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Event:
SSG 389 Ozymandias vs Gomes
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 25 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 9 losses; Paulo Miyao!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Solo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miyao is fending him off so far but Solo persists. Nope, Miyao circles away and we're back to standing.
Miyao feints the counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Solo. No joy for Miyao on that attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Miyao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Solo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miyao tries to avoid it but Solo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miyao to the ground. Miyao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Miyao or perhaps it was just good defense by Solo, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Miyao closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Solo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Solo (0) vs (2) Miyao
Solo wants to sweep here but Miyao controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Miyao tries to free his leg and advance position but Solo is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Solo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (2) vs (2) Miyao
Miyao controls Solo momentarily but Solo frees himself.
Solo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Solo pushing down on Miyao's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Miyao is looking for a sweep. Solo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Miyao is looking to control Solo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miyao avoid being mounted?#T3#
Miyao tries to get to full guard but Solo has control of the leg.
Solo wants to free his trapped foot but Miyao is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyao tries to roll over but Solo keeps him under control.
Solo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Miyao wants to get back to full guard but Solo has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (5) vs (2) Miyao
Miyao can't escape the position.
Solo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Solo trying to control but Miyao is having none of it.
Solo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Solo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Miyao for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
Miyao is wriggling around trying to escape.
Solo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Miyao is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
Solo is looking to work his way around to Miyao's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Solo manages to capitalize on a mistake by Miyao to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Solo (8) vs (2) Miyao
Miyao tries to break free.
Solo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Miyao's body.
Miyao looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. #T7#
Miyao trying to control the hands but Solo won't let him.
What can Miyao do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Solo working for a choke but Miyao reverses nicely into Solo 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (8) vs (4) Miyao
Miyao won't allow Solo to sweep him here. #T8#
Miyao tries to free his leg and advance position but Solo is retaining full guard.
Miyao is still trying to improve position.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Miyao from controlling successfully.
Solo controlling Miyao's posture. #T9#
Solo working a defensive guard here.
Miyao passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (8) vs (7) Miyao
Solo is not content to let Miyao control the position.
Solo can't do much from the bottom here. #T10#
Solo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Miyao's best efforts.
Solo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Miyao wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Solo is adopting a defensive guard.#T11#
Solo 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.
Miyao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyao won't allow Solo to sweep him here.
Miyao wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Solo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (10) vs (7) Miyao#T12#
Solo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Solo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Miyao wants to sweep here but Solo controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Solo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Solo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (13) vs (7) Miyao
Miyao tries to bench press Solo off him but Solo keeps the position. #T14#
Miyao is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Solo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Miyao is staying active underneath Solo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Miyao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyao manages to get to full guard.
Miyao is looking to sweep but instead, Solo has passed into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo takes the fight on points by 13 to 7.
An out of breath Hand Solo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 387 McCain vs Gracias
Date: Jan 12, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 16 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 24 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Solo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chai. #TD#
Chai closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chai lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Solo
Chai's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chai's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Solo seems keen to control Chai's posture.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solo is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Solo has Chai pulled in close to control his posture.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Solo keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Chai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Solo
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T3#
Chai tries to advance to mount but can't.
Chai is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Chai tries to advance to mount but can't.
Chai will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chai working away.
Solo is trying to escape the position but Chai is controlling the position. #T4#
Solo holding on.
Solo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Solo is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo is pressing down on Chai's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T5#
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Chai controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Solo is retaining full guard. #T6#
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Solo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7#
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solo is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Solo holds on and takes a little breather.
Chai controlling from the top position.
Chai being controlled here momentarily. #T8#
Solo keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Solo is trying to keep Chai in close.
Chai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T9#
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Solo.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solo is keeping the position for now.
Solo can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chai trying to pass the guard but Solo defending well. #T10#
Chai controlling the pace.
Chai works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (8) vs (0) Solo
Solo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chai's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T11#
Chai performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Solo wants to get back to full guard.
Chai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (11) vs (0) Solo
Chai wants to take his opponent's back but Solo doesn't allow it. #T12#
Chai controlling his opponent.
Solo wants to control but Chai is having none of it.
Solo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T13#
Chai controlling the position easily from mount.
Chai wants to take Solo's back but he can't do it this time.
Solo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Further stalling from Chai.#T14#
Solo is squirming around, avoiding Chai's attempts to control the action.
Chai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chai tries to control but Solo wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Solo tries to hold on but Chai pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Stsyapan Chai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 381 Finn vs Gracias
Date: Dec 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 24 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 13 losses; Christian Dresner!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Dresner closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Dresner is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Solo can't fight it off and eventually Dresner manages to take the fight to the floor. Solo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Solo (0) vs (2) Dresner
Dresner preventing the sweep.
Dresner tries to free his leg and advance position but Solo is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Dresner drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Solo dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (2) vs (2) Dresner
Solo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dresner wants to improve his position but instead Solo has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo trying to mount his opponent but Dresner defends it.
Dresner wants to get back to full guard but Solo has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (5) vs (2) Dresner#T1#
Dresner prevents Solo from moving into mount.
Dresner tries to bench press Solo off him but Solo keeps the position.
Dresner prevents Solo from improving position.
Dresner is trying to get back to half guard.
Solo trying to control the action but Dresner is working from the bottom.
Dresner looking for a sweep but Solo has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Solo (7) vs (2) Dresner#T2#
Dresner bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (7) vs (4) Dresner
Dresner looking to pass the guard.
Dresner wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Dresner advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (7) vs (7) Dresner
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Dresner swings around for an armbar but Solo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dresner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (9) vs (7) Dresner
Solo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Our spies down at at Marquis Training Center inform us that Dresner has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dresner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Solo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Solo from controlling successfully.
Solo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Solo trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Dresner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dresner looking for a sweep. Not yet Dresner, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dresner is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (9) vs (9) Dresner
Dresner trying to control but Solo is working from the bottom.
Dresner tries to free his leg and advance position but Solo is retaining full guard. #T5#
Dresner keeps trying to improve his position.
Solo trying to keep a closed guard but Dresner is proving a slippery customer.
Solo wants to control the position but Dresner says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Solo keeping hold of Dresner's head, controlling as best he can.
Solo gets back to full guard.
Dresner wants to pass the guard but Solo is keeping the position.#T6#
Solo is trying to control the position but Dresner postures up.
Solo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dresner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (11) vs (9) Dresner
Solo controlling from the top position.
Dresner looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dresner looking for a sweep. Not yet Dresner, not yet.
Dresner is trying to keep Solo in close.
#T7#
Solo trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom.
Solo content to stall in guard here.
Dresner working a defensive guard here.
Dresner looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Solo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dresner tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Solo has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (14) vs (9) Dresner#T8#
Solo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Solo tries to control but Dresner wriggling away.
Solo controlling his opponent. #T9#
Solo is looking to work his way around to Dresner's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Solo looking to control but Dresner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dresner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Solo fails to take his opponent's back.
Dresner is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T10#
Solo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dresner is desperately trying to improve his position but Solo has a good base and remains in mount.
Solo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dresner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Solo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Solo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dresner is looking to escape. #T11#
Dresner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dresner 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.
Dresner wants to improve his position but Solo is controlling well.
Dresner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T12#
Solo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dresner is not content to let Solo control the position.#T13#
Solo content to control rather than advance.
Solo is pressing down on Dresner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dresner is holding on for now.
Solo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dresner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Dresner has a hand on Solo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Solo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (17) vs (9) Dresner
Solo looking to control but Dresner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Solo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dresner sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dresner trying to control but Solo postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo takes the fight on points by 17 to 9.
After winning the bout, Hand Solo 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:
SSG 378 Ozymandias vs Clubber
Date: Dec 15, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Lian Belmiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 24 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Belmiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Belmiro drags the fight down to the ground.
Solo tries to free his leg and advance position but Belmiro is retaining full guard.
Belmiro wants to sweep but no luck.
Belmiro is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Belmiro is looking for a triangle but Solo pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Belmiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belmiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro wants to hit a sweep here but Solo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Belmiro there! Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (0) vs (3) Solo
Solo prevents Belmiro from getting the reversal.#T1#
Solo content just to control the position here.
Belmiro is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Belmiro Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belmiro wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Belmiro (0) vs (6) Solo
Belmiro is trying to break free.
Solo controlling from the back.
Belmiro prevents Solo from getting a body triangle.
Solo keeps control of the position as Belmiro tries to break free.
#T2#
Solo is trying to stick to Belmiro's back but Belmiro is turning into Solo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Solo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Belmiro. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (2) vs (6) Solo
Solo keeping full guard, as Belmiro tries to pass. #SUB#
Belmiro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Solo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Belmiro has Solo in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (2) vs (8) Solo
Belmiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Belmiro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Solo controls the pace.#SUB#
Belmiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Solo is aware though and is defending well.
Belmiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Solo postures up.
Belmiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Solo is one step ahead there.
Belmiro working a defensive guard here.
Solo wants to pass the guard but Belmiro is keeping the position.#SUB#
Belmiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Belmiro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belmiro (4) vs (8) Solo#SUB2#
Solo is looking for a triangle but Belmiro pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Solo working a defensive guard here.
Solo keeping full guard, as Belmiro tries to pass.
Belmiro is looking to advance position but Solo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Belmiro (4) vs (12) Solo
Belmiro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5##T6#
Belmiro tries to improve his position but instead Solo has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Belmiro (4) vs (15) Solo
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T7#
I really don't envy Belmiro right now.
I would not like to be Belmiro right now.
You can see the frustration on Belmiro's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Belmiro tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Belmiro is desperately trying to improve his position but Solo has a good base and remains in mount.
Solo controlling from the full mount.
Belmiro regains half guard.#T8#
Solo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Belmiro wants to improve his position but Solo is controlling well.
Solo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belmiro keeps working. #SUB#
Belmiro looking for submissions off his back.
Belmiro wants to sweep but Solo has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (4) vs (18) Solo#T9#
Belmiro struggling a bit here.
Solo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Solo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Belmiro is trying to improve his position.
Solo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Belmiro! Score +2 for reaching mount: Belmiro (4) vs (20) Solo
Solo prevents Belmiro from getting the reversal.#T10#
Solo wants to control the pace but Belmiro is squirming around nicely.
Belmiro is trying to reverse the position but instead Solo has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Belmiro (4) vs (23) Solo
Solo slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Solo controlling well, preventing Belmiro from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Solo is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Belmiro has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Solo has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Belmiro taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Solo doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hand Solo!
Hand Solo thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 375 Finn vs Helvig
Date: Dec 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; CC Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 23 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Chai closes the distance and pushes Solo back into the cage.#TD#
Chai manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Chai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solo stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position.
Solo stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Solo preventing the sweep. #T1#
Solo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Solo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Chai can't keep his opponent in guard - Solo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Solo prevents Chai from improving his position.#T2##SUB#
Chai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Solo trying to control the pace.
Chai wants to improve his position but Solo is controlling well.
Chai trying to control here.
#T3#
Solo content to control rather than advance.
Solo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Solo is working away from the top position though.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Solo has control of the leg. #T4#
Solo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Solo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Solo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (4) vs (0) Solo
Chai is riding his opponent, not letting Solo buck him off.
Solo trying to control the hands but Chai breaks the grip.
I really don't envy Solo right now.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T5#
Solo is really stuck here.
#T6##SUB#
Chai looking for the choke from the back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Solo trying to control the action but Chai just sinks the hooks in.
Solo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T7#
I really don't envy Solo right now.
Chai is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Solo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T8##SUB#
Chai is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Solo is defending well though. Chai let's go of the attempt for now.
Chai slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Chai seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Chai struggling to keep hold of the position.
Solo tries to roll but Chai sticks to his back.
Solo trying to control but not successfully.
Chai biding his time, controlling Solo. #T9#
Chai seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Solo for as long as he can get away with.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Chai struggling to keep hold of the position.
Chai just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Chai working for a choke but Solo is defending well. #T10#
Chai is riding his opponent, not letting Solo buck him off.
Solo trying to control the hands but Chai breaks the grip.
Will Chai go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Chai will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T11#
Solo rolls, trying to escape but Chai keeps control of the position.
Chai is trying to stick to Solo's back but Solo is turning into Chai. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chai's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Solo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (2) Solo
Solo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai managing to control the position.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T12#
Chai has his hands on Solo's head, controlling the position.
Solo postures up.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Solo tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (6) vs (2) Solo
Chai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chai has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T13#
Solo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Solo is retaining full guard.
Chai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T14#
Solo is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Solo trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
Solo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chai manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (6) vs (4) Solo
Solo trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Solo 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
A very excited looking CC Chai 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:
SSG 369 Feet vs Helvig
Date: Nov 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 22 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 55 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracias. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Solo (0) vs (4) Gracias
Solo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracias is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Solo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Solo is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracias performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Solo won't allow Gracias to pass to mount.
Solo wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy.
#T2#
Solo wants to improve his position but Gracias is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias not doing much here.
Gracias wants to free his trapped foot but Solo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracias in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Solo wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy.
Gracias moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (0) vs (7) Gracias
Gracias controlling from side mount.
Solo is looking to regain half guard here but Gracias keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Solo is trying to control Gracias's posture but Gracias avoids it.
Solo is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Solo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Solo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Solo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracias wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T5#
Solo keeping his opponent close.
Solo is trying to escape the position but Gracias is controlling the position.
Solo is looking to regain half guard here but Gracias keeps moving and retains side control. #T6#
Gracias staying calm.
Solo tries to buck Gracias off but Gracias is having none of it.
Solo struggling a bit here.#T7#
Solo is looking for a sweep.
Gracias taking a breather here.
Gracias works to advance to full mount. Solo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Solo (0) vs (9) Gracias
Gracias avoids the attempt from Solo to control.
Solo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Gracias wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gracias controlling from the full mount.
Solo is working to get back to half guard.
Solo is working hard here to advance position.#T9#
Solo wants to control but Gracias is having none of it.
Solo is looking to get to half guard.
Gracias controlling the pace for now.
Gracias's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T10#
Solo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracias wants to take his opponent's back but Solo doesn't allow it.
Gracias controlling from mount. #T11#
Solo is looking to get to half guard.#T12#
Gracias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracias wants to take Solo's back here but Solo is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gracias controlling from mount.
Solo tries to reverse the position but Gracias maintains control.#T13#
Gracias content just to control the position here.
Solo tries to hold on but Gracias postures up.
Gracias controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Solo wants to hold on but Gracias pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias wins on points by 9 to 0.
Helio Gracias decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 364 Solo vs Feet
Date: Oct 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 21 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 17 losses; Seemah Feet!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Feet shoots in but Solo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Feet shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Solo defends it nicely.
Solo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Solo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Feet.
Hand Solo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seemah Feet.
Solo shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Feet shoots in and bounces Solo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Solo (0) vs (2) Feet
Solo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Feet has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (0) vs (5) Feet
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feet controlling the position. #T1#
It looks like Feet might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Solo tries to bench press Feet off him but Feet keeps the position.
Solo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Feet is looking to take a break and control but Solo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Solo's face as Feet controls the position.
Solo is trying to control Feet's posture but Feet avoids it.
Solo prevents Feet from improving position. #T3#
Solo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Feet wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Feet has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Solo! Score +2 for reaching mount: Solo (0) vs (7) Feet
Feet content just to control the position here.
Feet trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Solo tries to lock up and control but Feet gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Solo regains half guard.
Solo trying to control from the bottom.
Feet wants to pass to mount but Solo is defending the position.
Solo is staying active underneath Feet, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Feet keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Solo controlling the position well.
Feet looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T5#
Solo tries to get to full guard but Feet has control of the leg.
Solo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Solo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Feet is working away from the top position though.
Feet trying to mount his opponent but Solo defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Solo trying to control but Feet postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Feet in particular looking to stall.
Solo is staying active underneath Feet, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7#
Solo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Feet looking to pass the guard.
My spies in Dorito Academy inform me that Feet has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Feet trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Solo looking to control.
Feet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solo is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Solo controls Feet momentarily but Feet frees himself.
Solo 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.
Feet wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Feet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Feet advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (0) vs (10) Feet
Solo tries to improve position but can't.
Feet advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Solo (0) vs (12) Feet
Solo is working to get back to half guard.
Feet is looking to work his way around to Solo's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Feet controlling the pace for now. #T10#
Solo is squirming around, avoiding Feet's attempts to control the action.
Feet takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Feet pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Feet trying to control but Solo is having none of it.
Feet fails to take his opponent's back. #T11#
Feet tries to control but Solo wriggling away.
Feet controlling his opponent.
Solo is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Feet is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Solo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Solo! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (2) vs (12) Feet
Solo trying to control the position from guard on top but Feet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Feet wants to sweep but no luck.
Feet keeping moving, preventing Solo from controlling successfully.
Solo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Solo wants to control from the top but Feet keeps moving. #T13#
Solo postures up.
Solo pushes down on Feet's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Solo prevents Feet from improving his position.
Feet is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Solo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Solo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Solo (2) vs (16) Feet
Feet slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T14#
Feet is not going to allow Solo to sit and survive in this position.
Feet is looking to control Solo but Solo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Feet controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Solo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Feet's guard. Nice work there by Solo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (4) vs (16) Feet#SUB2#
Feet working for submissions but it's allowed Solo to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Feet wins on points by 16 to 4.
A relieved looking Seemah Feet thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 363 Feet vs Chai
Date: Oct 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Tommy Reed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 21 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Solo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Solo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Reed (0) vs (4) Solo
Reed is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Reed is trying to control Solo's posture but Solo avoids it.
Reed has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed isn't going anywhere.
Reed is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Reed looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Reed is looking for a sweep. Solo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reed controlling the position for now.
