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Event:
SSG 145 Chai vs Barnes
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 17 losses; Damian Drago! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 21 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Peyton rushes Drago and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Peyton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Peyton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Drago drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drago jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Peyton looking for a guillotine here but Drago defends easily.
#SUB2#
Peyton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drago can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Our spies down at at Tappelukerho inform us that Peyton has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Drago avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Peyton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Peyton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Drago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Drago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Peyton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Drago pushing down on Peyton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Peyton is looking for a sweep. Drago is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Drago is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Peyton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Drago. #SUB#
Drago is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Peyton is just riding it out for now. Drago eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Drago is working for a kimura but Peyton is defending it quite comfortably.
Peyton works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Peyton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drago gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SUB2#
Peyton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Peyton is pulling down on Drago's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Drago avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Peyton has his foot on Drago's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Drago works his way back into a safe position though.
Peyton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Peyton looking for a guillotine here but Drago defends easily.
#SUB#
Drago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Peyton managing to control the position.
Peyton is trying to control the position but Drago postures up. #T3##SUB2#
Peyton looking for a guillotine here but Drago defends easily.
#SUB#
Drago drops back looking for a leg! Peyton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Peyton manages to kick Drago off! Drago jumps back into Peyton's guard. #SUB#
Drago drops back looking for a leg! Peyton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Peyton manages to kick Drago off! Drago jumps back into Peyton's guard.
Drago tries to free his leg and advance position but Peyton is retaining full guard.
Peyton trying to keep a closed guard but Drago is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Peyton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drago defends it easily.#T4#
Drago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peyton is keeping the position for now.
Drago postures up.
Drago stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peyton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Drago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Peyton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Drago is aware though and is defending well.
Peyton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Drago drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drago jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Drago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Drago is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Peyton looking for a guillotine here but Drago defends easily.
#SUB2#
Peyton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Drago doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Drago manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T5##SUB#
Drago 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.
Peyton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Drago manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drago (0) vs (2) Peyton
Peyton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Drago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Peyton trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
Drago seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Peyton looking to pass the guard.
Peyton trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Drago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T6##SUB#
Drago working for a triangle but Peyton defends it easily.
Peyton passes Drago's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Drago is not content to let Peyton control the position.#SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Peyton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Drago is staying active underneath Peyton, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Peyton is trying to control. Drago wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T7##SUB2#
Peyton seems to be working for a kimura but Drago defends the submission attempt.
Peyton is trying to control the action in half guard but Drago is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drago is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Peyton is pressing down on Drago's thigh, looking to free his foot. Drago is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Peyton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drago sees it coming and defends easily.
Drago is looking for a sweep. Peyton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peyton wants to pass to mount but Drago is defending the position.
Peyton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (0) vs (5) Peyton#T8#
Peyton fails to move to back control. #SUB2#
Peyton looking to secure an arm triangle but Drago defends it well.
Drago is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Drago regains half guard.
Peyton is keen to just control but Drago is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Peyton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drago is just riding it out for now. Peyton eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9##SUB2#
Peyton is working for a submission of some sort.
Drago is staying active underneath Peyton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Drago is looking for a sweep. Peyton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Peyton is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Peyton pulls his head out easily.
Peyton moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (0) vs (8) Peyton#T10#
Drago is looking for a sweep.
Peyton trying to control the position but Drago is working away. #SUB2#
Peyton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Peyton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Peyton in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Drago is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Peyton! |
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Event:
SSG 140 Solo vs Barnes
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 20 losses; Thammy Jagonoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 20 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jagonoy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Peyton pinned against the cage. Peyton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Peyton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Peyton closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Peyton gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jagonoy regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jagonoy (0) vs (2) Peyton
Jagonoy keeping moving, preventing Peyton from controlling successfully.
Peyton tries to free his leg and advance position but Jagonoy is retaining full guard. #T1#
Peyton looking to sit in guard and control but Jagonoy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (2) vs (2) Peyton
Peyton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jagonoy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jagonoy wants to control from the top but Peyton keeps moving.
Peyton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jagonoy controls the pace.
Jagonoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Peyton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Peyton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jagonoy trying to control but Peyton is working from the bottom.
Jagonoy forces his way into half guard.
Peyton is staying active underneath Jagonoy, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Peyton trying to control here.
Jagonoy is looking to advance position but Peyton won't allow it.
Jagonoy prevents Peyton from improving his position.#SUB2#
Peyton looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Jagonoy is trying to work for a kimura but Peyton is defending well.
Jagonoy is looking to take a break and control but Peyton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Jagonoy wants to work for an arm triangle but Peyton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jagonoy controlling the action here.#T3#
Peyton is pressing down on Jagonoy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Peyton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jagonoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peyton is keeping the position for now.
Jagonoy pushing down on Peyton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Peyton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Peyton is looking for a triangle but Jagonoy pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Peyton wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Jagonoy has taken Peyton's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Peyton has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thammy Jagonoy!
A less than humble Thammy Jagonoy misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
SSG 139 Hlervu vs Maximus
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 19 losses; Ricky Peyton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ibrahim drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Peyton (0) vs (4) Ibrahim
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Peyton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peyton is trying to control Ibrahim's posture but Ibrahim avoids it. #SUB2#
Ibrahim working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Peyton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peyton tries to bench press Ibrahim off him but Ibrahim keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ibrahim thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A lull in the action here as Ibrahim stalls from top position.
Peyton tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Peyton can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibrahim just content to control the position.
Peyton is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Tappelukerho that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Peyton is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.
Ibrahim in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Peyton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ibrahim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Peyton struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Ibrahim working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Ibrahim has hold of Peyton's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Peyton seems comfortable defending it but Ibrahim has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Peyton is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Peyton is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ibrahim couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ahmad Ibrahim!
Our winner, Ahmad Ibrahim, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 136 Chai vs Thumb
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 18 losses; Matt Spanks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 19 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Peyton tries to clinch up.#TD#
Spanks scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Spanks (4) vs (0) Peyton
Spanks is looking to take a break and control but Peyton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spanks working away.
Peyton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Peyton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spanks pulls his head out easily.
Peyton tries to get to full guard but Spanks has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Peyton looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanks is looking to advance position but Peyton won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Peyton gets full guard.
Spanks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Peyton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Peyton keeping full guard, as Spanks tries to pass.
Peyton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (4) vs (2) Peyton#SUB2#
Peyton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Spanks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Peyton pulls his head out easily.
Peyton moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (4) vs (5) Peyton
Peyton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spanks keeps working. #SUB2#
Peyton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Spanks is looking for a sweep.
Peyton trying to control the action but Spanks is working from the bottom.
Spanks regains half guard.#SUB2#
Peyton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spanks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Peyton.
Peyton wants to control but Spanks is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB2#
Peyton is looking for a kimura but Spanks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Peyton to get the leverage.
Spanks tries to roll over but Peyton keeps him under control.
Spanks holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Peyton is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Peyton seems to be working for a kimura but Spanks defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Peyton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Spanks sees it coming and defends easily.
Peyton prevents Spanks from improving his position.#SUB2#
Peyton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Peyton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Spanks is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Peyton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Peyton seems to be looking for submissions.
Peyton wants to pass the guard but Spanks is defending well.
Spanks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Spanks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Peyton trying to control but Spanks is working from the bottom.
Peyton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Spanks's guard. #T5#
Spanks is trying to maintain the position but Peyton is very close to passing his half guard.
Spanks is looking for a sweep. Peyton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peyton tries to pass to full mount but Spanks defends it.
Spanks trying to control from the bottom.
Peyton wants to pass the guard but Spanks is defending well. #SUB2#
Peyton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Spanks sees it coming and defends easily.
Peyton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Spanks! Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (4) vs (8) Peyton
Spanks is working to get back to half guard.
Peyton is trying to control here but Spanks has managed to regain half guard.
Peyton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spanks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T6##SUB2#
Peyton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spanks defends it well.
Spanks is controlling Peyton's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Spanks trying to control but Peyton postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Peyton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Spanks sees it coming and defends easily.
Spanks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Spanks is trying to control but can't.
Spanks wants to improve his position but Peyton is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Peyton seems to be looking for submissions.
Peyton prevents Spanks from improving his position.
Spanks keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T7#
Spanks is refusing to be controlled, as Peyton sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Spanks is defending against the submission attempts here by Peyton.
#SUB#
Spanks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Peyton pulls his head out easily.
Spanks trying to control from the bottom.
