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Event:
MMAHKI 69
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Rurik.
Choo Oi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rurik lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC2#Choo Oi is rocked!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rurik - that will leave a mark!
Oh Choo Oi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Choo Oi is breathing heavily.
Choo Oi ducks into an uppercut from Rurik and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yaroslav Rurik! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 48
Date: May 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Hunna stuffs the takedown.
Choo Oi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hunna swivels and escapes.
Hunna lands a slapping body shot.
Hunna scores with a sloppy right hand. Choo Oi should have avoided that one.
Choo Oi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Decent striking displayed by Hunna there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunna scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC2#Choo Oi is rocked!
Hunna works Choo Oi's body with a nice hook.
Oh Choo Oi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Choo Oi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Choo Oi is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Choo Oi is aggressively charging in as Hunna backs up avoiding any damage. Hunna tosses out a jab and Choo Oi runs right into it face first! Choo Oi is out cold! Hunna dropped down on all fours and is barking in Choo Oi's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pho Hunna! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 39
Date: Apr 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Choo Oi shoots for a double leg takedown but Aoiki sprawls well. He's pushed Choo Oi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aoiki looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Aoiki shoots in looking for a takedown. Choo Oi tries to sprawl out of it but Aoiki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Choo Oi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Aoiki has Choo Oi up against the cage in a clinch.
Aoiki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Choo Oi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aoiki is looking for a takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Choo Oi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Aoiki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoiki wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Choo Oi drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi looking for a triangle here. Aoiki is fighting it but it looks tight! Choo Oi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Aoiki is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Li Sheng Choo Oi!
Li Sheng Choo Oi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 25
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Choo Oi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Choo Oi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zilla counters with a nice uppercut.
Li Sheng Choo Oi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Choo Oi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Choo Oi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zilla counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Choo Oi is rocked!
Zilla bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Oh Choo Oi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Choo Oi is breathing heavily.
Choo Oi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zilla drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Choo Oi's head, knocking him out cold! Zilla is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DeMarco Zilla! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 87
Date: Jan 01, 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Peter Petrov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 5 losses; Li Sheng Choo Oi!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Choo Oi fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Petrov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petrov (2) vs (0) Choo Oi
Petrov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Choo Oi is refusing to be controlled, as Petrov sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choo Oi is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Choo Oi won't allow Petrov to pass to mount.
Petrov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Petrov is keen to just control but Choo Oi is a slippery customer.#T1##SUB#
Petrov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Choo Oi has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Choo Oi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Choo Oi keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Choo Oi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Petrov defends it easily.#SUB#
Petrov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Choo Oi keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Petrov is posturing up here but Choo Oi has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Petrov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Petrov has to tap! Slick submission there by Choo Oi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Li Sheng Choo Oi!
A victorious Li Sheng Choo Oi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 84
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Gregory Rodriguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 4 losses; Li Sheng Choo Oi!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Choo Oi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rodriguez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriguez (0) vs (2) Choo Oi
Rodriguez is trying to control the position but Choo Oi postures up. #SUB2#
Choo Oi drops back looking for a leg! Rodriguez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rodriguez manages to kick Choo Oi off! Choo Oi jumps back into Rodriguez's guard. #SUB2#
Choo Oi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rodriguez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriguez, not yet. #SUB#
Rodriguez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Choo Oi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Choo Oi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Choo Oi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rodriguez wants to sweep here but Choo Oi controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez has control of Choo Oi's left arm, preventing Choo Oi from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Choo Oi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Choo Oi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Choo Oi preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB#
Rodriguez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Choo Oi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Choo Oi drops back looking for a leg! Rodriguez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rodriguez manages to kick Choo Oi off! Choo Oi jumps back into Rodriguez's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Choo Oi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rodriguez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rodriguez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rodriguez! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rodriguez (4) vs (2) Choo Oi
Choo Oi tries to bench press Rodriguez off him but Rodriguez keeps the position. #SUB#
Rodriguez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Choo Oi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Choo Oi is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Rodriguez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Rodriguez trying to control the action but Choo Oi is working from the bottom.
Choo Oi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rodriguez's best efforts.#SUB#
Rodriguez is working for a kimura but Choo Oi is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Rodriguez 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.
Choo Oi gets back to full guard.
Rodriguez looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB2#
Choo Oi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodriguez defends well.
Rodriguez trying to control but Choo Oi is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez stays in close to Choo Oi's body and controls the position.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Choo Oi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Choo Oi is looking for a triangle but Rodriguez pushes his legs off easily.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Choo Oi is keeping the position.
Choo Oi keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Choo Oi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rodriguez preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB2#
Rodriguez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Rodriguez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Choo Oi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Choo Oi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Choo Oi working for a triangle but Rodriguez defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodriguez defends well.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Choo Oi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Rodriguez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Choo Oi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Choo Oi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Choo Oi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Choo Oi looking for a guillotine here but Rodriguez defends easily.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rodriguez has picked Choo Oi up and slammed him! Choo Oi can't keep hold of the triangle and Rodriguez manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriguez (7) vs (2) Choo Oi
Rodriguez works to advance to full mount. Choo Oi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriguez (9) vs (2) Choo Oi
Rodriguez content just to control the position here.
