny is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Gustafsson looking for the RNC. #T13##SUB2#
Gustafsson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Teteny has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
You can see the frustration on Teteny's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Gustafsson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Teteny knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Teteny for a finish. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Teteny is defending well though. Gustafsson let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Teteny is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T14#
Gustafsson is not going to allow Teteny to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gustafsson has the hooks in. Teteny is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teteny takes the fight on points by 8 to 4. |
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Event:
HC Grappling 9
Date: Jan 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Israel Adesanya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Emil Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gustafsson clinches up against the cage.
Adesanya is trying to pull guard but Gustafsson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Adesanya changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gustafsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Emil Gustafsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adesanya swats away the attempt to clinch by Gustafsson.#CL#
Adesanya clinches up with Gustafsson and pushes him back against the cage.
Adesanya goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gustafsson prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Adesanya. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Gustafsson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Adesanya (0) vs (4) Gustafsson
Gustafsson wants to control but Adesanya is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gustafsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Adesanya's coaches at 4 have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Gustafsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB2#
Gustafsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Adesanya knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gustafsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Gustafsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gustafsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Gustafsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2##SUB2#
Gustafsson tries for a kimura but Adesanya is defending well.
Gustafsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adesanya keeps working. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is trying to get an arm triangle but Adesanya is defending well.
Adesanya tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Gustafsson controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Gustafsson swings around for an armbar but Adesanya sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gustafsson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adesanya (2) vs (4) Gustafsson
Adesanya being controlled here momentarily.
Gustafsson trying to control the position.
Gustafsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Adesanya slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adesanya is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Gustafsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adesanya is aware though and is defending well.
Adesanya controlling from the top position.
Gustafsson pulls Adesanya in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Gustafsson trying to keep a closed guard but Adesanya is proving a slippery customer.
Gustafsson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gustafsson is continuing to stall.
Gustafsson keeping full guard, as Adesanya tries to pass.
Adesanya trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adesanya defends well.#T6#
Adesanya content to stall in guard here.
Gustafsson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at 4. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Adesanya has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Gustafsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adesanya can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gustafsson is trying to keep Adesanya in close.
#T7##SUB2#
Gustafsson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Adesanya has passed into half guard!
Adesanya is pressing down on Gustafsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gustafsson is holding on for now.
Adesanya is taking a breather. Gustafsson 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.
Adesanya trying to control the action but Gustafsson is working from the bottom. #T8#
Gustafsson is doing well to control the position and prevent Adesanya from advancing to side control.
Adesanya controlling the action here.
Gustafsson has his hands clasped together around Adesanya's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Gustafsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adesanya pulls his head out easily. #T9#
Gustafsson moves into full guard.
Gustafsson looking to control.
Adesanya trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
Adesanya wants to pass the guard but Gustafsson is keeping the position.
Gustafsson controlling Adesanya's posture.
Adesanya wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving. #T10##SUB2#
Adesanya got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gustafsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Adesanya has managed to get both his arms back between Gustafsson's legs - danger averted.
Gustafsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Adesanya advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gustafsson wants to improve his position but Adesanya is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Gustafsson is not content to let Adesanya control the position.#SUB2#
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back.
Adesanya is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gustafsson is trying to control but can't.
#T12#
Adesanya controlling the pace.
Adesanya frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Adesanya (5) vs (4) Gustafsson
Gustafsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Adesanya tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Adesanya avoids the attempt from Gustafsson to control.#T13#
Adesanya trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Adesanya looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Adesanya prevents Gustafsson from getting the reversal.
Gustafsson regains half guard.
Gustafsson trying to control from the bottom.
#T14#
Adesanya controlling the action here.
Adesanya is pressing down on Gustafsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gustafsson is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adesanya takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Post fight, Israel Adesanya took to the microphone: 'Nos encanta una buena salida. Nos encanta una buena pelea. Esto es parte de la cultura. Directamente hacia arriba. Somos un país de raza guerrera, los maoríes. Esto es parte de nuestra cultura. Si estallara una pelea en este momento, ¿qué harían todos ustedes? Me ignorarías y verías la pelea.'. |
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Event:
HC Grappling 7
Date: Jan 09, 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Emil Gustafsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 28 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gustafsson tries to keep at a distance but Thayer has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Gustafsson pulls guard effortlessly.