Peyton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spanks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T8#
Peyton wants to pass the guard but Spanks is defending well. #SUB2#
Peyton 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.
Peyton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spanks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Peyton is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Spanks tries to get to full guard but Peyton has control of the leg.
Spanks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Spanks.
Spanks working a defensive guard here.
Peyton wants to control from the top but Spanks keeps moving. #T9#
Peyton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spanks seems keen to control Peyton's posture.
Peyton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Spanks (4) vs (11) Peyton#SUB2#
Peyton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Peyton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spanks keeps working.
Peyton tries to advance to mount but Spanks denies him. #SUB2#
Peyton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spanks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Peyton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T10##SUB2#
Peyton swings around for an armbar but Spanks sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Peyton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spanks (6) vs (11) Peyton
Peyton looks winded!#SUB2#
Peyton looking for a guillotine here but Spanks defends easily.
Spanks tries to free his leg and advance position but Peyton is retaining full guard.
Spanks trying to control the position from guard on top but Peyton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Peyton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spanks's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T11#
Spanks pushes down on Peyton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Spanks is thwarting Peyton's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Spanks is looking for a kimura here.
Peyton wants to control but Spanks is keeping busy.
Spanks is trying to control. Peyton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Spanks is looking for a kimura but Peyton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Spanks to get the leverage.
Peyton is looking for a sweep. Spanks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peyton is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Spanks is looking for a kimura here.
Peyton wants to control but Spanks is keeping busy.
#T12##SUB2#
Peyton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spanks pulls his head out easily.
Peyton wants to improve his position but Spanks is controlling well.
Spanks wants to free his trapped foot but Peyton is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Peyton actively working from the bottom here.
Spanks wants to pass the guard but Peyton is defending well.
Peyton has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Peyton is pressing down on Spanks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Peyton is trying to keep Spanks in close.
Peyton keeping full guard, as Spanks tries to pass.
Spanks is working hard here to advance position.#T13#
Spanks pushing down on Peyton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Peyton is looking for a sweep. Spanks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peyton trying to hold on to Spanks's head to control him but Spanks postures up.
Peyton is looking for a sweep. Spanks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peyton moves into full guard.
Peyton is looking to sweep but instead, Spanks has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Peyton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spanks pulls his head out easily.
Spanks trying to pass the guard but Peyton defending well. #SUB2#
Peyton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spanks pulls his head out easily.
Spanks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T14#
Spanks tries to pass to full mount but Peyton defends it.
Peyton wants to improve his position but Spanks is controlling well.
Spanks is keen to just control but Peyton is a slippery customer.
Spanks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Peyton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Spanks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Peyton is just riding it out for now. Spanks eventually gives up the hold.
Peyton moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spanks trying to control but Peyton is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peyton wins on points by 11 to 6. |
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Event:
SSG 133 Chai vs Kimura
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 19 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Yasalmibaal closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Yasalmibaal lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (0) Peyton
Peyton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peyton has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Yasalmibaal has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (5) vs (0) Peyton
Peyton wants to control but Yasalmibaal postures up.
Peyton tries to buck Yasalmibaal off but Yasalmibaal is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Peyton is trying to get back to half guard.
Peyton being controlled for a moment.
Peyton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Peyton is trying to get back to full guard.
Peyton is trying to maintain the position but Yasalmibaal is very close to passing his half guard.
Peyton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yasalmibaal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Peyton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yasalmibaal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Peyton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Yasalmibaal wants to pass the guard but Peyton is keeping the position.
Peyton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Peyton told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Peyton is looking for a triangle but Yasalmibaal pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peyton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yasalmibaal has managed to get both his arms back between Peyton's legs - danger averted.
Peyton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (5) vs (2) Peyton
Yasalmibaal controlling the position.
Peyton trying to control but Yasalmibaal is working from the bottom.
Yasalmibaal keeping full guard, as Peyton tries to pass. #T3#
Peyton is still trying to improve position.
Yasalmibaal keeping moving, preventing Peyton from controlling successfully.
Peyton looking to pass the guard.
Peyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Yasalmibaal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peyton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yasalmibaal is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Peyton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yasalmibaal is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yasalmibaal has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (7) vs (2) Peyton#SUB2#
Peyton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Yasalmibaal preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Peyton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yasalmibaal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yasalmibaal seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Yasalmibaal has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Peyton wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Yasalmibaal is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Peyton actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Peyton manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5#
Peyton looking to control.
Peyton looking to control but Yasalmibaal passes into half guard.
Yasalmibaal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Yasalmibaal prevents Peyton from improving his position.
Yasalmibaal passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (10) vs (2) Peyton
Peyton is looking to improve his position but Yasalmibaal isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal working for a guillotine from mount but Peyton is in no mood to give up. #T6#
Yasalmibaal controlling from mount.
Peyton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Peyton gets back to half guard.
Peyton tries to roll over but Yasalmibaal keeps him under control.
Peyton manages to get to full guard.
Peyton is trying to hold Yasalmibaal in close to prevent damage but Yasalmibaal has managed to pass into half guard.
Peyton wants to improve his position but Yasalmibaal is controlling well.
#T7#
Yasalmibaal takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Peyton trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Yasalmibaal manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (13) vs (2) Peyton
Yasalmibaal controlling from mount.
Peyton tries to reverse the position but Yasalmibaal maintains control.
Yasalmibaal controlling from mount.
Peyton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T8#
Peyton trying to control from the bottom.
Peyton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yasalmibaal stalling.
Peyton is looking to control Yasalmibaal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Peyton avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Peyton has managed to free his arm - good work. #T9#
Yasalmibaal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Peyton manages to get to full guard.
Yasalmibaal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Peyton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yasalmibaal is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peyton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yasalmibaal has managed to get both his arms back between Peyton's legs - danger averted.
Peyton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yasalmibaal's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (13) vs (4) Peyton#SUB#
Yasalmibaal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Peyton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Peyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Yasalmibaal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Peyton passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (13) vs (7) Peyton#SUB2#
Peyton goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Yasalmibaal rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Peyton's guard! Nice work there by Yasalmibaal! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (15) vs (7) Peyton
Peyton looks winded!#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Peyton looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Yasalmibaal puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T11#
Yasalmibaal is controlling the pace.
Peyton wants to improve his position but Yasalmibaal is controlling well.
Yasalmibaal takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Peyton is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Yasalmibaal wants to pass the guard but Peyton is defending well. #SUB2#
Peyton actively working from the bottom here.
Peyton trying to control but Yasalmibaal postures up.
Yasalmibaal is controlling the pace.
Peyton wants to get back to full guard.
Yasalmibaal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peyton is trying to control but can't.
Peyton is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Peyton gets back to full guard.
Peyton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (15) vs (9) Peyton
Yasalmibaal looking for a sweep. Not yet Yasalmibaal, not yet.
Yasalmibaal controlling Peyton's posture.
Peyton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yasalmibaal is keeping the position for now.
Peyton advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (15) vs (12) Peyton#SUB2#
Peyton has hold of Yasalmibaal's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Yasalmibaal tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Peyton cranks the arm and Yasalmibaal screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Yasalmibaal, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ricky Peyton! |
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Event:
SSG 127 Chai vs Soderberg
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 20 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 18 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Peyton wants to clinch.
Mason fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Peyton avoids it really well and circles away.
Mason looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Peyton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mason.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Mason clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peyton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mason pulls his leg out and moves away.
Peyton tries to close the distance and clinch but Mason swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Peyton as Mason shoots in.#CL#
Mason closes the distance and clinches.
Peyton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
Peyton is trying to drag Mason to the mat but Mason just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Mason pulls guard successfully.
Peyton trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Peyton wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.
Peyton trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mason has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Peyton should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Mason has tightened it up now! Peyton 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 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bea Mason!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bea Mason waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
SSG 118 Cheese vs Dew
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 17 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Peyton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Chai tries to keep at a distance but Peyton has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Chai gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Peyton regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Peyton
Peyton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chai preventing the sweep.
Chai trying to control but Peyton is working from the bottom.
Chai content to stall in guard here.
Chai won't allow Peyton to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Peyton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Peyton looking for a sweep. Not yet Peyton, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peyton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peyton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Peyton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Peyton told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Chai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Peyton.
Chai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Chai drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Chai seems to have locked his on tight now - Peyton screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Chai, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Stsyapan Chai!
Stsyapan Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 113 Hlervu vs Kyng
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 16 losses; Ricky Peyton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Van Dyke Philbert!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Peyton moves into the clinch.