Solo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Solo is pressing down on Reed's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reed is holding on for now.
Reed is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Solo tries to pass to full mount but Reed defends it.
Solo moves into full mount! Reed won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (0) vs (7) Solo
Reed 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.
Reed wants to get back to full guard.
Reed gets back to full guard.
Reed is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Reed's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Reed 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.
Reed can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Solo controls the pace.
Reed looking to control.
Solo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Solo stopping the sweep attempt from Reed.
Solo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Reed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reed has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Solo has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (0) vs (10) Solo
Solo is looking to take a break and control but Reed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Solo working away.#T5#
Reed prevents Solo from improving position.
Reed is looking to regain half guard here but Solo keeps moving and retains side control.
Reed being controlled for a moment. #T6#
Reed sneaks back into half guard.
Reed keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Reed looking for subs from the bottom but Solo mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (0) vs (13) Solo
Reed is looking to get to half guard.#T7#
Reed is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed tries to hold on but Solo pushes him away.
Solo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Solo manages to capitalize on a mistake by Reed to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Reed (0) vs (16) Solo#T8##SUB2#
Reed showing good submission defense here.
Reed trying to control the hands but Solo breaks the grip.
Reed tries to escape the position.
Reed trying to control the action but Solo just sinks the hooks in.
Reed wants to escape the position.
#T9#
Solo is riding his opponent, not letting Reed buck him off.
Solo is not going to allow Reed to sit and survive in this position.
Solo has the hooks in. Reed is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Reed trying to control the hands but Solo breaks the grip.
Reed tries to escape but Solo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Reed trying to control the hands but Solo breaks the grip. #T10#
Solo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Let's hope that Solo 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Solo.
Reed rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T11#
Reed wants to get back to full guard.
Solo works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (0) vs (19) Solo
Solo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reed keeps working.
Reed is trying to improve his position.
Reed can't do much from the bottom here.
Reed looks to move to half guard but instead Solo has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Reed (0) vs (21) Solo#T12#
Reed tries to lock up and control but Solo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed is in all sorts of trouble here.
Solo controlling the position easily from mount.
Reed is looking to improve his position but Solo isn't that keen on the idea.
Solo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Reed is desperately trying to improve his position but Solo has a good base and remains in mount.#T13#
Reed reaches up to try and control the position but Solo seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Reed rolls and tries to escape and now Solo has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Reed (0) vs (24) Solo
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Solo avoiding Reed 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Solo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Reed knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Reed for a finish.
Reed wants to escape the position.
#T14#
Reed trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Solo biding his time, looking for the opening.
Reed is trying to break free.
Solo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Reed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Reed's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo wins on points by 24 to 0.
Hand Solo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 355 Ibrahim vs Solo
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 22 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 21 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ibrahim shoots in for a takedown but Solo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Ibrahim shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ibrahim showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ibrahim (2) vs (0) Solo
Solo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Solo keeping full guard, as Ibrahim tries to pass.
Ibrahim wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Ibrahim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Ibrahim trying to control but Solo is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ibrahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Solo looking to control.
Ibrahim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ibrahim sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Ibrahim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solo is keeping the position for now.
Ibrahim trying to control but Solo is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Ibrahim from controlling successfully. #T3#
Ibrahim 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.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Ibrahim from controlling successfully.
Solo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ibrahim's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Solo is trying to control the position but Ibrahim postures up. #T4#
Solo keeping moving, preventing Ibrahim from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim slips nicely into half guard.
Ibrahim trying to pass the guard but Solo defending well.
Solo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ibrahim is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking to stall in half guard but Solo is in no mood to hang around. He's locked up a Kimura from the bottom and has used it to sweep! He's held on to the kimura and is looking to finish here... will he get it... YES! Ibrahim taps out and the crowd goes crazy! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hand Solo!
Hand Solo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 353 Hall vs Hlervu
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 21 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 79 wins and 77 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Solo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Archer to the mat! Archer manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Solo (2) vs (0) Archer
Archer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Solo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Archer wants to improve his position but instead Solo has moved into half guard.
Solo wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Solo wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy. #T1#
Solo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Archer gets back to full guard.
Solo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Solo looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (2) vs (2) Archer#T2#
Solo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Archer controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Solo is retaining full guard. #T3#
Archer postures up.
Archer stays in close to Solo's body and controls the position.
Archer trying to control but Solo is working from the bottom.
Archer won't allow Solo to sweep him here.
Solo trying to control the position here.
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Archer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solo is keeping the position for now.
Solo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (4) vs (2) Archer
Archer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Archer is adopting a defensive guard.
Solo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T5#
Solo trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Solo trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Solo passes into half guard.
Archer is looking to control Solo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Archer avoid being mounted?
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.
Archer keeping control of the position.
Still in half guard, Solo seems content to control.#T7#
Archer works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Solo looking to pass the guard.
Archer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T8#
Archer can't keep his opponent in guard - Solo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Archer trying to control but Solo postures up.
Still in half guard, Solo seems content to control.
Solo prevents Archer from improving his position.
Solo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T9#
Archer tries to roll over but Solo keeps him under control.
Solo trying to control the pace.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Solo prevents Archer from improving his position.#T10#
Archer preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Archer is looking to improve his position.
Archer is looking to control Solo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Archer avoid being mounted?
Solo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T11#
Solo trying to mount his opponent but Archer defends it.
Archer is in trouble now - Solo has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (7) vs (2) Archer
Solo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Solo with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Solo trying to control but Archer is having none of it.
Archer is desperately trying to improve his position but Solo has a good base and remains in mount.#T13#
Solo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Archer is trying to escape the mount.
Archer is squirming around, avoiding Solo's attempts to control the action.
Archer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T14#
Solo content just to control the position here.
Solo trying to control but Archer is having none of it.
Archer is just holding on here. Solo manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Solo (10) vs (2) Archer
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Solo struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A victorious Hand Solo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 347 Soderberg vs Gerbandi
Date: Sep 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 20 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 13 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Chai is looking to clinch.
Solo slaps away a takedown attempt from Chai, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Solo tries to counter with a takedown but Chai is quick to defend against it.
Solo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chai's waist but Chai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Solo off to one side.
Chai tries to clinch there but Solo circles away.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Solo enables Chai to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Solo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Solo (0) vs (2) Chai
Solo is adopting a defensive guard.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Solo won't allow Chai to pass to mount. #T1#
Solo wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Chai is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Solo reverses the position - he's now on top in Chai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (2) vs (2) Chai
Solo 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.
Solo trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #T2#
Solo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai wants to sweep here but Solo controlling him for the moment.
Chai keeps trying to improve his position.
Chai is adopting a defensive guard.
Solo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Chai is pulling down on Solo's head to control his posture.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Chai has control of Solo's left arm, preventing Solo from doing any damage.
Solo trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Solo passes Chai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Chai is pressing down on Solo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T5#
Chai is trying to keep Solo in close.
Solo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chai wants to sweep here but Solo controlling him for the moment.
Solo wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai controls Solo momentarily but Solo frees himself. #T6#
Chai can't keep his opponent in guard - Solo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Chai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Solo wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Chai looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Solo postures up.
Solo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Solo trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #T8#
Solo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Chai trying to control the position here.
Solo trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Solo wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.#T10#
Solo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Solo stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Solo trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai looking to control.
#SUB2#
Chai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Solo is aware though and is defending well.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai 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: Solo (2) vs (4) Chai#T11#
Solo is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Solo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Solo avoid being mounted?
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Solo defends it.
Chai trying to control the pace.
Chai works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (2) vs (7) Chai#T12##SUB2#
Chai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chai trying to control the action but Solo is working from the bottom.
Solo tries to buck Chai off but Chai is having none of it.#T13#
Solo is trying to escape the position but Chai is controlling the position.
Chai tries to advance to mount but can't.
Chai trying to control the position but Solo is working away.
Solo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee asks Chai politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chai prefers to stall for the moment though.#T14#
It looks like Chai might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Solo prevents Chai from moving into mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Chai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Solo, who protects the arm well.
Solo stops Chai from passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 7 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Stsyapan Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 345 Elvul vs Macker
Date: Aug 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 20 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Pavel Sova!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sova tries to clinch up.
Solo feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Sova gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Solo to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Solo (2) vs (0) Sova
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sova tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Solo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sova has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Solo has managed to get both his arms back between Sova's legs - danger averted.
Solo preventing the sweep.
Solo is fighting to break Sova's control of his arms but Sova is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Solo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sova is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova wants to sweep but no luck.
Solo postures up.
#T1#
Sova wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Solo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sova has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Solo has managed to get both his arms back between Sova's legs - danger averted.
Solo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sova has Solo pulled in close to control his posture.
Sova 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.
Sova 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: Solo (2) vs (2) Sova
Solo keeping hold of Sova's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
Solo is refusing to be controlled, as Sova sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sova performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Solo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Solo.
Sova tries to free his leg and advance position but Solo is retaining full guard.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Solo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sova is one step ahead there. #T3#
Sova sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Solo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sova is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sova postures up.
#T4#
Sova passes Solo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sova looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sova wants to control but Solo is keeping him busy.
Solo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sova takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sova is trying to control. Solo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5##SUB2#
Sova is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Solo defends it well.
Sova trying to control the action but Solo is working from the bottom.
Solo wants to get back to full guard.
Sova tries to pass the half guard into mount. Solo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Sova is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Solo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sova.
Sova wants to take a breather but Solo is having none of it. #T6#
Sova looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sova controlling the pace.
Solo trying to hold on to Sova's head to control him but Sova postures up.
Sova content to control rather than advance.
Solo tries to roll over but Sova keeps him under control.#T7#
Sova wants to pass to mount but Solo is defending the position. #SUB2#
Sova is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Solo wants to improve his position but Sova is controlling well.
Sova wants to take a breather but Solo is having none of it.
Sova sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T8#
Sova trying to control from half guard but Solo is working away.
Sova is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Solo reverses the position - he's now on top in Sova's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (4) vs (2) Sova
Solo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sova is trying to keep Solo in close.
Sova wants to sweep but no luck.
Sova controls Solo momentarily but Solo frees himself. #SUB2#
Sova looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T9#
Sova 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.
Sova wants to control the position but Solo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sova is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sova manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Solo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sova swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Solo sitting in guard here, content to control. #T10#
Sova looking to control.
Solo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sova swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Solo is one step ahead there.
Our spies down at at Brloh inform us that Sova has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sova working a defensive guard here.
Sova bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Solo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (4) vs (4) Sova
Solo keeping full guard, as Sova tries to pass.
Sova is pushing down on Solo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Solo is fighting to maintain full guard but Sova has managed to sneak the leg through.#T11#
Sova keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Solo is looking for a sweep. Sova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Solo is looking to control Sova's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Solo avoid being mounted?
Solo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Solo.
Sova is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sova trying to control but Solo is working from the bottom.
Solo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Solo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sova controls the pace.#T12#
Sova looking to pass the guard.
Sova is fighting to break Solo's control of his arms but Solo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sova wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Solo seems keen to control Sova's posture.#T13#
Solo keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova is looking to pass into half guard but Solo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Solo is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (6) vs (4) Sova
Solo stays in close to Sova's body and controls the position.
Sova is trying to control the position but Solo postures up.
Sova pulls Solo in to control the position.
Solo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (9) vs (4) Sova
Sova is trying to get back to half guard.
Sova is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T14#
Sova struggling a bit here.
Sova tries to bench press Solo off him but Solo keeps the position.
Sova keeps trying to improve his position.
Sova wants to control but Solo postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sova prevents Solo from improving position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
A very excited looking Hand Solo 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:
SSG 343 Gabenagus vs Gerbandi
Date: Aug 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 16 losses; Seemah Feet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 19 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Feet fails with the takedown.
Solo feints the counter takedown.
Feet fails to land the takedown.
Solo feints the counter takedown.
Seemah Feet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Feet closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Feet lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Feet (2) vs (0) Solo
Feet wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feet controlling from the top position.
Feet wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving. #T1#
Feet wants to pass the guard but Solo is keeping the position.
Solo working a defensive guard but Feet passes into half guard.
Feet is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Solo works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Feet controlling from the top position.
Feet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solo is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Solo holds on and takes a little breather.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Feet from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Feet's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
Solo is pulling down on Feet's head. It's preventing any offense from Feet, at least for the moment.
Feet showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Solo is controlling Feet's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feet tries to free his leg and advance position but Solo is retaining full guard. #T4#
Feet wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Solo trying to control the position here.
Solo can't keep his opponent in guard - Feet advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Feet is taking a breather. Solo 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.
Feet has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Solo wants to improve his position but Feet is controlling well.
Feet trying to control the pace.
Solo is staying active underneath Feet, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T6#
Feet takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Solo tries to roll over but Feet keeps him under control.
Feet is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Solo reverses the position - he's now on top in Feet's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feet (2) vs (2) Solo
Feet will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Feet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Feet seems keen to control Solo's posture.
Solo won't allow Feet to sweep him here. #T7#
Solo stays in close to Feet's body and controls the position.
Solo trying to control but Feet is working from the bottom.
Feet seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feet controls Solo momentarily but Solo frees himself.
Feet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Solo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feet (4) vs (2) Solo#T8#
Solo 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.
Feet stays in close to Solo's body and controls the position.
Solo pulls Feet in close to prevent any damage.
Feet trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Feet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solo is keeping the position for now.
Solo controls Feet momentarily but Feet frees himself.
Feet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Feet is working hard here to advance position.
Feet trying to control but Solo is working from the bottom. #T10#
Feet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Solo 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.
Feet postures up.
Solo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Feet wants to pass the guard but Solo is keeping the position.#T11#
Solo keeping moving, preventing Feet from controlling successfully.
Solo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Feet tries to free his leg and advance position but Solo is retaining full guard.
Solo being controlled here, momentarily. #T12##SUB2#
Solo has an active guard here but Feet has managed to pass into half guard.
Solo is trying to control but Feet manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (7) vs (2) Solo
Solo working to try and regain half guard.
Solo stops Feet from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T13#
Solo is looking to improve his position but Feet isn't that keen on the idea.
Feet tries to control but Solo wriggling away.
Feet controlling the pace for now.
Solo is working to get back to half guard.
Feet can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Solo is looking to escape. #T14##SUB#
Feet goes for an armbar but Solo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Solo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feet (7) vs (4) Solo
Solo 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.
Feet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Solo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feet (9) vs (4) Solo
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Feet looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Feet takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
Our winner, Seemah Feet, 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:
SSG 341 Macker vs Solo
Date: Aug 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 15 losses; Dan Macker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 18 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Macker has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Macker has picked Solo up - he's going for a ride! Macker dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macker (2) vs (0) Solo
Macker controlling the action here.
Macker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Solo moves into full guard.
Macker wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Macker trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Macker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Solo is pulling down on Macker's head. It's preventing any offense from Macker, at least for the moment.
Macker content to stall in guard here.
Solo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Macker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Macker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Macker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (5) vs (0) Solo
Macker tries to advance position but instead Solo slips a leg back in to half guard.
Solo trying to control but Macker postures up.
Macker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Macker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Solo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Macker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Macker prevents Solo from improving his position.
Macker content to control rather than advance.
Macker is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T4#
Solo is trying to keep Macker in close.
Solo has control of Macker's left arm, preventing Macker from doing any damage.
Macker trying to control but Solo is working from the bottom.
Solo has control of Macker's left arm, preventing Macker from doing any damage. #T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Macker wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Macker passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (8) vs (0) Solo
Solo tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Macker (10) vs (0) Solo
Solo tries to hold on but Macker postures up.
Macker looking to control but Solo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
Macker controlling from the full mount.
Macker mounts Solo! Really nice guard pass there!
Macker wants to control the pace but Solo is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macker controlling from mount.
Macker seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Solo is holding on tight.
#T7#
Solo tries to lock up and control but Macker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Macker trying to control but Solo is having none of it.
Macker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Macker trying to control but Solo is having none of it.
Macker moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Macker (13) vs (0) Solo#T8#
Macker really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Solo.
Macker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Solo for as long as he can get away with.
Solo just trying to survive but Macker is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Solo is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Macker.
Solo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T9#
Macker wants to advance to full mount but Solo doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Macker 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.
Solo pulls Macker in close to prevent any damage. #T10#
Solo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Macker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Solo trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Solo is continuing to stall.
Macker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Solo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Macker is one step ahead there.
Macker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solo is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Macker wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Solo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Solo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13#
Solo keeps trying to improve his position.
Macker wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Macker wants to pass the guard but Solo is keeping the position.
Macker is working hard here to advance position.
Solo trying to control the position.
Macker trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Macker won't allow Solo to sweep him here.
Solo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Solo keeping full guard, as Macker tries to pass.
Solo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Macker controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Solo looking for a sweep. Not yet Solo, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macker takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
Dan Macker is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Dan Macker 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:
SSG 336 Solo vs Finn
Date: Jul 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 18 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 16 losses; Huckleberry Finn!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Finn shoots in and gets a takedown into Solo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Solo (0) vs (2) Finn
Finn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Solo looking for a sweep. Not yet Solo, not yet.
Finn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Finn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solo is keeping the position for now.
Finn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Solo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn 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.
Finn passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (0) vs (5) Finn
The referee asks Finn politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Finn prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Solo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Finn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Finn happy to just control the position for now.
Solo prevents Finn from improving position.
A lull in the action here as Finn stalls from top position.
Let's hope that Finn 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.#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Solo regains half guard.
Finn content to control rather than advance.
It looks like Finn might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Finn.#T3#
Solo trying to control here.
Finn controlling the pace.
More stalling from Finn.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Solo is looking for a sweep. Finn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Finn content to control rather than advance.
