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Event:
Bots de Garra 94
Date: Nov 08, 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 30 wins and 21 losses; Ikemba Okoye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 2 losses; Giovanni De Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Okoye.
Okoye shoots for a double leg takedown but De Rossi sprawls well. He's pushed Okoye's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
De Rossi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Okoye's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Okoye (0) vs (2) De Rossi
De Rossi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
De Rossi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
De Rossi has gone for a leg lock! Okoye slips out almost immediately though and dives into De Rossi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okoye (2) vs (2) De Rossi#SUB2#
De Rossi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Okoye gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
De Rossi keeping moving, preventing Okoye from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
De Rossi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Okoye stacks De Rossi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Okoye! Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (5) vs (2) De Rossi
Okoye controls the position.#T1#
Okoye works to advance to full mount. De Rossi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Okoye (7) vs (2) De Rossi
De Rossi is in all sorts of trouble here.
De Rossi 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: Okoye (7) vs (4) De Rossi#SUB#
Okoye looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
De Rossi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Okoye dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okoye (9) vs (4) De Rossi#SUB2#
De Rossi is looking for a triangle here but Okoye uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (12) vs (4) De Rossi
Okoye wants to control but De Rossi is keeping him busy.
De Rossi sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
De Rossi actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB2#
De Rossi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Okoye content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Okoye is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Okoye is trying to control the action in half guard but De Rossi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
De Rossi actively working from the bottom here.
De Rossi regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
De Rossi is looking for a triangle but Okoye pushes his legs off easily.
Okoye trying to control but De Rossi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
De Rossi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Okoye uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (15) vs (4) De Rossi#T3##SUB#
Okoye wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De Rossi, who protects the arm well.
De Rossi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Okoye wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Rossi keeps working.
De Rossi is looking to reverse the position.
De Rossi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
De Rossi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoye pulls his head out easily.
De Rossi won't allow Okoye to pass to mount.
De Rossi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Okoye is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De Rossi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Okoye. #T4##SUB2#
De Rossi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Okoye is working for a kimura but De Rossi is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
De Rossi actively working from the bottom here.
Okoye is looking to take a break and control but De Rossi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
De Rossi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
De Rossi actively working from the bottom here.#T5#
De Rossi is in trouble now - Okoye has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (18) vs (4) De Rossi
De Rossi is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Okoye is working for a guillotine from mount but De Rossi frees his head quite easily.
De Rossi regains half guard.
Okoye wants to pass to mount but De Rossi is defending the position.
De Rossi is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
De Rossi actively working from the bottom here.#T6#
Okoye works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (21) vs (4) De Rossi
De Rossi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Okoye with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
De Rossi is looking to improve his position but Okoye isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Okoye jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but De Rossi manages to avoid the submission attempt.
De Rossi tries to bench press Okoye off him but Okoye keeps the position. #T7#
De Rossi is still trying to improve position.
Okoye wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Rossi keeps working. #SUB#
Okoye tries for a kimura but De Rossi is defending well.
De Rossi is looking to regain half guard here but Okoye keeps moving and retains side control.
De Rossi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Okoye's best efforts.
Okoye trying to pass the guard but De Rossi defending well. #SUB2#
De Rossi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoye pulls his head out easily.
Okoye seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but De Rossi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
De Rossi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T8##SUB2#
De Rossi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
De Rossi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoye pulls his head out easily.
Okoye is keen to just control but De Rossi is a slippery customer.
Okoye trying to pass the guard but De Rossi defending well.
Okoye trying to control the action but De Rossi is working from the bottom.
De Rossi is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
De Rossi looking for submissions off his back.#T9##SUB2#
De Rossi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Okoye wants to pass the guard but De Rossi is defending well. #SUB#
Okoye is working for a submission of some sort.
Okoye passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (24) vs (4) De Rossi#SUB#
Okoye is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but De Rossi is surviving well by controlling Okoye's body position as best he can.
De Rossi working to try and regain half guard.
#T10#
De Rossi regains half guard.#SUB#
Okoye is trying to work for a kimura but De Rossi is defending well.
#SUB2#
De Rossi looking for submissions off his back.
Okoye wants to control but De Rossi is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
De Rossi actively working from the bottom here.
Okoye is trying to control the action in half guard but De Rossi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Okoye is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
De Rossi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11##SUB2#
De Rossi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
De Rossi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Okoye is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De Rossi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
De Rossi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Okoye wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Rossi keeps working. #SUB2#
De Rossi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
De Rossi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T12##SUB2#
De Rossi looking for submissions off his back.
Okoye passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (27) vs (4) De Rossi#SUB#
Okoye looking for a guillotine from mount but De Rossi is having none of it.
Okoye trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Okoye is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because De Rossi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
De Rossi is trying desperately to improve position.#T13#
Okoye tries to control but De Rossi wriggling away.
Okoye prevents De Rossi from getting the reversal.
Okoye looking to control but De Rossi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
De Rossi is looking to get to half guard.
De Rossi keeps trying to improve his position.
Okoye tries to control but De Rossi wriggling away.
De Rossi can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Okoye is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, De Rossi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
De Rossi working to try and regain half guard.
#T14#
De Rossi regains half guard.
Okoye tries to pass to full mount but De Rossi defends it.
De Rossi gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
De Rossi is looking for a triangle but Okoye pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
De Rossi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okoye doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okoye manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
De Rossi looks winded!
Okoye showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Okoye thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Okoye takes the fight on points by 27 to 4.
Ikemba Okoye thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 1 losses; Giovanni De Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
De Rossi leaves Nerdspoof The 3rd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
De Rossi tries to clinch up.
Nerdspoof The 3rd fails to land the takedown.
De Rossi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Nerdspoof The 3rd with that takedown attempt.
De Rossi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but De Rossi defends well and Nerdspoof The 3rd ends up having to push De Rossi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
De Rossi jumps guard and drags Nerdspoof The 3rd to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
De Rossi looking to control.
#SUB2#
De Rossi 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.
Nerdspoof The 3rd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Rossi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to control the position from guard on top but De Rossi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Nerdspoof The 3rd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Rossi is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to control but De Rossi is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as De Rossi holds on and takes a little breather.
Nerdspoof The 3rd controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
De Rossi controls Nerdspoof The 3rd momentarily but Nerdspoof The 3rd frees himself. #SUB2#
De Rossi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nerdspoof The 3rd showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
De Rossi working a defensive guard here.
#T3##SUB2#
De Rossi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
De Rossi can't keep his opponent in guard - Nerdspoof The 3rd advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nerdspoof The 3rd seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but De Rossi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Nerdspoof The 3rd is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and De Rossi defends it well.
De Rossi has a hand on Nerdspoof The 3rd's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nerdspoof The 3rd takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Nerdspoof The 3rd (3) vs (0) De Rossi
De Rossi wants to hold on but Nerdspoof The 3rd pushes him away.#T4#
Nerdspoof The 3rd controlling his opponent.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to control but De Rossi wriggling away.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is really struggling to control De Rossi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
De Rossi tries to hold on but Nerdspoof The 3rd pushes him away.
Nerdspoof The 3rd controlling the pace for now.
De Rossi is squirming around, avoiding Nerdspoof The 3rd's attempts to control the action. #T5#
De Rossi tries to lock up and control but Nerdspoof The 3rd gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nerdspoof The 3rd seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but De Rossi is holding on tight.
Nerdspoof The 3rd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as De Rossi is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
De Rossi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to control the pace but De Rossi is squirming around nicely.
De Rossi wants to control but Nerdspoof The 3rd is having none of it.
Nerdspoof The 3rd fails to take his opponent's back.
Nerdspoof The 3rd avoids the attempt from De Rossi to control.#T7#
De Rossi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nerdspoof The 3rd haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nerdspoof The 3rd controlling the pace for now.
De Rossi wants to hold on but Nerdspoof The 3rd pushes him away.
De Rossi is desperately trying to improve his position but Nerdspoof The 3rd has a good base and remains in mount.
De Rossi wants to control but Nerdspoof The 3rd is having none of it.
Nerdspoof The 3rd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as De Rossi is looking to escape. #T8#
De Rossi holds on for dear life, controlling Nerdspoof The 3rd's posture momentarily.
De Rossi is squirming around, avoiding Nerdspoof The 3rd's attempts to control the action.