Thayer postures up.
#SUB#
Gustafsson looking for subs off his back but Thayer has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gustafsson is trying to control but can't.
Gustafsson tries to roll over but Thayer keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson trying to control from the bottom.
Thayer trying to control from half guard but Gustafsson is working away.
Gustafsson is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Gustafsson wants to control but Thayer is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Gustafsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gustafsson is doing well to control the position and prevent Thayer from advancing to side control.
Thayer wants to take a breather but Gustafsson is having none of it.
Thayer wants to pass the guard but Gustafsson is defending well.
Gustafsson is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Thayer is thwarting Gustafsson's attempts to control the position.
Gustafsson tries to get to full guard but Thayer has control of the leg.
Gustafsson wants to control but Thayer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thayer trying to mount his opponent but Gustafsson defends it.
Thayer moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (0) vs (3) Thayer#SUB2#
Thayer tries for a kimura but Gustafsson is defending well. #T3#
Thayer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gustafsson keeps working.
Gustafsson tries to buck Thayer off but Thayer is having none of it.
Gustafsson is working hard here to advance position.
Thayer is looking to take a break and control but Gustafsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thayer working away.
Gustafsson is not content to let Thayer control the position. #T4#
Gustafsson wants to control but Thayer postures up.#SUB2#
Thayer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gustafsson tries to improve position but can't. #T5##SUB2#
Thayer is trying to get an arm triangle but Gustafsson is defending well. #SUB2#
Thayer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thayer trying to control the position but Gustafsson is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Gustafsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gustafsson is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Gustafsson manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Thayer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Thayer seems to be working for a kimura but Gustafsson defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thayer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thayer's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gustafsson (4) vs (3) Thayer#SUB#
Gustafsson looking for the RNC.
Thayer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T7##SUB#
Gustafsson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Thayer defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Gustafsson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Gustafsson tightening his grip on Thayer, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Gustafsson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Thayer is defending well though. Gustafsson let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Thayer fending off the submission attempt from Gustafsson. #T8##SUB#
Gustafsson tightening his grip on Thayer, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Gustafsson has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Thayer is defending well but eventually Gustafsson manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Thayer has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Emil Gustafsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Emil Gustafsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Hawaii MMA 3
Date: Dec 27, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Gustafsson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Gustafsson seems content to control.
Gustafsson passes to side control.
Dick tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Gustafsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gustafsson on the ground.
Dick trying to control but Gustafsson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick wants to control his opponent's hands but Gustafsson gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dick knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dick for a finish. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dick is defending well though. Gustafsson let's go of the attempt for now.#T1##SUB2#
Gustafsson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Gustafsson looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Dick is controlling Gustafsson 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Gustafsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2##SUB2#
Gustafsson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Dick doesn't defend quickly enough and Gustafsson has managed to lock this one up! Can Dick escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gustafsson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Emil Gustafsson!
Emil Gustafsson 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:
Hawaii Grappling 4
Date: Dec 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Emil Gustafsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; African King!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
King shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gustafsson defends it nicely.#CL2#
King moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
King has Gustafsson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. King pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gustafsson tumbling to the mat - King dives into Gustafsson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gustafsson (0) vs (2) King
Gustafsson wants to sweep here but King controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King trying to move into half guard but instead Gustafsson has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gustafsson (2) vs (2) King
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustafsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
King is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
King throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gustafsson advances to half guard.
Gustafsson is looking to pass King's guard but actually King recovers to full guard.
King is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gustafsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
King has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Gustafsson doesn't defend quickly enough and King has managed to lock this one up! Can Gustafsson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to King on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). African King!
African King was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Hawaii Grappling 2
Date: Dec 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Marquis Chriss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Emil Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gustafsson closes the distance but Chriss moves to the side #TD#
and Chriss counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chriss. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (0) Gustafsson
Gustafsson is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustafsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Gustafsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chriss postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gustafsson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (2) Gustafsson#SUB2#
Gustafsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chriss has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Chriss keeping moving, preventing Gustafsson from controlling successfully.
Chriss looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gustafsson is one step ahead there.
Gustafsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gustafsson trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Chriss is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gustafsson is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Chriss 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: Chriss (4) vs (2) Gustafsson
Gustafsson is not content to let Chriss control the position.