Finn with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Yet more stalling tactics from Finn.#T5#
Finn is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Solo reverses the position - he's now on top in Finn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (2) vs (5) Finn
Solo trying to control the position from guard on top but Finn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Finn is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (2) vs (7) Finn#T6#
Solo has control of Finn's left arm, preventing Finn from doing any damage.
Finn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Finn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (2) vs (10) Finn
Solo can't do much from the bottom here.
Solo is being controlled here.
Solo tries to bench press Finn off him but Finn keeps the position.
Finn works to advance to full mount. Solo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Solo (2) vs (12) Finn
Finn controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
Solo is looking to improve his position but Finn isn't that keen on the idea.#T8#
Solo tries to hold on but Finn postures up.
Finn looking to control and managing it successfully.
Solo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Finn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Finn tries to control but Solo wriggling away.
Finn controlling the position easily from mount.
Finn moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Solo (2) vs (15) Finn
Solo is trying to break free.
#T10#
Solo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Finn's guard. Nice work there by Solo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (4) vs (15) Finn
Solo stopping the sweep attempt from Finn.#SUB2#
Solo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Finn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Solo has managed to get both his arms back between Finn's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Finn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Solo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Solo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Solo stopping the sweep attempt from Finn.#SUB2#
Finn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Solo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Finn wants to sweep here but Solo controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Solo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Finn looking for a guillotine here but Solo defends easily.
Finn wants to sweep here but Solo controlling him for the moment.
Solo tries to free his leg and advance position but Finn is retaining full guard.
Finn wants to sweep here but Solo controlling him for the moment. #T12##SUB2#
Finn looking for a guillotine here but Solo defends easily.
Solo wants to pass the guard but Finn is keeping the position.
Finn 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.
Solo trying to control the position from guard on top but Finn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Solo wants to pass the guard but Finn is keeping the position.#T13#
Finn 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#
Finn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Solo is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Finn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Solo defends well.
Finn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Solo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Finn swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Finn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T14#
Finn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Solo trying to control but Finn is working from the bottom.
Solo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (7) vs (15) Finn#SUB#
Finn wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Solo has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Finn's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Finn is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Solo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hand Solo!
Hand Solo is the new middleweight champion!
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:
SSG 328 Ibrahim vs Solo
Date: Jul 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 19 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 18 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ibrahim shoots in but Solo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ibrahim shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Solo sprawls well. Solo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ibrahim gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Solo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ibrahim is trying to defend but Solo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ibrahim (0) vs (2) Solo
Ibrahim is looking to control Solo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ibrahim avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ibrahim tries to get to full guard but Solo has control of the leg. #T1#
Solo moves into full mount! Ibrahim won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (0) vs (5) Solo
Ibrahim tries to reverse the position but Solo maintains control.
Ibrahim tries to lock up and control but Solo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Solo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ibrahim tries to hold on but Solo pushes him away.
Ibrahim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ibrahim is trying to escape the mount but Solo keeps good control and instead manages to take Ibrahim's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ibrahim (0) vs (8) Solo#T2#
Solo controlling the position well here. Ibrahim rolled but Solo kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Solo avoiding Ibrahim 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Ibrahim right now.
Ibrahim trying to control the hands but Solo breaks the grip.
Solo trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ibrahim doesn't escape.
Ibrahim looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ibrahim tries to escape but Solo has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Solo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ibrahim.
Ibrahim tries to break free.
Ibrahim looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Ibrahim's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibrahim is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Ibrahim manages to reverse the position and now he's in Solo's guard. Nice work there by Ibrahim.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (2) vs (8) Solo
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ibrahim wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Solo looking for a guillotine here but Ibrahim defends easily.
Solo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ibrahim trying to control but Solo is working from the bottom. #T5#
Ibrahim looking to sit in guard and control but Solo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (2) vs (10) Solo
Solo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ibrahim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Solo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ibrahim pulls Solo in close to his closed guard and prevents Solo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ibrahim wants to sweep but no luck.
Ibrahim pulls Solo in close to prevent any damage.
Solo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Ibrahim has control of Solo's left arm, preventing Solo from doing any damage.
Ibrahim wants to sweep here but Solo controlling him for the moment.
Solo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ibrahim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ibrahim has his hands on Solo's head, controlling the position.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Solo from controlling successfully. #T7#
Ibrahim wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Solo won't allow Ibrahim to sweep him here.
Ibrahim looking to control but Solo passes into half guard.
Ibrahim is trying to control but Solo passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (2) vs (13) Solo
Solo controlling the position from side mount. #T8#
Solo wants to control but Ibrahim is keeping him busy.
Ibrahim is trying to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim is looking for a sweep. Solo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ibrahim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Solo is working away from the top position though.
Solo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T9#
Ibrahim is trying to get back to full guard.
Solo content to control rather than advance.
Ibrahim works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Ibrahim looking for a guillotine here but Solo defends easily.
Solo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Solo stopping the sweep attempt from Ibrahim.
Ibrahim being controlled here, momentarily.
Solo tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibrahim is retaining full guard.
Ibrahim looking to control but Solo passes into half guard.
Solo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ibrahim desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T11#
Still in half guard, Solo seems content to control.
Ibrahim wants to get back to full guard.
Solo trying to control from half guard but Ibrahim is working away.
Ibrahim trying to control from the bottom.
#T12#
Ibrahim wants to get back to full guard.
Solo is thwarting Ibrahim's attempts to control the position.
Ibrahim gets back to full guard.
Solo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ibrahim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ibrahim trying to control here.
Ibrahim wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Solo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ibrahim tries to get to full guard but Solo has control of the leg.
Solo wants to control but Ibrahim is keeping him busy.
Ibrahim wants to control but Solo is keeping busy.
Solo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T14#
Ibrahim is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ibrahim trying to control from the bottom.
Ibrahim makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ibrahim.
Solo 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Solo tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibrahim is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo wins on points by 13 to 2.
After winning the bout, Hand Solo 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:
SSG 324 Hunt vs Finn
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Alexei Sykov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 18 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sykov leaves Solo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Solo drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sykov (0) vs (2) Solo
Sykov trying to control the position.
Sykov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Sykov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sykov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sykov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo preventing the sweep.
Solo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Sykov is trying to control the position but Solo postures up.
Sykov 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#
Sykov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Solo passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Sykov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Solo pulls his head out easily.
Sykov is looking for a sweep. Solo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Solo is pressing down on Sykov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sykov is holding on for now.
Solo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sykov! Score +3 for passing guard: Sykov (0) vs (5) Solo#T2#
Sykov holds on for dear life.
Sykov wants to control but Solo is having none of it.
Sykov prevents Solo from taking his back.
Sykov is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Sykov is working hard here to advance position.
Sykov tries to hold on but Solo pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sykov can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sykov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Solo prevents Sykov from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Solo trying to mount his opponent but Sykov defends it. #T4#
Still in half guard, Solo seems content to control.
Solo is thwarting Sykov's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Solo is working for a kimura here but Sykov manages to reverse the position and he's now in Solo's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sykov (2) vs (5) Solo
Sykov won't allow Solo to sweep him here.
Solo trying to keep a closed guard but Sykov is proving a slippery customer.
Sykov trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sykov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T5#
Solo being controlled here, momentarily.
Sykov trying to control but Solo is working from the bottom.
Sykov wants to pass the guard but Solo is keeping the position.
Sykov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sykov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solo is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Sykov trying to control but Solo is working from the bottom.
Sykov preventing the sweep.
Sykov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Sykov from controlling successfully.
Solo keeping full guard, as Sykov tries to pass.
Sykov passes Solo's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T7##SUB#
Sykov is looking for a kimura here.
Solo is refusing to be controlled, as Sykov sits in half guard.
Solo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Solo wants to improve his position but Sykov is controlling well.
#SUB#
Sykov is looking for a kimura but Solo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sykov to get the leverage. #T8#
Sykov is looking to advance position but Solo won't allow it.
Sykov is looking to pass Solo's guard but actually Solo recovers to full guard.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Sykov from controlling successfully.
Solo keeping full guard, as Sykov tries to pass.
Sykov wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Sykov passes Solo's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T9##SUB#
Sykov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Solo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sykov is working away from the top position though.
Solo tries to get to full guard but Sykov has control of the leg.
Sykov is looking to advance position but Solo won't allow it. #SUB#
Sykov is trying to work for a kimura but Solo is defending well.
Solo trying to control here.
#T10#
Sykov wants to pass to mount but Solo is defending the position. #SUB#
Sykov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Solo sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Sykov is trying to work for a kimura but Solo is defending well.
Solo is looking to control Sykov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Solo avoid being mounted?#T11#
Sykov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Solo keeps working. #SUB#
Sykov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Solo sees it coming and defends easily.
Sykov is looking to take a break and control but Solo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Solo keeping control of the position.
Sykov trying to advance position but Solo counters by regaining guard.
Sykov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Sykov trying to control but Solo is working from the bottom.
Sykov won't allow Solo to sweep him here.
Solo is still trying to improve position.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Sykov from controlling successfully. #T13#
Solo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sykov passes Solo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sykov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Solo keeps working. #T14#
Solo is looking for a sweep. Sykov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sykov is looking to take a break and control but Solo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Solo is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Sykov is looking for a kimura but Solo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sykov to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Solo trying to control but Sykov postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo wins on points by 5 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Hand Solo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Alexei Sykov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit happens…eh '. |
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Event:
SSG 317 Johnson vs Feet
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 15 losses; Bulla Marden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 18 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Marden fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marden has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Solo counters with a single leg into guard. Marden didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marden (0) vs (2) Solo
Marden seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Marden has control of Solo's left arm, preventing Solo from doing any damage.
Solo postures up.
#SUB#
Marden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marden wants to improve his position but instead Solo has moved into half guard.
Marden wants to control but Solo is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marden holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Solo is just content to waste time from the top position. Marden takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Solo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Marden seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Marden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Solo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Solo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Marden working for a triangle but Solo defends it easily.
Marden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Marden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (2) vs (2) Solo
Marden is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marden's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Marden from controlling successfully.
Marden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solo is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Marden from controlling successfully. #T3#
Marden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marden preventing the sweep.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Marden from controlling successfully.
Solo looking for a sweep. Not yet Solo, not yet.
Marden looking to pass the guard.
Marden sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Marden wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Marden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Solo trying to keep a closed guard but Marden is proving a slippery customer.
Marden 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.
Solo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marden tries to free his leg and advance position but Solo is retaining full guard.
Solo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (2) vs (4) Solo#T5#
Marden seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Marden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marden keeping moving, preventing Solo from controlling successfully.
Solo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marden wants to sweep but no luck.
Marden is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marden is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (4) vs (4) Solo
Marden wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Marden looking to sit in guard and control but Solo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (4) vs (6) Solo
Marden is trying to control the position but Solo postures up. #SUB#
Marden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Solo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Solo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T7#
Marden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Solo trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Marden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Solo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Solo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marden pulls Solo in close to his closed guard and prevents Solo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Marden is trying to control the position but Solo postures up.
Solo sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T8#
Marden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Solo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Marden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marden wants to sweep here but Solo controlling him for the moment.
Solo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Solo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T9##SUB#
Marden looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Solo passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Marden (4) vs (9) Solo
Solo works to advance to full mount. Marden defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Marden (4) vs (11) Solo
Marden is trying desperately to improve position.
Marden is controlling an arm, preventing Solo from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Marden keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Solo trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Marden is trying desperately to improve position.
Solo manages to capitalize on a mistake by Marden to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Marden (4) vs (14) Solo
Solo is hanging on to Marden's back as he tries to escape.
Solo is not going to allow Marden to sit and survive in this position.
Marden is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Solo tries to get the hooks in deep but Marden pushed the leg off.
Marden trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Marden fending off the submission attempt from Solo. #T11#
Solo keeps control of the position as Marden tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Let's hope that Solo 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.
A lull in the action here.
#T12#
Marden really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Solo's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Marden tries to escape but Solo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Marden trying to control the hands but Solo breaks the grip.
Marden breaks Solo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (6) vs (14) Solo
Solo controlling the position.
Marden 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.
Marden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solo is keeping the position for now.
Well,Marden is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
Solo trying to keep a closed guard but Marden is proving a slippery customer.
Marden 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.
Solo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Solo wants to sweep but no luck.
Solo trying to control the position.
#T14#
Marden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marden wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Solo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marden passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Marden (9) vs (14) Solo
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marden has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Solo! Score +2 for reaching mount: Marden (11) vs (14) Solo
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo wins on points by 14 to 11.
Hand Solo thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 311 McCain vs Macker
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 18 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Reed closes the distance and clinches.
Reed is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Reed drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Solo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Reed is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Solo is defending well.
Hand Solo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Reed.
Solo stops a takedown attempt from Reed.
#TD#
Solo has Reed pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Solo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Reed tumbling to the mat - Solo dives into Reed's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Solo (2) vs (0) Reed
Solo preventing the sweep.
Solo controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Reed is trying to control the position but Solo postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Reed is adopting a defensive guard.
Solo stays in close to Reed's body and controls the position.
Reed is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Solo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Solo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Reed working a defensive guard here.
Solo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Solo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Solo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Solo trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Solo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (2) vs (2) Reed
Solo keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully. #T4#
Solo pulls Reed in close to prevent any damage.
Solo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Reed puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Reed moves into full mount! Solo won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (2) vs (5) Reed
Solo holds on for dear life.
Reed tries to control but Solo wriggling away.
Reed is trying to control here but Solo has managed to regain half guard.
#T5##SUB2#
Reed is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Reed seems to be looking for submissions.
Reed is keen to just control but Solo is a slippery customer.
Solo is trying to get back to full guard.
Solo trying to hold on to Reed's head to control him but Reed postures up.
#T6#
Reed trying to control the action but Solo is working from the bottom.
Reed is stalling here. Solo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Reed seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Solo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Solo (6) vs (5) Reed
Reed can't do much from the bottom here.
Reed is trying to improve his position.
Reed prevents Solo from improving position.
Solo works to advance to full mount. Reed defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Solo (8) vs (5) Reed#T7#
Reed is trying to reverse the position but instead Solo has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Solo (11) vs (5) Reed
Solo trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Reed doesn't escape. #SUB#
Reed preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Solo.
Solo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T8#
Reed is keeping busy.
Reed is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Solo looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solo tries to get the hooks in deep but Reed pushed the leg off.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Solo controlling the positon.
Reed staying busy and making it hard for Solo to control. #T9#
Solo controlling well, preventing Reed from escaping the position.
Reed just looking to survive in the bad position.
Reed is trying to break free.
Reed just trying to survive but Solo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Solo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Solo controls the position.#T10#
Reed trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Solo has the hooks in. Reed is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Reed rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Reed is trying to maintain the position but Solo is very close to passing his half guard.
Reed tries to get to full guard but Solo has control of the leg.
Solo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Reed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Solo is working away from the top position though.#T11#
Solo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Reed trying to control here.
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.
Solo trying to control from half guard but Reed is working away. #T12#
Reed gets back to full guard.
Solo content to stall in guard here.
Reed 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.
Solo wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving. #T13##SUB2#
Reed escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Solo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Solo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Reed is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Reed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reed wants to control but Solo passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
Solo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reed doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Solo. #T14#
Solo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Reed is looking to control Solo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reed avoid being mounted?
Reed is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reed wants to control the action here but instead Solo manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (14) vs (5) Reed
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo takes the fight on points by 14 to 5.
A very excited looking Hand Solo 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:
SSG 304 Solo vs Elvul
Date: May 12, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 17 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 13 losses; Dreynos Elvul!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck for Elvul with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Elvul throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Solo was covering up waiting for the punch and Elvul finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Solo (0) vs (2) Elvul
Solo 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: Solo (2) vs (2) Elvul#SUB2#
Elvul looking for subs from the bottom but Solo mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (5) vs (2) Elvul
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo wants to control the pace but Elvul is squirming around nicely.
Solo controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Solo wants to control the pace but Elvul is squirming around nicely.
Elvul is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Solo tries to control but Elvul wriggling away.
Elvul tries to hold on but Solo postures up.
Solo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Elvul manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Elvul controlling the position well. #T3#
Solo content to control rather than advance.
Solo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Elvul felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Solo trying to pass the guard but Elvul defending well. #T4#
Solo is taking a breather. Elvul 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.
Elvul is pressing down on Solo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Elvul working for a triangle but Solo defends it easily.
Solo trying to control the position from guard on top but Elvul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Solo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Solo wants to control from the top but Elvul keeps moving.
Elvul trying to keep a closed guard but Solo is proving a slippery customer.
Solo won't allow Elvul to sweep him here. #T6#
Solo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Elvul trying to keep a closed guard but Solo is proving a slippery customer.
Solo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Solo wants to control from the top but Elvul keeps moving. #T7##SUB2#
Elvul escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Solo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Solo preventing the sweep.
Elvul trying to keep a closed guard but Solo is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Elvul looking for a guillotine here but Solo defends easily.
Solo won't allow Elvul to sweep him here. #T8#
Elvul controls Solo momentarily but Solo frees himself.
Elvul 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: Solo (5) vs (4) Elvul
Solo tries to roll over but Elvul keeps him under control.
Elvul passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Solo! Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (5) vs (7) Elvul#T9#
Elvul wants to control the pace but Solo is squirming around nicely.
Solo tries to hold on but Elvul pushes him away.
Elvul pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Elvul tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Solo regains half guard.#T10#
Solo wants to control but Elvul is keeping busy.
Elvul trying to control from half guard but Solo is working away.
Solo is trying to maintain the position but Elvul is very close to passing his half guard.#T11#
Elvul wants to pass to mount but Solo is defending the position.
Elvul trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo wants to improve his position but Elvul is controlling well.