Choo Oi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Choo Oi is squirming around, avoiding Rodriguez's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Choo Oi is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Rodriguez working for a submission but Choo Oi is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Rodriguez working for a submission but Choo Oi is keeping him at bay.
Choo Oi is trying desperately to improve position.
Choo Oi regains half guard.#SUB2#
Choo Oi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rodriguez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriguez (12) vs (2) Choo Oi
Choo Oi regains half guard.#SUB#
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Choo Oi defends it well. #SUB#
Rodriguez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Choo Oi sees it coming and defends easily.#T7#
Rodriguez is keen to just control but Choo Oi is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Rodriguez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rodriguez works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriguez (15) vs (2) Choo Oi
Choo Oi is looking to regain half guard here but Rodriguez keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Rodriguez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rodriguez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Choo Oi prevents Rodriguez from improving position.
Choo Oi is letting Rodriguez control him for a moment.
Choo Oi is not content to let Rodriguez control the position. #T8##SUB#
Rodriguez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Choo Oi, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Rodriguez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rodriguez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Choo Oi regains half guard.#SUB#
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Choo Oi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodriguez pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Choo Oi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Choo Oi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9#
Rodriguez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Choo Oi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Choo Oi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriguez (15) vs (4) Choo Oi
Rodriguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Choo Oi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now.
Rodriguez 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: Rodriguez (17) vs (4) Choo Oi#SUB#
Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Choo Oi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Rodriguez seems to be looking for submissions.
#T10##SUB2#
Choo Oi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Choo Oi actively working from the bottom here.
Rodriguez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Rodriguez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Choo Oi is just riding it out for now. Rodriguez eventually gives up the hold.
Rodriguez is keen to just control but Choo Oi is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Choo Oi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Rodriguez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Choo Oi sees it coming and defends easily.#T11##SUB2#
Choo Oi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Choo Oi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rodriguez slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Choo Oi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rodriguez is controlling the pace.
Rodriguez trying to control the action but Choo Oi is working from the bottom. #T12##SUB#
Rodriguez wants to work for an arm triangle but Choo Oi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodriguez pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Choo Oi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rodriguez is taking a breather. Choo Oi 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.
Rodriguez is trying to control. Choo Oi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Rodriguez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Choo Oi is just riding it out for now. Rodriguez eventually gives up the hold.
Rodriguez is trying to control the action in half guard but Choo Oi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T13##SUB#
Rodriguez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Choo Oi sees it coming and defends easily.
Rodriguez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Choo Oi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Choo Oi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rodriguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Choo Oi keeps working. #SUB#
Rodriguez 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.
Rodriguez is pressing down on Choo Oi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Choo Oi is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Choo Oi actively working from the bottom here.#T14#
Choo Oi is staying active underneath Rodriguez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Choo Oi tries to get to full guard but Rodriguez has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Choo Oi looking for submissions off his back.
Choo Oi is refusing to be controlled, as Rodriguez sits in half guard. #SUB#
Rodriguez 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.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura but Choo Oi is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriguez takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
An intense looking Gregory Rodriguez took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'RoboCop is coming for EVERYONE!! The Lightweight division is MINE'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 77
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Jack Lake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 4 losses; Li Sheng Choo Oi!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lake shoots for a double leg takedown but Choo Oi sprawls well. He's pushed Lake's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Choo Oi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lake closes the distance and clinches up with Choo Oi, looking for a takedown. Lake pushes Choo Oi against the cage but Choo Oi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Choo Oi wants to counter with a clinch but Lake pushes him away.#TD#
Lake fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Choo Oi to the ground. Lake is now in Choo Oi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lake (2) vs (0) Choo Oi#SUB2#
Choo Oi working for a triangle but Lake defends it easily.
Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Choo Oi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lake tries to free his leg and advance position but Choo Oi is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Lake drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lake jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Choo Oi looking for a guillotine here but Lake defends easily.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi looking for a guillotine here but Lake defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choo Oi keeping moving, preventing Lake from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Choo Oi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Choo Oi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Choo Oi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Choo Oi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lake defends well.#SUB2#
Choo Oi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lake defends well.#T2##SUB2#
Choo Oi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Lake thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Lake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Choo Oi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Choo Oi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Choo Oi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Lake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lake is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Choo Oi is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lake has his hands clasped together but Choo Oi extends and breaks Lake's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Choo Oi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Li Sheng Choo Oi!
After winning the bout, Li Sheng Choo Oi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 73
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Jake Lake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 4 losses; Li Sheng Choo Oi!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lake shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Lake scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lake (2) vs (0) Choo Oi#SUB2#
Choo Oi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Choo Oi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Choo Oi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lake 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.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Choo Oi looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB#
Lake looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Lake 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.
Choo Oi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2##SUB#
Lake thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Lake thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Lake 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. #SUB#
Lake drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lake jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Lake drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lake jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Choo Oi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lake is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Lake 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.
Lake is breathing heavily.
Lake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Choo Oi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Lake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Choo Oi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lake has managed to get both his arms back between Choo Oi's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Choo Oi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Choo Oi is looking for a triangle but Lake pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Lake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2#
Choo Oi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Lake drops back looking for a leg! Choo Oi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Choo Oi manages to kick Lake off! Lake jumps back into Choo Oi's guard. #SUB2#
Choo Oi has his foot on Lake's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lake works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Lake thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lake looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Lake drops back looking for a leg! Choo Oi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Choo Oi manages to kick Lake off! Lake jumps back into Choo Oi's guard. #T5##SUB#
Lake drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lake jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Choo Oi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lake's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (2) vs (2) Choo Oi#SUB2#
Choo Oi drops back looking for a leg! Lake is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lake manages to kick Choo Oi off! Choo Oi jumps back into Lake's guard.