Peyton tries to pull guard but Philbert won't allow it.
Peyton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Philbert is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Philbert tries for a takedown. No joy.
Peyton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Peyton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Peyton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peyton fails to pull guard.
Philbert gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Peyton.
Peyton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Philbert fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Philbert fails with the takedown#TD#
and Peyton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Peyton (2) vs (0) Philbert
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philbert is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Peyton (2) vs (2) Philbert
Philbert is trying to control. Peyton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Philbert has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Peyton (2) vs (5) Philbert
Peyton gets back to half guard.#T1#
Philbert tries to pass to full mount but Peyton defends it.
Peyton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Philbert controlling the action here.
Philbert looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Peyton tries to roll over but Philbert keeps him under control.
Philbert is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2##SUB#
Peyton actively working from the bottom here.
Peyton is trying to control but can't.
Philbert is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Philbert prevents Peyton from improving his position.
Peyton is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Tappelukerho that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Philbert is keen to just control but Peyton is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Philbert is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Peyton sees it coming and defends easily.
Peyton is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Philbert jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Peyton (2) vs (8) Philbert
Peyton wants to control but Philbert postures up.#T3#
Peyton is trying to get back to half guard.
Philbert wants to control but Peyton is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peyton is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Philbert tries to move to mount but Peyton blocks the move with his legs.
Peyton is trying to get back to half guard.
Philbert happy to just control the position for now.
Peyton is looking to regain half guard here but Philbert keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Philbert moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Peyton manages to get back to half guard.
Philbert is thwarting Peyton's attempts to control the position.
Peyton wants to get back to full guard.
Philbert frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Peyton (2) vs (11) Philbert
Philbert controlling the position easily from mount.
Peyton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Philbert looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
Peyton can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peyton is working hard here to advance position.
Philbert tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Philbert has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Peyton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T6#
Peyton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Philbert takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Peyton working to try and regain half guard.
Peyton tries to lock up and control but Philbert gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Philbert controlling from the full mount.
Peyton prevents Philbert from taking his back.
Philbert tries to control but Peyton wriggling away.
Peyton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Philbert controlling his opponent. #T7#
Philbert's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Peyton tries to hold on but Philbert postures up.
Peyton is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Peyton tries to improve his position but Philbert has taken his back! Philbert has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Peyton tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Philbert pushes Peyton away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Van Dyke Philbert!
Van Dyke Philbert decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 104 Gomes vs Rua
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 15 losses; Ricky Peyton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Peyton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Berendas to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Peyton (0) vs (2) Berendas
Peyton wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Berendas is now in half guard.
Peyton is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Tappelukerho that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB#
Peyton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berendas pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Peyton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Peyton wants to control the action here but instead Berendas manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Peyton (0) vs (5) Berendas
Berendas controlling the pace for now.
Peyton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peyton wants to control but Berendas is having none of it.
Peyton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Berendas looking to control and managing it successfully.
It looks like Berendas might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1##SUB2#
Peyton tries to improve his position but Berendas has taken his back! Berendas has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Peyton tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Berendas pushes Peyton away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Uvele Berendas!
Uvele Berendas thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 99
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Mo Mohammad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 15 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Peyton wants to clinch up but Mohammad keeps it at a distance.
Peyton stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Mohammad gets tackled into the cage by Peyton. Peyton maintains the clinch. #TD#
Mohammad has hold of one of Peyton's legs. Peyton is fighting the takedown attempt but Mohammad gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mohammad (2) vs (0) Peyton
Peyton looking to control.
Peyton keeping full guard, as Mohammad tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Mohammad'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.
Peyton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mohammad (2) vs (2) Peyton#SUB2#
Mohammad is defending against the submission attempts here by Peyton.
Mohammad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peyton on the ground.#SUB#
Mohammad looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peyton prevents Mohammad from improving his position.#T1#
Mohammad is refusing to be controlled, as Peyton sits in half guard.
Peyton wants to pass the guard but Mohammad is defending well. #SUB2#
Peyton is working for a kimura but Mohammad is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Peyton is working for a kimura but Mohammad is defending it quite comfortably.
Mohammad trying to control from the bottom.
Mohammad tries to get to full guard but Peyton has control of the leg.
Mohammad on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mohammad tries to get out of the position.
Mohammad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Peyton is working away from the top position though.
Mohammad slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Peyton passes into half guard.
Mohammad tries to get to full guard but Peyton has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Peyton seems to be looking for submissions.
Peyton trying to control the action but Mohammad is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peyton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mohammad! Score +3 for passing guard: Mohammad (2) vs (5) Peyton#SUB2#
Peyton with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mohammad is squirming around, avoiding Peyton's attempts to control the action.
Mohammad is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Peyton with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T3#
Peyton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mohammad is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Peyton is working for a guillotine from mount but Mohammad frees his head quite easily.
Mohammad is looking to improve his position but Peyton isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Peyton is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mohammad has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mohammad! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mohammad (4) vs (5) Peyton
Mohammad pushing down on Peyton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Peyton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mohammad takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Peyton wants to get back to full guard.
Peyton is trying to maintain the position but Mohammad is very close to passing his half guard.
Peyton is looking to improve his position.
Peyton is looking to control Mohammad's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Peyton avoid being mounted?
Well, if Mohammad is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Peyton is looking for a sweep. Mohammad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peyton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mohammad's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mohammad's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mohammad (4) vs (9) Peyton#SUB2#
Peyton has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mohammad has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Mohammad showing good submission defense here.
#T5#
Peyton avoiding Mohammad 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Peyton working for the choke.
Peyton trying to control.
Mohammad trying to control the hands but Peyton breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Peyton working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Peyton is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mohammad turns into Peyton and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mohammad (6) vs (9) Peyton#SUB2#
Peyton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mohammad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Peyton looks winded!
Mohammad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Mohammad stopping the sweep attempt from Peyton.
Mohammad sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Peyton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mohammad sitting in guard here, content to control.
Peyton wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Peyton working a defensive guard here.
Mohammad slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Peyton trying to keep a closed guard but Mohammad is proving a slippery customer.
Peyton is looking to sweep but instead, Mohammad has passed into half guard.
Peyton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mohammad controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Peyton tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T8#
Mohammad engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mohammad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Peyton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mohammad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peyton is keeping the position for now.
Peyton trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peyton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mohammad is one step ahead there.
Mohammad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mohammad sitting in guard here, content to control.
Peyton tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Peyton looking to control.
Mohammad preventing the sweep.
Mohammad sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Peyton's guard.
Peyton trying to control from the bottom.
Peyton tries to get to full guard but Mohammad has control of the leg.
Peyton trying to control from the bottom.
Peyton tries to roll over but Mohammad keeps him under control.
Peyton wants to control but Mohammad is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mohammad sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Peyton looking for submissions off his back.#T10#
Mohammad wants to pass the guard but Peyton is defending well. #SUB#
Mohammad is looking for a kimura here.
Mohammad controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Peyton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Mohammad is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Peyton trying to control here.
#T11#
Peyton is trying to get back to full guard.
Peyton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mohammad is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mohammad in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Mohammad is looking for a kimura but Peyton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mohammad to get the leverage.
Peyton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Peyton is defending against the submission attempts here by Mohammad.
#SUB2#
Peyton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T12#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mohammad has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Peyton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mohammad pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Peyton looking for submissions off his back.
Peyton is trying to get back to full guard.
Peyton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T13##SUB#
Mohammad is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Peyton is pressing down on Mohammad's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mohammad preventing the sweep.
Our spies down at at Tappelukerho inform us that Peyton has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mohammad passes Peyton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Peyton tries to roll over but Mohammad keeps him under control.
Peyton is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Mohammad is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Peyton sees it coming and defends easily.
Peyton is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mohammad is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T14##SUB2#
Peyton looking for subs from the bottom but Mohammad mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mohammad (9) vs (9) Peyton
Mohammad sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mohammad seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Peyton for as long as he can get away with.
Peyton 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: Mohammad (9) vs (11) Peyton
Peyton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peyton won't allow Mohammad to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peyton wins on points by 11 to 9. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 93
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 14 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Peyton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cahute sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Peyton somewhat.#TD#
Cahute closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cahute lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (0) Peyton#SUB2#
Cahute got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peyton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cahute has managed to get both his arms back between Peyton's legs - danger averted.
Cahute postures up.
Cahute stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peyton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cahute trying to control but Peyton is working from the bottom.