Elvul controlling the action here.#T12#
Solo is refusing to be controlled, as Elvul sits in half guard.
Elvul stalling.
Solo is not content to let Elvul control the position.#T13#
Solo is trying to control but can't.
Elvul passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (5) vs (10) Elvul
Elvul wants to control but Solo has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Solo wants to get back to full guard.
Elvul is trying to control the action in half guard but Solo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T14#
Solo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Elvul's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Elvul's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Solo (9) vs (10) Elvul
Elvul is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Elvul staying busy and making it hard for Solo to control.
Solo is riding his opponent, not letting Elvul buck him off.
Solo avoiding Elvul 's attempts to control his hands.
Elvul wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elvul turns into Solo and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (9) vs (12) Elvul
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvul wins on points by 12 to 9.
During a confident post fight interview, Dreynos Elvul thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 297 Solo vs Macker
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 16 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 13 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Macker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Solo to the mat! Solo manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Solo (0) vs (2) Macker
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Macker wants to pass the guard but Solo is keeping the position.
Solo wants to sweep but no luck.
Macker tries to free his leg and advance position but Solo is retaining full guard.
Macker 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.
Solo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Macker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macker trying to mount his opponent but Solo defends it.
Solo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Macker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Macker tries to pass to full mount but Solo defends it.
Solo keeping control of the position. #T2#
Macker stalling.
Macker trying to pass the guard but Solo defending well.
Solo is looking to improve his position.
Solo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Macker in particular looking to stall.
Solo tries to roll over but Macker keeps him under control.
Macker controlling the action here. #SUB#
Solo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Macker pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Macker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Solo keeping control of the position.
Solo is trying to control but can't.
Macker controlling the action here.
Solo won't allow Macker to pass to mount. #T5#
Solo is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macker is looking to take a break and control but Solo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Macker tries to pass to full mount but Solo defends it.
Solo trying to hold on to Macker's head to control him but Macker postures up.
Macker wants to free his trapped foot but Solo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Macker trying to control the pace. #T6##SUB2#
Macker seems to be working for a kimura but Solo defends the submission attempt.
Solo wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Macker 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.
Macker is keen to just control but Solo is a slippery customer.#T7#
Solo tries to roll over but Macker keeps him under control.
Macker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Macker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macker wants to pass the guard but Solo is defending well. #T8#
Macker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Solo is looking for a sweep. Macker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Macker controlling the action here.
Solo wants to control but Macker is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9#
Solo wants to get back to full guard.
Macker works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (0) vs (5) Macker
Solo is trying to improve his position.
Macker tries to advance to mount but can't.
Macker slows the pace down. #T10#
Solo gets back to half guard.
Macker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Macker moves into full mount! Solo won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (0) vs (8) Macker
Macker controlling his opponent.
Macker fails to take his opponent's back. #T11#
Solo is looking to improve his position but Macker isn't that keen on the idea.
Solo wants to control but Macker is having none of it.
Solo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Macker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Macker trying to control but Solo is having none of it.
Solo 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.
Macker prevents Solo from improving his position.
Solo trying to control here.
#T13#
Macker works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (0) vs (11) Macker
Macker tries to control but Solo wriggling away.
Macker seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Solo is holding on tight.
Solo working to try and regain half guard.
Macker controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Macker avoids the attempt from Solo to control.
Macker content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Solo is squirming around, avoiding Macker's attempts to control the action.
Macker controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macker wins on points by 11 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Dan Macker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 295 Finn vs Chai
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 72 wins and 52 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 15 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ottke tries for a takedown but Solo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Ottke bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ottke (4) vs (0) Solo
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
You can see the frustration on Solo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Solo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ottke haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Solo trying to remain calm as Ottke controls from the top position.
Solo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ottke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Solo is being controlled here.
Solo is looking to regain half guard here but Ottke keeps moving and retains side control.
Solo manages to get back to half guard.
Ottke controlling the action here. #T2#
Solo is looking to improve his position.
Ottke wants to pass to mount but Solo is defending the position.
Ottke controlling the action here.
Solo keeping control of the position.
Ottke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Solo is looking to control Ottke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Solo avoid being mounted?
Ottke tries to pass to full mount but Solo defends it.
Ottke is taking a breather. Solo 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.#T4#
Ottke wants to free his trapped foot but Solo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ottke prevents Solo from improving his position.
Solo won't allow Ottke to pass to mount.
Solo is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Ottke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Solo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ottke performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T6#
Solo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ottke slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (7) vs (0) Solo
Solo seems a little lost for a moment, as Ottke dominates the positioning.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T7#
Solo is trying to control Ottke's posture but Ottke avoids it.
Ottke is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Solo's shoulder. That is not cool.
Solo tries to buck Ottke off but Ottke is having none of it.
Ottke in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Solo is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
The referee asks Ottke politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ottke prefers to stall for the moment though.
Solo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ottke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Solo is being controlled here.
Solo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Solo tries to get to full guard but Ottke has control of the leg. #T9#
Ottke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ottke uses his free foot to push down on Solo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Solo. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (10) vs (0) Solo
Solo working to try and regain half guard.
#T10#
Ottke tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Solo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ottke avoids the attempt from Solo to control.
Solo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ottke controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Solo is looking to improve his position but Ottke isn't that keen on the idea.
Ottke content just to control the position here.
Solo can't escape the position.
Solo is controlling an arm, preventing Ottke from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T12#
Ottke controlling the pace for now.
Solo tries to hold on but Ottke postures up.
Solo is looking to get to half guard.
Ottke is looking to work his way around to Solo's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T13#
Ottke controlling the position easily from mount.
Solo is looking to improve his position but Ottke isn't that keen on the idea.
Ottke content just to control the position here. #T14#
Ottke trying to control but Solo is having none of it.
Ottke takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Solo 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke wants to free his trapped foot but Solo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Rolf Ottke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 290 Nutz vs Ottke
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 23 losses; Jaxon Bremner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Solo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bremner tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Solo is in Bremner's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bremner (0) vs (2) Solo
Bremner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bremner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Solo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bremner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Solo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Solo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bremner is keeping the position for now.
Bremner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bremner has his foot on Solo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Solo works his way back into a safe position though.
Solo is stalling in the full guard.
Bremner 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.#T1#
Solo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (0) vs (5) Solo
Bremner can't do much from the bottom here.
Bremner is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bremner is working hard here to advance position.
Bremner gets back to half guard.
Solo trying to control the pace. #T2#
Bremner is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Solo seems content to control.
Bremner wants to get back to full guard.
Bremner is trying to maintain the position but Solo is very close to passing his half guard.
Bremner wants to get back to full guard.
Bremner trying to control here.
#T3#
Bremner is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bremner looking for a kimura from the bottom but Solo passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (0) vs (8) Solo
Bremner gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bremner (0) vs (10) Solo
Bremner can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Bremner tries to improve his position but Solo has taken his back! Solo has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Bremner tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Solo pushes Bremner away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hand Solo!
A relieved looking Hand Solo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 285 Hunt vs Berendas
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 24 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 15 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Solo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Helvig's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helvig (0) vs (2) Solo
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helvig wants to improve his position but Solo is controlling well.
Helvig is controlling Solo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Solo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Helvig tries to get to full guard but Solo has control of the leg.
Helvig manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig has control of Solo's left arm, preventing Solo from doing any damage. #T1#
Solo 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.
Helvig has Solo pulled in close to control his posture.
Solo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Helvig keeping moving, preventing Solo from controlling successfully. #T2#
Solo 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.
Helvig pulls Solo in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Helvig trying to keep a closed guard but Solo is proving a slippery customer.
Helvig controlling the position.
Solo is looking to pass into half guard but Helvig pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Helvig is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (2) Solo
Helvig not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Helvig won't allow Solo to sweep him here.
Helvig 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.
Helvig slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Helvig trying to control the pace.
Solo trying to control but Helvig postures up.
Helvig is looking to advance position but Solo won't allow it. #SUB2#
Solo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Helvig is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T5#
Solo is looking to improve his position.
Helvig keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Solo manages to get to full guard.
Solo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Helvig controls the pace.#T6#
Helvig seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Solo for as long as he can get away with.
Solo controls Helvig momentarily but Helvig frees himself.
Helvig's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T7#
Helvig has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Helvig's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Solo is controlling Helvig's posture.
Helvig controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Solo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Helvig is one step ahead there. #T8#
Helvig controls from within his opponent's guard.
Solo wants to sweep but no luck.
Helvig controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T9#
Helvig looking to pass the guard.
Helvig content to stall in guard here.
Helvig won't allow Solo to sweep him here.
Helvig looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Solo looking for a sweep. Not yet Solo, not yet. #T10#
Helvig engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Solo trying to keep a closed guard but Helvig is proving a slippery customer.
Helvig stays in close to Solo's body and controls the position. #T11#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Helvig.
Helvig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Helvig controlling from the top position.
Solo looking for a sweep. Not yet Solo, not yet.
Helvig slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T12#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Solo 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: Helvig (2) vs (4) Solo
Helvig has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Solo is working away from the top position though.
Helvig tries to roll over but Solo keeps him under control.#T13#
Solo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helvig knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Helvig gets back to full guard.
Solo controlling from the top position.
Helvig tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14##SUB#
Helvig looking for a guillotine here but Solo defends easily.
Solo postures up.
Solo trying to control but Helvig is working from the bottom.
Helvig is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helvig continues to hold on tight.
Helvig keeping full guard, as Solo tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo wins on points by 4 to 2.
A victorious Hand Solo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 273 Maximus vs Borgia
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Mark Norman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Norman shoots in but Solo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Norman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Solo sprawls well. Solo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Norman gets slowly back to his feet.
Norman fails to land the takedown.
Hand Solo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Norman.#TD2#
Norman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Solo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Solo (0) vs (2) Norman
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Solo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (2) vs (2) Norman
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo trying to control but Norman is working from the bottom.
Solo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Norman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Solo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Norman has control of Solo's left arm, preventing Solo from doing any damage.
Solo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Norman keeping moving, preventing Solo from controlling successfully.
Solo controlling from the top position.
Norman managing to control the position. #T2#
Solo looking to pass the guard.
Solo being controlled here momentarily.
Norman tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Solo postures up.
Solo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Norman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Norman keeping moving, preventing Solo from controlling successfully.
Solo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Solo wants to pass the guard but Norman is keeping the position.#T4#
Solo pushing down on Norman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Solo wants to free his trapped foot but Norman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Norman felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Norman is looking to improve his position.
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.
Solo is pressing down on Norman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Norman is holding on for now. #T5#
Norman is trying is best to control the position here.
Solo wants to pass the guard but Norman is defending well.
Solo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Norman is trying to get back to full guard.
Solo controlling the pace.
Norman trying to hold on to Solo's head to control him but Solo postures up.
#T6#
Solo prevents Norman from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solo trying to pass the guard but Norman defending well.
Norman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Norman won't allow Solo to pass to mount. #T7#
Norman trying to control from the bottom.
Solo prevents Norman from improving his position.
Solo is trying to control. Norman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Norman is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Norman tries to roll over but Solo keeps him under control.#T8#
Solo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Solo prevents Norman from improving his position.
Solo is thwarting Norman's attempts to control the position.
Solo controlling the action here. #T9#
Norman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Norman looking for a sweep. Not yet Norman, not yet.
Norman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Norman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Solo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Norman is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Solo won't allow Norman to sweep him here.
Norman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Norman pulls Solo in close to prevent any damage.
Solo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Norman has control of Solo's left arm, preventing Solo from doing any damage.
Solo controlling from the top position. #T11#
Norman trying to keep a closed guard but Solo is proving a slippery customer.
Norman keeping moving, preventing Solo from controlling successfully.
Solo being controlled here momentarily.
Solo postures up.
#T12#
Norman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Solo trying to control but Norman is working from the bottom.
Solo 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.
Solo postures up.
Norman tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13#
Solo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Norman looking to control.
#SUB2#
Norman is looking for a triangle but Solo pushes his legs off easily.
Norman is trying to keep Solo in close.
Solo trying to control but Norman is working from the bottom.
Solo pushes down on Norman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Solo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T14#
Solo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Norman keeps working.
Norman trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norman moves into full guard.
Solo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Norman gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Norman wins on points by 3 to 2.
An out of breath Mark Norman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 263 Johnson vs Solo
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Drake Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Solo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And Solo tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Solo sprawls well.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Solo's waist but Solo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Johnson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (0) Solo
Johnson passes Solo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Solo is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Solo tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Solo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Solo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Solo is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Solo defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Solo is defending well.
Solo wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Solo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solo wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2##SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Solo wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Solo defends it.
Johnson is thwarting Solo's attempts to control the position.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Solo defends it. #T3#
Johnson is stalling here. Solo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Johnson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Solo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Johnson (2) vs (4) Solo
Solo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Johnson! Score +2 for reaching mount: Johnson (2) vs (6) Solo
Solo controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Solo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (4) vs (6) Solo
Johnson trying to control but Solo is working from the bottom.
Johnson pushes down on Solo's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4##SUB#
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Solo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Solo defends it.
Solo is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Solo keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Solo defends the submission attempt.#T5##SUB#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Johnson 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#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Solo has managed to free his arm - good work. #T6#
Solo trying to control here.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Solo is defending well. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Solo is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Solo avoid being mounted?#T7#
Johnson is just content to waste time from the top position. Solo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solo is keeping the position for now.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Solo holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Solo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Solo has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (4) vs (8) Solo
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet. #T8#
Solo controlling from the top position.
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (6) vs (8) Solo
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Solo.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Solo is retaining full guard. #T9#
Johnson is looking to advance position but Solo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Johnson (6) vs (12) Solo
Solo mounts Johnson! Really nice guard pass there!
Solo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Johnson is trying to reverse the position but instead Solo has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Johnson (6) vs (15) Solo
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T10#
Solo is trying to control but Johnson is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Solo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Solo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Solo wants to take Johnson's back here but Johnson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Solo prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.#T11#
Solo controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Solo's attempts to control the action.
Johnson 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.
Solo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Solo passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (6) vs (18) Solo#T12#
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Solo is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Solo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T13#
Solo is stalling here. Johnson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Solo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Johnson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Johnson (10) vs (18) Solo#SUB#
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Solo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Solo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T14#
Solo is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Solo is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson pushing down on Solo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Johnson prevents Solo from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo wins on points by 18 to 10.
Hand Solo thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 260 Solo vs Finn
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Huckleberry Finn!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Finn misses with a takedown attempt - Solo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Finn moves into range and clinches up with Solo.
Solo gets underhooks to prevent Finn's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Solo wants the takedown. Finn is fighting it off but Solo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Finn's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Solo (2) vs (0) Finn
Finn wants to sweep here but Solo controlling him for the moment.
Solo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Finn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Finn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Solo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Solo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Finn is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Solo frees his head nicely. Oh but Finn has switched to an armbar! Solo is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Huckleberry Finn! Huckleberry Finn retains his middleweight title!
Huckleberry Finn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 248 Ozymandias vs Banner
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Pavel Sova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Sova darts in and clinches Solo up against the cage.
Sova tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sova wants to take the fight to the mat but Solo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sova is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Solo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sova (0) vs (2) Solo#SUB#
Sova is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Solo defends well.
Sova controlling the position.#SUB#
Sova working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Solo has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova is looking for a sweep. Solo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Solo controlling the action here.
Sova wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sova wants to get back to full guard but Solo has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (0) vs (5) Solo
Solo controls the position.
Solo gets to mount! Sova was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sova (0) vs (7) Solo
Sova looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Solo controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Sova is trying to escape the mount.
Sova wants to hold on but Solo pushes him away.
Sova tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sova is controlling an arm, preventing Solo from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Solo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sova working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Solo wants to control the pace but Sova is squirming around nicely.
Sova tries to lock up and control but Solo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sova is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sova tries to control the position but Solo now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sova (0) vs (10) Solo
Sova breaks Solo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (2) vs (10) Solo#T4#
Sova stopping the sweep attempt from Solo.
Sova engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Solo pulls Sova in close to prevent any damage.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully. #T5#
Solo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sova controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sova will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T6#
Sova stopping the sweep attempt from Solo.
Sova wants to pass the guard but Solo is keeping the position.
Sova wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Solo pulls Sova in to control the position.
Sova stands and throws Solo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (5) vs (10) Solo#T7#
Solo tries to improve position but can't.
Sova trying to control the action but Solo is working from the bottom.
Solo trying to remain calm as Sova controls from the top position.
Solo is not content to let Sova control the position.
Solo prevents Sova from moving into mount.
Solo is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Sova tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T8#
Sova happy to just control the position for now.
Solo is looking for a sweep.
Sova tries to advance to mount but Solo denies him.
Sova takes a little break here. Solo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T9#
Sova trying to control the action but Solo is working from the bottom.
Solo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Solo keeps working.
Sova tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sova taking a break here but Solo is having none of it and regains half guard. #T10#
Sova wants to pass to mount but Solo is defending the position.
Sova is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Solo tries to roll over but Sova keeps him under control.
Solo is not content to let Sova control the position.#T11#
Solo trying to control but Sova postures up.
Sova is looking to advance position but Solo won't allow it.
Sova is trying to control. Solo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Solo wants to control but Sova is keeping busy.
Sova trying to pass the guard but Solo defending well.
Sova perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T12#
Sova trying to mount his opponent but Solo defends it.
Sova is looking to take a break and control but Solo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Solo trying to control here.
Sova is looking to stall here but Solo recovers full guard.
Sova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sova looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T13#
Sova pushes down on Solo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sova wants to control but Solo is keeping him busy.
Solo tries to roll over but Sova keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Solo tries to roll over but Sova keeps him under control.