De Rossi has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Nerdspoof The 3rd (6) vs (0) De Rossi#SUB#
Nerdspoof The 3rd is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. De Rossi is defending well though. Nerdspoof The 3rd let's go of the attempt for now.#T9##SUB#
De Rossi fending off the submission attempt from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Nerdspoof The 3rd has the hooks in. De Rossi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Nerdspoof The 3rd working for the choke. #SUB#
Nerdspoof The 3rd tightening his grip on De Rossi, looking for the choke.
Nerdspoof The 3rd doesn't have the hooks in and De Rossi manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nerdspoof The 3rd (6) vs (2) De Rossi#T10#
De Rossi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Nerdspoof The 3rd (6) vs (5) De Rossi
Nerdspoof The 3rd is trying to work for a sweep but De Rossi has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nerdspoof The 3rd (6) vs (7) De Rossi
De Rossi takes Nerdspoof The 3rd's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Nerdspoof The 3rd is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Nerdspoof The 3rd (6) vs (10) De Rossi
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to control the position but De Rossi manages to sink in the hooks. #T11#
Nerdspoof The 3rd is in bad spot here.
What can Nerdspoof The 3rd do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
De Rossi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
De Rossi keeps control of the position as Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
#T12#
You can see the frustration on Nerdspoof The 3rd's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
De Rossi is trying to stick to Nerdspoof The 3rd's back but Nerdspoof The 3rd is turning into De Rossi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in De Rossi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nerdspoof The 3rd. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nerdspoof The 3rd (8) vs (10) De Rossi
De Rossi is trying to control the position but Nerdspoof The 3rd postures up. #SUB2#
De Rossi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nerdspoof The 3rd stacks De Rossi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nerdspoof The 3rd! Score +3 for passing guard: Nerdspoof The 3rd (11) vs (10) De Rossi
Nerdspoof The 3rd is looking to take a break and control but De Rossi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Rossi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T13#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nerdspoof The 3rd'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.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is looking to take a break and control but De Rossi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Rossi is controlling Nerdspoof The 3rd's position as best he can from this difficult position.
De Rossi wants to control but Nerdspoof The 3rd is keeping busy.
#T14##SUB2#
De Rossi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
De Rossi wants to get back to full guard but Nerdspoof The 3rd has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Nerdspoof The 3rd (14) vs (10) De Rossi
Nerdspoof The 3rd pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
De Rossi wants to hold on but Nerdspoof The 3rd pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Nerdspoof The 3rd swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and De Rossi is now in Nerdspoof The 3rd's guard. A big mistake from Nerdspoof The 3rd there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nerdspoof The 3rd (14) vs (12) De Rossi
De Rossi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nerdspoof The 3rd takes the fight on points by 14 to 12.
Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 1 losses; Giovanni De Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Borgia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Borgia drops to a knee looking for a takedown but De Rossi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Borgia 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.
De Rossi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Borgia smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Borgia pushes De Rossi up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Borgia has hold of one of De Rossi's legs. De Rossi is fighting the takedown attempt but Borgia gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (0) De Rossi
Borgia is stalling in the full guard.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Rossi is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Borgia passes into half guard. #SUB2#
De Rossi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
De Rossi trying to control from the bottom.
De Rossi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Borgia is looking to advance position but De Rossi won't allow it. #SUB#
Borgia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Borgia is looking to take a break and control but De Rossi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Borgia performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Borgia'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.#SUB2#
De Rossi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borgia pulls his head out easily.
De Rossi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Borgia trying to control the pace.
De Rossi is trying to maintain the position but Borgia is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Borgia controlling the action here. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Rossi actively working from the bottom here.
Borgia stalling.
De Rossi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
De Rossi is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Borgia is tapping! Great win for De Rossi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Giovanni De Rossi!
Giovanni De Rossi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WFC 46: Dias v De Rossi
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Dias shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Rossi sprawls well. De Rossi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dias gets slowly back to his feet.
Dias shoots in looking for a takedown but De Rossi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dias's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dias shoots in and drives through. De Rossi sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinny Dias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dias or perhaps it was just good defense by De Rossi, which made it look bad.
Dias shoots and misses
and De Rossi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dias looks for a takedown but De Rossi sprawls well.
Vinny Dias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias misses with a takedown
and De Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Rossi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Giovanni De Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Dias with a poor takedown
and De Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dias changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Rossi tries to avoid it but Dias manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Rossi to the ground. De Rossi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that De Rossi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A cross from De Rossi lands.
De Rossi scores with a nice head shot.
Dias ducks under a wild hook from De Rossi.
De Rossi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Rossi lands a nice shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by De Rossi as he connects with a hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dias or perhaps it was just good defense by De Rossi, which made it look bad.
Dias has his takedown stuffed
and Dias takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dias shoots in for a double leg but De Rossi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It seemed like De Rossi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Dias shoots in looking for a takedown. De Rossi tries to sprawl out of it but Dias keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Rossi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A big left from De Rossi misses. #CL2#
De Rossi has Dias up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Dias pulls guard. #SUB#
Dias is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Rossi defends well.
We've been hearing good reports from Dias'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.
De Rossi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Dias is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Rossi defends well.#T3##SUB#
Dias looking for submissions from the bottom but instead De Rossi passes into side control.
De Rossi taking a breather here.
Dias is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dias manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4##SUB#
Dias is sneakily working for an arm triangle but De Rossi sees it coming and defends easily.
De Rossi wants to control but Dias is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Dias is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De Rossi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dias.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Rossi wants to improve his position but Dias is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giovanni De Rossi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
De Rossi misses with a wild body shot.
De Rossi cracks Dias with an open hand slap.#CL#
De Rossi tries to keep at a distance but Dias has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
De Rossi drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
De Rossi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dias escapes and throws De Rossi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dias has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for De Rossi!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi is squirming around, avoiding Dias's attempts to control the action.
Dias is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because De Rossi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dias thowing shots but they're missing. #T1#
De Rossi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
De Rossi is trying to control but can't.
De Rossi is trying to get back to full guard.
Dias wants to free his trapped foot but De Rossi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
De Rossi is defending against the submission attempts here by Dias.
De Rossi is concentrating on defense, preventing Dias from advancing position.
De Rossi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
De Rossi trying to control from the bottom.
Vinny Dias overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
De Rossi looking for submissions off his back.
De Rossi is trying to control but can't.
Dias wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Rossi keeps working.
De Rossi is looking for a sweep. Dias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB#
Dias seems to be looking for submissions.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dias keeps the fight on the outside.
Dias waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Rossi.
Dias uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Rossi.
Giovanni De Rossi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dias shoots in for a takedown but De Rossi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De Rossi! But no joy.
Dias fails to land the takedown.
De Rossi swings for the body but Dias moves out of range.
Dias showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Rossi.
De Rossi slaps away a takedown attempt from Dias, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinny Dias. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##TD#
Dias closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into De Rossi's guard.#SUB2#
De Rossi working for a triangle but Dias defends it easily.
Dias trying to control but De Rossi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
De Rossi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vinny Dias will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
De Rossi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Dias closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into De Rossi's guard.
Dias looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
De Rossi has his feet on Dias's thighs here. He's pushed Dias off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Dias screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Giovanni De Rossi!
Giovanni De Rossi is the new welterweight champion!
Giovanni De Rossi 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:
Bots de Garra 29
Date: May 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 0 losses; Giovanni De Rossi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Ikemba Okoye!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Okoye misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and De Rossi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by De Rossi.
Okoye is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables De Rossi to keep the fight standing.#TD#
De Rossi successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
De Rossi has his foot on Okoye's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Okoye works his way back into a safe position though.
Okoye stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Rossi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Rossi keeping moving, preventing Okoye from controlling successfully.
Okoye might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control De Rossi 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.
De Rossi is trying to control the position but Okoye postures up.
Okoye must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Okoye stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Rossi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Okoye passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (0) vs (3) Okoye
De Rossi is looking for a sweep.
De Rossi is not content to let Okoye control the position. #SUB2#
Okoye is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. De Rossi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
De Rossi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: De Rossi (0) vs (5) Okoye#T2#
De Rossi tries to lock up and control but Okoye gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
De Rossi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
De Rossi wants to control but Okoye is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Okoye is stalling here but it's allowed De Rossi to get half guard.
Okoye trying to control from half guard but De Rossi is working away. #T3#
De Rossi trying to control but Okoye postures up.
#SUB2#
Okoye 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.
De Rossi is controlling Okoye's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4##SUB#
De Rossi actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Okoye is working for a kimura but De Rossi is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Okoye is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De Rossi has managed to free his arm - good work.