Gustafsson moves into full guard.
Chriss sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gustafsson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Gustafsson has his foot on Chriss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chriss works his way back into a safe position though.
Chriss trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chriss sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Gustafsson trying to keep a closed guard but Chriss is proving a slippery customer.
Chriss trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
Chriss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Gustafsson has his foot on Chriss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chriss works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Chriss trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
Chriss is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gustafsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chriss is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chriss wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving. #SUB#
Chriss drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gustafsson dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (4) vs (4) Gustafsson#T5##SUB#
Chriss has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gustafsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chriss lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (6) vs (4) Gustafsson
Chriss wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
Chriss slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gustafsson has control of Chriss's left arm, preventing Chriss from doing any damage. #T6#
Chriss is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gustafsson 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: Chriss (6) vs (6) Gustafsson#SUB2#
Gustafsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Chriss wants to get back to full guard.#T7##SUB2#
Gustafsson seems to be working for a kimura but Chriss defends the submission attempt.
Chriss tries to roll over but Gustafsson keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gustafsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chriss sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Gustafsson is working for a kimura but Chriss is defending it quite comfortably.
Chriss is looking for a sweep. Gustafsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Chriss is pressing down on Gustafsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chriss looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gustafsson is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Gustafsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Chriss has an active guard here but Gustafsson has managed to pass into half guard.
Chriss has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gustafsson is working away from the top position though.#T9#
Chriss won't allow Gustafsson to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chriss is just riding it out for now. Gustafsson eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chriss trying to control here.
Chriss is looking for a sweep. Gustafsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chriss trying to control but Gustafsson postures up.
Gustafsson wants to pass the guard but Chriss is defending well. #T10#
Chriss trying to control from the bottom.
Gustafsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chriss does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chriss wants to improve his position but Gustafsson is controlling well.
Chriss trying to control here.
Gustafsson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chriss! Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (6) vs (9) Gustafsson
Chriss is working to get back to half guard.
Chriss is working hard here to advance position.#T11#
Chriss is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Gustafsson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Chriss is now in Gustafsson's guard. A big mistake from Gustafsson there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (8) vs (9) Gustafsson
Chriss 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.
Gustafsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Gustafsson being controlled here, momentarily.
Chriss trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
Chriss is really struggling to control Gustafsson but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T13#
Chriss is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chriss trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
Chriss stopping the sweep attempt from Gustafsson.#SUB2#
Chriss avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing Chriss from controlling successfully. #T14##SUB2#
Gustafsson has his foot on Chriss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chriss works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Gustafsson working for a triangle but Chriss defends it easily.
Chriss sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chriss trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gustafsson wins on points by 9 to 8.
A very excited looking Emil Gustafsson 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:
Hawaii Grappling 1
Date: Nov 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ty Wong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Emil Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gustafsson tries to clinch up but Wong circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Wong decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Wong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gustafsson trying to control but Wong is working from the bottom.
Gustafsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gustafsson stopping the sweep attempt from Wong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong working a defensive guard but Gustafsson passes into half guard.
Wong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gustafsson passes into side control, despite Wong's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wong (0) vs (3) Gustafsson
Gustafsson wants to control but Wong is keeping him busy. #T1#
Gustafsson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wong's legs.
Wong tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Gustafsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gustafsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wong being controlled for a moment.
Wong looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wong gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Gustafsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Gustafsson is looking to advance position but Wong won't allow it.
Gustafsson is thwarting Wong's attempts to control the position.
Wong tries to roll over but Gustafsson keeps him under control.#T3##SUB2#
Gustafsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wong is looking for a sweep. Gustafsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Wong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gustafsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustafsson 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#
Wong looking for a guillotine here but Gustafsson defends easily.
#T5##SUB#
Wong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gustafsson is aware though and is defending well.
Gustafsson wants to control from the top but Wong keeps moving.
Gustafsson pushes down on Wong's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Wong actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Wong looking for submissions off his back.
Gustafsson is trying to control. Wong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6#
Wong is looking to control Gustafsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wong avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Wong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gustafsson pulls his head out easily.
Wong trying to control from the bottom.
Gustafsson wants to pass the guard but Wong is defending well. #SUB#
Wong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gustafsson wants to pass to mount but Wong is defending the position.
Gustafsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Wong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gustafsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T7##SUB#
Wong looking for submissions off his back.
Wong is not content to let Gustafsson control the position.#SUB2#
Gustafsson seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wong has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wong is just riding it out for now. Gustafsson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wong defends it well. #T8#
Gustafsson trying to control the action but Wong is working from the bottom.
Gustafsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gustafsson trying to control the action but Wong is working from the bottom.
Wong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T9#
Gustafsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gustafsson slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Gustafsson is trying for a kimura here. Wong looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gustafsson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Emil Gustafsson!
Our winner, Emil Gustafsson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
020 Grappling 3
Date: Aug 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Marquis Chriss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Emil Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Chriss closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chriss gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is working for takedown but Chriss is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Chriss gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chriss (2) vs (0) Gustafsson
Chriss is pressing down on Gustafsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gustafsson is holding on for now.
Gustafsson wants to improve his position but Chriss is controlling well.
Gustafsson is controlling Chriss's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chriss moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (5) vs (0) Gustafsson#SUB#
Chriss working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Gustafsson struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Chriss is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gustafsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chriss trying to control the action but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
Gustafsson is trying to improve his position.#T2##SUB#
Chriss thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Chriss tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chriss has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Chriss is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gustafsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chriss wants to control but Gustafsson is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB#
Chriss tries for a kimura but Gustafsson is defending well. #SUB#
Chriss wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gustafsson, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Chriss thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gustafsson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Chriss's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Gustafsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gustafsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
Gustafsson is not content to let Chriss control the position.#SUB#
Chriss is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gustafsson is just riding it out for now. Chriss eventually gives up the hold.
Gustafsson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chriss tries to free his leg and advance position but Gustafsson is retaining full guard.
Gustafsson 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.#T5#
Chriss stands and throws Gustafsson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (8) vs (0) Gustafsson#SUB#
Chriss goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gustafsson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chriss but great work by Gustafsson. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chriss (8) vs (4) Gustafsson#SUB2#
Gustafsson tries for a kimura but Chriss is defending well.
Chriss can't do much from the bottom here.
Chriss regains half guard.
Chriss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chriss is pressing down on Gustafsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gustafsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Chriss is retaining full guard. #T6#
Chriss controls Gustafsson momentarily but Gustafsson frees himself.
Gustafsson trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Chriss working for a triangle but Gustafsson defends it easily.
Gustafsson stays in close to Chriss's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Chriss is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gustafsson defends well.#T7#
Gustafsson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chriss (8) vs (7) Gustafsson
Chriss tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Gustafsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gustafsson is looking to take a break and control but Chriss is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gustafsson tries for a kimura but Chriss is defending well. #SUB2#
Gustafsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T8#
Chriss is looking to regain half guard here but Gustafsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Chriss is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gustafsson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chriss is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Chriss moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gustafsson content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Gustafsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gustafsson wants to pass the guard but Chriss is keeping the position.
Chriss looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chriss pulls Gustafsson in close to prevent any damage.
Chriss looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T10#
Chriss is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Chriss had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gustafsson defends it easily.
Chriss bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gustafsson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (10) vs (7) Gustafsson
Chriss wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Chriss has gone for a leg lock! Gustafsson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chriss's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chriss (10) vs (9) Gustafsson#T11#
Gustafsson wants to control from the top but Chriss keeps moving.
Gustafsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Chriss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustafsson looking to pass the guard.
Gustafsson trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom. #T12#
Gustafsson preventing the sweep.
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Chriss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustafsson stopping the sweep attempt from Chriss.
Gustafsson passes into half guard.
Gustafsson wants to control but Chriss is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chriss defends it well. #T13##SUB2#
Gustafsson is working for a kimura but Chriss is defending it quite comfortably.
Chriss is concentrating on defense, preventing Gustafsson from advancing position.
Chriss is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chriss is pressing down on Gustafsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Chriss is looking for a triangle but Gustafsson pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Chriss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T14##SUB#
Chriss working for submissions but it's allowed Gustafsson to get to half guard.
Gustafsson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura but Chriss is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chriss defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chriss takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
Marquis Chriss decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
020 Grappling 2
Date: Aug 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Emil Gustafsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Woodie Maykit!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Maykit shoots in for a takedown but Gustafsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maykit is defended easily by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maykit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gustafsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Maykit circles away.
Gustafsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maykit shoots for a double leg takedown but Gustafsson sprawls well. He's pushed Maykit's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Emil Gustafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Woodie Maykit.
Maykit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gustafsson circles away.
Gustafsson stuffs the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gustafsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maykit closes the distance and clinches up with Gustafsson, looking for a takedown. Maykit pushes Gustafsson against the cage but Gustafsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maykit keeps the fight on the outside.
Gustafsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gustafsson wants to clinch up but Maykit keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gustafsson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gustafsson (4) vs (0) Maykit
Maykit is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Gustafsson is looking to take a break and control but Maykit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maykit tries to buck Gustafsson off but Gustafsson is having none of it.#SUB#
Gustafsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Gustafsson is trying to get an arm triangle but Maykit is defending well.
Maykit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maykit wants to control but Gustafsson postures up.
Gustafsson trying to control the action but Maykit is working from the bottom.
Gustafsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Maykit gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Gustafsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Maykit is pressing down on Gustafsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Maykit working for a triangle but Gustafsson defends it easily.
Maykit tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Maykit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Maykit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Maykit has his foot on Gustafsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gustafsson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Gustafsson drops back looking for a leg! Maykit is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maykit manages to kick Gustafsson off! Gustafsson jumps back into Maykit's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maykit wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Maykit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gustafsson preventing the sweep.
Maykit 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: Gustafsson (4) vs (2) Maykit
Gustafsson wants to control but Maykit is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gustafsson is looking to improve his position.
#T4##SUB2#
Maykit is working for a submission of some sort.
Maykit is pressing down on Gustafsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gustafsson is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Maykit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gustafsson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Maykit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gustafsson defends it well.
Maykit is looking to advance position but Gustafsson won't allow it. #T5#
Maykit has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (4) vs (5) Maykit
Maykit is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Gustafsson is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Gustafsson (4) vs (8) Maykit
Gustafsson is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Maykit has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gustafsson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Well, with Maykit on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Gustafsson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Gustafsson breaks Maykit's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gustafsson (6) vs (8) Maykit
Gustafsson wants to control from the top but Maykit keeps moving. #SUB2#
Maykit has his foot on Gustafsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gustafsson works his way back into a safe position though.#T6##SUB2#
Maykit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maykit looking for a sweep. Not yet Maykit, not yet.
Maykit 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: Gustafsson (6) vs (10) Maykit
Gustafsson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Maykit wants to pass the guard but Gustafsson is defending well.
Gustafsson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Maykit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T7#
Maykit uses his free foot to push down on Gustafsson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gustafsson. Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (6) vs (13) Maykit
Gustafsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maykit wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB2#
Maykit is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gustafsson is surviving well by controlling Maykit's body position as best he can.
Gustafsson stops Maykit from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T8##SUB2#
Maykit jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gustafsson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gustafsson wants to control but Maykit postures up.
Gustafsson sneaks back into half guard.
Gustafsson moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson keeping full guard, as Maykit tries to pass. #SUB2#
Maykit thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gustafsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Maykit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T9#
Gustafsson is looking for a sweep. Maykit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gustafsson is pressing down on Maykit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Maykit drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gustafsson dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gustafsson (8) vs (13) Maykit
Gustafsson controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Maykit is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Gustafsson rolls with it to try and escape but Maykit cranks on the arm and Gustafsson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Woodie Maykit! |
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Event:
020 Grappling 1
Date: Jul 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jim Fish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Emil Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gustafsson tries to clinch there but Fish circles away.
Fish avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Fish has closed the distance and engaged Gustafsson in a clinch.
#TD#
Fish pulls Gustafsson into guard.
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fish tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fish holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fish wants to sweep here but Gustafsson controlling him for the moment.
Gustafsson trying to control but Fish is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Gustafsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fish has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gustafsson has managed to get both his arms back between Fish's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustafsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fish working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Gustafsson is stalling in the full guard.
Fish pulls Gustafsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Gustafsson from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Gustafsson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fish looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fish looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fish! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fish (4) vs (0) Gustafsson#SUB#
Fish goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gustafsson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fish but great work by Gustafsson. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fish (4) vs (4) Gustafsson
Gustafsson is looking to take a break and control but Fish is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gustafsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Fish is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Gustafsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fish knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Gustafsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fish, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Gustafsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fish, who protects the arm well.