Peyton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peyton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cahute pushing down on Peyton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Cahute seems to be working for a kimura but Peyton defends the submission attempt.
Cahute seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Peyton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Peyton trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Peyton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Peyton is not content to let Cahute control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peyton wants to get back to full guard.
Cahute is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Cahute in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Peyton tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Cahute!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gaston Cahute! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 89
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 13 losses; Ricky Peyton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Loma Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Peyton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gracie to the mat! Gracie manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Peyton (2) vs (0) Gracie
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peyton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Peyton (5) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Peyton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Peyton is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Peyton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Peyton is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie gets back to half guard.#T1#
Peyton is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Gracie is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Peyton is tapping! Great win for Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Loma Gracie!
A victorious Loma Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 84
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Jack Lake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 13 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lake shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Peyton as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Peyton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lake tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Peyton is in Lake's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lake (0) vs (2) Peyton
Peyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Lake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Peyton trying to control but Lake is working from the bottom.
Peyton won't allow Lake to sweep him here.
Peyton wants to control from the top but Lake keeps moving.
Lake is controlling Peyton's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Peyton drops back looking for a leg! Lake is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lake manages to kick Peyton off! Peyton jumps back into Lake's guard.
Peyton is fighting to break Lake's control of his arms but Lake is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Peyton wants to control from the top but Lake keeps moving.
Peyton being controlled here momentarily.
Lake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Peyton manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (2) vs (2) Peyton
Lake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Peyton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lake defends it easily.
Lake trying to control but Peyton is working from the bottom.
Lake is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Peyton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lake's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peyton working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Peyton looking for a triangle here. Lake is fighting it but it looks tight! Peyton pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Lake is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ricky Peyton! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 79
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Jake Lake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 13 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Peyton rushes Lake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Peyton goes for a takedown attempt but Lake pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Peyton pushes Lake up against the cage in a clinch.
Lake is looking to take this one to the mat.
Peyton is looking for a takedown.
Lake drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Peyton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lake is working for takedown but Peyton is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Lake. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Peyton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Peyton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peyton trying to keep a closed guard but Lake is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Lake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Peyton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SUB2#
Peyton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peyton working a defensive guard here.
Lake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS inform us that Peyton has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lake is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Lake drops back looking for a leg! Peyton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Peyton manages to kick Lake off! Lake jumps back into Peyton's guard.
Lake slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lake (3) vs (0) Peyton#T2##SUB#
Lake is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Peyton has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Lake working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Peyton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Peyton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Lake drops back, looking for a kneebar! Peyton looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Peyton looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Peyton! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lake (3) vs (4) Peyton
Lake manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Lake preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lake won't allow Peyton to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Peyton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lake doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Peyton.
Lake wants to get back to full guard but Peyton has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lake (3) vs (7) Peyton
Peyton trying to control the position but Lake is working away. #SUB2#
Peyton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Peyton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Lake is trying to escape the position but Peyton is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Lake wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Peyton has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Lake's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Lake is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Peyton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ricky Peyton! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 75
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 12 losses; Ricky Peyton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Silas T Berry!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Berry feints and as Peyton raises his hands in defense, Berry changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Peyton (0) vs (2) Berry#SUB#
Peyton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Peyton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Peyton looking for subs off his back but Berry has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Peyton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Peyton looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peyton tries to roll over but Berry keeps him under control.
My spies in Brotherhood MMA inform me that Berry has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Berry seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB2#
Berry is working for a kimura but Peyton is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Peyton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berry pulls his head out easily.
Peyton tries to roll over but Berry keeps him under control.
Peyton is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Berry trying to control the pace.
Peyton is concentrating on defense, preventing Berry from advancing position.
Well, if Berry is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Peyton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Berry slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Peyton is defending against the submission attempts here by Berry.
#SUB#
Peyton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Peyton trying to control here.
#T3#
Berry content to control rather than advance.
Peyton is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Berry jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Peyton (0) vs (5) Berry
Peyton is looking to regain half guard here but Berry keeps moving and retains side control.
Berry has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Peyton (0) vs (7) Berry
Peyton wants to hold on but Berry pushes him away.
Peyton 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: Peyton (2) vs (7) Berry
Berry pulls Peyton in close to prevent any damage. #T4##SUB#
Peyton has gone for a leg lock! Berry slips out almost immediately though and dives into Peyton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Peyton (2) vs (9) Berry
Berry stands and throws Peyton's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Peyton (2) vs (12) Berry
Peyton is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Berry tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Berry has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Peyton can't do much from the bottom here.
Peyton prevents Berry from improving position. #T5#
Peyton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Berry advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Peyton (2) vs (14) Berry
Berry tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Berry might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Peyton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Peyton tries to improve his position but instead Berry has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Peyton (2) vs (17) Berry
Peyton manages to reverse the position and now he's in Berry's guard. Nice work there by Peyton.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Peyton (4) vs (17) Berry#SUB#
Peyton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Peyton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berry looking for a sweep. Not yet Berry, not yet.
Berry is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Peyton (4) vs (19) Berry
Berry with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Berry is working for a submission of some sort.
Peyton is not content to let Berry control the position.#T7##SUB#
Peyton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Berry wants to work for an arm triangle but Peyton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Peyton manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Peyton working for submissions but it's allowed Berry to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Peyton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T8#
Peyton wants to get back to full guard.
Peyton trying to control but Berry postures up.
Berry controlling the action here.
Berry works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Peyton (4) vs (22) Berry#T9#
Berry controlling the pace for now.
Berry can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Peyton is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Berry looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Peyton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Berry controlling the pace for now. #T10#
Berry looking to control but Peyton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Peyton tries to lock up and control but Berry gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Berry pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Berry prevents Peyton from getting the reversal.
Berry avoids the attempt from Peyton to control.
Peyton is working to get back to half guard.
Berry avoids the attempt from Peyton to control.#T11#
Berry controlling from mount.
Peyton is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berry trying to control but Peyton is having none of it.
Peyton is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T12#
Peyton tries to hold on but Berry postures up.
Peyton can't escape the position.
Peyton is breathing heavily.
Berry trying to control but Peyton is having none of it.
Peyton is trying to reverse the position but instead Berry has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Peyton (4) vs (25) Berry#SUB2#
Berry is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Peyton has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Berry is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Peyton with him. Peyton is trying to defend but Berry has an arm under the chin now! Peyton grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Silas T Berry! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 70
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 11 losses; Ricky Peyton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Damian Drago!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Drago misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Peyton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Drago's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Peyton (2) vs (0) Drago
Peyton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drago is keeping the position for now.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Peyton from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Drago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Drago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Peyton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB#
Peyton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Peyton from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Drago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Peyton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Drago is tightening it up a little... Peyton has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Peyton reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Peyton taps out! Nice BJJ there by Drago!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Damian Drago!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Damian Drago made sure he mentioned Nutritional Shaved Ice, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 67
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 11 losses; Thammy Jagonoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jagonoy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Peyton 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.#CL2#
Peyton rushes Jagonoy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jagonoy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peyton tries for a takedown but Jagonoy manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jagonoy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Peyton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jagonoy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Peyton after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thammy Jagonoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
Jagonoy tightens his grip and picks Peyton up, before dumping him to the ground. Peyton manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jagonoy (2) vs (0) Peyton
Jagonoy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Peyton working a defensive guard but Jagonoy manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jagonoy (5) vs (0) Peyton
Peyton struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Jagonoy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
Jagonoy has hold of Peyton's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Peyton tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Jagonoy cranks the arm and Peyton screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Peyton, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Thammy Jagonoy! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 63
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Olyksandr Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Chai tries for a takedown but Peyton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Chai clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Chai has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Peyton clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chai (4) vs (0) Peyton
Chai has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Peyton's body.
#SUB#
Peyton is trying to defend against the choke here but Chai has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Chai Tightens the hold and Peyton taps out furiously! Chai displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olyksandr Chai!
An out of breath Olyksandr Chai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 57
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Gino Gambini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gambini fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gambini fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Peyton closes the distance and clinches.
Gambini is trying to drag Peyton to the mat but Peyton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gino Gambini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gambini is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Peyton is defending well.#TD#
Gambini pulls Peyton into guard.
Peyton passes Gambini's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gambini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gambini is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peyton tries to pass to full mount but Gambini defends it.
Peyton trying to control from half guard but Gambini is working away.
Gambini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Gambini is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Peyton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Peyton's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gambini (4) vs (0) Peyton
Peyton is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Peyton rolls, trying to escape but Gambini keeps control of the position.