De Rossi tries to get to full guard but Okoye has control of the leg. #T5#
Okoye is trying to control. De Rossi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Okoye is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Okoye has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (0) vs (8) Okoye
De Rossi tries to lock up and control but Okoye gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6##SUB2#
Okoye jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… De Rossi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by De Rossi and Okoye has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Okoye is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. De Rossi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Okoye tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Okoye has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T7#
De Rossi trying to remain calm as Okoye controls from the top position.
Okoye wants to control but De Rossi is keeping him busy.
De Rossi wants to control but Okoye postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from De Rossi'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.
Okoye wants to control but De Rossi is keeping him busy.
De Rossi holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T8#
De Rossi sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
De Rossi looking for submissions off his back.
Okoye controlling the action here.
Okoye passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for De Rossi! Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (0) vs (11) Okoye#T9#
De Rossi is trying to reverse the position but instead Okoye has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: De Rossi (0) vs (14) Okoye
Okoye has the hooks in. De Rossi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Okoye avoiding De Rossi 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Okoye is persistently looking for the submission but De Rossi is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Okoye has got one arm under De Rossi's chin. This could be trouble... De Rossi trying to control the other hand but Okoye gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, De Rossi has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ikemba Okoye!
After winning the bout, Ikemba Okoye 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:
Bots de Garra 27
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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 0 losses; Giovanni De Rossi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Bodie Helix!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
De Rossi fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Helix pushes De Rossi up against the ropes in a clinch.
De Rossi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Helix just stands there and leans against the ropes.
De Rossi tries to pull guard but Helix forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.#TD2#
Helix turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Helix manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: De Rossi (0) vs (4) Helix#SUB2#
Helix is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. De Rossi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
De Rossi is looking for a sweep.
Helix tries to move to mount but De Rossi blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helix looking to control but instead De Rossi has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
De Rossi looking for submissions off his back.
Helix trying to pass the guard but De Rossi defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Helix is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
De Rossi is staying active underneath Helix, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Helix looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
De Rossi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Helix is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so De Rossi is just riding it out for now. Helix eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Helix is looking to advance position but De Rossi won't allow it.
De Rossi controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Helix is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Helix wants to pass the guard but De Rossi is defending well. #T3#
De Rossi keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Helix is working for a submission of some sort.
De Rossi trying to control from the bottom.
De Rossi is positioning himself well to prevent Helix advancing to mount.
Helix is keen to just control but De Rossi is a slippery customer.#T4#
De Rossi wants to control but Helix is keeping busy.
Helix really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Rossi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Rossi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
De Rossi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from De Rossi'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.
De Rossi is not content to let Helix control the position.
Helix sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Helix is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Helix seems to be working for a kimura but De Rossi defends the submission attempt.#T5#
Helix with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Helix is pressing down on De Rossi's thigh, looking to free his foot. De Rossi is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Helix is working for a kimura but De Rossi is defending it quite comfortably.
De Rossi won't allow Helix to pass to mount. #T6#
De Rossi is looking to control Helix's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Rossi avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Helix is working for a kimura but De Rossi is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Helix is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Helix wants to work for an arm triangle but De Rossi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
De Rossi actively working from the bottom here.#T7##SUB2#
Helix is sneakily working for an arm triangle but De Rossi sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Helix is working for a submission of some sort.
Helix works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (0) vs (7) Helix#SUB2#
Helix goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, De Rossi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Helix's guard! Nice work there by De Rossi! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Rossi (2) vs (7) Helix#SUB2#
Helix throws his legs up looking for a submission but De Rossi uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (5) vs (7) Helix#T8#
Helix can't do much from the bottom here.
De Rossi gets to mount! Helix was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: De Rossi (7) vs (7) Helix
Helix is desperately trying to improve his position but De Rossi has a good base and remains in mount.
De Rossi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Helix is looking to escape.
De Rossi is really struggling to control Helix but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Helix manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T9#
Helix is trying to control but De Rossi manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (10) vs (7) Helix
Helix working to try and regain half guard.
Helix is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
De Rossi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
De Rossi fails to move to back control.
Helix is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
De Rossi content just to control the position here.
Helix is trying to escape the mount.
#T11#
De Rossi tries to control but Helix wriggling away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Helix is looking to improve his position but De Rossi isn't that keen on the idea.
De Rossi looking to control and managing it successfully.
De Rossi moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: De Rossi (13) vs (7) Helix
Helix tries to escape the position.
Helix is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get De Rossi off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T12#
De Rossi wants to control but Helix is keeping busy.
Helix is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
De Rossi gets his hands free as Helix looks to control.
De Rossi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Helix 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.
A bit of a pause in the action here. De Rossi controlling the positon.
Helix is in bad spot here.
#T13#
Helix trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Helix is really stuck here.
Helix just trying to survive but De Rossi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Helix is keeping busy.
De Rossi has the hooks in. Helix is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Helix prevents De Rossi from getting a body triangle.
Helix tries to escape but De Rossi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Helix trying to control but not successfully. #T14#
De Rossi tries to keep control of the position but Helix is staying busy.
Good control from De Rossi.
Helix trying to control the action but De Rossi just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Helix right now.
De Rossi has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
De Rossi takes the fight on points by 13 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Giovanni De Rossi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 26
Date: May 13, 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 3 losses; Serhey Rishkinov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 0 losses; Giovanni De Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Rishkinov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. De Rossi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rishkinov (4) vs (0) De Rossi
You can see the frustration on De Rossi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Rishkinov tries for a kimura but De Rossi is defending well.
Rishkinov wants to control but De Rossi is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Rishkinov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Rishkinov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De Rossi, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rishkinov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
De Rossi 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.#T1#
De Rossi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rishkinov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rishkinov trying to control the position but De Rossi is working away.
De Rossi tries to bench press Rishkinov off him but Rishkinov keeps the position.
Rishkinov wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Rossi keeps working. #SUB#
Rishkinov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Rishkinov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
De Rossi can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Rishkinov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Rishkinov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on De Rossi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Rishkinov is trying to get an arm triangle but De Rossi is defending well. #SUB#
Rishkinov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. De Rossi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
De Rossi trying to control but Rishkinov flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rishkinov (7) vs (0) De Rossi
De Rossi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
De Rossi is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Rishkinov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as De Rossi is looking to escape.
Rishkinov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because De Rossi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
De Rossi tries to hold on but Rishkinov postures up.#SUB#
Rishkinov goes for an armbar but De Rossi turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from De Rossi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rishkinov (7) vs (2) De Rossi
Rishkinov wants to hit a sweep here but De Rossi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rishkinov there! Score +3 for passing guard: Rishkinov (7) vs (5) De Rossi#T5#
Rishkinov is looking to improve his position but De Rossi isn't that keen on the idea.
Rishkinov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
De Rossi is keen to just control but Rishkinov is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Rishkinov looking for a kimura from the bottom but De Rossi passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rishkinov (7) vs (8) De Rossi
Rishkinov tries to control but De Rossi manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Rishkinov (7) vs (11) De Rossi#T6#
De Rossi doesn't have the hooks in and Rishkinov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rishkinov (9) vs (11) De Rossi
Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but De Rossi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rishkinov drops back looking for a leg! De Rossi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Rossi manages to kick Rishkinov off! Rishkinov jumps back into De Rossi's guard.
Rishkinov advances to half guard.
De Rossi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rishkinov is working away from the top position though.
Rishkinov tries to pass the half guard into mount. De Rossi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Rishkinov is working for a submission of some sort.
#T7##SUB#
Rishkinov wants to work for an arm triangle but De Rossi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Rishkinov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De Rossi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rishkinov trying to control the action but De Rossi is working from the bottom.
Rishkinov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rishkinov (12) vs (11) De Rossi#T8##SUB#
Rishkinov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rishkinov is looking to take a break and control but De Rossi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Rossi wants to control but Rishkinov postures up.
Rishkinov tries to advance to mount but can't.
De Rossi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
De Rossi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rishkinov tries to pass to full mount but De Rossi defends it. #T9#
De Rossi wants to improve his position but Rishkinov is controlling well.
Rishkinov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rishkinov (15) vs (11) De Rossi#SUB#
Rishkinov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Rishkinov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and De Rossi is now in Rishkinov's guard. A big mistake from Rishkinov there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rishkinov (15) vs (13) De Rossi#T10#
De Rossi trying to control the position from guard on top but Rishkinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rishkinov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Rossi pushes down on Rishkinov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rishkinov is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Rishkinov wants to control but De Rossi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rishkinov is staying active underneath De Rossi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rishkinov wants to improve his position but De Rossi is controlling well.