Sova content to control rather than advance. #T14#
Sova is keen to just control but Solo is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sova tries to pass the half guard into mount. Solo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Solo is positioning himself well to prevent Sova advancing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sova is looking to advance position but Solo won't allow it.
Solo wants to control but Sova is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo wins on points by 10 to 5.
Hand Solo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 238 Berendas vs De Rossi
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 13 losses; Chicken Destroyer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Solo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Destroyer (0) vs (2) Solo
Destroyer tries to roll over but Solo keeps him under control.
Solo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Let's hope that Solo 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.
Destroyer trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destroyer won't allow Solo to pass to mount.
Solo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Destroyer is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Destroyer wants to get back to full guard.
Destroyer trying to get back to full guard but Solo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Destroyer (0) vs (5) Solo
Destroyer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Destroyer is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Solo has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Destroyer (0) vs (8) Solo
Solo has good solid back control here. #T3#
It looks like Solo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Destroyer trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4#
Solo keeps control of the position easily here as Destroyer tries to buck him off.
Solo is hanging on to Destroyer's back as he tries to escape.
Destroyer wants to control his opponent's hands but Solo gets his hands free.
Solo trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Destroyer doesn't escape. #T5#
Well, with Solo on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Destroyer is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Destroyer rolls, trying to escape but Solo keeps control of the position.
Destroyer wants to control his opponent's hands but Solo gets his hands free.
Destroyer wants to escape the position.
#T6#
Solo biding his time, looking for the opening.
Destroyer just trying to survive but Solo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Solo is riding his opponent, not letting Destroyer buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Destroyer's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T7#
Solo controls the position.#SUB2#
Solo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Destroyer trying to control the action but Solo just sinks the hooks in. #T8#
Solo trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Destroyer doesn't escape.
Destroyer just trying to survive but Solo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Solo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Destroyer tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Destroyer has hold of Solo's leg, trying to break free but it's let Solo lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Destroyer is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Solo throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hand Solo!
Hand Solo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 232 Elvul vs Solo
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 10 losses; Dreynos Elvul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Elvul moves into range and clinches up with Solo.#TD#
Elvul has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Solo uses from the top position.
Solo trying to control but Elvul is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Elvul looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Solo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elvul working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Solo controlling from the top position.
Solo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elvul is keeping the position for now.
Solo stopping the sweep attempt from Elvul.#T2#
Solo controlling from the top position.
Solo works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Elvul has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Solo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Solo! Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (0) vs (3) Solo
Elvul is looking for a sweep.
Solo controlling from side mount. #T3#
Elvul tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Elvul's face as Solo controls the position.
Elvul can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Solo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Elvul has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Solo but great work by Elvul. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Elvul (4) vs (3) Solo
Solo regains half guard there - taking advantage of Elvul's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T4##SUB#
Elvul is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solo is trying to maintain the position but Elvul is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Solo tries to roll over but Elvul keeps him under control.#T5#
Solo won't allow Elvul to pass to mount.
Solo is looking to improve his position.
Elvul looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Solo is pressing down on Elvul's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Solo wants to improve his position but instead Elvul has moved into half guard.
#T6#
Elvul trying to mount his opponent but Solo defends it.
Solo trying to control from the bottom.
Elvul is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Solo reverses the position - he's now on top in Elvul's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (4) vs (5) Solo
Solo tries to free his leg and advance position but Elvul is retaining full guard. #T7##SUB#
Solo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Elvul has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Solo has managed to get both his arms back between Elvul's legs - danger averted.
Elvul 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.
Elvul bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Solo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (6) vs (5) Solo
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Solo holds on and takes a little breather.
Elvul tries to free his leg and advance position but Solo is retaining full guard. #T8#
Solo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elvul is one step ahead there.
Solo is looking to sweep but instead, Elvul has passed into half guard.
Solo manages to get to full guard.
Elvul wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Elvul sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Solo's guard.
Elvul is keen to just control but Solo is a slippery customer.
Solo tries to get to full guard but Elvul has control of the leg.
Solo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Solo.#T10#
Elvul is looking to pass into half guard but Solo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Solo is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (6) vs (7) Solo
Solo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Elvul looking to control.
Solo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Solo trying to control the position from guard on top but Elvul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Solo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Elvul is looking to sweep but instead, Solo has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Solo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Elvul sees it coming and defends easily.
Solo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Elvul! Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (6) vs (10) Solo#T12#
Solo seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Elvul is holding on tight.
Solo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Solo looking to control but Elvul is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Elvul is looking to improve his position but Solo isn't that keen on the idea.#T13#
Solo content just to control the position here.
Solo with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Solo trying to control but Elvul is having none of it.
Elvul really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T14#
Elvul wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Elvul (6) vs (13) Solo
Solo is riding his opponent, not letting Elvul buck him off.
Elvul is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Elvul is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Will Solo go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo wins on points by 13 to 6.
A very excited looking Hand Solo 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:
SSG 221 Feet vs Solo
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Seemah Feet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Feet looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Feet (2) vs (0) Solo
Feet is looking to advance position but Solo won't allow it.
Feet trying to control the action but Solo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feet is thwarting Solo's attempts to control the position.
Solo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feet content to control rather than advance.
Feet looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Feet controlling the action here.
Feet wants to free his trapped foot but Solo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Feet controlling the pace.
Solo wants to improve his position but Feet is controlling well.
#T2#
Solo is still trying to improve position.
Solo is staying active underneath Feet, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Feet trying to control the pace.
Feet seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Solo for as long as he can get away with.
Solo wants to control but Feet is keeping busy.
#T3#
Feet prevents Solo from improving his position.
Feet performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Feet is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Solo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Still in half guard, Feet seems content to control.#T4#
Feet prevents Solo from improving his position.
Feet wants to free his trapped foot but Solo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Feet perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Solo is not content to let Feet control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feet looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've been hearing good reports from Feet's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T5#
Feet is looking to take a break and control but Solo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Feet is taking a breather. Solo 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.
Solo is looking for a sweep. Feet is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Feet is pressing down on Solo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Solo is holding on for now.
Feet is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Feet seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Solo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Feet stalling away here and it's allowed Solo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Feet tries to free his leg and advance position but Solo is retaining full guard.
Solo is looking to sweep but instead, Feet has passed into half guard.
Feet controlling the action here. #T7#
Solo tries to get to full guard but Feet has control of the leg.
Feet takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Feet is looking to advance position but Solo won't allow it.
Feet trying to control from half guard but Solo is working away.
Feet seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T8#
Feet wants to free his trapped foot but Solo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Solo is trying to maintain the position but Feet is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Feet in particular looking to stall.
Feet has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T9#
Solo trying to control here.
Solo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Feet controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T10#
Solo keeping moving, preventing Feet from controlling successfully.
Feet looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Solo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Feet trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Solo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T11#
Solo is looking to sweep but instead, Feet has passed into half guard.
Feet looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Feet looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Feet's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T12#
Solo is looking to improve his position.
Solo is trying to maintain the position but Feet is very close to passing his half guard.
Feet wants to take a breather but Solo is having none of it.
Solo trying to hold on to Feet's head to control him but Feet postures up.
Feet wants to free his trapped foot but Solo is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T13#
Feet wants to control but Solo is keeping him busy.
Feet trying to pass the guard but Solo defending well.
Solo wants to get back to full guard but Feet has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (5) vs (0) Solo
Feet controlling the position.
Feet wants to control but Solo is keeping him busy. #T14#
Feet tries to move into full mount but can't pass Solo's legs. #SUB#
Feet looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Feet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Solo keeps working.
Feet will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Solo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Feet takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Seemah Feet tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
SSG 209 Gaul vs Green
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 15 losses; Huckleberry Finn!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Finn wants to clinch up but Solo keeps it at a distance.
Finn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Solo as he avoids it easily.
Solo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Solo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Finn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Solo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Finn prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hand Solo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solo can't get the takedown.
Finn looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo goes for a takedown attempt but Finn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Finn clinches up with Solo and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Solo is working for takedown but Finn is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Solo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Finn is trying to keep an underhook but Solo manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Solo (2) vs (0) Finn
Finn preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Finn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Solo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Solo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Solo (2) vs (4) Finn
Solo prevents Finn from getting a body triangle.
Solo turns into Finn and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (4) vs (4) Finn
Finn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2##SUB2#
Finn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Solo defends well.
Finn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Finn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Solo controls the pace.#SUB2#
Finn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Solo passes into half guard.
Finn has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Finn tries to roll over but Solo keeps him under control.#T3#
Solo moves into full mount! Finn won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (7) vs (4) Finn
Solo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Solo looking to control but Finn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Finn wants to control but Solo is having none of it.#T4#
Solo prevents Finn from getting the reversal.
Finn tries to lock up and control but Solo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Finn is looking to improve his position but Solo isn't that keen on the idea.
Solo trying to control but Finn is having none of it.
Solo controlling the pace for now. #T5#
Solo looking to control but Finn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Finn tries to lock up and control but Solo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Finn regains half guard.#T6#
Finn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Solo is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Finn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Finn is trying to control the position but Solo postures up.
Finn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Finn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Finn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Solo is one step ahead there. #T7#
Solo trying to control the position from guard on top but Finn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Finn is looking for a triangle but Solo pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Finn is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (7) vs (6) Finn
Finn is pushing down on Solo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Solo is fighting to maintain full guard but Finn has managed to sneak the leg through.
Finn is trying to control the action in half guard but Solo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8#
Solo tries to get to full guard but Finn has control of the leg.
Finn is looking to pass Solo's guard but actually Solo recovers to full guard.
Finn trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Solo wants to control the position but Finn says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T9#
Solo is trying is best to control the position here.
Well, if Finn 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.
Solo is staying active underneath Finn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Finn is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finn trying to control the action but Solo is working from the bottom. #T10#
Solo trying to control here.
Finn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Solo is defending against the submission attempts here by Finn.
Finn is thwarting Solo's attempts to control the position.#T11#
Finn content to control rather than advance.
Finn is keen to just control but Solo is a slippery customer.
Solo tries to get to full guard but Finn has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Solo is defending against the submission attempts here by Finn.
#SUB#
Solo looking for submissions off his back.#T12#
Finn wants to pass to mount but Solo is defending the position.
Solo wants to control but Finn is keeping busy.
Finn is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#SUB2#
Finn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Solo sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Finn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Solo is just riding it out for now. Finn eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Solo is trying to control but Finn manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (7) vs (9) Finn
Solo has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Solo (7) vs (12) Finn
Solo is keeping busy.
#T14##SUB2#
Finn looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Solo taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Huckleberry Finn!
Huckleberry Finn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 196 Majere vs Zulu
Date: Sep 10, 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Solo has closed the distance and engaged Goble in a clinch.
Solo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Goble gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Goble is looking for a takedown.
Solo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Solo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Goble gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shane Goble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hand Solo.
Solo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Goble is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Goble is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Solo is looking for a takedown.
Goble is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Solo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Goble is trying to keep an underhook but Solo manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (0) vs (2) Solo
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (0) vs (5) Solo
Solo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Goble wants to control but Solo is having none of it.
Solo controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solo moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Goble (0) vs (8) Solo#T2#
Solo biding his time, looking for the opening.
Goble breaks Solo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (8) Solo
Goble content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Solo managing to control the position. #T4#
Goble engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Goble's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Solo pulls Goble in close to his closed guard and prevents Goble from doing any damage or advancing position.#T5#
Goble preventing the sweep.
Solo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (10) Solo
Solo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goble swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goble controlling the position.#T6#
Solo stopping the sweep attempt from Goble.
Goble will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Goble controls Solo momentarily but Solo frees himself.
Solo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Goble is pulling down on Solo's head. It's preventing any offense from Solo, at least for the moment.#T7#
Solo won't allow Goble to sweep him here.
Solo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Solo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goble knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Solo works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (2) vs (13) Solo
Solo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Goble is looking to escape.
Goble is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at HELLCADEMY, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T8#
Solo controlling from mount.
Solo looking to control but Goble is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Solo controlling from the full mount. #T9#
Solo tries to control but Goble wriggling away.
Goble regains half guard.
Solo trying to pass the guard but Goble defending well.
Goble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Goble tries to roll over but Solo keeps him under control.#T10#
Solo moves into full mount! Goble won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (2) vs (16) Solo
Goble manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Solo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Solo trying to advance position but Goble counters by regaining guard. #T11#
Solo tries to free his leg and advance position but Goble is retaining full guard.
Goble working a defensive guard here.
Solo pushes down on Goble's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo is trying to control. Goble wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Solo is looking to advance position but Goble won't allow it.
Goble is controlling Solo's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T12#
Further stalling from Goble.
Solo trying to control from Goble's half guard. Goble has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Solo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goble is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Solo slips nicely into half guard.
Goble keeping control of the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Goble manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T14#
Goble pulls Solo in close to his closed guard and prevents Solo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Solo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Solo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goble swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Solo trying to control the position from guard on top but Goble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo wins on points by 16 to 2.
A relieved looking Hand Solo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 191 Chai vs Kyng
Date: Aug 27, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Mattias Lundgren! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Lundgren closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lundgren (2) vs (0) Solo
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Lundgren is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Solo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lundgren. #SUB#
Lundgren is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lundgren working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Solo's thigh. Solo counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lundgren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solo is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo seems keen to control Lundgren's posture.#T1#
Lundgren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solo is keeping the position for now.
Lundgren wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Solo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lundgren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lundgren has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Solo is pulling down on Lundgren's head to control his posture. #T2#
Lundgren trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lundgren trying to move into half guard but instead Solo has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lundgren (2) vs (2) Solo
Solo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Lundgren looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Solo has picked Lundgren up and slammed him! Lundgren can't keep hold of the triangle and Solo manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lundgren (2) vs (5) Solo
Solo taking a breather here. #T3#
Lundgren prevents Solo from improving position.
Solo controlling from side mount.
Lundgren is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Solo controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Lundgren's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Lundgren tries to improve position but can't.
Lundgren seems a little lost for a moment, as Solo dominates the positioning.
Lundgren gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Solo slows the pace down in half guard.
Solo wants to free his trapped foot but Lundgren is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Solo is taking a breather. Lundgren 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.
Lundgren wants to improve his position but Solo is controlling well.
Lundgren trying to control but Solo postures up.
Solo is controlling the pace.
#T6#
Lundgren is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Solo is working for a kimura but Lundgren is defending it quite comfortably.
Solo controlling the action here.#T7#
Lundgren wants to improve his position but Solo is controlling well.
Lundgren gets full guard.#T8##SUB#
Lundgren has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Solo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lundgren is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Lundgren throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solo looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Solo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Solo stopping the sweep attempt from Lundgren.
Solo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lundgren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Solo is pushing down on Lundgren's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lundgren is fighting to maintain full guard but Solo has managed to sneak the leg through.#T10#
Solo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lundgren! Score +3 for passing guard: Lundgren (2) vs (8) Solo
Lundgren is working to get back to half guard.
Lundgren tries to hold on but Solo pushes him away.
Solo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11#
Lundgren is working to get back to half guard.
Solo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lundgren wants to hold on but Solo pushes him away.#T12#
Solo controlling from the full mount.
Solo tries to take Lundgren's back but instead Lundgren uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Solo tries to pass to full mount but Lundgren defends it.
Solo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T13#
Lundgren tries to roll over but Solo keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Solo seems content to control.
Let's hope that Solo 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.
Lundgren has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Solo is working away from the top position though.#T14#
Lundgren wants to get back to full guard.
Lundgren makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lundgren.#SUB#
Solo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Solo slips nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo wins on points by 8 to 2.
Our winner, Hand Solo, 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.
The defeated Mattias Lundgren had this to say: 'Sometines your opponent getsthebetter of you, tonight was one of those nights and I was unprepared. To all my fans sorry, I'll come back stronger and to my opponent congratulations but I'll be seing you again soon I'm sure.'. |
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Event:
SSG 181 Chai vs Solo
Date: Aug 06, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 8 losses; Leonardinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Solo has Chai up against the cage in a clinch.
Chai has Solo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Solo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Solo walks away with a smile on his face. Chai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chai shoots in looking for a takedown. Solo tries to sprawl out of it but Chai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Solo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardinho Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chai shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Solo pinned against the cage. Solo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Solo drives through with a takedown into Chai's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Solo
Chai working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Solo postures up.
Solo trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Solo being controlled here momentarily.
Solo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Solo passes Chai's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Solo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Solo trying to pass the guard but Chai defending well.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Solo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Solo is thwarting Chai's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Solo slows the pace down in half guard.
Solo is thwarting Chai's attempts to control the position.
Solo wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solo content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T4#
Chai is trying to control but can't.
Solo trying to control from Chai's half guard. Chai has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Solo preventing the sweep.
Solo stands and throws Chai's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (5) Solo
Chai is trying to control Solo's posture but Solo avoids it. #T5#
Chai is looking to regain half guard here but Solo keeps moving and retains side control.
Solo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
It looks like Solo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T6#
Chai wants to control but Solo postures up.
Chai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Solo wants to control for a moment but Chai uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Solo is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Solo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T7#
Solo is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Chai actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Chai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chai is pressing down on Solo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Solo content to stall in guard here. #T8#
Chai looking to control.
#SUB#
Solo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chai being controlled here, momentarily.
Solo passes Chai's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T9#
Solo controlling the action here.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Solo has control of the leg.
Chai is not content to let Solo control the position.
Chai tries to roll over but Solo keeps him under control.#T10##SUB#
Chai looking for submissions off his back.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Chai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11#
Solo is fighting to break Chai's control of his arms but Chai is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Solo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai is trying to hold Solo in close to prevent damage but Solo has managed to pass into half guard.