Choo Oi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lake is keeping the position for now.
Choo Oi stopping the sweep attempt from Lake.
Choo Oi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lake is keeping the position for now.
Lake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Choo Oi preventing the sweep. #T6##SUB2#
Choo Oi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Choo Oi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lake 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.#SUB2#
Choo Oi 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.
Lake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Choo Oi passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Choo Oi is working for a submission of some sort.
Lake wants to improve his position but Choo Oi is controlling well.
Lake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T7#
The fighters are battling for position here. Lake manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Choo Oi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Choo Oi being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Choo Oi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Choo Oi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Choo Oi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Choo Oi preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Choo Oi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Choo Oi 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.
Lake is pulling down on Choo Oi's head. It's preventing any offense from Choo Oi, at least for the moment.#T8#
Lake wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Choo Oi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Choo Oi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Choo Oi on the ground.
Lake looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Lake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Choo Oi defends it easily.#SUB2#
Choo Oi drops back looking for a leg! Lake is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lake manages to kick Choo Oi off! Choo Oi jumps back into Lake's guard. #SUB2#
Choo Oi drops back looking for a leg! Lake is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lake manages to kick Choo Oi off! Choo Oi jumps back into Lake's guard. #SUB2#
Choo Oi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Choo Oi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T9#
Choo Oi stopping the sweep attempt from Lake.
Choo Oi advances to half guard.
Lake has his hands clasped together around Choo Oi's back. He's all about the action.
Lake is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi 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.
Lake is trying to control but can't.
Lake gets back to full guard.
Lake 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.#T10#
Lake trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lake looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Choo Oi drops back looking for a leg! Lake is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lake manages to kick Choo Oi off! Choo Oi jumps back into Lake's guard.
Choo Oi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lake is keeping the position for now.
Lake has control of Choo Oi's left arm, preventing Choo Oi from doing any damage.
Lake wants to sweep here but Choo Oi controlling him for the moment.
Lake looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T11#
Lake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Choo Oi slips nicely into half guard.
Lake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lake is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Choo Oi is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lake defends it well. #SUB2#
Choo Oi seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lake defends it well. #T12#
Lake tries to roll over but Choo Oi keeps him under control.
Lake manages to get to full guard.
Choo Oi stopping the sweep attempt from Lake.
Choo Oi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lake is keeping the position for now.
Lake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi 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.
Lake looking for a sweep. Not yet Lake, not yet.
Lake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Choo Oi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T13##SUB2#
Choo Oi 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.
Choo Oi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Lake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi drops back looking for a leg! Lake is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lake manages to kick Choo Oi off! Choo Oi jumps back into Lake's guard. #SUB2#
Choo Oi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lake trying to control the position.
Lake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Choo Oi is one step ahead there. #T14#
Lake looking to control.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Choo Oi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lake's guard. #SUB2#
Choo Oi is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lake is positioning himself well to prevent Choo Oi advancing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Choo Oi gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Choo Oi wins on points by 3 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Li Sheng Choo Oi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 70
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 3 losses; Li Sheng Choo Oi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Solo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Choo Oi's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Choo Oi (0) vs (2) Solo
Choo Oi tries to roll over but Solo keeps him under control.
Solo controlling the action here.#SUB#
Choo Oi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Choo Oi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Choo Oi actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Choo Oi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Choo Oi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Choo Oi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Well, if Solo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Choo Oi wants to sweep but Solo has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Choo Oi (0) vs (5) Solo
Choo Oi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Solo advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Choo Oi (0) vs (7) Solo
Solo content just to control the position here.
Choo Oi is trying to escape the mount.
Solo controlling the position easily from mount. #T2##SUB2#
Solo looking for a guillotine from mount but Choo Oi is having none of it.
Choo Oi is desperately trying to improve his position but Solo has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Choo Oi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Solo fails to take his opponent's back.
Choo Oi is desperately trying to improve his position but Solo has a good base and remains in mount.
Solo controlling the position easily from mount.
Choo Oi tries to reverse the position but Solo maintains control.#T3#
Solo seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Choo Oi is holding on tight.
Choo Oi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Choo Oi regains half guard.#SUB#
Choo Oi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Solo pulls his head out easily.
Choo Oi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Choo Oi is not content to let Solo control the position.
Solo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Choo Oi (0) vs (10) Solo
Solo wants to control the pace but Choo Oi is squirming around nicely.
Choo Oi stops Solo from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T4#
Choo Oi is trying desperately to improve position.
Solo controlling from mount.
Choo Oi is squirming around, avoiding Solo's attempts to control the action.
Choo Oi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Solo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Choo Oi prevents Solo from taking his back.
Solo keeps trying to improve his position.#T5#
Choo Oi is trying to escape the mount.
Solo trying to control but Choo Oi is having none of it.
Solo takes Choo Oi's back. Score +3 for taking back: Choo Oi (0) vs (13) Solo
Choo Oi is in bad spot here.