Rishkinov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute De Rossi jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rishkinov (15) vs (16) De Rossi
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Rishkinov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rishkinov is looking to regain half guard here but De Rossi keeps moving and retains side control. #T12#
Rishkinov wants to control but De Rossi postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rishkinov tries to improve position but can't.
De Rossi takes a little break here. Rishkinov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Rishkinov can't do much from the bottom here. #T13#
Rishkinov is looking for a sweep.
De Rossi trying to control the action but Rishkinov is working from the bottom.
Rishkinov is trying to control De Rossi's posture but De Rossi avoids it.
De Rossi wants to control but Rishkinov is keeping him busy.
Rishkinov is trying to improve his position.#T14#
De Rossi trying to control the action but Rishkinov is working from the bottom.
De Rossi gets to mount! Rishkinov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rishkinov (15) vs (18) De Rossi
Rishkinov is looking to get to half guard.
De Rossi controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Rossi trying to control but Rishkinov is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
De Rossi wins on points by 18 to 15.
An out of breath Giovanni De Rossi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Serhey Rishkinov spoke after the fight, saying 'I didn't stick to the game plan. I played his game and lost . I'll be back '. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 25
Date: May 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 0 losses; Giovanni De Rossi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Shogun Silva!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but De Rossi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.#CL#
De Rossi clinches with his opponent.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Silva is looking to take this one to the mat.
Giovanni De Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shogun Silva.
Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but De Rossi is defending well.
Silva wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
De Rossi pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Silva drops back looking for a leg! De Rossi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Rossi manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into De Rossi's guard.
Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
De Rossi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
De Rossi is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Silva frees his head nicely. Oh but De Rossi has switched to an armbar! Silva is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Giovanni De Rossi!
Our winner, Giovanni De Rossi, 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:
Bots de Garra 23
Date: May 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 8 wins and 0 losses; Giovanni De Rossi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Serhey Rishkinov!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Rishkinov shoots in and bounces De Rossi off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Rossi (0) vs (2) Rishkinov
De Rossi keeping full guard, as Rishkinov tries to pass.
Rishkinov wants to control from the top but De Rossi keeps moving.
Rishkinov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control De Rossi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
De Rossi trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rishkinov wants to control from the top but De Rossi keeps moving. #T1#
De Rossi pulls Rishkinov in close to prevent any damage.
Rishkinov trying to control but De Rossi is working from the bottom.
De Rossi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Rossi is really struggling to control Rishkinov but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Rishkinov drops back looking for a leg! De Rossi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Rossi manages to kick Rishkinov off! Rishkinov jumps back into De Rossi's guard. #SUB#
De Rossi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rishkinov passes into half guard.
#T2#
Still in half guard, Rishkinov seems content to control.#SUB2#
Rishkinov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but De Rossi sees it coming and defends easily.
Rishkinov tries to pass the half guard into mount. De Rossi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Rishkinov 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.
Rishkinov is pressing down on De Rossi's thigh, looking to free his foot. De Rossi is holding on for now. #T3##SUB2#
De Rossi is defending against the submission attempts here by Rishkinov.
#SUB2#
Rishkinov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
De Rossi is trying to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Rishkinov is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from De Rossi as he works his way to full guard.
Rishkinov forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rishkinov wants to take a breather but De Rossi is having none of it.
Rishkinov controlling the pace.
Rishkinov trying to control from De Rossi's half guard. De Rossi has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
De Rossi has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Rishkinov doesn't defend quickly enough and De Rossi has managed to lock this one up! Can Rishkinov escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to De Rossi on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Giovanni De Rossi!
An out of breath Giovanni De Rossi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Serhey Rishkinov had this to say: 'I didn't stick to the game plan. I played his game and lost . I'll be back '. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 22
Date: May 09, 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 7 wins and 0 losses; Giovanni De Rossi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Ikemba Okoye!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Okoye shoots for a double leg takedown but De Rossi sprawls well. He's pushed Okoye's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Okoye is defended easily by De Rossi.
Okoye shoots for a double leg takedown but De Rossi sprawls well. He's pushed Okoye's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De Rossi attempts a counter takedown but Okoye avoids it well and moves away.
Giovanni De Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ikemba Okoye.#CL#
De Rossi moves into range and clinches up with Okoye.
Okoye tries to pull guard but De Rossi won't allow it.
#TD#
De Rossi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
De Rossi trying to control the position.
#SUB#
De Rossi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okoye doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okoye manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
De Rossi is trying to keep Okoye in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Okoye 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. #T1#
De Rossi keeping moving, preventing Okoye from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Okoye drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Okoye jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Okoye looking to pass the guard.
De Rossi pulls Okoye in close to prevent any damage.
Okoye pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Rossi is keeping the position for now.
De Rossi keeping moving, preventing Okoye from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
De Rossi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Okoye stands and throws De Rossi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (0) vs (3) Okoye#SUB2#
Okoye looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Okoye tries to move to mount but De Rossi blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on De Rossi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Okoye trying to control the action but De Rossi is working from the bottom. #T3#
De Rossi wants to control but Okoye postures up.#SUB2#
Okoye is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but De Rossi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
De Rossi regains half guard.#SUB2#
Okoye is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De Rossi has managed to free his arm - good work.
De Rossi trying to control but Okoye postures up.
Okoye is pressing down on De Rossi's thigh, looking to free his foot. De Rossi is holding on for now. #T4#
Okoye has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (0) vs (6) Okoye#SUB2#
Okoye is working for a guillotine from mount but De Rossi frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Okoye looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Okoye moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, De Rossi has worked his arm free - good work by De Rossi!
We've been hearing good reports from De Rossi'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.#SUB2#
Okoye goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, De Rossi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Okoye's guard! Nice work there by De Rossi! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Rossi (2) vs (6) Okoye#T5#
De Rossi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Our spies down at at Primal Concrete Gym inform us that Okoye has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Okoye is looking for a triangle but De Rossi pushes his legs off easily.
De Rossi postures up.
Okoye keeping moving, preventing De Rossi from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Okoye had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Rossi defends it easily.#T6##SUB2#
Okoye escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Rossi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Okoye is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
De Rossi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Okoye has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Rossi has managed to get both his arms back between Okoye's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Okoye looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Okoye looking for a guillotine here but De Rossi defends easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
De Rossi is pushing down on Okoye's leg trying to pass to half guard. Okoye is fighting to maintain full guard but De Rossi has managed to sneak the leg through.#T7#
De Rossi stalling.
Okoye is refusing to be controlled, as De Rossi sits in half guard.
Okoye wants to control but De Rossi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Okoye looking for a kimura from the bottom but De Rossi passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (5) vs (6) Okoye
De Rossi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
De Rossi working away.#T8#
Okoye is letting De Rossi control him for a moment.
De Rossi is looking to take a break and control but Okoye is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Rossi working away.#T9#
Okoye is looking to reverse the position.
Okoye struggling a bit here.#SUB#
De Rossi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no De Rossi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Okoye tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but De Rossi presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: De Rossi (7) vs (6) Okoye
De Rossi wants to control the pace but Okoye is squirming around nicely.
Okoye tries to hold on but De Rossi pushes him away. #T10#
De Rossi mounts Okoye! Really nice guard pass there!
De Rossi tries to control but Okoye wriggling away.
Okoye is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
De Rossi trying to control but Okoye is having none of it.
De Rossi 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#
Okoye tries to lock up and control but De Rossi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
De Rossi content just to control the position here.
Okoye working to try and regain half guard.
De Rossi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
De Rossi'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.
Okoye is in all sorts of trouble here.
De Rossi tries to control but Okoye wriggling away. #T12#
De Rossi wants to take Okoye's back here but Okoye is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Okoye is trying desperately to improve position.
Okoye is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Okoye tries to hold on but De Rossi pushes him away.
De Rossi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Okoye working to try and regain half guard.
De Rossi moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: De Rossi (10) vs (6) Okoye#T13#
Okoye just trying to survive but De Rossi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Okoye is really stuck here.
De Rossi controlling from the back.
Okoye rolls, trying to escape but De Rossi keeps control of the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. De Rossi controlling the positon.
Okoye trying to control the hands but De Rossi breaks the grip.
Okoye is in bad spot here.
#T14#
De Rossi biding his time, looking for the opening.
Okoye prevents De Rossi from getting a body triangle.
Okoye is in bad spot here.