Gustafsson tries to move to mount but Fish blocks the move with his legs. #T4#
Gustafsson is looking to take a break and control but Fish is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gustafsson is staying tight to Fish's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gustafsson trying to control the action but Fish is working from the bottom.
Fish is trying to control Gustafsson's posture but Gustafsson avoids it.
Gustafsson wants to control but Fish is keeping him busy. #T5##SUB2#
Gustafsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gustafsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fish stops Gustafsson from passing to mount.
Fish struggling a bit here.
Fish is trying to improve his position.#T6##SUB2#
Gustafsson tries for a kimura but Fish is defending well.
Fish can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Gustafsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fish is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Gustafsson in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Fish is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Emil Gustafsson!
A victorious Emil Gustafsson 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:
020 Tokyo 1
Date: Jun 27, 2023 |
#R1#
A big right from Gustafsson misses.
Gustafsson swinging wildly here.
Gustafsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Chriss.
Gustafsson throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Chriss manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gustafsson on his heels. He'll look to pass Gustafsson's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chriss trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gustafsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gustafsson postures up.
#T1#
Chriss wants to sweep but no luck.
Gustafsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Chriss has wrist control.
Chriss preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gustafsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Chriss keeping moving, preventing Gustafsson from controlling successfully.
Gustafsson preventing the sweep.
Chriss working a defensive guard here.
Gustafsson looking to sit in guard and control but Chriss gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Chriss pushes down on Gustafsson's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Chriss tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gustafsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Chriss is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chriss wants to control but Gustafsson is keeping him busy.
Gustafsson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Chriss wants to work for an arm triangle but Gustafsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chriss wants to control but Gustafsson is keeping him busy.
Gustafsson trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Chriss trying to pass the guard but Gustafsson defending well.
Gustafsson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chriss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gustafsson managing to control the position.
Gustafsson wants to control the position but Chriss says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gustafsson is looking for a sweep. Chriss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gustafsson manages to get to full guard.
Chriss pushes down on Gustafsson's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Gustafsson trying to hold on to Chriss's head to control him but Chriss postures up.
Chriss performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chriss trying to control from Gustafsson's half guard. Gustafsson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gustafsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chriss passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Chriss seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marquis Chriss dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Chriss slips a straight right by Gustafsson.
We've been informed that Chriss has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Marquis Chriss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chriss misses with a looping left.
Gustafsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Chriss closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Chriss tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Chriss goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gustafsson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chriss's guard! Nice work there by Gustafsson!
Gustafsson throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson trying to control but Chriss is working from the bottom.
Chriss wants to sweep here but Gustafsson controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Chriss lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Chriss trying to move into half guard but instead Gustafsson has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Gustafsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gustafsson preventing the sweep.
Chriss controls Gustafsson momentarily but Gustafsson frees himself.
Marquis Chriss has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Chriss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Chriss looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gustafsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Chriss trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Chriss is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gustafsson is aware though and is defending well.
Chriss looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gustafsson is one step ahead there.
Gustafsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gustafsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gustafsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gustafsson cracks Chriss with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Chriss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Chriss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Gustafsson stands up over Chriss, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gustafsson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Chriss working for a triangle but Gustafsson defends it easily.
Gustafsson scoring with some ground and pound.
Gustafsson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Chriss looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Gustafsson won't allow Chriss to sweep him here.
Gustafsson lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Chriss escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gustafsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gustafsson with a nice head shot there.
Gustafsson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Chriss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Chriss has an active guard here but Gustafsson has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustafsson misses with a head shot. Chriss uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Gustafsson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Gustafsson misses the shot to the body.
Gustafsson sets himself, and Chriss steps forward looking for the clinch! Gustafsson avoids it this time.
Gustafsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Chriss is just out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gustafsson. #CL2#
Chriss clinches up against the cage.
Chriss tries to pull guard but Gustafsson won't allow it.
Gustafsson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chriss gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chriss has Gustafsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gustafsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chriss tries to circle away but Gustafsson has him pinned against the cage.