Solo trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Choo Oi doesn't escape.
Choo Oi tries to roll but Solo sticks to his back.
Choo Oi is working hard here to advance position.
Choo Oi is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Solo.
Choo Oi tries to escape the position.
#T6#
Solo controlling the position well here. Choo Oi rolled but Solo kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Choo Oi is in bad spot here.
Solo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Choo Oi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T7#
Choo Oi is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Choo Oi tries to roll but Solo sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Solo is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Choo Oi taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Solo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hand Solo!
During a confident post fight interview, Hand Solo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 61
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 3 losses; Li Sheng Choo Oi!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Choo Oi looking to score a takedown here. Chancel is defending well but Choo Oi drives through and ends up in Chancel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chancel (0) vs (2) Choo Oi#SUB2#
Choo Oi 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#
Choo Oi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chancel is pulling down on Choo Oi's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Chancel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Choo Oi being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Chancel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Choo Oi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Choo Oi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choo Oi passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Choo Oi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chancel has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Choo Oi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chancel is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Choo Oi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Chancel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Choo Oi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chancel is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Canadian Combat Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Chancel is trying to maintain the position but Choo Oi is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Choo Oi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Choo Oi prevents Chancel from improving his position.
Chancel is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Choo Oi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chancel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Choo Oi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Choo Oi is thwarting Chancel's attempts to control the position.
Chancel is looking for a sweep. Choo Oi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Choo Oi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chancel is just riding it out for now. Choo Oi eventually gives up the hold.
Choo Oi prevents Chancel from improving his position.#T3##SUB2#
Choo Oi is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Chancel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Chancel is defending against the submission attempts here by Choo Oi.
Chancel wants to get back to full guard.
Chancel manages to get to full guard.
Choo Oi works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Chancel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Choo Oi is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Chancel is defending against the submission attempts here by Choo Oi.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Chancel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Choo Oi pulls his head out easily.
Chancel is pressing down on Choo Oi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Choo Oi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chancel dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chancel (2) vs (2) Choo Oi
Chancel 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. #T5#
Chancel won't allow Choo Oi to sweep him here.
Chancel 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. #SUB2#
Choo Oi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Choo Oi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Choo Oi looks winded!
Chancel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chancel advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (5) vs (2) Choo Oi
Choo Oi trying to remain calm as Chancel controls from the top position.
Chancel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Choo Oi for as long as he can get away with.#T6#
Choo Oi is looking to reverse the position.
Chancel controls the position.
Choo Oi is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Chancel passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Choo Oi! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chancel (7) vs (2) Choo Oi
Choo Oi is desperately trying to improve his position but Chancel has a good base and remains in mount.
Chancel controlling the position easily from mount.
Choo Oi working to try and regain half guard.
Chancel tries to control but Choo Oi wriggling away.
Choo Oi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Choo Oi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7##SUB2#
Choo Oi looking for submissions off his back.
Chancel content to control rather than advance.
Choo Oi works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Choo Oi 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! Chancel rolls with it to try and escape but Choo Oi cranks on the arm and Chancel is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Li Sheng Choo Oi!
Our winner, Li Sheng Choo Oi, 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:
Stepping Stone 56
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 3 losses; Li Sheng Choo Oi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Rowan Atkinson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Choo Oi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Choo Oi (2) vs (0) Atkinson
Atkinson keeping full guard, as Choo Oi tries to pass.
Atkinson wants to sweep here but Choo Oi controlling him for the moment.
Atkinson trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Choo Oi drops back looking for a leg! Atkinson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Atkinson manages to kick Choo Oi off! Choo Oi jumps back into Atkinson's guard.
Atkinson 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.#SUB#
Choo Oi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Atkinson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Atkinson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Atkinson! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Choo Oi (2) vs (4) Atkinson
Choo Oi tries to bench press Atkinson off him but Atkinson keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choo Oi is not content to let Atkinson control the position.
Choo Oi tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Atkinson trying to control the action but Choo Oi is working from the bottom.
Choo Oi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Choo Oi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Choo Oi has his foot on Atkinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Atkinson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Choo Oi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Atkinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Atkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Choo Oi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Choo Oi is looking for a triangle but Atkinson pushes his legs off easily.
Atkinson wants to pass the guard but Choo Oi is keeping the position.#SUB#
Choo Oi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Atkinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Atkinson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Atkinson uses his free foot to push down on Choo Oi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Choo Oi. Score +3 for passing guard: Choo Oi (2) vs (7) Atkinson
Atkinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Choo Oi is looking to escape.
Choo Oi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Choo Oi is not content to let Atkinson control the position.
Atkinson controlling the pace.
Atkinson trying to control from half guard but Choo Oi is working away.
Atkinson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Choo Oi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Atkinson trying to control from half guard but Choo Oi is working away. #SUB#
Choo Oi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Atkinson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Choo Oi actively working from the bottom here.
Choo Oi wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Choo Oi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Atkinson pulls his head out easily.
Atkinson wants to pass the guard but Choo Oi is defending well.
Atkinson is looking to take a break and control but Choo Oi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Choo Oi wants to improve his position but Atkinson is controlling well.
Choo Oi is not content to let Atkinson control the position.#T4##SUB2#
Atkinson wants to work for an arm triangle but Choo Oi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Choo Oi is trying to get back to full guard.