#T12#
Solo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chai is staying active underneath Solo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chai is trying to control but Solo passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (8) Solo
Solo trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chai sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T13#
Solo is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Solo is thwarting Chai's attempts to control the position.
Chai is doing well to control the position and prevent Solo from advancing to side control.
Solo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T14#
The fighters are battling for position here. Chai manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Chai looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Solo passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (11) Solo
Chai wants to control but Solo is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai is trying to reverse the position but instead Solo has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Chai (0) vs (14) Solo
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo wins on points by 14 to 0.
A very excited looking Hand Solo 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:
SSG 172 Gaul vs Gambini
Date: Jul 16, 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 10 wins and 26 losses; Sirus Hughes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown but Solo sprawls well. He's pushed Hughes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Solo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hughes (0) vs (4) Solo
Hughes trying to remain calm as Solo controls from the top position.
Hughes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hughes (2) vs (4) Solo
Solo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hughes trying to control from Solo's half guard. Solo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hughes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Solo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Solo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughes is one step ahead there. #T1#
Hughes looking to pass the guard.
Hughes is fighting to break Solo's control of his arms but Solo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hughes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hughes (5) vs (4) Solo
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes wants to control but Solo is keeping him busy.
Hughes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
Hughes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Solo keeps working.
Solo is trying to control Hughes's posture but Hughes avoids it.
Hughes controls the position.
Hughes looking to control but instead Solo has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Hughes is keen to just control but Solo is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Hughes seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Hughes is trying to control the action in half guard but Solo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Solo is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura but Solo is defending well.
Solo keeping hold of Hughes's head, controlling as best he can. #T4#
Solo is looking to control Hughes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Solo avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Hughes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Hughes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Solo is not content to let Hughes control the position.#T5##SUB#
Hughes 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.
Solo is looking to control Hughes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Solo avoid being mounted?
Solo is not content to let Hughes control the position.#T6#
Solo wants to improve his position but Hughes is controlling well.
Hughes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Solo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Solo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hughes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Solo is looking for a sweep. Hughes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Hughes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Solo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Hughes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hughes trying to control from half guard but Solo is working away.
Solo has his hands clasped together around Hughes's back. He's all about the action.#T8#
The fighters are battling for position here. Solo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hughes tries to free his leg and advance position but Solo is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Solo pushes a forearm under Hughes's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hughes is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hand Solo!
Our winner, Hand Solo, 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:
SSG 165 Thumb vs Sticks
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Oenomaus Doctore!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Doctore has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Doctore drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Solo (0) vs (4) Doctore#SUB2#
Doctore is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Solo has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Doctore tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Doctore tries for a kimura but Solo is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Doctore goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Solo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Doctore's guard! Nice work there by Solo! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (2) vs (4) Doctore#T1##SUB2#
Doctore is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Doctore can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Solo controls the pace.#SUB2#
Doctore looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Solo passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (5) vs (4) Doctore
Doctore trying to remain calm as Solo controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Doctore is looking to regain half guard here but Solo keeps moving and retains side control.
Solo staying calm.
Solo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Doctore regains half guard.
Solo performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Doctore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Solo pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Doctore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Solo pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Doctore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Doctore tries to get to full guard but Solo has control of the leg. #SUB#
Solo seems to be working for a kimura but Doctore defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Solo content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Doctore looking for submissions off his back.#T5##SUB2#
Doctore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Doctore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Solo is controlling the pace.
Further stalling from Solo.#T6##SUB2#
Doctore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Solo pulls his head out easily.
Solo content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Doctore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7#
Solo passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (8) vs (4) Doctore
Doctore is desperately trying to improve his position but Solo has a good base and remains in mount.
Solo forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Solo (11) vs (4) Doctore
Solo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Doctore's body.
Doctore rolls, trying to escape but Solo keeps control of the position.
#T8#
Doctore is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Doctore is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Solo off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Doctore tries to break free.
Solo keeps control of the position easily here as Doctore tries to buck him off.
Doctore prevents Solo from getting a body triangle.#T9#
Doctore tries to roll but Solo sticks to his back.
Solo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Doctore's body.
Doctore is in bad spot here.
#T10#
Solo keeps control of the position easily here as Doctore tries to buck him off.
Doctore tries to escape but Solo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Solo biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T11#
Solo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Solo is trying to stick to Doctore's back but Doctore is turning into Solo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Solo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Doctore. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (11) vs (6) Doctore
Doctore preventing the sweep.
Solo has his hands on Doctore's head, controlling the position.
Solo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (13) vs (6) Doctore#SUB2#
Doctore is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Solo defends well.#T12#
Solo sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Doctore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Solo defends it easily.#SUB2#
Doctore is looking for a triangle but Solo pushes his legs off easily.
Doctore being controlled here, momentarily. #T13#
Solo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doctore is keeping the position for now.
Solo sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Solo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Doctore has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Solo has managed to get both his arms back between Doctore's legs - danger averted.#T14#
Doctore wants to sweep here but Solo controlling him for the moment.
Solo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Solo works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Doctore actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Solo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doctore works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo takes the fight on points by 13 to 6.
Hand Solo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 155 Solo vs Kersikov
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 10 losses; Nykolai Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kersikov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Solo to the mat! Solo manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Solo (0) vs (2) Kersikov
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Solo wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kersikov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there. #T1#
Solo is working hard here to advance position.
Solo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kersikov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (2) vs (2) Kersikov
Solo trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T2#
Solo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kersikov has control of Solo's left arm, preventing Solo from doing any damage.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Solo controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Solo tries to pass.
Kersikov seems keen to control Solo's posture.#T3#
Solo preventing the sweep.
Solo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Solo tries to pass.
Kersikov trying to control the position here. #T4#
Kersikov 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: Solo (2) vs (4) Kersikov
Solo is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Solo is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Kersikov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Kersikov 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.#T6#
Solo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Solo looking to control.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Solo is pulling down on Kersikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kersikov, at least for the moment.
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T7#
Solo 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.
Solo wants to improve his position but instead Kersikov has moved into half guard.
Solo wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
#T8#
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Solo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T9#
Solo moves into full guard.
Solo wants to hit a sweep here but Kersikov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Solo there! Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (2) vs (7) Kersikov
Kersikov is looking to work his way around to Solo's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Solo can't escape the position.
Solo tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T10#
Kersikov moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Solo (2) vs (10) Kersikov
Solo tries to escape but Kersikov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kersikov has good solid back control here.
Kersikov has the hooks in. Solo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T11#
Kersikov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kersikov controlling well, preventing Solo from escaping the position.
Solo is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kersikov.
Solo tries to escape but Kersikov has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T12#
Kersikov keeps control of the position easily here as Solo tries to buck him off.
#T13#
Solo wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free.
Solo can't escape the position.
Kersikov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Solo.
Solo wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free.
Solo is really stuck here.
#T14#
Kersikov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Solo wants to escape the position.
Solo trying to control the hands but Kersikov breaks the grip.
I really don't envy Solo right now.
Solo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Solo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 10 to 2.
After winning the bout, Nykolai Kersikov 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:
SSG 150 Chai vs Solo
Date: May 28, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 6 losses; Leonardinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Chai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Solo but Solo pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Solo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Solo lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Solo
Solo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Chai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Solo is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo is fighting to break Chai's control of his arms but Chai is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chai 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: Chai (2) vs (2) Solo#T1#
Solo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Solo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Solo is retaining full guard.
Solo 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.
Solo working a defensive guard here.
Chai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Solo.
Chai advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (2) Solo
Solo is trying to improve his position.
Solo is being controlled here.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Solo keeps working.
The referee asks Chai politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chai prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Solo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Solo tries to buck Chai off but Chai is having none of it.#SUB#
Chai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Solo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chai staying calm.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chai tries to advance to mount but Solo denies him. #T4#
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Solo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Solo is looking to regain half guard here but Chai keeps moving and retains side control.
Chai happy to just control the position for now.
Solo tries to bench press Chai off him but Chai keeps the position. #T5#
Chai controls the position from side control.
Solo struggling a bit here.#T6#
Solo is looking to reverse the position.
Chai is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Solo's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Chai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chai tries to move into full mount but can't pass Solo's legs. #T7#
Chai trying to control the position but Solo is working away.
Solo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chai's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chai prevents Solo from improving his position.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Solo is defending well.
Chai content to control rather than advance. #T8#
Solo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chai is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Chai 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.
Solo is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard.
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T9#
Solo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Solo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chai's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (5) vs (6) Solo
Solo controlling from the back.
Chai biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape. #T10#
Chai tries to roll but Solo sticks to his back.
Solo biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB2#
Solo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Solo wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.#T11#
Chai is in bad spot here.
Chai trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Solo controls the position.
Chai wants to escape the position.
#T12#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
Solo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Chai.
Chai is in bad spot here.
#T13#
Chai manages to reverse the position and now he's in Solo's guard. Nice work there by Chai.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (7) vs (6) Solo
Solo keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Chai pushes down on Solo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Solo is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Solo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Solo tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg. #T14#
Chai moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (10) vs (6) Solo
The referee asks Chai politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chai prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Solo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Solo! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (12) vs (6) Solo
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
A very excited looking Leonardinho Chai 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:
SSG 148 Soderberg vs Berendas
Date: May 21, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Solo gets caught flat footed, as Goble shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (0) Solo
Goble wants to pass the guard but Solo is keeping the position.
Solo being controlled here, momentarily.
Goble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Goble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Goble from controlling successfully. #T1#
Goble sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Solo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goble trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goble is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Solo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Goble passes into half guard.
Goble is thwarting Solo's attempts to control the position.
Goble not doing much here.
#T3#
Goble is trying to control the action in half guard but Solo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Solo trying to hold on to Goble's head to control him but Goble postures up.
Solo wants to get back to full guard.
Solo is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Solo is staying active underneath Goble, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Goble trying to mount his opponent but Solo defends it.
Goble is keen to just control but Solo is a slippery customer.
Solo keeping control of the position.
Goble stalling.
Solo moves into full guard.
#T5#
Goble pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solo is keeping the position for now.
Goble is fighting to break Solo's control of his arms but Solo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Goble from controlling successfully. #T6#
Solo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goble passes Solo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Goble is looking to stall here but Solo recovers full guard.
Solo looking for a sweep. Not yet Solo, not yet. #T7#
Solo is trying to control the position but Goble postures up.
Solo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Goble puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Goble trying to control the action but Solo is working from the bottom.
Solo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T8#
Goble sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Solo is trying to get back to full guard.
Solo is trying to maintain the position but Goble is very close to passing his half guard.
Goble is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Solo reverses the position - he's now on top in Goble's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (2) Solo#T9##SUB#
Goble is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Goble keeping moving, preventing Solo from controlling successfully.
Solo slips nicely into half guard.
Goble trying to control from the bottom.
#T10#
Solo wants to free his trapped foot but Goble is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.
Goble is not content to let Solo control the position.
Goble trying to control but Solo postures up.
Goble moves into full guard.
Solo wants to control from the top but Goble keeps moving. #T11#
Goble can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Solo controls the pace.
Goble trying to control the position here.
Goble wants to hit a sweep here but Solo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Goble there! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (2) vs (5) Solo
Solo mounts Goble! Really nice guard pass there! #T12#
Goble wants to hold on but Solo pushes him away.
Solo tries to control but Goble wriggling away.
Solo controlling from mount.
Goble gets back to half guard.
Goble is staying active underneath Solo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Goble regains full guard. Nicely done. #T13#
Goble has Solo pulled in close to control his posture.
Goble being controlled here, momentarily.
Solo preventing the sweep.
Goble is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Solo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goble is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T14#
Solo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Solo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Goble's guard. #SUB#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.
Solo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Goble! Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (2) vs (8) Solo
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goble is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Solo tries to control but Goble wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo wins on points by 8 to 2.
An out of breath Hand Solo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 143 Ibrahim vs Soderberg
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 21 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Snowstrinski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Snowstrinski shoots in for a takedown but Solo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Snowstrinski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Solo to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Solo (2) vs (0) Snowstrinski
Snowstrinski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Solo controls the pace.
Solo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Solo passes Snowstrinski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Solo is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Solo is trying to control the action in half guard but Snowstrinski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo trying to pass the guard but Snowstrinski defending well.
Solo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Solo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Snowstrinski for as long as he can get away with.
Snowstrinski is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Solo in particular looking to stall.
Solo is thwarting Snowstrinski's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Solo uses his free foot to push down on Snowstrinski's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Snowstrinski. Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (5) vs (0) Snowstrinski
Snowstrinski is squirming around, avoiding Solo's attempts to control the action.
Solo pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Snowstrinski is working to get back to half guard.
Solo controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Snowstrinski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Solo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Snowstrinski to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Snowstrinski shrugs it off.
Solo pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Snowstrinski regains half guard.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5##SUB2#
Snowstrinski looking for submissions off his back.
Snowstrinski wants to get back to full guard.
Solo content to control rather than advance.
Solo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (8) vs (0) Snowstrinski
Solo controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
Snowstrinski regains half guard.#SUB#
Solo is working for a kimura but Snowstrinski is defending it quite comfortably.
Snowstrinski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Snowstrinski.
Snowstrinski looking for a sweep. Not yet Snowstrinski, not yet.
Snowstrinski looking to control.
#T7#
Solo wants to pass the guard but Snowstrinski is keeping the position.
Solo content to stall in guard here.
Solo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snowstrinski being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Snowstrinski is looking for a triangle but Solo pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Snowstrinski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Solo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T8#
Snowstrinski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Solo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Snowstrinski keeping full guard, as Solo tries to pass.
Solo content to stall in guard here.
Snowstrinski working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Solo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Solo looking to pass the guard.
Solo is stalling in the full guard.
Solo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snowstrinski is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Solo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snowstrinski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Solo has managed to get both his arms back between Snowstrinski's legs - danger averted.#T10#
Solo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snowstrinski swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Solo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Snowstrinski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Snowstrinski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Snowstrinski! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Solo (8) vs (4) Snowstrinski
Who's going to make the next move?#SUB2#
Snowstrinski is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Solo looks calm but he's in trouble here. Snowstrinski gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Solo is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Snowstrinski lets go of the hold and Solo can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Olaf Snowstrinski!
Olaf Snowstrinski thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 140 Solo vs Barnes
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 16 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Solo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Barnes clinches.
Barnes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Solo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Solo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barnes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Solo pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck for Solo with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hand Solo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Solo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Barnes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Barnes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Solo pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Barnes gets a clinch. #TD#
Solo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in QUBE Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Solo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Solo managing to control the position.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Barnes wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Solo keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Solo looking for a sweep. Not yet Solo, not yet.
Barnes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barnes postures up.
#T3#
Solo can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Solo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Solo.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes postures up.
Barnes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnes trying to control but Solo is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Solo holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Barnes wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving. #SUB#
Solo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Solo 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.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Solo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnes defends it easily.#T5#
Solo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (2) vs (0) Barnes
Solo looking to pass the guard.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Solo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes pulls Solo in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Solo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Solo trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Solo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Solo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barnes dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (2) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Barnes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Solo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnes has managed to get both his arms back between Solo's legs - danger averted.#T7#
Barnes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Solo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Solo working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo trying to control the position here.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8##SUB#
Solo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Barnes drops back looking for a leg! Solo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Solo manages to kick Barnes off! Barnes jumps back into Solo's guard.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Solo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (4) vs (2) Barnes#T9#
Solo stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Solo trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Solo controls the pace.
Solo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barnes holds on and takes a little breather.
Solo is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Solo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Solo is keen to just control but Barnes is a slippery customer.
Solo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Solo moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (7) vs (2) Barnes#T10#
Solo wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Solo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Barnes's legs.
Barnes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Solo's best efforts.
Solo is taking a breather. Barnes 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.
Barnes won't allow Solo to pass to mount.
Barnes is controlling Solo's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T11#
Barnes trying to control but Solo postures up.
Solo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Solo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Solo is really struggling to control Barnes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Solo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Barnes tries to roll over but Solo keeps him under control.#T12##SUB#
Solo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Barnes is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hand Solo!
A very excited looking Hand Solo 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:
SSG 139 Hlervu vs Maximus
Date: Apr 30, 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Charles Eric Cheese! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Solo shoots in and drives through. Cheese sprawls well.#CL#
Cheese clinches with his opponent.
Cheese drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Solo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Solo jumps guard and drags Cheese to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Solo is trying to control the position but Cheese postures up.
Cheese controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Solo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Solo being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Solo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cheese gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Solo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cheese controls the pace.#T2#
Cheese postures up.
Solo trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Solo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cheese is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Solo. Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (3) vs (0) Solo
Cheese working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Solo is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Cheese stalls from top position.#T4#
Solo is looking for a sweep.
Cheese takes a little break here. Solo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Solo gets back to half guard.#T5#
Solo trying to hold on to Cheese's head to control him but Cheese postures up.
Solo is pressing down on Cheese's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cheese postures up.
Solo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cheese's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheese (3) vs (2) Solo
Solo wants to control from the top but Cheese keeps moving.
Solo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (3) vs (5) Solo#T6#
Solo has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cheese (3) vs (7) Solo
Cheese prevents Solo from taking his back.
Cheese is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cheese is squirming around, avoiding Solo's attempts to control the action.
Solo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Solo trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T7#
Cheese tries to hold on but Solo pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Solo goes for an armbar but Cheese turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cheese. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheese (5) vs (7) Solo#SUB2#
Solo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cheese is aware though and is defending well.
Cheese 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. #T8#
Solo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cheese sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Solo wants to sweep but no luck.
Solo wants to control the position but Cheese says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T9#
Solo is looking for a sweep. Cheese is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cheese is thwarting Solo's attempts to control the position.