What can Peyton do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Peyton tries to roll but Gambini sticks to his back.
Gambini trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Peyton doesn't escape.
Peyton wants to escape the position.
#T2#
Good control from Gambini.
Peyton has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gambini seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Peyton for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Peyton's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gambini biding his time, controlling Peyton.
Gambini'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peyton rolls, trying to escape but Gambini keeps control of the position.
#T3#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Gambini looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
I really don't envy Peyton right now.
Gambini is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gambini has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Peyton tries to escape the position.
Gambini controlling from the back.#T4#
Gambini keeps control of the position as Peyton tries to break free.
Gambini gets his hands free as Peyton looks to control.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Peyton wants to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T5#
Further stalling from Gambini.
Gambini keeps control of the position as Peyton tries to break free.
Gambini is not going to allow Peyton to sit and survive in this position.
What can Peyton do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Peyton is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Peyton trying to control the position but Gambini manages to sink in the hooks.
What can Peyton do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T6#
Peyton trying to control the hands but Gambini won't let him.
Peyton is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gambini is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T7#
Peyton tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gambini fails to advance to Peyton's back.
Peyton is working to get back to half guard.
Peyton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Peyton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gambini is working away from the top position though.
Peyton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T8#
Gambini engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Peyton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gambini passes into half guard.
Gambini content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Peyton is looking to improve his position.
Gambini with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Peyton tries to get to full guard but Gambini has control of the leg. #T9#
Gambini moves into full mount! Peyton won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (7) vs (0) Peyton
Gambini controlling from mount.
Gambini pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Gambini controlling from the full mount.
Peyton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gambini takes Peyton's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Peyton is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Gambini (10) vs (0) Peyton
Gambini controls the action.
Peyton breaks Gambini's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gambini (10) vs (2) Peyton#T10#
Gambini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peyton is one step ahead there.
Peyton looking to sit in guard and control but Gambini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gambini (12) vs (2) Peyton
Peyton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Peyton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gambini passes Peyton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gambini is pressing down on Peyton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Peyton is holding on for now.
Gambini controlling the pace. #T11#
Peyton wants to sweep but Gambini has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (15) vs (2) Peyton
Gambini in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Peyton sneaks back into half guard.
Gambini moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (18) vs (2) Peyton
Peyton struggling a bit here.#T12#
Gambini in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Peyton is trying to improve his position.
Gambini takes a little break here. Peyton wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T13#
Gambini working away.
Gambini controls the position from side control.#T14#
Peyton is trying to improve his position.
Peyton trying to remain calm as Gambini controls from the top position.
Peyton tries to buck Gambini off but Gambini is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Peyton's face as Gambini controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peyton is looking to regain half guard here but Gambini keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gambini takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
A relieved looking Gino Gambini thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 52
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Darius Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Gracie has closed the distance and engaged Peyton in a clinch.
#TD#
Gracie gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Peyton regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Peyton
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Peyton is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Peyton has an active guard here but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peyton is trying to control but can't.
Peyton is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Peyton has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peyton wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Peyton tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg. #T1#
Peyton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Peyton has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gracie is pressing down on Peyton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Peyton is holding on for now.
Peyton is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peyton is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Peyton avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Peyton looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Gracie pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Peyton
Peyton is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Peyton is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie'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#
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Peyton can't escape the position.
Peyton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Peyton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie content just to control the position here. #T3#
Peyton wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Peyton has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (8) vs (0) Peyton#SUB#
Gracie is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Peyton is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darius Gracie!
An out of breath and clearly excited Darius Gracie thanked Fantasy Threads for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 48
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Ricky Peyton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Peyton shoots in and gets a takedown into Bandini's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Peyton (2) vs (0) Bandini
Peyton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandini swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Peyton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Peyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandini has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Peyton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peyton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandini swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Peyton content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Bandini has locked up a guillotine! Bandini's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Peyton is holding on here and Bandini must be using up a lot of energy. Peyton has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Bandini gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matthew Bandini! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 45
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jacob Fuisse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Peyton pushes Fuisse up against the cage in a clinch.
Peyton tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Peyton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fuisse uses from the top position.
Fuisse looking to pass the guard.
Peyton tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Peyton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fuisse controlling from the top position.
Peyton keeping moving, preventing Fuisse from controlling successfully.
Fuisse stopping the sweep attempt from Peyton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuisse passes Peyton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fuisse wants to pass to mount but Peyton is defending the position. #SUB#
Fuisse is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Fuisse is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Peyton is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peyton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fuisse wants to control from the top but Peyton keeps moving.
Peyton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fuisse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Peyton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fuisse doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fuisse manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Peyton keeping moving, preventing Fuisse from controlling successfully.
Peyton trying to keep a closed guard but Fuisse is proving a slippery customer.
#T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Peyton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Peyton looks winded!
Fuisse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fuisse is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuisse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fuisse pushes down on Peyton's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Fuisse is trying to work for a kimura but Peyton is defending well.
#SUB#
Fuisse is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Peyton sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Fuisse is looking for a kimura but Peyton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fuisse to get the leverage.
Fuisse trying to mount his opponent but Peyton defends it.
Fuisse moves into full mount! Peyton won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Fuisse (3) vs (0) Peyton
Peyton sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T3#
Peyton works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Peyton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fuisse doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fuisse manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fuisse pushes down on Peyton's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Fuisse is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Peyton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fuisse.
Peyton won't allow Fuisse to pass to mount. #SUB#
Fuisse is looking for a kimura but Peyton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fuisse to get the leverage.
Peyton has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Fuisse is trying to work for a kimura but Peyton is defending well.
#SUB#
Fuisse is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Peyton sees it coming and defends easily.
Peyton is looking to control Fuisse's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Peyton avoid being mounted?#T4##SUB#
Fuisse is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Peyton is trying to maintain the position but Fuisse is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Fuisse is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Fuisse is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Fuisse is working for a kimura but Peyton is defending it quite comfortably.
Fuisse working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Peyton's thigh. Peyton counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T5#
Peyton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fuisse has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Fuisse has gone for a leg lock! Peyton slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fuisse's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuisse (3) vs (2) Peyton
Peyton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fuisse is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Peyton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fuisse looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fuisse looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fuisse! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fuisse (7) vs (2) Peyton
Fuisse working away.#SUB#
Fuisse tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Peyton is looking for a sweep.#T6##SUB#
Fuisse is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Peyton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fuisse working away.#SUB#
Fuisse thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fuisse wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peyton keeps working.
Peyton is looking to regain half guard here but Fuisse keeps moving and retains side control.
Peyton can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Fuisse is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Peyton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Fuisse tries for a kimura but Peyton is defending well. #T7#
Peyton is trying to control Fuisse's posture but Fuisse avoids it.
Fuisse wants to control but Peyton is keeping him busy.
Peyton is trying to improve his position.
Peyton is not content to let Fuisse control the position. #SUB#
Fuisse is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Peyton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Peyton prevents Fuisse from moving into mount. #T8#
Peyton struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Fuisse thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fuisse wants to control but Peyton is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Fuisse tries for a kimura but Peyton is defending well.
Peyton is trying to get back to half guard.
Peyton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Fuisse is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Fuisse wants to work for an arm triangle but Peyton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Fuisse is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Peyton has managed to free his arm - good work. #T9#
Peyton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Fuisse seems to be looking for submissions.
Peyton is looking to control Fuisse's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Peyton avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Fuisse is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Peyton is staying active underneath Fuisse, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fuisse working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Peyton's thigh. Peyton counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Fuisse stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peyton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10##SUB2#
Peyton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Peyton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fuisse is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Fuisse got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peyton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fuisse has managed to get both his arms back between Peyton's legs - danger averted.
Fuisse wants to pass the guard but Peyton is keeping the position.
Fuisse sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Peyton's guard. #SUB#
Fuisse is looking for a kimura but Peyton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fuisse to get the leverage. #T11##SUB#
Fuisse is trying to work for a kimura but Peyton is defending well.
#SUB#
Fuisse is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Peyton is just riding it out for now. Fuisse eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Fuisse is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fuisse is thwarting Peyton's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Fuisse 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.
Peyton trying to control from the bottom.
#T12##SUB#
Fuisse is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Peyton is just riding it out for now. Fuisse eventually gives up the hold.
Fuisse wants to advance to full mount but Peyton doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Fuisse pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peyton is keeping the position for now.
Fuisse trying to control but Peyton is working from the bottom.