Choo Oi is staying active underneath Atkinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Choo Oi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Atkinson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Choo Oi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Choo Oi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5#
Choo Oi wants to improve his position but Atkinson is controlling well.
Atkinson passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Choo Oi (2) vs (10) Atkinson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Atkinson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Choo Oi is surviving well by controlling Atkinson's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Atkinson has hold of Choo Oi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Choo Oi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Choo Oi is working to get back to half guard.
Choo Oi is working hard here to advance position.
Atkinson wants to control the pace but Choo Oi is squirming around nicely.
Atkinson prevents Choo Oi from getting the reversal.#T6##SUB2#
Atkinson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Atkinson looking to control but Choo Oi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Atkinson content just to control the position here.
Atkinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Choo Oi is looking to escape.
Choo Oi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Atkinson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Choo Oi working to try and regain half guard.
#T7#
Atkinson trying to control but Choo Oi is having none of it.
Choo Oi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Choo Oi is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Atkinson is tapping! Great win for Choo Oi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Li Sheng Choo Oi!
During a confident post fight interview, Li Sheng Choo Oi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 55
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Nikos Balopoulos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 3 losses; Li Sheng Choo Oi!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Choo Oi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Balopoulos swivels and escapes.
Choo Oi tries for a takedown but Balopoulos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Choo Oi dives in for a single leg takedown but Balopoulos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Balopoulos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nikos Balopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Li Sheng Choo Oi.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Balopoulos lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balopoulos (2) vs (0) Choo Oi
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Choo Oi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balopoulos wants to pass to mount but Choo Oi is defending the position.
Choo Oi is looking to improve his position.
Balopoulos stalling. #T1##SUB#
Balopoulos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Balopoulos trying to control the action but Choo Oi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Choo Oi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Balopoulos pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Choo Oi actively working from the bottom here.
Choo Oi manages to get to full guard.
Balopoulos trying to control the position from guard on top but Choo Oi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balopoulos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Choo Oi can't keep his opponent in guard - Balopoulos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2##SUB2#
Choo Oi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Balopoulos wants to work for an arm triangle but Choo Oi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Balopoulos is tapping! Great win for Choo Oi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Li Sheng Choo Oi!
During a confident post fight interview, Li Sheng Choo Oi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 51
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Li Sheng Choo Oi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 11 losses; Darren Harged!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Choo Oi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harged sprawls well. Harged wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Choo Oi gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Harged closes the distance and clinches.
Harged is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Choo Oi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Choo Oi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harged fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Choo Oi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Harged's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Choo Oi (2) vs (0) Harged
Harged trying to keep a closed guard but Choo Oi is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Harged 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.
Harged is trying to keep Choo Oi in close.
Choo Oi slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Choo Oi wants to work for an arm triangle but Harged is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Choo Oi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Choo Oi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harged defends it well.
Harged is trying to maintain the position but Choo Oi is very close to passing his half guard.#T2##SUB#
Choo Oi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Harged has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Choo Oi is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Choo Oi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Choo Oi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Harged manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Choo Oi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Harged is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Harged has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Choo Oi (2) vs (2) Harged#T3#
Harged passes Choo Oi's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Choo Oi is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Harged is tapping! Great win for Choo Oi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Li Sheng Choo Oi!
A very excited looking Li Sheng Choo Oi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 44
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Olin Hartwell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Li Sheng Choo Oi!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hartwell throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Choo Oi was covering up waiting for the punch and Hartwell finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hartwell (2) vs (0) Choo Oi#SUB2#
Choo Oi pushes a forearm under Hartwell's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hartwell is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Li Sheng Choo Oi!
During a confident post fight interview, Li Sheng Choo Oi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 41
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ken Aoiki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Li Sheng Choo Oi!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Choo Oi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Choo Oi showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoiki (0) vs (2) Choo Oi
Choo Oi prevents Aoiki from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoiki keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Choo Oi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aoiki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aoiki is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Choo Oi is trying to work for a kimura but Aoiki is defending well.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aoiki wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Choo Oi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aoiki has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Choo Oi is trying for a kimura here. Aoiki looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Choo Oi wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Li Sheng Choo Oi!
A victorious Li Sheng Choo Oi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 39
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Li Sheng Choo Oi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Barthelemy Boganda!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Boganda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Choo Oi as he avoids it easily.
Boganda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Choo Oi defends it nicely.
Boganda shoots in for a takedown but Choo Oi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Li Sheng Choo Oi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barthelemy Boganda.
Boganda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Choo Oi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boganda somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boganda shoots for a takedown but Choo Oi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Choo Oi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Boganda looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Choo Oi (0) vs (2) Boganda#T1##SUB#
Choo Oi actively working from the bottom here.
Choo Oi is staying active underneath Boganda, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Choo Oi has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Boganda. Oh but Choo Oi has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Boganda goes limp - he's gone! Choo Oi jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Li Sheng Choo Oi!
Li Sheng Choo Oi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 33
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Gang ge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Li Sheng Choo Oi!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
ge closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - ge lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: ge (2) vs (0) Choo Oi#SUB2#
Choo Oi 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! ge rolls with it to try and escape but Choo Oi cranks on the arm and ge is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Li Sheng Choo Oi!