Gustafsson looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gustafsson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Chriss has had enough of the clinch but Gustafsson keeps him there for the moment.
Chriss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Chriss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gustafsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chriss feints the counter takedown.
A shot to the body from Gustafsson misses #TD2#
and Chriss counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gustafsson! #SUB2#
Chriss tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chriss has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gustafsson tries to buck Chriss off but Chriss is having none of it.#T2#
Chriss working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Chriss is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gustafsson has escaped the position, nice work there.
I wouldn't like to be where Gustafsson is right now.
Gustafsson is trying to improve his position.
Gustafsson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Chriss is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chriss controlling the action here. #T3#
Chriss tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gustafsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chriss uses his free foot to push down on Gustafsson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gustafsson. #SUB2#
Chriss goes for an armbar but Gustafsson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gustafsson.
Chriss lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Gustafsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Chriss trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chriss might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gustafsson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Chriss is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chriss is fighting to break Gustafsson's control of his arms but Gustafsson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marquis Chriss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chriss has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marquis Chriss!
Marquis Chriss 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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020 FOUR
Date: Jun 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Muffin defending well as Gustafsson loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gustafsson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Muffin is trying to control Gustafsson's posture but Gustafsson avoids it.
Gustafsson trying to control the position but Muffin is working away.
Muffin defending against the ground and pound.
Gustafsson tries to score with some ground and pound. Muffin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Muffin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Gustafsson crashes against the mat.
#T1#
Muffin wants to control but Gustafsson postures up.
Muffin is trying to escape the position but Gustafsson is controlling the position.
Muffin is not content to let Gustafsson control the position.
Muffin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gustafsson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Muffin gets back to half guard.
Gustafsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Muffin tries to roll over but Gustafsson keeps him under control.
Muffin manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Gustafsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gustafsson postures up in Muffin 's guard and throws a big left but Muffin blocks it.
Muffin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gustafsson.
Muffin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gustafsson is one step ahead there.
Muffin has momentary wrist control but Gustafsson slips an elbow through the middle.
Gustafsson trying to control but Muffin is working from the bottom.
Gustafsson stopping the sweep attempt from Muffin .#SUB#
Muffin looking for a guillotine here but Gustafsson defends easily.
#T3#
Gustafsson trying to control but Muffin is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gustafsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gustafsson wants to control from the top but Muffin keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Muffin has momentary wrist control but Gustafsson slips an elbow through the middle.
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Muffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustafsson scoring with some ground and pound.
Gustafsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Muffin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gustafsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Muffin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Muffin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Muffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustafsson won't allow Muffin to sweep him here.
Gustafsson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Muffin keeping moving, preventing Gustafsson from controlling successfully.
Gustafsson looking to sit in guard and control but Muffin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Muffin throws a big elbow that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Muffin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gustafsson is keeping the position for now.
Muffin landing with the ground and pound.
Muffin advances to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Gustafsson dominated that round.
That's time! Muffin 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gustafsson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#TD2#
Gustafsson scores with a takedown into Muffin 's guard.#SUB#
Muffin looking for a guillotine here but Gustafsson defends easily.
Gustafsson forces his way into half guard.
Muffin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gustafsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Muffin defending well though.
Emil Gustafsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gustafsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gustafsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Muffin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Muffin gets full guard.#SUB#
Gustafsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Muffin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gustafsson has managed to get both his arms back between Muffin 's legs - danger averted.
Gustafsson scoring with punches to the head and body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gustafsson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Gustafsson distracts Muffin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gustafsson working some strikes from top position.
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Muffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustafsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Gustafsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gustafsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2##SUB#
Gustafsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Muffin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gustafsson has managed to get both his arms back between Muffin 's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Muffin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gustafsson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Muffin is looking for a sweep. Gustafsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gustafsson is stalling here. Muffin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gustafsson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Muffin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gustafsson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Muffin off and has taken his back!
Gustafsson is punishing Muffin with strikes - can he finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustafsson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Gustafsson lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #T3#
Gustafsson is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Muffin up.
Gustafsson misses with an elbow to the head.
The referee is taking a good look at Muffin as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Gustafsson!
#ROC2#Muffin is rocked!
Gustafsson drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Muffin is in real trouble here! Gustafsson lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Gustafsson is delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emil Gustafsson!
Emil Gustafsson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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