Fuisse pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peyton is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Peyton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fuisse's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuisse (7) vs (4) Peyton#SUB#
Fuisse is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Peyton is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Fuisse is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Fuisse looking for a guillotine here but Peyton defends easily.
Peyton passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Fuisse (7) vs (7) Peyton
Fuisse is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fuisse sneaks back into half guard.#T14##SUB2#
Peyton is working for a submission of some sort.
Peyton moves into full mount! Fuisse won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Fuisse (7) vs (10) Peyton
Fuisse slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Fuisse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Fuisse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fuisse tries to get to full guard but Peyton has control of the leg.
Peyton is trying to control the action in half guard but Fuisse is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
Stepping Stone 42
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Nikos Balopoulos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Balopoulos with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Peyton counters with a single leg into guard. Balopoulos didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balopoulos (0) vs (2) Peyton
Balopoulos controlling the position.
Balopoulos trying to keep a closed guard but Peyton is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Peyton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Peyton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Balopoulos working for a triangle but Peyton defends it easily.
Balopoulos trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peyton trying to control but Balopoulos is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Peyton 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#
Peyton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Balopoulos is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Balopoulos has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balopoulos (2) vs (2) Peyton#T1#
Balopoulos passes Peyton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Balopoulos wants to pass to mount but Peyton is defending the position.
Balopoulos wants to control but Peyton is keeping him busy.
Balopoulos not doing much here.
Balopoulos works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Balopoulos (5) vs (2) Peyton#SUB#
Balopoulos looking to secure an arm triangle but Peyton defends it well.
Balopoulos looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2##SUB#
Balopoulos looking for a guillotine from mount but Peyton is having none of it.
Peyton gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Balopoulos seems to be working for a kimura but Peyton defends the submission attempt.
Peyton is trying to get back to full guard.
Balopoulos is thwarting Peyton's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balopoulos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peyton on the ground.
Peyton is doing well to control the position and prevent Balopoulos from advancing to side control.#T3##SUB#
Balopoulos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Peyton is looking to control Balopoulos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Peyton avoid being mounted?
Peyton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Peyton.
Balopoulos controlling from the top position.
Balopoulos preventing the sweep.
Balopoulos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Peyton keeping moving, preventing Balopoulos from controlling successfully.
Balopoulos tries to free his leg and advance position but Peyton is retaining full guard. #T4#
Peyton working a defensive guard here.
Balopoulos wants to control from the top but Peyton keeps moving.
Peyton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Balopoulos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Peyton throws his legs up looking for a submission but Balopoulos uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Balopoulos (8) vs (2) Peyton
Balopoulos controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Balopoulos is trying to get an arm triangle but Peyton is defending well.
Peyton wants to control but Balopoulos postures up.#T5##SUB#
Balopoulos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Peyton, who protects the arm well.
Peyton wants to control but Balopoulos postures up.
Peyton is not content to let Balopoulos control the position. #SUB#
Balopoulos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Balopoulos is looking to take a break and control but Peyton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peyton has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Balopoulos is really struggling to control Peyton but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T6#
Balopoulos is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Peyton will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Balopoulos working away.
Peyton tries to buck Balopoulos off but Balopoulos is having none of it.
Peyton struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Balopoulos goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Peyton has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Balopoulos but great work by Peyton. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Balopoulos (8) vs (6) Peyton
Balopoulos is looking to regain half guard here but Peyton keeps moving and retains side control.
Peyton working away.
Balopoulos is looking to regain half guard here but Peyton keeps moving and retains side control.
Balopoulos is trying to control Peyton's posture but Peyton avoids it. #T7#
Balopoulos stops Peyton from passing to mount.
Balopoulos is looking to reverse the position.
Peyton trying to control the action but Balopoulos is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Peyton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Balopoulos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Peyton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Balopoulos, who protects the arm well.
Balopoulos manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Balopoulos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T8#
Balopoulos is controlling Peyton's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Balopoulos is defending against the submission attempts here by Peyton.
Peyton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Balopoulos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Balopoulos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Balopoulos looking for submissions off his back.
Balopoulos wants to improve his position but Peyton is controlling well.
#T9#
Balopoulos tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Peyton has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Balopoulos (8) vs (9) Peyton
Balopoulos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Peyton looking to secure an arm triangle but Balopoulos defends it well.
Balopoulos tries to hold on but Peyton pushes him away.
Balopoulos is looking to improve his position but Peyton isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Peyton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Balopoulos is surviving well by controlling Peyton's body position as best he can. #T10#
Balopoulos tries to reverse the position but Peyton maintains control.
Peyton manages to capitalize on a mistake by Balopoulos to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Balopoulos (8) vs (12) Peyton
Balopoulos is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Balopoulos trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Balopoulos defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Peyton is persistently looking for the submission but Balopoulos is defending it well.
Balopoulos tries to break free.
#T11#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Peyton's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Well, with Peyton on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Balopoulos is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Peyton patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Will Peyton go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Balopoulos wants to escape the position.
Balopoulos is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Peyton looking for the choke but no joy.
Peyton looks winded!
Balopoulos controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
#T12#
Balopoulos tries to escape but Peyton has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Peyton has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Peyton looking for the RNC.
Peyton doesn't have the hooks in and Balopoulos manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balopoulos (10) vs (12) Peyton
Balopoulos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peyton is keeping the position for now.
Balopoulos passes Peyton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Balopoulos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T13#
Peyton wants to control but Balopoulos is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Balopoulos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Peyton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Balopoulos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Balopoulos's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Balopoulos (10) vs (16) Peyton
You can see the frustration on Balopoulos's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Balopoulos trying to control the position but Peyton manages to sink in the hooks.
Balopoulos tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Balopoulos is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Balopoulos rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T14#
Balopoulos is not content to let Peyton control the position.
Balopoulos trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Peyton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Balopoulos defends it well.
Balopoulos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Peyton working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Balopoulos's thigh. Balopoulos counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balopoulos is trying to control the position but Peyton postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peyton wins on points by 16 to 10. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 36
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 9 losses; Beaver Shaver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Peyton slaps away a takedown attempt from Shaver, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Shaver looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shaver (2) vs (0) Peyton
Peyton is looking to improve his position.
Shaver takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Peyton trying to hold on to Shaver's head to control him but Shaver postures up.
Shaver takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peyton is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Peyton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaver pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Shaver is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Peyton trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (5) vs (0) Peyton
Shaver fails to move to back control.
Peyton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shaver avoids the attempt from Peyton to control.
Shaver takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Peyton tries to reverse the position but Shaver maintains control.
Peyton is squirming around, avoiding Shaver's attempts to control the action.
Shaver controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peyton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Shaver controlling the position easily from mount.
Peyton is working to get back to half guard.
Peyton is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Shaver controlling the pace for now.
Peyton is looking to get to half guard.
Shaver controlling from the full mount.
Shaver has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Peyton 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: Shaver (5) vs (2) Peyton
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Peyton pushes down on Shaver's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shaver keeping control of the position.
Peyton is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Shaver reverses the position - he's now on top in Peyton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaver (7) vs (2) Peyton
Shaver tries to free his leg and advance position but Peyton is retaining full guard.
Peyton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Peyton keeping full guard, as Shaver tries to pass. #T6#
Peyton controls Shaver momentarily but Shaver frees himself.
Shaver tries to free his leg and advance position but Peyton is retaining full guard.
Peyton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaver (7) vs (4) Peyton
Shaver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shaver pulls Peyton in close to his closed guard and prevents Peyton from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shaver is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Peyton wants to control from the top but Shaver keeps moving. #T7#
Peyton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shaver looking to control.
Peyton advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (7) vs (7) Peyton
Who's going to make the next move?
Peyton taking a break here but Shaver is having none of it and regains half guard. #T8#
Shaver is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shaver preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Peyton trying to control from Shaver's half guard. Shaver has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Shaver trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Peyton has gone for a leg lock! Shaver slips out almost immediately though and dives into Peyton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaver (9) vs (7) Peyton#T9#
Shaver seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Peyton wants to control but Shaver passes easily into half guard.
Peyton is trying to get back to full guard.
Shaver is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (12) vs (7) Peyton#T10#
Shaver controlling the pace for now.
Shaver is looking to work his way around to Peyton's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Peyton tries to lock up and control but Shaver gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shaver looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shaver is looking to take Peyton's back but instead Peyton gets back to half guard. Nice work. #T11#
Shaver wants to free his trapped foot but Peyton is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Peyton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shaver is taking a breather. Peyton says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Peyton looking for submissions off his back.