A relieved looking Li Sheng Choo Oi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 29
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Gang ge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Li Sheng Choo Oi!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
ge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Choo Oi but Choo Oi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Choo Oi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from ge.#TD#
ge closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Choo Oi quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: ge (2) vs (0) Choo Oi
Choo Oi is pressing down on ge's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Choo Oi looking for a guillotine here but ge defends easily.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi pushes a forearm under ge's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, ge is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Li Sheng Choo Oi! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 27
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Li Sheng Choo Oi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Steve Sherk!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Choo Oi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sherk! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Choo Oi (4) vs (0) Sherk
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sherk is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Choo Oi swings around for an armbar but Sherk sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Choo Oi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Choo Oi (4) vs (2) Sherk
Sherk wants to control from the top but Choo Oi keeps moving.
Sherk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Choo Oi (4) vs (5) Sherk
Choo Oi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Choo Oi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sherk pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sherk seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Choo Oi looking for submissions off his back.
Choo Oi wants to improve his position but Sherk is controlling well.
Sherk with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1##SUB#
Choo Oi actively working from the bottom here.
Sherk trying to control the action but Choo Oi is working from the bottom.
Sherk trying to mount his opponent but Choo Oi defends it. #SUB2#
Sherk 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.
Sherk is trying to control. Choo Oi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2##SUB#
Choo Oi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Choo Oi tries to roll over but Sherk keeps him under control.#SUB#
Choo Oi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Choo Oi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sherk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sherk tries to pass the half guard into mount. Choo Oi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3##SUB2#
Sherk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Choo Oi defends it well. #SUB2#
Sherk is trying to work for a kimura but Choo Oi is defending well.
#SUB2#
Sherk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Choo Oi is just riding it out for now. Sherk eventually gives up the hold.
Choo Oi tries to roll over but Sherk keeps him under control.#SUB#
Choo Oi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sherk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4##SUB#
Choo Oi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sherk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Choo Oi sees it coming and defends easily.
Sherk uses his free foot to push down on Choo Oi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Choo Oi. Score +3 for passing guard: Choo Oi (4) vs (8) Sherk
Sherk moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Choo Oi (4) vs (11) Sherk
You can see the frustration on Choo Oi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sherk is looking to control Choo Oi but Choo Oi is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Sherk looking for the choke from the back. #T5#
Sherk has the hooks in. Choo Oi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Choo Oi is keeping busy.
Sherk controlling well, preventing Choo Oi from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Sherk looking for the RNC.
Sherk keeps control of the position as Choo Oi tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Sherk is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Choo Oi is defending well though. Sherk let's go of the attempt for now.
Sherk controlling well, preventing Choo Oi from escaping the position.
Choo Oi is working hard here to advance position.
Choo Oi is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Sherk tightening his grip on Choo Oi, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Sherk looking for the RNC. #T6#
Choo Oi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sherk's guard. Nice work there by Choo Oi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Choo Oi (6) vs (11) Sherk
Choo Oi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sherk's guard.
Sherk trying to control from the bottom.
Sherk is looking for a sweep. Choo Oi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Choo Oi wants to work for an arm triangle but Sherk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Choo Oi prevents Sherk from improving his position.
Sherk controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Choo Oi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sherk has managed to free his arm - good work. #T7#
Sherk wants to control but Choo Oi is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sherk is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Choo Oi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sherk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Choo Oi. #SUB#
Choo Oi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sherk sees it coming and defends easily.
Sherk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Choo Oi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Choo Oi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Choo Oi (6) vs (15) Sherk
Choo Oi is really stuck here.
#T8##SUB2#
Sherk is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Choo Oi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Sherk is looking to control Choo Oi but Choo Oi is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Sherk keeps control of the position as Choo Oi tries to break free.
Sherk doesn't have the hooks in and Choo Oi manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Choo Oi (8) vs (15) Sherk
Sherk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Choo Oi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Choo Oi (8) vs (17) Sherk
Choo Oi keeping moving, preventing Sherk from controlling successfully.
Sherk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Choo Oi (8) vs (20) Sherk
Sherk trying to control the action but Choo Oi is working from the bottom. #T9#
Choo Oi is looking to regain half guard here but Sherk keeps moving and retains side control.
Choo Oi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Choo Oi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sherk is working for a kimura but Choo Oi is defending it quite comfortably.
#T10##SUB#
Choo Oi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sherk wants to take a breather but Choo Oi is having none of it. #SUB#
Choo Oi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sherk is trying for a kimura here. Choo Oi looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sherk wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steve Sherk! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 23
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Alexander Petrov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Li Sheng Choo Oi!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Petrov rushes Choo Oi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Petrov manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Choo Oi pushes down on Petrov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Petrov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Choo Oi seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Petrov is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Li Sheng Choo Oi! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 21
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Damian Drago! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Li Sheng Choo Oi!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Choo Oi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drago (0) vs (2) Choo Oi#SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Choo Oi pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Choo Oi pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Choo Oi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drago defends it well. #SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Choo Oi is working for a kimura but Drago is defending it quite comfortably.
Drago's coaches at 3Band MMA 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#
Choo Oi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Choo Oi pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Choo Oi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drago defends it well. #T1##SUB2#
Choo Oi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Choo Oi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Drago doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Choo Oi. #SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Choo Oi pulls his head out easily.