Okoye is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get De Rossi off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Rossi controls the position.
De Rossi not allowing Okoye to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
De Rossi takes the fight on points by 10 to 6.
Our winner, Giovanni De Rossi, 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:
Bots de Garra 21
Date: May 08, 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 6 wins and 0 losses; Giovanni De Rossi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Malcolm King!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
King fails to land the takedown.
King fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but De Rossi avoids it really well and circles away.
De Rossi is looking to counter the offense by King and move into the clinch.
King misses with a takedown attempt - De Rossi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Giovanni De Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malcolm King.#TD2#
King darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Rossi (0) vs (2) King#SUB#
De Rossi actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
King is working for a kimura but De Rossi is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
King is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1##SUB2#
King is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
King seems to be working for a kimura but De Rossi defends the submission attempt.
De Rossi trying to control but King postures up.
#SUB2#
King seems to be working for a kimura but De Rossi defends the submission attempt.
De Rossi trying to control here.
De Rossi's coaches at The Italian Job have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
De Rossi is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T2##SUB2#
King is sneakily working for an arm triangle but De Rossi sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
King is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so De Rossi is just riding it out for now. King eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
De Rossi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but King pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
King is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De Rossi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
King is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
De Rossi wants to control but King is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
King is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
King is looking for submissions but instead, De Rossi has regained full guard.
#SUB#
De Rossi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4##SUB2#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
King is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
King avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
King drops back looking for a leg! De Rossi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Rossi manages to kick King off! King jumps back into De Rossi's guard.
De Rossi is trying to keep King in close.
#T5##SUB2#
King 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.
De Rossi trying to keep a closed guard but King is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
De Rossi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
King wants to pass the guard but De Rossi is keeping the position.#T6##SUB#
De Rossi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Rossi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
King is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
De Rossi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. King manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
De Rossi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
King drops back looking for a leg! De Rossi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Rossi manages to kick King off! King jumps back into De Rossi's guard. #SUB2#
King 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. #T7##SUB#
De Rossi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
King looking to improve position, pressing down on De Rossi's thigh with his hand. De Rossi seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is King paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! King's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! De Rossi picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Giovanni De Rossi!
Giovanni De Rossi 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:
Bots de Garra 19
Date: May 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Smash Adams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Giovanni De Rossi!
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?#TD#
Adams drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Adams (2) vs (0) De Rossi
Adams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Rossi is trying to control the position but Adams postures up.
Adams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Rossi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Rossi looking to control.
Adams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Rossi is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
De Rossi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but De Rossi is tightening it up a little... Adams has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Adams reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Adams taps out! Nice BJJ there by De Rossi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Giovanni De Rossi!
Giovanni De Rossi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 18
Date: May 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Shogun Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Giovanni De Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Silva shoots in but De Rossi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silva fails with the takedown.
De Rossi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Silva defends it well.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shogun Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
De Rossi darts in and clinches Silva up against the ropes.
De Rossi gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
De Rossi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Silva uses from the top position.
De Rossi trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
De Rossi is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Silva frees his head nicely. Oh but De Rossi has switched to an armbar! Silva is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Giovanni De Rossi!
A victorious Giovanni De Rossi 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:
Bots de Garra 16
Date: May 03, 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 3 wins and 0 losses; Giovanni De Rossi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Adonis Kotze!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
De Rossi closes the distance and clinches.
De Rossi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kotze.
Kotze goes for a takedown attempt but De Rossi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kotze looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Giovanni De Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adonis Kotze.
Kotze doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and De Rossi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by De Rossi. #TD#
De Rossi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
De Rossi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Kotze drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kotze jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kotze 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.
Kotze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Rossi is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
De Rossi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB2#
Kotze drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kotze jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Kotze avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
De Rossi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Kotze thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kotze must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
De Rossi has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kotze doesn't defend quickly enough and De Rossi has managed to lock this one up! Can Kotze escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to De Rossi on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Giovanni De Rossi!
During a confident post fight interview, Giovanni De Rossi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 14
Date: May 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 9 losses; Tan Zan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Giovanni De Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
De Rossi moves into the clinch.
De Rossi prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
De Rossi jumps guard and drags Zan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Zan drops back looking for a leg! De Rossi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Rossi manages to kick Zan off! Zan jumps back into De Rossi's guard.
Zan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Zan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Zan 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.
Zan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Rossi is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zan got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Rossi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zan has managed to get both his arms back between De Rossi's legs - danger averted.
Zan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Rossi is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Zan 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. #T1##SUB#
Zan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Zan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Zan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
De Rossi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De Rossi on the ground.#SUB#
Zan drops back looking for a leg! De Rossi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Rossi manages to kick Zan off! Zan jumps back into De Rossi's guard.
De Rossi is pulling down on Zan's head to control his posture.
Zan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Rossi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##SUB2#
De Rossi looking for a triangle here. Zan is fighting it but it looks tight! De Rossi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Zan is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Giovanni De Rossi!
A very excited looking Giovanni De Rossi 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:
Bots de Garra 13
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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Giovanni De Rossi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 10 losses; Jana Iii Sobieskiego!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
De Rossi forces Sobieskiego back against the ropes and clinches.#TD#
De Rossi pulls Sobieskiego into guard.
#SUB2#
Sobieskiego drops back looking for a leg! De Rossi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Rossi manages to kick Sobieskiego off! Sobieskiego jumps back into De Rossi's guard.
Sobieskiego pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Rossi is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego 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.
De Rossi looking to control.
#SUB#
De Rossi has his foot on Sobieskiego's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sobieskiego works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sobieskiego drops back looking for a leg! De Rossi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Rossi manages to kick Sobieskiego off! Sobieskiego jumps back into De Rossi's guard.
Sobieskiego must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
De Rossi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sobieskiego gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sobieskiego jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1##SUB#
De Rossi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sobieskiego defends well.
De Rossi controls Sobieskiego momentarily but Sobieskiego frees himself.
Sobieskiego stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Rossi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
De Rossi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sobieskiego gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
De Rossi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sobieskiego defends well.
We've been hearing good reports from De Rossi'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.#T2#
De Rossi working a defensive guard here.
De Rossi is really struggling to control Sobieskiego but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Sobieskiego 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.
Sobieskiego pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Rossi is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
De Rossi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Sobieskiego thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego 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. #T3#
De Rossi keeping full guard, as Sobieskiego tries to pass. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
De Rossi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sobieskiego defends it easily.#SUB2#
Sobieskiego drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sobieskiego jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sobieskiego jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
De Rossi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sobieskiego can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Sobieskiego wants to pass the guard but De Rossi is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Sobieskiego is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
De Rossi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sobieskiego looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sobieskiego jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
De Rossi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T5##SUB2#
Sobieskiego is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
De Rossi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sobieskiego doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but De Rossi is tightening it up a little... Sobieskiego has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sobieskiego reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sobieskiego taps out! Nice BJJ there by De Rossi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Giovanni De Rossi!
Giovanni De Rossi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 12
Date: Apr 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Giovanni De Rossi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Helmut Stoppelbein!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Stoppelbein tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but De Rossi defends well and Stoppelbein ends up having to push De Rossi into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
De Rossi stuffs the takedown.
De Rossi tries to counter by clinching up but Stoppelbein breaks away and moves out of range.
Stoppelbein shoots and misses #TD#
and De Rossi counters with a shoot takedown. Stoppelbein fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Rossi (2) vs (0) Stoppelbein
Giovanni De Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helmut Stoppelbein.
De Rossi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (5) vs (0) Stoppelbein
De Rossi moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: De Rossi (7) vs (0) Stoppelbein
Stoppelbein can't escape the position.
We've been hearing good reports from De Rossi'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.
De Rossi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoppelbein keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
De Rossi controlling his opponent.
De Rossi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Stoppelbein really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
De Rossi controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Stoppelbein has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: De Rossi (10) vs (0) Stoppelbein
I would not like to be Stoppelbein right now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
De Rossi has the hooks in. Stoppelbein is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. De Rossi passes his arm under Stoppelbein's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Stoppelbein taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Giovanni De Rossi!
During a confident post fight interview, Giovanni De Rossi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFC 73 - Olly Holly vs De Ross
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Holy takes the fight into the clinch.
De Rossi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
De Rossi jumps guard and drags Holy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Holy trying to control the position from guard on top but De Rossi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
De Rossi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
De Rossi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
De Rossi 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.
De Rossi keeping moving, preventing Holy from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Holy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##SUB2#
De Rossi looking for a guillotine here but Holy defends easily.