Peyton has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Peyton is looking to improve his position.
Peyton looks winded!#T12#
Shaver tries to pass to full mount but Peyton defends it.
Shaver content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Peyton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Peyton looking to control.
Shaver stands and throws Peyton's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (15) vs (7) Peyton
Peyton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Peyton is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Shaver controls the position. #SUB#
Shaver tries for a kimura but Peyton is defending well.
Peyton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T14#
Peyton tries to bench press Shaver off him but Shaver keeps the position.
Shaver controlling the position.
Shaver seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Peyton for as long as he can get away with.
Shaver working away.
Peyton is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee asks Shaver politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shaver prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaver takes the fight on points by 15 to 7. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 32
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Ricky Peyton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Glen Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Peyton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Peyton wants it to stay on the feet.
Peyton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Peyton as he jumps to the side.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown but Peyton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ricky Peyton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Barnes.
Barnes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Peyton clinches.
Barnes can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Peyton lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Peyton (2) vs (0) Barnes#SUB#
Peyton wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barnes is looking to control Peyton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnes avoid being mounted?#T1##SUB#
Peyton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnes is just riding it out for now. Peyton eventually gives up the hold.
Barnes won't allow Peyton to pass to mount.
Barnes desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Barnes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Peyton is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Peyton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Barnes is concentrating on defense, preventing Peyton from advancing position.
Well, if Peyton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Peyton is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Peyton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barnes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Peyton.
Peyton prevents Barnes from improving his position.#T3##SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barnes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Peyton pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Peyton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnes is controlling Peyton's trapped leg to prevent Peyton from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Peyton 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.
Peyton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working. #T4#
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Peyton is looking for a kimura but Barnes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Peyton to get the leverage. #SUB#
Peyton is working for an americana but Barnes has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Peyton was thinking about the submission.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peyton is one step ahead there.
Peyton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Barnes trying to control the position here. #T5#
Peyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peyton tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Barnes is trying to keep Peyton in close.
#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Peyton defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peyton wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes pulls Peyton in to control the position.
Peyton tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Peyton passes Barnes's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T6##SUB#
Peyton seems to be working for a kimura but Barnes defends the submission attempt.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Peyton is keen to just control but Barnes is a slippery customer.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Peyton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peyton is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Peyton is working for a submission of some sort.
Barnes is doing well to control the position and prevent Peyton from advancing to side control.#T7#
Peyton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Peyton is working hard here to advance position.
Peyton works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Peyton (5) vs (0) Barnes#SUB#
Peyton goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Barnes turns into him and now he's in Peyton's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Peyton (5) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes advances to half guard. #T8#
Peyton trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Peyton is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes is keen to just control but Peyton is a slippery customer.
Peyton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Peyton tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Peyton is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Barnes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Peyton is just riding it out for now. Barnes eventually gives up the hold. #T9#
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Peyton defending well.
Barnes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Barnes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Peyton sees it coming and defends easily.
Peyton is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Peyton moves into full guard.
Peyton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T10#
Peyton controls Barnes momentarily but Barnes frees himself.
Barnes passes Peyton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Peyton defends it.
Peyton is looking to improve his position.
Barnes works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Peyton (5) vs (5) Barnes
Barnes trying to control but Peyton is having none of it. #T11##SUB2#
Barnes looking to secure an arm triangle but Peyton defends it well.
Peyton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnes looking to control but Peyton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Peyton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T12#
Barnes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Peyton tries to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Peyton has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Peyton (5) vs (8) Barnes#SUB2#
Peyton is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Will Barnes go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Peyton right now.
#SUB2#
Barnes is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Peyton is defending well though. Barnes let's go of the attempt for now.#T13#
Barnes trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Peyton doesn't escape.
Peyton is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Barnes doesn't have the hooks in and Peyton manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Peyton (7) vs (8) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Peyton defends easily.
Peyton wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #SUB2#
Peyton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Peyton has managed to get both his arms back between Barnes's legs - danger averted.#T14#
Peyton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes seems keen to control Peyton's posture.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Peyton from controlling successfully.
Peyton wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 8 to 7. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 31
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Jonathas Araujo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Peyton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Peyton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Araujo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Peyton takes the fight into the clinch.
Araujo is pressed up against the cage. Peyton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Araujo down to the mat. Araujo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Araujo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Peyton quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Araujo (2) vs (0) Peyton
Peyton is refusing to be controlled, as Araujo sits in half guard.
Peyton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Peyton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo wants to control from the top but Peyton keeps moving.
Araujo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Peyton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Araujo is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB2#
Peyton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araujo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Peyton's guard.
Araujo trying to control the pace.
Peyton wants to control but Araujo is keeping busy.
Peyton is in trouble now - Araujo has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (5) vs (0) Peyton
Peyton tries to hold on but Araujo postures up.#SUB#
Araujo looking to secure an arm triangle but Peyton defends it well.
Peyton tries to lock up and control but Araujo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Araujo wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB#
Araujo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Peyton has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Peyton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Peyton wants to hold on but Araujo pushes him away.
Araujo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Peyton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Araujo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Peyton is looking to escape. #T3#
Peyton regains half guard.
Araujo controlling the action here.
Araujo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Araujo prevents Peyton from improving his position.
Peyton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Araujo is working away from the top position though.
Araujo moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Araujo (8) vs (0) Peyton#T4#
Araujo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Peyton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araujo working away.#SUB#
Araujo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Peyton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Peyton being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Araujo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T5#
Peyton is not content to let Araujo control the position.
Araujo advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Araujo (10) vs (0) Peyton
Araujo is trying to take his opponent's back.
Araujo controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Peyton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Araujo avoids the attempt from Peyton to control.
Araujo controlling the position easily from mount.
Araujo seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Peyton is holding on tight.
Peyton tries to reverse the position but Araujo maintains control.
Peyton is trying to reverse the position but instead Araujo has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Araujo (13) vs (0) Peyton
Peyton tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Araujo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7##SUB#
Araujo looking for a guillotine from mount but Peyton is having none of it.
Peyton is trying desperately to improve position.
Peyton tries to hold on but Araujo postures up.
Peyton is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Araujo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Araujo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T8#
Araujo prevents Peyton from getting the reversal.
Araujo controlling from the full mount.
Peyton is trying desperately to improve position.
Araujo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Araujo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Peyton is surviving well by controlling Araujo's body position as best he can.
Araujo wants to take his opponent's back but Peyton doesn't allow it. #T9#
Peyton is looking to get to half guard.
Araujo controlling from the full mount.
Peyton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Peyton wants to control but Araujo is having none of it.
Araujo moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Araujo (16) vs (0) Peyton
Araujo keeps control of the position easily here as Peyton tries to buck him off.
#T10#
You can see the frustration on Peyton's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Peyton looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Araujo controlling well, preventing Peyton from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Araujo working for a choke but Peyton is defending well.
Peyton tries to roll but Araujo sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Peyton is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Araujo gets his way!
#T11##SUB#
Araujo is persistently looking for the submission but Peyton is defending it well.
#SUB#
Peyton defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Araujo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Peyton.#SUB#
Araujo has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Peyton has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Araujo looking to break Peyton's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Peyton remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Araujo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T12#
Peyton is keeping busy.
Peyton tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Peyton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Peyton tries to improve his position but instead Araujo has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Araujo (19) vs (0) Peyton
Peyton tries to escape the position.
Peyton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Peyton looks winded!#SUB#
Araujo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Peyton defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T13#
Peyton rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Peyton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Araujo pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Peyton is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Araujo has latched onto it... Big trouble! Araujo pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Peyton is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Araujo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonathas Araujo! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 23
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Ricky Peyton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Brad Hartwell!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Hartwell with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Peyton instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Hartwell turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Peyton (0) vs (4) Hartwell
Peyton gets back to half guard.
Hartwell wants to take a breather but Peyton is having none of it.
Peyton wants to improve his position but Hartwell is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Hartwell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Peyton sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peyton moves into full guard.
Peyton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hartwell is one step ahead there. #T1#
Hartwell wants to control from the top but Peyton keeps moving.
Hartwell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Peyton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hartwell trying to control but Peyton is working from the bottom.
Hartwell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peyton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Peyton looking for a triangle here. Hartwell is fighting it but it looks tight! Peyton pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Hartwell is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ricky Peyton! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 21
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Peyton wants to clinch.