Drago regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Choo Oi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Choo Oi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Drago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Choo Oi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Choo Oi 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#
Choo Oi 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. #SUB#
Drago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Choo Oi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Drago is tightening it up a little... Choo Oi has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Choo Oi reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Choo Oi taps out! Nice BJJ there by Drago!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Damian Drago!
Damian Drago managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Nutritional Shaved Ice, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 19
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; William Smyth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Li Sheng Choo Oi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Smyth rushes Choo Oi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Choo Oi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smyth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Smyth manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smyth is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smyth has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (0) Choo Oi
Smyth 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Choo Oi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smyth's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Smyth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Choo Oi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smyth is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Choo Oi keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully.
Choo Oi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smyth controls the pace.
Smyth trying to control but Choo Oi is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Choo Oi working for a triangle but Smyth defends it easily.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Choo Oi keeps moving.
Smyth's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2##SUB2#
Choo Oi working for a triangle but Smyth defends it easily.
Choo Oi keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Smyth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smyth trying to control but Choo Oi is working from the bottom.
Smyth is really struggling to control Choo Oi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Smyth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smyth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Choo Oi keeps moving.
Smyth's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Choo Oi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smyth is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at PSE Elite $100 (16coaches) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T3#
Smyth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Choo Oi is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Smyth frees his head nicely. Oh but Choo Oi has switched to an armbar! Smyth is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Li Sheng Choo Oi! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 15
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Thammy Jagonoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Li Sheng Choo Oi!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Choo Oi looks for a takedown but Jagonoy sprawls well.
Jagonoy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jagonoy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Choo Oi misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Jagonoy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jagonoy. #TD2#
Choo Oi has clasped his hands together around Jagonoy's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jagonoy (0) vs (4) Choo Oi
Jagonoy is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Choo Oi is working to tighten his grip on Jagonoy's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Jagonoy has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Choo Oi is really squeezing tight and eventually Jagonoy passes out! Choo Oi breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Li Sheng Choo Oi! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 11
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Li Sheng Choo Oi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Darren Harged!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Harged or perhaps it was just good defense by Choo Oi, which made it look bad. #TD#
Choo Oi scores with a takedown into Harged's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Choo Oi (2) vs (0) Harged
Harged trying to keep a closed guard but Choo Oi is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Choo Oi drops back looking for a leg! Harged is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harged manages to kick Choo Oi off! Choo Oi jumps back into Harged's guard. #SUB#
Choo Oi drops back looking for a leg! Harged is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harged manages to kick Choo Oi off! Choo Oi jumps back into Harged's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choo Oi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harged swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Choo Oi won't allow Harged to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harged is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harged wants to sweep but no luck.
Harged trying to keep a closed guard but Choo Oi is proving a slippery customer.
Choo Oi is pushing down on Harged's leg trying to pass to half guard. Harged is fighting to maintain full guard but Choo Oi has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Choo Oi is looking for a kimura but Harged is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Choo Oi to get the leverage. #SUB#
Choo Oi is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Choo Oi is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Choo Oi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Harged! Score +3 for passing guard: Choo Oi (5) vs (0) Harged
Harged can't escape the position.
Harged tries to hold on but Choo Oi pushes him away. #SUB#
Choo Oi has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Harged is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Li Sheng Choo Oi! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 10
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Li Sheng Choo Oi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Dionisio De Herrera!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by De Herrera or perhaps it was just good defense by Choo Oi, which made it look bad.
As De Herrera tries to get set, Choo Oi tries to push him back and clinch up but De Herrera manages to avoid the attempt.
De Herrera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
De Herrera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Choo Oi as he avoids it easily.
Li Sheng Choo Oi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dionisio De Herrera.
Nice takedown defense from Choo Oi. No joy for De Herrera on that attempt. #TD#
Choo Oi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Choo Oi (4) vs (0) De Herrera#SUB#
Choo Oi is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. De Herrera is trying to escape and Choo Oi transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and De Herrera is forced to tap! Nice work there by Choo Oi! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Li Sheng Choo Oi! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 8
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Max D Alessandro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Li Sheng Choo Oi!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Choo Oi gets tackled into the cage by D Alessandro. D Alessandro maintains the clinch.
Choo Oi goes for a takedown attempt but D Alessandro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
D Alessandro closes the distance and pushes Choo Oi back into the cage.
Choo Oi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
D Alessandro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Choo Oi advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Choo Oi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, D Alessandro has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Choo Oi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Alessandro controlling the position well.
D Alessandro is looking to control Choo Oi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can D Alessandro avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Choo Oi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB2#
Choo Oi seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. D Alessandro is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Li Sheng Choo Oi! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 4
Date: Jul 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Li Sheng Choo Oi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jamarco Ellick!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ellick shoots in looking for a takedown. Choo Oi tries to sprawl out of it but Ellick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Choo Oi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ellick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ellick tries to score a power double leg takedown but Choo Oi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ellick somewhat.
Li Sheng Choo Oi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamarco Ellick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellick fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Choo Oi avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Ellick fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ellick is defended easily by Choo Oi.#TD#
Choo Oi gets a double leg takedown into Ellick's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Choo Oi (2) vs (0) Ellick#SUB#
Choo Oi drops back looking for a leg! Ellick is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ellick manages to kick Choo Oi off! Choo Oi jumps back into Ellick's guard. #T2#
Ellick wants to sweep but no luck.