Holy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
De Rossi keeping moving, preventing Holy from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Holy 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.
Holy looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Holy wants to pass the guard but De Rossi is keeping the position.#SUB2#
De Rossi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Holy trying to control the position from guard on top but De Rossi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Holy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Holy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
De Rossi looking for a guillotine here but Holy defends easily.
Holy trying to control the position from guard on top but De Rossi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Holy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holy wants to control from the top but De Rossi keeps moving.
Holy is really struggling to control De Rossi but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
De Rossi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Rossi keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Holy has De Rossi up against the cage in a clinch.
Holy tries to pull guard but De Rossi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
De Rossi fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Holy pulls guard successfully.
Holy trying to keep a closed guard but De Rossi is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Holy is controlling De Rossi's posture.
Holy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Holy working for submissions but it's allowed De Rossi to get to half guard.
Holy trying to control but De Rossi postures up.
Holy is refusing to be controlled, as De Rossi sits in half guard.
Holy preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Holy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Olly Holy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
De Rossi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holy tries to clinch there but De Rossi circles away.
De Rossi circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Rossi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from De Rossi misses the target.
Holy is looking to counter the offense by De Rossi and move into the clinch.
Holy slips a straight right by De Rossi.
Holy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from De Rossi.
Holy is looking to clinch.
And De Rossi tries to counter it with a takedown but Holy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
De Rossi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
De Rossi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holy manages to avoid it.#CL#
Holy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
De Rossi gets control of Holy's arms and successfully pulls guard. De Rossi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Holy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Holy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Holy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Holy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Holy got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Rossi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holy has managed to get both his arms back between De Rossi's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Holy trying to control but De Rossi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
De Rossi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Holy is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
De Rossi has his foot on Holy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holy works his way back into a safe position though.
Holy trying to control but De Rossi is working from the bottom.
Holy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Holy drops back looking for a leg! De Rossi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Rossi manages to kick Holy off! Holy jumps back into De Rossi's guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Holy passes De Rossi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
De Rossi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holy is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
De Rossi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Holy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but De Rossi sees it coming and defends easily.
Holy is thwarting De Rossi's attempts to control the position.
Holy stalling. #T3##SUB#
De Rossi is defending against the submission attempts here by Holy.
#SUB2#
De Rossi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Holy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
De Rossi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Holy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and De Rossi defends it well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
De Rossi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holy is working away from the top position though.
De Rossi is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Holy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so De Rossi is just riding it out for now. Holy eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
De Rossi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holy is keen to just control but De Rossi is a slippery customer.
De Rossi is trying to maintain the position but Holy is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Olly Holy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
De Rossi misses with an uppercut. Holy saw that one coming.#CL#
Holy clinches up with De Rossi and pushes him back against the cage.
De Rossi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Holy walks away with a smile on his face. De Rossi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Holy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Rossi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holy is looking to clinch.
Olly Holy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Holy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Holy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. De Rossi smiles and moves away.
De Rossi throws a looping overhand right but Holy ducks down to avoid it.
Olly Holy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holy tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and De Rossi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Holy won't be happy with that.
De Rossi wants to control but Holy is keeping him busy.
Holy tries to control but De Rossi manages to take his back.
Holy trying to control the position but De Rossi manages to sink in the hooks.
De Rossi controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holy can't escape the position.
#T1#
De Rossi struggling to keep hold of the position.
Holy wants to control his opponent's hands but De Rossi gets his hands free.
De Rossi has the hooks in. Holy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
De Rossi is looking to control Holy but Holy is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Holy just trying to survive but De Rossi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Giovanni De Rossi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Holy breaks De Rossi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T2#
Holy wants to control from the top but De Rossi keeps moving.
De Rossi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Holy's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Holy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Rossi is trying to keep Holy in close.
De Rossi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Holy controls the pace.#T3##SUB#
Holy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Holy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
De Rossi keeping moving, preventing Holy from controlling successfully.
De Rossi trying to keep a closed guard but Holy is proving a slippery customer.
Holy showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Holy fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Holy moves into range and clinches up with De Rossi.#TD#
Holy jumps guard.
Holy controls De Rossi momentarily but De Rossi frees himself. #T4##SUB#
Holy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! De Rossi escapes and throws Holy's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Holy tries to improve position but can't.
Holy is trying to control De Rossi's posture but De Rossi avoids it.
A lull in the action here as De Rossi stalls from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holy tries to bench press De Rossi off him but De Rossi keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giovanni De Rossi really dominated that round.
That's time! Holy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
De Rossi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Holy clinches up against the cage.
De Rossi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Holy smiles and moves away.
Holy tries to clinch there but De Rossi circles away.
Holy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holy tries to clinch but De Rossi is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from De Rossi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Rossi throws a jab but it's blocked by Holy. #CL#
Holy instigates a clinch.
De Rossi jumps guard but Holy stands there with De Rossi around his waist. De Rossi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
De Rossi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Holy walks away with a smile on his face. De Rossi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Olly Holy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giovanni De Rossi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by De Rossi.
De Rossi keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De Rossi! But no joy.
Holy wants to clinch up but De Rossi keeps it at a distance.
Holy tries to close the distance and clinch but De Rossi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Rossi throws out a counter right but Holy avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Holy tries to clinch there but De Rossi circles away.
A big right from De Rossi misses.
De Rossi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Holy wants to clinch but De Rossi slips to the side
and De Rossi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Holy tries to clinch but De Rossi moves out of range.
Holy is looking to clinch but De Rossi is avoiding it.
De Rossi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
De Rossi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Holy is looking to clinch but De Rossi is avoiding it.
De Rossi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holy tries to clinch but De Rossi is having none of it. #CL#
Holy closes the distance and clinches.
Holy tries to pull guard but De Rossi won't allow it.
Holy jumps guard but De Rossi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
De Rossi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Holy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Holy is trying to pull guard but De Rossi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Holy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables De Rossi to keep the fight standing.
Holy is trying to pull guard but De Rossi has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
De Rossi pulls Holy into guard.
Holy wants to control from the top but De Rossi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Holy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holy postures up.
Holy trying to control the position from guard on top but De Rossi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
De Rossi trying to control the position.
#T3#
De Rossi keeping moving, preventing Holy from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
De Rossi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Holy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
De Rossi keeping moving, preventing Holy from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Holy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Holy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Holy wants to control from the top but De Rossi keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
De Rossi throws a right hand that Holy ducks under and follows up with a left that Holy also avoids with ease.
De Rossi lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL#
Holy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with De Rossi, pushing him back against the cage.
De Rossi jumps guard but Holy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Holy pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Holy has his foot on De Rossi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Rossi works his way back into a safe position though.
Holy is trying to control the position but De Rossi postures up.
De Rossi wants to control from the top but Holy keeps moving. #SUB#
Holy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Rossi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Rossi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giovanni De Rossi dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Holy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
De Rossi throws a shot from downtown. Holy moves away and avoids it.
De Rossi tests Holy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Holy tries to clinch up.
De Rossi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Holy tries to clinch up but De Rossi circles away and keeps his distance.
Holy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Rossi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
De Rossi misses with a straight right.
Holy circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi swats away the attempt to clinch by Holy.
De Rossi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Holy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Rossi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holy tries to clinch there but De Rossi circles away.
Giovanni De Rossi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
De Rossi darts in and clinches Holy up against the cage.#T1##TD2#
De Rossi manages to pull guard.
Holy wants to control from the top but De Rossi keeps moving. #SUB2#
De Rossi working for a triangle but Holy defends it easily.
Holy trying to control but De Rossi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
De Rossi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holy wants to control from the top but De Rossi keeps moving. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holy stays in close to De Rossi's body and controls the position.
Holy wants to control from the top but De Rossi keeps moving. #SUB#
Holy 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.
Holy trying to control the position from guard on top but De Rossi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Holy is looking to clinch but De Rossi is avoiding it.
Holy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
De Rossi swats away the attempt to clinch by Holy.#CL#
Holy instigates a clinch. #TD2#
De Rossi pulls Holy into guard.
#SUB2#
De Rossi looking for a guillotine here but Holy defends easily.
Holy wants to control from the top but De Rossi keeps moving. #T4#
Holy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Rossi is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Holy 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.
De Rossi is trying to control the position but Holy postures up. #SUB2#
De Rossi working for a triangle but Holy defends it easily.
De Rossi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holy passes De Rossi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giovanni De Rossi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think De Rossi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 47:48
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giovanni De Rossi!