Cheese prevents Solo from improving his position.
Cheese is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cheese really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T10#
Solo is trying to maintain the position but Cheese is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Solo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Solo works his way to full guard. Good work.#T11#
Solo is pulling down on Cheese's head. It's preventing any offense from Cheese, at least for the moment.
Solo being controlled here, momentarily.
Solo wants to sweep but no luck.
Cheese 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.
Solo 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.#T12#
Solo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cheese puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cheese is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Solo is trying to maintain the position but Cheese is very close to passing his half guard.
Solo is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Cheese tries to pass to full mount but Solo defends it.
Solo wants to control but Cheese is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Solo trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (8) vs (7) Solo
Solo working to try and regain half guard.
#T14#
Solo is still trying to improve position.
Solo prevents Cheese from taking his back.
Cheese looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cheese takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Charles Eric Cheese seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 132 Bandini vs Chai
Date: Apr 16, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Sebastion Lynar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Lynar moves into the clinch.#TD#
Lynar jumps guard and drags Solo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lynar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Solo won't allow Lynar to sweep him here.
Solo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Lynar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Solo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Solo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lynar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynar controls Solo momentarily but Solo frees himself.
Solo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Solo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lynar working a defensive guard here.
Lynar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Solo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lynar (0) vs (3) Solo
Solo advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lynar (0) vs (5) Solo
Solo controlling the pace for now.
Lynar looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lynar (0) vs (8) Solo#T2##SUB2#
Solo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lynar knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lynar for a finish.
Lynar tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Solo wants to control but Lynar is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Solo working for a choke but Lynar is defending well.
Solo avoiding Lynar 's attempts to control his hands. #T3##SUB2#
Solo looking to break Lynar's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lynar remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Solo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Solo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Solo looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Solo is cranking Lynar's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Lynar! He's tightened the choke and Lynar is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hand Solo!
An out of breath Hand Solo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 125 Solo vs Bandini
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Bandini clinches up with Solo and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Solo pulls guard effortlessly.
Bandini pushing down on Solo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Bandini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Solo wants to control but Bandini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Solo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bandini's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bandini's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Solo (4) vs (0) Bandini
Solo avoiding Bandini 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Solo working for a choke but Bandini is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Solo looking to break Bandini's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bandini remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Solo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bandini can't escape the position.
#T1#
Bandini trying to control the hands but Solo breaks the grip. #SUB#
Solo looking for the choke but no joy.
Solo keeps control of the position as Bandini tries to break free.
#SUB#
Solo looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Solo is looking for the choke from the back position but Bandini is controlling his hands well.
Solo keeps control of the position as Bandini tries to break free.
Solo wants to control but Bandini is keeping busy.#SUB#
Solo has his arm under Bandini's chin here. Game over son! Solo squeezes tightly and Bandini is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hand Solo!
Hand Solo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 121 Thumb vs Laulhere
Date: Mar 19, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Kent Dew! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dew darts in looking for a takedown but Solo gets double underhooks and turns Dew into the cage.
Solo is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Dew has picked Solo up - he's going for a ride! Dew dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dew (2) vs (0) Solo
Still in half guard, Dew seems content to control.#SUB2#
Solo 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 Dew. Oh but Solo has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Dew goes limp - he's gone! Solo jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hand Solo!
Hand Solo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 117 Barnes vs Solo
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 9 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes takes the fight into the clinch.
Solo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barnes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Solo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barnes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Solo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Solo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Solo
Solo won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Solo trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Solo 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.
Solo trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Solo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Solo trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Solo 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Solo
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barnes passes Solo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barnes is just content to waste time from the top position. Solo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
Barnes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Solo is keeping the position.
Solo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Solo trying to control the position here.
Barnes looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Solo is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Solo pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Solo is keeping the position.#T4#
Solo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Solo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (2) Solo
Solo tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position.
Solo regains half guard.
Solo won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Solo is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Solo trying to control here.
#T5#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barnes in particular looking to stall.
Solo is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Solo avoid being mounted?
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Solo defends it.
Barnes is keen to just control but Solo is a slippery customer.
Barnes not doing much here.
Solo is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard. #T6#
Barnes is looking to advance position but Solo won't allow it.
Solo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solo is keeping the position for now.
Solo has his hands on Barnes's head, controlling the position.
Solo wants to control the position but Barnes says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T7#
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Solo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Solo is looking to improve his position.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Solo defends it.
Barnes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (8) vs (2) Solo
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barnes trying to control but Solo is having none of it. #T8#
Barnes avoids the attempt from Solo to control.
Solo is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Barnes is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Solo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Barnes looking to control but Solo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Solo is trying desperately to improve position.
Solo is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
Solo tries to lock up and control but Barnes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Solo is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.
Barnes trying to control but Solo is having none of it.
Solo tries to lock up and control but Barnes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T10#
Barnes controlling from mount.
Solo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Solo wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes trying to control from half guard but Solo is working away.
Barnes is thwarting Solo's attempts to control the position.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Solo won't allow it.
Solo is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Barnes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (11) vs (2) Solo
Solo is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Barnes looking for a guillotine from mount but Solo is having none of it.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Solo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Solo is looking to get to half guard.
Barnes content just to control the position here.
Barnes wants to control the pace but Solo is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Barnes has control of Solo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Solo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T13#
Solo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barnes controlling from mount.
Barnes tries to control but Solo wriggling away.
Solo is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.
Solo regains half guard.
Solo wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
#T14#
Solo is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnes slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Barnes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Solo sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Solo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes is keen to just control but Solo is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
SSG 115 Barnes vs Cheese
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Leonardinho Chai!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Chai fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Solo sprawls well initially but Chai persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Solo (0) vs (2) Chai
Solo wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
Chai controlling the action here.
Solo is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.
Chai content to control rather than advance.
Solo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Chai keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Solo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Solo trying to control but Chai postures up.
Chai performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Solo defends it. #T2#
Solo is trying to control but can't.
Solo is pressing down on Chai's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chai wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Solo is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Chai pushes down on Solo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Solo wants to control the action here but instead Chai manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (0) vs (5) Chai
Solo tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Solo prevents Chai from taking his back.
Chai wants to take his opponent's back but instead Solo manages to regain half guard.
Solo is looking to improve his position.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Solo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Solo gets back to full guard.
Chai trying to control but Solo is working from the bottom.
Solo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Solo is retaining full guard.
Solo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T5#
Chai 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.
Solo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Solo is looking for a triangle but Chai pushes his legs off easily.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T6#
Chai trying to control but Solo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Solo is looking for a triangle but Chai pushes his legs off easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Solo holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Solo has an active guard here but Chai has managed to pass into half guard.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Solo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T7#
Solo tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Solo trying to hold on to Chai's head to control him but Chai postures up.
Solo is looking to improve his position.
Solo trying to control but Chai postures up.
Chai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chai is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T8#
Chai wants to take a breather but Solo is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Solo wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Well, if Chai 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.
Chai is looking to advance position but Solo won't allow it.
Solo is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
The fighters are battling for position here. Solo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Solo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Solo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chai is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chai is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chai trying to control but Solo is working from the bottom. #T10#
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Solo is retaining full guard.
Chai being controlled here momentarily.
Solo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Chai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chai stands and throws Solo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (0) vs (8) Chai#T11#
Chai content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Let's hope that Chai 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.
Chai trying to control the action but Solo is working from the bottom.
Solo prevents Chai from improving position. #T12#
The referee asks Chai politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chai prefers to stall for the moment though.
Solo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Solo is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Chai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Solo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Solo is looking to regain half guard here but Chai keeps moving and retains side control.
Chai taking a breather here. #T13#
Solo is looking to reverse the position.
Chai working away.
Solo is looking to regain half guard here but Chai keeps moving and retains side control.
Solo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chai off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Solo (4) vs (8) Chai
Chai can't escape the position.
Solo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T14##SUB#
Solo tightening his grip on Chai, looking for the choke.
Chai tries to break free.
Chai just trying to survive but Solo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai tries to escape but Solo has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Solo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Chai showing good submission defense here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 8 to 4.
A victorious Leonardinho Chai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 109 Thumb vs Kyng
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 16 losses; Thammy Jagonoy!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Solo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jagonoy's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Solo (2) vs (0) Jagonoy
Jagonoy trying to control from the bottom.
Solo slows the pace down in half guard.
Jagonoy keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jagonoy is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo controlling the action here.
Jagonoy is refusing to be controlled, as Solo sits in half guard. #T1#
Jagonoy tries to roll over but Solo keeps him under control.#SUB#
Solo is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Jagonoy still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Jagonoy has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Solo (2) vs (4) Jagonoy
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jagonoy controls the position.
Solo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jagonoy is thwarting Solo's attempts to control the position.
Solo tries to get to full guard but Jagonoy has control of the leg. #T2#
Solo manages to get to full guard.
Jagonoy won't allow Solo to sweep him here. #SUB#
Solo looking for a guillotine here but Jagonoy defends easily.
Solo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (4) vs (4) Jagonoy#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Solo tries to free his leg and advance position but Jagonoy is retaining full guard.
Solo is looking to pass into half guard but Jagonoy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jagonoy is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (4) vs (6) Jagonoy#SUB#
Solo has his foot on Jagonoy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jagonoy works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Solo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jagonoy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Solo pulls Jagonoy in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jagonoy wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving. #T4#
Solo wants to sweep here but Jagonoy controlling him for the moment.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Jagonoy from controlling successfully.
Solo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Solo 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: Solo (6) vs (6) Jagonoy
Jagonoy is looking to improve his position.
Jagonoy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T5#
Jagonoy trying to control the position.
Solo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jagonoy is trying to keep Solo in close.
Solo slips nicely into half guard.
Solo prevents Jagonoy from improving his position.
Solo slows the pace down in half guard. #T6#
Jagonoy is looking for a sweep. Solo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Solo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jagonoy trying to hold on to Solo's head to control him but Solo postures up.
Solo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T7#
Jagonoy wants to get back to full guard.
Solo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (9) vs (6) Jagonoy
Jagonoy has given up his back here. Will Solo look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Solo (12) vs (6) Jagonoy
Solo controls the action.
You can see the frustration on Jagonoy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T8#
Solo controlling from the back.
Solo controlling well, preventing Jagonoy from escaping the position.
Solo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jagonoy.#SUB#
Solo looking to break Jagonoy's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jagonoy remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Solo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Jagonoy fending off the submission attempt from Solo.
Jagonoy trying to control but not successfully. #T9#
I really don't envy Jagonoy right now.
#SUB#
Jagonoy defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Jagonoy showing good submission defense here.
Jagonoy prevents Solo from getting a body triangle.#T10##SUB#
Jagonoy is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Solo gets his way!
Jagonoy felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jagonoy trying to control the action but Solo just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Solo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Solo is looking for the choke from the back position but Jagonoy is controlling his hands well.
Good control from Solo.
Solo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jagonoy for as long as he can get away with.#T11#
Jagonoy tries to escape but Solo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jagonoy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Solo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (15) vs (6) Jagonoy
Jagonoy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jagonoy holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T12#
Solo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Solo wants to pass to mount but Jagonoy is defending the position.
Jagonoy tries to roll over but Solo keeps him under control.#SUB#
Solo is looking for a kimura but Jagonoy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Solo to get the leverage.
Jagonoy trying to control here.
Jagonoy tries to get to full guard but Solo has control of the leg. #T13#
Solo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Solo is pressing down on Jagonoy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jagonoy is holding on for now.
Solo controlling the pace.
Jagonoy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jagonoy keeping full guard, as Solo tries to pass.
Solo passes Jagonoy's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T14#
Jagonoy is trying to get back to full guard.
Solo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Solo 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!#SUB#
Solo trying to work for an americana but Jagonoy has managed to regain full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo takes the fight on points by 15 to 6.
Hand Solo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Thammy Jagonoy spoke after the fight, saying 'Once Again I ded Tried my Best but I Guess it's not good enough or might be it's just his body's too slippery'. |
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Event:
SSG 106 Hlervu vs Shart
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Tahboule Alawi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Solo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alawi (0) vs (2) Solo
Solo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alawi is keeping the position for now.
Alawi has Solo pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Solo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alawi is looking to sweep but instead, Solo has passed into half guard.
Alawi is looking to control Solo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alawi avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alawi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Alawi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Solo is trying to control. Alawi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Alawi is looking to improve his position.
Alawi trying to control from the bottom.
Alawi wants to get back to full guard.
Alawi is controlling Solo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Alawi is looking for a sweep. Solo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Solo is working for a kimura but Alawi is defending it quite comfortably.
Solo wants to pass the guard but Alawi is defending well.
Alawi wants to improve his position but Solo is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Solo wants to work for an arm triangle but Alawi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
Alawi is trying to get back to full guard.
Alawi is trying to control but can't.
Alawi controlling the position well.
Alawi is in trouble now - Solo has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alawi (0) vs (5) Solo
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alawi is desperately trying to improve his position but Solo has a good base and remains in mount.
Alawi tries to hold on but Solo postures up.
Solo controlling the position easily from mount.
Alawi regains half guard.#T3#
Solo trying to control from half guard but Alawi is working away.
Alawi wants to get back to full guard.
Alawi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Solo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alawi (0) vs (8) Solo
Alawi wants to hold on but Solo pushes him away.
Solo looking to control but Alawi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Solo is looking to work his way around to Alawi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Solo avoids the attempt from Alawi to control.
Alawi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Alawi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Solo pulls his head out easily.
Solo wants to pass to mount but Alawi is defending the position.
Alawi trying to control from the bottom.
Solo wants to pass to mount but Alawi is defending the position.
Alawi tries to get to full guard but Solo has control of the leg.
Solo wants to control but Alawi is keeping him busy.
Alawi trying to control here.
#T5#
Alawi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Alawi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Solo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Solo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alawi (4) vs (8) Solo
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solo breaks Alawi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alawi (4) vs (10) Solo
Alawi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alawi (6) vs (10) Solo
Alawi 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.
Solo looking for a sweep. Not yet Solo, not yet.
Alawi postures up.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Alawi from controlling successfully.
Alawi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Alawi (9) vs (10) Solo#T6#
Alawi takes a little break here. Solo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Solo stops Alawi from passing to mount.
Solo struggling a bit here.
The referee asks Alawi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Alawi prefers to stall for the moment though.
Solo is not content to let Alawi control the position.
Solo being controlled for a moment. #T7#
Solo is trying to improve his position.
Alawi tries to move to mount but Solo blocks the move with his legs.
Alawi advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Alawi (11) vs (10) Solo
Solo tries to hold on but Alawi postures up.
Alawi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Alawi controlling the position easily from mount. #T8#
Solo is looking to improve his position but Alawi isn't that keen on the idea.
Alawi controlling the pace for now.
Solo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Alawi is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Alawi is looking for a kimura here.
Alawi performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Solo is pressing down on Alawi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Solo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alawi wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Alawi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alawi stopping the sweep attempt from Solo.
Alawi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T10#
Alawi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Solo for as long as he can get away with.
Alawi looking to sit in guard and control but Solo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alawi (11) vs (12) Solo
Alawi keeping moving, preventing Solo from controlling successfully.
Alawi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Solo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alawi keeping moving, preventing Solo from controlling successfully.
Alawi is pulling down on Solo's head to control his posture.
Alawi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T11#
Solo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alawi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Solo preventing the sweep.
Alawi is trying to keep Solo in close.
Solo preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Alawi (11) vs (15) Solo
Alawi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Solo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Alawi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alawi.#T12#
Alawi keeping full guard, as Solo tries to pass. #SUB#
Alawi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Solo pushing down on Alawi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Alawi is refusing to be controlled, as Solo sits in half guard.
Alawi wants to get back to full guard.
Solo trying to control from half guard but Alawi is working away.
Alawi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Solo is pressing down on Alawi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alawi is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Solo is looking for a kimura but Alawi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Solo to get the leverage.
Alawi is trying is best to control the position here.
Alawi is looking to control Solo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alawi avoid being mounted?
Alawi is trying to get back to full guard.
Solo is trying to control. Alawi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alawi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Solo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Solo stopping the sweep attempt from Alawi.#T14##SUB#
Alawi has an active guard here but Solo has managed to pass into half guard.
Solo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alawi keeps working.
Solo slows the pace down in half guard.
Alawi is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alawi is controlling Solo's trapped leg to prevent Solo from advancing to side control.
Alawi is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo wins on points by 15 to 11.
Hand Solo thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 100 Shaver vs Chancel
Date: Jan 29, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 16 losses; William Smyth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Smyth closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smyth lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (0) Solo
Solo 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#
Smyth is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Solo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Solo has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (2) Solo#SUB#
Smyth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smyth being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smyth keeping moving, preventing Solo from controlling successfully. #T1#
Smyth seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Solo controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Smyth is looking for a triangle here but Solo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Smyth (2) vs (5) Solo
Smyth tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Solo trying to control the action but Smyth is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Solo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Solo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smyth is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Solo is looking to take a break and control but Smyth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Smyth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Solo trying to control the position but Smyth is working away. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Smyth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smyth is looking for a sweep.
Solo advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Smyth (2) vs (7) Solo
Solo is looking to take Smyth's back but instead Smyth gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Smyth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Solo is working for a kimura but Smyth is defending it quite comfortably.
#T5#
Solo is just content to waste time from the top position. Smyth takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Solo wants to pass the guard but Smyth is keeping the position.
Solo trying to control but Smyth is working from the bottom.
Smyth keeping full guard, as Solo tries to pass.
Smyth looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Solo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smyth swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Smyth working for submissions but it's allowed Solo to get to half guard.
Smyth is staying active underneath Solo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Smyth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Solo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smyth does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T7##SUB#
Smyth actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Smyth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Solo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Solo trying to control from half guard but Smyth is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smyth manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T8#
Smyth keeping moving, preventing Solo from controlling successfully.