Ellick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Choo Oi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Choo Oi (2) vs (2) Ellick
Ellick looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Choo Oi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ellick wants to control from the top but Choo Oi keeps moving. #SUB#
Ellick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Choo Oi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ellick has managed to get both his arms back between Choo Oi's legs - danger averted.
Choo Oi is breathing heavily.
Ellick trying to control the position from guard on top but Choo Oi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ellick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Ellick trying to control the position from guard on top but Choo Oi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Choo Oi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ellick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ellick trying to control the position from guard on top but Choo Oi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ellick looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB#
Choo Oi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ellick tries to free his leg and advance position but Choo Oi is retaining full guard.
Ellick trying to control the position from guard on top but Choo Oi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Choo Oi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ellick defends it easily.
Ellick trying to control the position from guard on top but Choo Oi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ellick drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ellick jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ellick looking to pass the guard.
Choo Oi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5##SUB#
Choo Oi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ellick is aware though and is defending well.
Ellick trying to control but Choo Oi is working from the bottom.
Ellick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Choo Oi is keeping the position for now.
Ellick trying to control but Choo Oi is working from the bottom.
Ellick is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ellick wants to pass the guard but Choo Oi is keeping the position.
Ellick trying to control but Choo Oi is working from the bottom.
Ellick looking to pass the guard. #T6##SUB#
Choo Oi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Choo Oi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Choo Oi keeping moving, preventing Ellick from controlling successfully.
Ellick slips nicely into half guard.
Ellick passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Choo Oi (2) vs (5) Ellick
Ellick tries to control but Choo Oi wriggling away.
Ellick fails to advance to Choo Oi's back. #SUB2#
Ellick is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Choo Oi is surviving well by controlling Ellick's body position as best he can. #T7#
Choo Oi is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Ellick is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Choo Oi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ellick trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Ellick is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Choo Oi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Choo Oi shrugs it off.
Ellick can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Choo Oi is looking to escape.
Choo Oi is trying desperately to improve position.
Ellick trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Ellick is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Choo Oi is surviving well by controlling Ellick's body position as best he can. #T8#
Choo Oi is desperately trying to improve his position but Ellick has a good base and remains in mount.
Ellick trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Ellick is working for a guillotine from mount but Choo Oi frees his head quite easily.
Choo Oi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ellick can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Choo Oi is looking to escape.
Choo Oi is working to get back to half guard.
Ellick forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Choo Oi (2) vs (8) Ellick#T9##SUB2#
Ellick working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Ellick tightening his grip on Choo Oi, looking for the choke.
Choo Oi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ellick's guard. Nice work there by Choo Oi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Choo Oi (4) vs (8) Ellick
Ellick working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Choo Oi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ellick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Choo Oi has managed to get both his arms back between Ellick's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Choo Oi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Choo Oi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Choo Oi drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Choo Oi seems to have locked his on tight now - Ellick screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Choo Oi, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Li Sheng Choo Oi! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 2
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Li Sheng Choo Oi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Darius Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Choo Oi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Choo Oi (0) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Choo Oi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Choo Oi's legs - danger averted.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Gracie has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Choo Oi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gracie has picked Choo Oi up and slammed him! Choo Oi can't keep hold of the triangle and Gracie manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Choo Oi (0) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Choo Oi (0) vs (7) Gracie
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choo Oi working to try and regain half guard.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but Choo Oi doesn't allow it. #T1#
Choo Oi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Choo Oi regains half guard.
Choo Oi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie controlling the action here. #SUB#
Choo Oi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Choo Oi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Choo Oi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Choo Oi is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Choo Oi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Choo Oi looking for submissions off his back.
Choo Oi is breathing heavily.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Choo Oi wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3##SUB2#
Choo Oi is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
#SUB#
Choo Oi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Choo Oi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Choo Oi.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Choo Oi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Choo Oi's legs - danger averted.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4##SUB#
Choo Oi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Choo Oi being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T5#
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gracie passes Choo Oi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Choo Oi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Choo Oi (0) vs (10) Gracie#T6#
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Choo Oi has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Choo Oi (0) vs (13) Gracie
Choo Oi is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gracie.
Choo Oi is trying to break free.
Choo Oi is working hard here to advance position.
Choo Oi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gracie controlling from mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T7#
Gracie prevents Choo Oi from getting the reversal.
We've been informed that Gracie has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Choo Oi (0) vs (16) Gracie
Gracie just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T8#
You can see the frustration on Choo Oi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for the choke but no joy.
Gracie controls the position.
Choo Oi tries to break free.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Choo Oi turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Choo Oi (2) vs (16) Gracie
Choo Oi looking to pass the guard.
Gracie pulls Choo Oi in close to prevent any damage. #T9##SUB2#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Choo Oi is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Choo Oi has managed to sneak the leg through.#T10##SUB#
Choo Oi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Choo Oi eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Choo Oi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracie has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Choo Oi (2) vs (18) Gracie
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Choo Oi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie content to stall in guard here. #T11##SUB#
Choo Oi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
More stalling from Gracie.#SUB#
Choo Oi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T12#
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Choo Oi working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T13##SUB#
Choo Oi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie 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.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Choo Oi is keeping the position.#SUB#
Choo Oi is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie stays in close to Choo Oi's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Choo Oi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.#T14#
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 18 to 2. |
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