Giovanni De Rossi is the new middleweight champion!
Giovanni De Rossi looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Somehow I did it again and I'm still with the 0, thanks Anton for a good fight and keep your head up high, you are a hell of a fighter'. |
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Event:
HFC 70 - De Rossi vs Ilmarinen
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from De Rossi.
Ilmarinen is looking to counter punch.
Ilmarinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ilmarinen swings for the body but De Rossi moves out of range.
#TD#
Ilmarinen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. De Rossi did well to prevent Ilmarinen getting side control.
De Rossi is controlling Ilmarinen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
De Rossi trying to control but Ilmarinen postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ilmarinen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ilmarinen slips a nice elbow through De Rossi's hands, connecting with De Rossi's forehead.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ilmarinen in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Ilmarinen thows a huge punch but De Rossi dodges it nicely.
Ilmarinen content to control rather than advance.
Ilmarinen is thwarting De Rossi's attempts to control the position.
De Rossi has hold of Ilmarinen's hands but Ilmarinen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ilmarinen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Rossi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ilmarinen scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ilmarinen controlling the action here.
De Rossi controlling the position well.
Ilmarinen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De Rossi's head.
Ilmarinen slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A big right from De Rossi misses.
Ilmarinen tries to counter with a takedown but De Rossi is quick to defend against it.#T3#
A big left from De Rossi misses.
Anton Ilmarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Rossi takes a swing at Ilmarinen's ribcage but misses.
Ilmarinen misses with a wild body shot.
De Rossi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Rossi scores with a jab.
A swing and a miss from De Rossi.#TD#
Ilmarinen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ilmarinen lands in his opponent's guard.
Ilmarinen is stalling in the full guard.
De Rossi pulls Ilmarinen in to control the position. #T4#
Ilmarinen content to stall in guard here.
Ilmarinen postures up in De Rossi's guard and throws a big left but De Rossi blocks it. #SUB2#
De Rossi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ilmarinen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ilmarinen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down De Rossi for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Ilmarinen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
De Rossi takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Rossi stuffs the takedown attempt from Ilmarinen. Ilmarinen gets slowly back to his feet.
De Rossi tries to counter with a clinch but Ilmarinen shakes him off and moves away.
Ilmarinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Rossi.
Ilmarinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Rossi doesn't manage to clinch there - Ilmarinen circles away.
Ilmarinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ilmarinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Rossi.
De Rossi is looking to clinch but Ilmarinen is avoiding it.
Ilmarinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
De Rossi throws the left hand but Ilmarinen avoids the punch easily.
Ilmarinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Rossi can do to turn this around?
Ilmarinen misses the body punch #CL2#
and De Rossi moves into the clinch.
De Rossi is trying to pull guard but Ilmarinen has him pressed against the cage.
De Rossi is trying to pull guard but Ilmarinen has him pressed against the cage.
Ilmarinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Rossi backwards. #TD2#
De Rossi gets control of Ilmarinen's arms and successfully pulls guard. De Rossi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ilmarinen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilmarinen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
De Rossi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
De Rossi is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ilmarinen frees his head nicely. Oh but De Rossi has switched to an armbar! Ilmarinen is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Giovanni De Rossi!
Giovanni De Rossi looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Somehow I did it again and I'm still with the 0, thanks Anton for a good fight and keep your head up high, you are a hell of a fighter'. |
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Event:
HFC 60: Sudden Death
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Tintley misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Tintley does no damage.
De Rossi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tintley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by De Rossi.#CUT2#It looks like Giovanni De Rossi has been cut.
Tintley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Rossi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Tintley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Rossi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tintley manages to circle out of the way.
Tintley misses with an uppercut.
De Rossi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
De Rossi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tintley.
De Rossi is looking to counter the offense by Tintley and move into the clinch.
Tintley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Rossi moves away.
Tintley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De Rossi doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tintley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Rossi moves away.
De Rossi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tintley.
De Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Tintley.
De Rossi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
De Rossi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Tintley.
#T1#
De Rossi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tintley.
As Tintley tries to get set, De Rossi tries to push him back and clinch up but Tintley manages to avoid the attempt.
Tintley throws a combination. De Rossi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tintley throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and De Rossi counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
De Rossi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. De Rossi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
De Rossi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tintley is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Tintley got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Rossi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tintley has managed to get both his arms back between De Rossi's legs - danger averted.
De Rossi keeping moving, preventing Tintley from controlling successfully.
De Rossi wants to sweep but no luck. #T2##SUB#
De Rossi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tintley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Rossi is trying to keep Tintley in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Rossi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tintley is one step ahead there.
Tintley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tintley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3##SUB#
De Rossi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tintley has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Next Level MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
De Rossi is trying to keep Tintley in close.
#SUB#
De Rossi looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Tintley is defending well. De Rossi quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Tintley has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! De Rossi celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Giovanni De Rossi!
After winning the bout, Giovanni De Rossi 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:
EMPIRE 21: TBA vs TBA
Date: Nov 19, 2022 |
#R1#
De Rossi thuds his right hand into Fontes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
De Rossi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fontes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
De Rossi passes into half guard.
Fontes wants to improve his position but De Rossi is controlling well.
#SUB#
De Rossi is trying to work for a kimura but Fontes is defending well.
Fontes wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
De Rossi wants to work for an arm triangle but Fontes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fontes is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
De Rossi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
De Rossi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fontes!
Fontes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fontes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fontes manages to regain half guard. Good work.
De Rossi content to control rather than advance.
Fontes is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
De Rossi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fontes has a hand on De Rossi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. De Rossi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
De Rossi takes Fontes's back.
Fontes manages to reverse the position and now he's in De Rossi's guard. Nice work there by Fontes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
De Rossi has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Fontes should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, De Rossi has tightened it up now! Fontes should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Giovanni De Rossi!
Giovanni De Rossi retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Giovanni De Rossi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 19: Fright Night
Date: Oct 31, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
De Rossi has closed the distance and engaged Nimitz in a clinch.
De Rossi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nimitz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nimitz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but De Rossi has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Nimitz breaks the clinch.
#CL#
De Rossi instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Nimitz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
De Rossi tries to pull guard but Nimitz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that De Rossi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
De Rossi manages to pull guard.
De Rossi wants to sweep here but Nimitz controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Nimitz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
De Rossi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nimitz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nimitz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nimitz landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
De Rossi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nimitz.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nimitz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
De Rossi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nimitz defends it easily.
Nimitz is looking to work some ground and pound but De Rossi has wrist control.
De Rossi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nimitz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nimitz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nimitz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nimitz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
De Rossi trying to keep a closed guard but Nimitz is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
De Rossi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nimitz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nimitz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB#
De Rossi has his foot on Nimitz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nimitz works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
De Rossi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nimitz defends well.
Nimitz throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Nimitz is looking to work some ground and pound but De Rossi has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Rossi controls Nimitz momentarily but Nimitz frees himself.
Nimitz wants to control from the top but De Rossi keeps moving.
We've been informed that Nimitz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
De Rossi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Giovanni De Rossi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Rossi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nimitz swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
De Rossi moves into the clinch.
De Rossi tries to pull guard but Nimitz won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giovanni De Rossi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nimitz is looking to break free of the clinch but De Rossi has double underhooks.
De Rossi jumps guard but Nimitz stands there with De Rossi around his waist. De Rossi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nimitz wants to get back to striking at distance but De Rossi won't allow it.
#TD#
De Rossi jumps guard and drags Nimitz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nimitz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Nimitz is working De Rossi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nimitz wants to control from the top but De Rossi keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nimitz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nimitz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nimitz cracks De Rossi with a solid left hand.
De Rossi trying to control the position.
#SUB#
De Rossi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nimitz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Rossi trying to keep a closed guard but Nimitz is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giovanni De Rossi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
De Rossi drives through and clinches with Nimitz against the cage.
Nimitz is trying to force a seperation but De Rossi has the dominant position.
De Rossi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nimitz walks away with a smile on his face. De Rossi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
De Rossi tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Nimitz counters with a single leg into guard. De Rossi didn't expect that. #SUB#
De Rossi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nimitz is aware though and is defending well.
Nimitz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nimitz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Rossi is keeping the position for now.
Nimitz postures up.
Nimitz postures up and lands a big shot to De Rossi's brow. #T1##SUB#
De Rossi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nimitz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Rossi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nimitz. #SUB#
De Rossi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nimitz defends it easily.