Solo tries to free his leg and advance position but Smyth is retaining full guard.
Solo trying to control but Smyth is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Solo 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 (4) vs (7) Solo
Solo keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully. #T9#
Smyth controlling from the top position.
Smyth trying to control but Solo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Smyth drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Solo dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (4) vs (9) Solo
Solo won't allow Smyth to sweep him here.
Solo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smyth keeping moving, preventing Solo from controlling successfully. #T10##SUB#
Smyth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Solo defends it easily.
Solo trying to control but Smyth is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Solo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smyth can't keep his opponent in guard - Solo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Solo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smyth does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T11##SUB#
Smyth actively working from the bottom here.
Solo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smyth (4) vs (12) Solo
Solo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smyth is looking to escape.
Solo controlling his opponent.
Smyth tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T12#
Solo trying to control but Smyth is having none of it.
Solo is trying to control here but Smyth has managed to regain half guard.
Solo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smyth knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Smyth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Solo is stalling here. Smyth is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Solo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Smyth has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smyth (8) vs (12) Solo#T13##SUB#
Smyth has hold of Solo's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Solo seems comfortable defending it but Smyth has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Solo is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Solo is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Smyth couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). William Smyth!
A victorious William Smyth 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 92
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Matt Spanks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Solo drives through with a takedown into Spanks's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spanks (0) vs (2) Solo
Spanks 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.
Spanks is controlling Solo's posture.
Solo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Spanks looking to control.
Spanks keeping full guard, as Solo tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanks wants to sweep but no luck.
Solo content to stall in guard here.
Solo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spanks is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Solo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Spanks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Spanks managing to control the position.
Solo looking to sit in guard and control but Spanks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (2) vs (2) Solo
Solo looking to control.
#T2#
Solo has his hands on Spanks's head, controlling the position.
Solo keeping full guard, as Spanks tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Solo 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.
Solo keeping full guard, as Spanks tries to pass.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Spanks from controlling successfully.
Solo is trying to control the position but Spanks postures up.
Spanks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Spanks won't allow Solo to sweep him here.
Solo is controlling Spanks's posture.
Solo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Solo is pulling down on Spanks's head to control his posture.
Spanks postures up.
Spanks wants to pass the guard but Solo is keeping the position.
Spanks trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Solo is controlling Spanks's posture.
Solo is trying to control the position but Spanks postures up.
Solo keeping full guard, as Spanks tries to pass. #T4#
Solo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spanks manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (2) vs (4) Solo
Solo won't allow Spanks to sweep him here.
Solo is pushing down on Spanks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Spanks is fighting to maintain full guard but Solo has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Solo is working for a kimura but Spanks is defending it quite comfortably.
Spanks moves into full guard.
Solo trying to control but Spanks is working from the bottom.
Spanks trying to control the position here. #T5#
Spanks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Solo is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Spanks holds on and takes a little breather.
Spanks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Solo is pushing down on Spanks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Spanks is fighting to maintain full guard but Solo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Still in half guard, Solo seems content to control.
Spanks is trying to control but can't.
Spanks tries to get to full guard but Solo has control of the leg.
Spanks works his way to full guard. Good work.#T6#
Spanks is pulling down on Solo's head. It's preventing any offense from Solo, at least for the moment.
Solo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Solo trying to control but Spanks is working from the bottom.
Spanks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Solo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Spanks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Solo is one step ahead there. #T7#
Solo is fighting to break Spanks's control of his arms but Spanks is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Spanks 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.
Spanks trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo trying to control but Spanks is working from the bottom.
Spanks wants to control but Solo passes easily into half guard.
Spanks is looking for a sweep. Solo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Solo is looking to advance position but Spanks won't allow it.
Spanks tries to roll over but Solo keeps him under control.
Solo stalling.
Spanks wants to control but Solo is keeping busy.
Solo is trying to control the action in half guard but Spanks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Solo wants to pass to mount but Spanks is defending the position.
Spanks wants to improve his position but Solo is controlling well.
#T9#
Spanks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Solo tries to free his leg and advance position but Spanks is retaining full guard.
Spanks working a defensive guard here.
Solo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Spanks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Solo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (4) vs (4) Solo
Solo controls Spanks momentarily but Spanks frees himself.
Spanks wants to pass the guard but Solo is keeping the position.#T10##SUB2#
Solo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spanks defends well.
Spanks trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Solo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (4) vs (6) Solo
Solo trying to control the position from guard on top but Spanks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spanks looking to control but Solo passes into half guard.
Solo passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (4) vs (9) Solo#T11#
Spanks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Spanks wants to control but Solo is having none of it.
Solo wants to take Spanks's back here but Spanks is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Spanks really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Spanks is squirming around, avoiding Solo's attempts to control the action. #T12#
Spanks is in all sorts of trouble here.
Solo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Spanks is looking to escape.
Spanks tries to reverse the position but Solo maintains control.
Spanks is working hard here to advance position.#T13#
Spanks wants to hold on but Solo pushes him away.
Solo wants to control the pace but Spanks is squirming around nicely.
Spanks can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Solo is working for a guillotine from mount but Spanks frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Solo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Spanks to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Spanks shrugs it off.
Solo wants to control the pace but Spanks is squirming around nicely. #T14#
Spanks wants to control but Solo is having none of it.
Spanks is looking to get to half guard.
Solo looking to control but Spanks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Spanks tries to lock up and control but Solo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Spanks slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Solo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Spanks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Solo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo wins on points by 9 to 4.
A very excited looking Hand Solo 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 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; LLoyd Christmas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Christmas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Christmas (2) vs (0) Solo
Solo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Solo looking for a sweep. Not yet Solo, not yet.
Christmas 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.
Christmas preventing the sweep.
Solo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Christmas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Christmas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo wants to hit a sweep here but Christmas passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Solo there! Score +3 for passing guard: Christmas (5) vs (0) Solo#T1#
Christmas content just to control the position here.
Solo is trying desperately to improve position.
Solo is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christmas fails to take his opponent's back.
Christmas trying to control but Solo is having none of it.
Christmas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Christmas's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Solo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Christmas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Solo tries to lock up and control but Christmas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Solo tries to improve his position but Christmas has taken his back! Christmas has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Solo tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Christmas pushes Solo away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). LLoyd Christmas!
An out of breath LLoyd Christmas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 82
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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Charles Eric Cheese!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck for Solo with that takedown attempt.
Cheese wants to counter the offense by Solo and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Cheese pushes Solo up against the cage in a clinch.
Cheese is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Cheese manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Solo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Solo trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cheese wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cheese is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Cheese is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cheese keeping moving, preventing Solo from controlling successfully.
Solo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cheese managing to control the position.
Solo looking to pass the guard.
Cheese keeping moving, preventing Solo from controlling successfully. #T2#
Cheese pulls Solo in to control the position.
Cheese is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Solo won't allow Cheese to sweep him here.
Solo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cheese looking for a sweep. Not yet Cheese, not yet.
Solo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cheese swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cheese keeping moving, preventing Solo from controlling successfully.
Solo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (3) vs (0) Cheese#T3#
Cheese regains half guard there - taking advantage of Solo's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Solo is trying to control the action in half guard but Cheese is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cheese is looking for a sweep. Solo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Solo wants to take a breather but Cheese is having none of it.
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.
#T4#
Cheese won't allow Solo to pass to mount.
Solo is working hard here to advance position.
Solo is looking to stall here but Cheese recovers full guard.
Solo wants to control from the top but Cheese keeps moving.
Cheese looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T5#
Solo tries to free his leg and advance position but Cheese is retaining full guard.
Solo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cheese's guard.
Solo trying to advance position but Cheese counters by regaining guard.
Cheese is pulling down on Solo's head. It's preventing any offense from Solo, at least for the moment.
Solo is pushing down on Cheese's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cheese is fighting to maintain full guard but Solo has managed to sneak the leg through.#T6#
Solo trying to control from half guard but Cheese is working away.
Cheese tries to roll over but Solo keeps him under control.
Solo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Solo trying to pass the guard but Cheese defending well.
Solo controlling the pace. #T7#
Solo wants to pass to mount but Cheese is defending the position.
Cheese felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Cheese tries to roll over but Solo keeps him under control.
Solo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (6) vs (0) Cheese
Solo tries to control but Cheese wriggling away. #T8#
Cheese has given up his back. Will we see Solo going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Solo (9) vs (0) Cheese#SUB#
Solo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Will Solo go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Solo has the hooks in. Cheese is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Will Solo go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Cheese trying to control the position but Solo manages to sink in the hooks.
Solo is trying to control but Cheese is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Solo with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Solo looking to control but Cheese is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Solo is really struggling to control Cheese but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T10##T11#
Cheese tries to hold on but Solo postures up.
Cheese is in all sorts of trouble here.
Solo controlling the pace for now.
Solo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cheese is looking to escape.
Cheese has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Solo (12) vs (0) Cheese#T12#
Cheese is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Solo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cheese for as long as he can get away with.
Cheese trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Cheese defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T13#
Solo controls the action.
Cheese staying busy and making it hard for Solo to control. #SUB#
Solo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Solo tightening his grip on Cheese, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Solo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Cheese has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T14#
Cheese prevents Solo from getting a body triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Solo is looking for a choke. Cheese gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Cheese manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (12) vs (2) Cheese
Solo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cheese controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
A very excited looking Hand Solo 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 80
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 2 losses; Gino Gambini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gambini shoots in for a double leg but Solo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Solo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gambini defends it well.#TD2#
Solo scores with a takedown into Gambini's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gambini (0) vs (2) Solo
Gambini is controlling Solo's posture.
Solo trying to control but Gambini is working from the bottom.
Solo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambini has his hands on Solo's head, controlling the position.
Gambini has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Solo preventing the sweep.
Solo wants to control from the top but Gambini keeps moving.
Gambini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gambini (2) vs (2) Solo#SUB2#
Solo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gambini controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gambini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Gambini definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Solo has his hands on Gambini's head, controlling the position.
Solo controls Gambini momentarily but Gambini frees himself. #SUB2#
Solo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gambini can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gambini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gambini postures up.
#T3#
Gambini is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gambini seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Solo for as long as he can get away with.
Gambini looking to pass the guard.
Solo 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.
Gambini engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gambini.#SUB2#
Solo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Gambini advances to half guard.
Solo tries to get to full guard but Gambini has control of the leg.
Gambini slows the pace down in half guard.
Solo is looking for a sweep. Gambini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gambini keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gambini is looking to advance position but Solo won't allow it.
Gambini sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T5#
Solo wants to improve his position but Gambini is controlling well.
Gambini is looking to advance position but Solo won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gambini trying to pass the guard but Solo defending well.
Solo is in trouble now - Gambini has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (5) vs (2) Solo#T6#
Gambini controlling his opponent.
Solo is looking to get to half guard.
Gambini controlling from the full mount.
Gambini continues to hold on tight.
Solo is trying to escape the mount but Gambini keeps good control and instead manages to take Solo's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gambini (8) vs (2) Solo
Solo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gambini's guard. Nice work there by Solo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gambini (8) vs (4) Solo
Gambini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Solo is one step ahead there. #T7#
Gambini is working hard here to advance position.
Gambini pulls Solo in close to his closed guard and prevents Solo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Solo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gambini pulls Solo in close to his closed guard and prevents Solo from doing any damage or advancing position.#T8#
Gambini wants to sweep here but Solo controlling him for the moment.
Gambini wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T9#
Solo wants to control from the top but Gambini keeps moving.
Solo is fighting to break Gambini's control of his arms but Gambini is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Solo trying to control but Gambini is working from the bottom.
Gambini wants to sweep but no luck.
Gambini being controlled here, momentarily.
Gambini is pulling down on Solo's head to control his posture. #T10#
Solo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Solo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Solo trying to control but Gambini is working from the bottom.
Gambini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gambini has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T11#
Solo wants to control from the top but Gambini keeps moving.
Solo won't allow Gambini to sweep him here.
Gambini is pulling down on Solo's head to control his posture.
Gambini continues to stall.
Solo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gambini is keeping the position for now.
Solo being controlled here momentarily. #T12#
Gambini keeping moving, preventing Solo from controlling successfully.
Gambini bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Solo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gambini (10) vs (4) Solo
Gambini looking to pass the guard.
Solo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gambini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T13##SUB2#
Solo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Solo looking to control.
#SUB2#
Solo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Solo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gambini's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gambini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Gambini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gambini will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Solo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gambini pushing down on Solo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gambini performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gambini takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Gino Gambini thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 75
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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Jackson Hole!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Hole rushes Solo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Solo has clasped his hands together around Hole's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Solo (4) vs (0) Hole
Hole manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (4) vs (2) Hole
Solo wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hole is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Solo defends it well.
Solo is trying to control but can't.
Hole is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Solo is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Solo wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Hole not doing much here.
Solo is looking for a sweep. Hole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Solo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hole is stalling in the full guard.
Solo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Solo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Solo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hole slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Solo keeping full guard, as Hole tries to pass.
Solo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Solo looking for a sweep. Not yet Solo, not yet.
Hole is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3##SUB#
Solo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hole gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hole slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Solo 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.
Hole is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Solo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hole defends well.
Solo trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Solo working for a triangle but Hole defends it easily.
#T4#
Hole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hole 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.
Solo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hole is one step ahead there.
Hole is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Solo working a defensive guard here.
Hole passes Solo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hole content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Hole 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.#T5##SUB2#
Hole 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.
Hole seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Solo tries to roll over but Hole keeps him under control.
Solo trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Hole is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Solo is trying to get back to full guard.
Solo trying to control but Hole postures up.
Still in half guard, Hole seems content to control.
Hole tries to pass the half guard into mount. Solo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T7#
Hole slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Solo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Solo keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Solo trying to keep a closed guard but Hole is proving a slippery customer.
Hole looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T8#
Solo 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.
Solo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hole looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solo is keeping the position for now.
Solo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hole manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (6) vs (2) Hole
Hole controlling the position.
Hole is trying to keep Solo in close.
#T9#
Hole 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.
Hole manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Solo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (6) vs (4) Hole
Hole wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving. #SUB#
Solo is looking for a triangle but Hole pushes his legs off easily.
Hole slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hole is stalling in the full guard.
Hole passes Solo's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T10#
Solo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Solo.
Hole must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Solo being controlled here, momentarily.
Hole stands and throws Solo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (6) vs (7) Hole
Solo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Solo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hole looking to pass the guard.
Hole is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hole sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hole postures up.
#T11#
Hole slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hole wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Hole is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hole postures up.
Hole stopping the sweep attempt from Solo.
Hole slips nicely into half guard.
Hole controlling the action here. #T12#
Solo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Hole is looking for a kimura but Solo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hole to get the leverage.
Hole content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Solo is looking to improve his position.
Hole performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hole tries to pass the half guard into mount. Solo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hole controlling the action here. #T13#
Hole trying to mount his opponent but Solo defends it. #SUB2#
Solo is defending against the submission attempts here by Hole.
Hole controlling the action here.
Solo is trying to get back to full guard.
Hole controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Hole is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hole is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T14#
Solo manages to get to full guard.
Hole stays in close to Solo's body and controls the position.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Solo controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hole stopping the sweep attempt from Solo.
Hole tries to free his leg and advance position but Solo is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole wins on points by 7 to 6.
Jackson Hole made sure to mention his sponsor, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community in his post fight interview. |
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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:
TWG 38 (135lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mae Joon!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Joon shoots in looking for a takedown but Solo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Joon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Solo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Joon fails with the takedown.#CL#
Solo darts in and clinches Joon up against the cage.
Joon tries to pull guard but Solo won't allow it.
Hand Solo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mae Joon.
Joon is trying to drag Solo to the mat but Solo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Joon can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Solo drags the fight down to the ground.
Joon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Joon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Solo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Solo has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (2) vs (0) Joon
Solo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joon keeping moving, preventing Solo from controlling successfully.
Solo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1##SUB2#
Joon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Solo defends it easily.#SUB2#
Joon looking for a guillotine here but Solo defends easily.
Solo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2##SUB2#
Joon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Solo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Solo drops back looking for a leg! Joon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Joon manages to kick Solo off! Solo jumps back into Joon's guard. #SUB#
Solo 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solo content to stall in guard here. #T3##SUB2#
Joon is looking to cinch up a triangle. Solo throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Joon's body to avoid the submission. Joon has instead reached around Solo's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Joon arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mae Joon!
Hand Solo spoke after the fight, saying 'Dolphin Dive High Five! Ewwwwooopt! Milked dolphin, on porpoise.'. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (135lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jake Lake!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lake misses with a takedown attempt - Solo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lake shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Solo but Solo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Solo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lake sprawls and moves away.
Lake dives in and grabs Solo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Solo pushes down on Lake's head and hops out.
Hand Solo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Lake.
Lake shoots in for a takedown but Solo shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Solo gets a clinch.
Lake wants a takedown.
#TD#
Solo gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Solo (2) vs (0) Lake
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solo stalling.
Lake is looking to improve his position.
Solo trying to mount his opponent but Lake defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Solo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lake! Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (5) vs (0) Lake
Solo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1##SUB#
Solo working for a submission but Lake is keeping him at bay.
Lake looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Solo (8) vs (0) Lake#SUB#
Solo is working for a rear naked choke. Lake is not defending it well and Solo has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Lake refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Lake's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hand Solo!
As Hand Solo got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Smell my Fingers. Remember this? That's from a good time right there! or tfagtrt as kennith would say. I got a couple of buckets of sardine paste out in the trunk of my car. Maybe we could dip our heads in it?'. |
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