Gaul appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Peyton has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Peyton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gaul was covering up waiting for the punch and Peyton finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (0) vs (2) Peyton
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Peyton has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gaul to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Peyton is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gaul pulls down on the head and he's put Peyton to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lamban Gaul!
Lamban Gaul thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 18
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ricky Peyton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Peyton moves in looking to clinch but Gaul pushes him off.#TD2#
Gaul shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gaul showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Peyton (0) vs (2) Gaul
Peyton wants to control but Gaul is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Peyton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Peyton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Gaul got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peyton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gaul has managed to get both his arms back between Peyton's legs - danger averted.
Gaul is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Gaul pushing down on Peyton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gaul is thwarting Peyton's attempts to control the position.
Gaul really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Peyton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Peyton tries to roll over but Gaul keeps him under control.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Peyton is defending well. #SUB2#
Gaul seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gaul is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Peyton sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gaul 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.
#T2#
Gaul is looking to advance position but Peyton won't allow it. #SUB2#
Gaul seems to be working for a kimura but Peyton defends the submission attempt.
Peyton is looking for a sweep. Gaul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gaul with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Peyton tries to get to full guard but Gaul has control of the leg.
Gaul controlling the pace. #T3##SUB2#
Gaul is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Peyton has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Peyton actively working from the bottom here.
Peyton trying to control from the bottom.
Peyton won't allow Gaul to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Gaul is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gaul takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4##SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Peyton wants to control but Gaul is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Peyton is looking for a sweep. Gaul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Peyton defends it well.
Gaul slows the pace down in half guard. #T5#
It looks like Gaul might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gaul is continuing to stall.
Peyton is trying to get back to full guard.
Gaul not doing much here.
Peyton trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Gaul is trying to work for a kimura but Peyton is defending well.
#T6#
Gaul sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Peyton defends it well.
Gaul content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gaul is pressing down on Peyton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Peyton is holding on for now.
Gaul is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T7#
Peyton is trying to get back to full guard.
Gaul trying to control the pace.
Peyton is looking for a sweep. Gaul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peyton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gaul is working away from the top position though.
Gaul looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura but Peyton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gaul to get the leverage.
Gaul controlling the action here. #T8#
Gaul wants to pass to mount but Peyton is defending the position.
Gaul looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Peyton is trying to get back to full guard.
Gaul slows the pace down in half guard.
Gaul passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Peyton! Score +3 for passing guard: Peyton (0) vs (5) Gaul#SUB2#
Gaul is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Gaul extends the arm and Peyton is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lamban Gaul!
Lamban Gaul very nearly forgot to thank Fantasy Threads amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 15
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Glen Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes rushes Peyton and presses him up against the cage.
Barnes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Peyton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Barnes gets control of Peyton's arms and successfully pulls guard. Barnes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Barnes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Peyton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Peyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes has Peyton pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peyton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Peyton pushing down on Barnes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Peyton tries to pass to full mount but Barnes defends it. #T1#
Peyton is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Peyton is looking for a kimura here.
Peyton is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Peyton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Peyton's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (4) vs (0) Peyton
Peyton is in bad spot here.
Barnes slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T2##SUB#
Barnes is looking for a choke. Peyton gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Peyton manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (2) Peyton#SUB#
Barnes working for a triangle but Peyton defends it easily.
Peyton passes Barnes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Peyton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Peyton's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (8) vs (2) Peyton
Peyton wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Peyton preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Barnes.
Barnes has good solid back control here. #T3##SUB#
Peyton preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Barnes. #SUB#
Peyton is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Barnes is persistently looking for the submission but Peyton is defending it well.
Barnes keeps control of the position as Peyton tries to break free.
#SUB#
Peyton is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T4#
Peyton tries to roll but Barnes sticks to his back.
Peyton is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Barnes.
#SUB#
Barnes looking to break Peyton's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Peyton remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Barnes will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Peyton defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Peyton fending off the submission attempt from Barnes.
Barnes is riding his opponent, not letting Peyton buck him off. #T5##SUB#
Barnes looking for the choke from the back.
Barnes is trying to stick to Peyton's back but Peyton is turning into Barnes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Barnes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Peyton. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (8) vs (4) Peyton
Peyton tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (10) vs (4) Peyton
Peyton wants to control the position but Barnes says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Peyton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Peyton is trying to get back to full guard.
Peyton looks winded!#T6#
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Peyton defends it.
Peyton is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura but Peyton is defending well.
#SUB2#
Peyton actively working from the bottom here.
Peyton is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnes controlling the action here.
Barnes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
The fighters are battling for position here. Peyton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (13) vs (4) Peyton
Peyton is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barnes just content to control the position. #T8##SUB#
Barnes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barnes content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Peyton tries to improve position but can't. #T9#
Barnes in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Peyton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barnes moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Peyton tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Barnes presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (15) vs (4) Peyton
Barnes controlling from the full mount. #T10##SUB#
Barnes goes for an armbar but Peyton turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Peyton. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (15) vs (6) Peyton
Barnes pulls Peyton in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Barnes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Peyton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Peyton has managed to get both his arms back between Barnes's legs - danger averted.
Peyton preventing the sweep. #T11##SUB#
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Peyton defends easily.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Peyton tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barnes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Peyton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barnes pulls Peyton in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T12#
Barnes pulls Peyton in close to prevent any damage.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Barnes.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a triangle but Peyton pushes his legs off easily.
Barnes seems keen to control Peyton's posture.
Peyton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Peyton pushing down on Barnes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barnes is doing well to control the position and prevent Peyton from advancing to side control.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Peyton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Peyton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnes defends it well.
Barnes wants to control but Peyton is keeping busy.
Barnes keeping control of the position.
Barnes is not content to let Peyton control the position.#T14#
Barnes gets back to full guard.
Peyton is looking to advance position but Barnes has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (19) vs (6) Peyton
Barnes avoids the attempt from Peyton to control.
Barnes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Peyton is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peyton wants to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Peyton tries to reverse the position but Barnes maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 19 to 6. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 13
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Jorge De Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
De Silva drives through and clinches with Peyton against the cage.
#TD2#
De Silva is fighting off a takedown attempt but Peyton is just too persistent for him and manages to trip De Silva to the mat. De Silva regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Silva (0) vs (2) Peyton
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peyton postures up.
#SUB#
De Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
De Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Peyton advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: De Silva (0) vs (5) Peyton
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Silva gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: De Silva (0) vs (7) Peyton
De Silva is squirming around, avoiding Peyton's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Silva wants to hold on but Peyton pushes him away.#SUB2#
Peyton goes for an armbar but De Silva turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from De Silva. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Silva (2) vs (7) Peyton#SUB#
De Silva 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 Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1##SUB2#
Peyton pushes a forearm under De Silva's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, De Silva is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricky Peyton! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Kabatban tries to clinch but Peyton is having none of it.
Peyton throws a right and a left that Kabatban avoids nicely.
That kick from Kabatban tenderised Peyton's leg. Peyton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kelemen Kabatban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peyton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kabatban fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Kabatban has knocked Peyton down with a huge combo! Kabatban steps away and waves a wobbly Peyton back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Peyton is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kabatban looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Kabatban backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Peyton's temple! It sends Peyton violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Kabatban celebrates and the doctors try to help Peyton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Kelemen Kabatban! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Peyton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jax tries to clinch but Peyton is having none of it.
Jax connects with a jab.
Jax lands a nice shot that snaps Peyton's head back.
Donk. Jax catches Peyton right on the button with a cross.
Jab by Jax.
Nice sprawl there from Jax as Peyton shoots in.#TD2#
Jax gets caught flat footed, as Peyton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Peyton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jax's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice strikes from Peyton there. #SUB2#
Peyton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jax sees it coming and defends easily.
Peyton tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jax controls his leg.
Jax wants to improve his position but Peyton is controlling well.
#T1#
Peyton wants to control but Jax is keeping him busy.
Jax is trying to get back to full guard.
Peyton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jax wants to control but Peyton is keeping busy.
Jax is not content to let Peyton control the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Peyton wants to stand but Jax has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Peyton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jax!
Peyton tries to control but Jax wriggling away.
Jax knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peyton on the ground.
Jax taking shots to the head. #T3#
Peyton unloads with some shots from mount but Jax bucks and avoids them well.
Peyton wants to control the pace but Jax is squirming around nicely.
Peyton misses with a head shot.
Peyton landing strikes from the mount and Jax is in trouble!
Peyton wants to control the pace but Jax is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Peyton working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Jax looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Peyton! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ricky Peyton! |
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