Nimitz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nimitz working some strikes from top position.
Nimitz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nimitz throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
De Rossi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nimitz looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Nimitz lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
De Rossi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nimitz with a nice head shot there.
Nimitz looking to sit in guard and control but De Rossi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Nimitz is controlling De Rossi's posture.
Nimitz 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.#T3#
De Rossi trying to control the position from guard on top but Nimitz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nimitz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Rossi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Rossi tries to free his leg and advance position but Nimitz is retaining full guard.
De Rossi wants to control from the top but Nimitz keeps moving.
De Rossi wants to pass the guard but Nimitz is keeping the position.
Nimitz looking to control.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nimitz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
De Rossi connects with a body shot.
Nimitz throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and De Rossi counters by clinching up. #TD#
De Rossi pulls guard successfully.
Nimitz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nimitz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#CUT2#It looks like Giovanni De Rossi has been cut.
De Rossi looking to control.
Nimitz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of De Rossi's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nimitz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Nimitz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nimitz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Giovanni De Rossi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Giovanni De Rossi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
De Rossi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nimitz keeps the fight on the outside.
De Rossi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
De Rossi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nimitz.#CL#
De Rossi closes the distance and pushes Nimitz back into the cage.#TD#
De Rossi manages to pull guard.
Nimitz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nimitz throws an elbow that misses. De Rossi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nimitz's guard. Nice move by De Rossi!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi wants to control from the top but Nimitz keeps moving.
De Rossi won't allow Nimitz to sweep him here. #T1#
De Rossi looking to pass the guard.
De Rossi looking to sit in guard and control but Nimitz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Nimitz wants to pass the guard but De Rossi is keeping the position.#SUB#
De Rossi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nimitz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but De Rossi is tightening it up a little... Nimitz has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Nimitz reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Nimitz taps out! Nice BJJ there by De Rossi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Giovanni De Rossi!
Giovanni De Rossi retains his middleweight title!
Giovanni De Rossi made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Thanks Chester for another good scrap and If it wasn't for me you would hold on for that title for sure, much respect man. Now let's see If Hopson will get manhandled and humbled by Hyrra hopefully'. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 15: De Rossi vs Hyrra
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Hyrra tries to keep at a distance but De Rossi has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
De Rossi pulls guard successfully.
De Rossi is adopting a defensive guard.
De Rossi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
De Rossi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
De Rossi looking to control.
De Rossi is really struggling to control Hyrra but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hyrra tries to free his leg and advance position but De Rossi is retaining full guard.
Hyrra looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hyrra really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Rossi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
De Rossi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hyrra is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Rossi has momentary wrist control but Hyrra slips an elbow through the middle.
Hyrra stands up over De Rossi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Hyrra missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De Rossi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
De Rossi is looking for a triangle but Hyrra pushes his legs off easily.
Hyrra lands a couple of digs.
Hyrra working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #CUT2#It looks like Giovanni De Rossi has been cut.
Hyrra cracks De Rossi with a solid left hand.
Hyrra showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hyrra throwing strikes but missing.
Hyrra postures up.
#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hyrra accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hyrra is looking to work some ground and pound but De Rossi has wrist control.
Hyrra looking to sit in guard and control but De Rossi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
De Rossi advances to half guard.
Hyrra is staying active underneath De Rossi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hyrra trying to control but De Rossi postures up.
Hyrra wants to get back to full guard but De Rossi has mounted him!#T3#
De Rossi trying to control but Hyrra is having none of it.
De Rossi moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
De Rossi is cranking Hyrra's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Hyrra! He's tightened the choke and Hyrra is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Giovanni De Rossi!
Giovanni De Rossi retains his middleweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Giovanni De Rossi said 'LET'S GO! I told you that I will keep that belt with me, I want to thank my coaches and my sparring partners at Italian Job, we've been putting a lot of work lately and hopefully you've seen the effects tonight'.
Matto Hyrra spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill be back'. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 11: Nimitz vs De Rossi
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Nimitz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nimitz shoots in for a takedown but De Rossi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
De Rossi gets a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Nimitz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
De Rossi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nimitz to keep the fight standing.
Nimitz wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chester Nimitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Rossi jumps guard but Nimitz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
De Rossi decides to pull guard.
Nimitz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
De Rossi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nimitz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nimitz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Our spies down at at The Italian Job inform us that De Rossi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
De Rossi is looking to cinch up a triangle. Nimitz throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to De Rossi's body to avoid the submission. De Rossi has instead reached around Nimitz's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! De Rossi arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Giovanni De Rossi!
Giovanni De Rossi is the new middleweight champion!
Giovanni De Rossi made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Now I wanna make probably an obvious callout, but Chester you were waitting for an opponent for some time already so here I am to give you that opportunity to prove yourself but I am here also to take your title away and become a champion.'. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 10: Dangerfield vs Alot
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1#
De Rossi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Peeples throws a series of punches but De Rossi moves out of range. #CL2#
De Rossi has closed the distance and engaged Peeples in a clinch.
De Rossi tries to pull guard but Peeples holds him up against the cage and eventually De Rossi drops back down to his feet.
Peeples is trying to break the clinch but De Rossi is controlling him.
Peeples tries a body shot but De Rossi blocks it.
#BC#
Peeples escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Peeples does no damage.
A slow jab from Peeples misses its intended target.
Kawonn Peeples seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Rossi doesn't manage to clinch there - Peeples circles away.
A jab lands there for Peeples.#CUT#It looks like Giovanni De Rossi has been cut.#CL2#
De Rossi forces Peeples back against the cage and clinches.
De Rossi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Peeples to keep the fight standing.
De Rossi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Peeples to keep the fight standing.
Kawonn Peeples has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giovanni De Rossi.#TD2#
De Rossi pulls guard. #SUB2#
De Rossi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Peeples is aware though and is defending well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Peeples's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
De Rossi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
De Rossi keeping moving, preventing Peeples from controlling successfully.
De Rossi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Peeples trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Peeples has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Peeples trying to control the position from guard on top but De Rossi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Rossi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Peeples controls the pace.
De Rossi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peeples.
Peeples wants to control from the top but De Rossi keeps moving.
De Rossi working a defensive guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
De Rossi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Peeples doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but De Rossi is tightening it up a little... Peeples has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Peeples reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Peeples taps out! Nice BJJ there by De Rossi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Giovanni De Rossi!
Giovanni De Rossi made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Now I wanna make probably an obvious callout, but Chester you were waitting for an opponent for some time already so here I am to give you that opportunity to prove yourself but I am here also to take your title away and become a champion.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Rose takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Rose has clasped his hands together around De Rossi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
De Rossi is trying to improve his position.
Rose tries to advance to mount but can't.
De Rossi controls the position for a moment.
De Rossi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rose off and has taken his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
De Rossi has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Rose is in real trouble here. De Rossi gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Rose is tapping out! De Rossi wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Giovanni De Rossi!
Giovanni De Rossi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as De Rossi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
De Rossi moves into the clinch successfully.
Mendoza trying to control the position but instead, De Rossi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mendoza into the cage.
De Rossi keeps control of Mendoza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
De Rossi jumps into guard, dragging Mendoza to the mat.
De Rossi trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Mendoza is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but De Rossi has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mendoza is looking to defend but De Rossi has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mendoza! De Rossi pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mendoza taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Giovanni De Rossi!
A very excited looking Giovanni De Rossi rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
De Rossi moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
De Rossi gets control of Zafir's arms and successfully pulls guard. De Rossi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Zafir wanted to stand there but De Rossi had control of the position. #SUB#
Zafir is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but De Rossi has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Zafir is looking to defend but De Rossi has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Zafir! De Rossi pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Zafir taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Giovanni De Rossi!
Giovanni De Rossi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Hopson closes the distance and clinches.
Hopson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De Rossi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD#
De Rossi jumps guard and drags Hopson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Hopson is sitting in close to De Rossi's body. De Rossi has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hopson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hopson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by De Rossi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Giovanni De Rossi!
After the fight, Giovanni De Rossi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2022 |
#R1#
De Graaf circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and De Graaf counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
De Rossi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Graaf gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
De Graaf 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.
De Graaf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Rossi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Graaf lands a couple of elbows.
De Rossi keeping moving, preventing De Graaf from controlling successfully. #SUB#
De Rossi looking for a triangle here. De Graaf is fighting it but it looks tight! De Rossi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, De Graaf is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Giovanni De Rossi!
Giovanni De Rossi 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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