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Event:
Stepping Stone 44
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Jackson Hole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Barthelemy Boganda!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Hole moves into range and clinches up with Boganda.
Boganda goes for a takedown attempt but Hole pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boganda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Boganda tries to keep at a distance but Hole has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hole is trying to drag Boganda to the mat but Boganda just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Boganda lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hole (0) vs (2) Boganda
Hole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boganda trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boganda trying to control but Hole is working from the bottom.
Hole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Boganda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boganda wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole has his hands on Boganda's head, controlling the position.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Boganda from controlling successfully.
Hole looking for a sweep. Not yet Hole, not yet.
Hole has Boganda pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boganda stands and throws Hole's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (0) vs (5) Boganda#T2#
Hole can't do much from the bottom here.
Boganda advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hole (0) vs (7) Boganda#SUB2#
Boganda wants to finish this one by submission but Hole is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Boganda.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hole slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hole wants to improve his position but Boganda is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Boganda is working for a submission of some sort.
Boganda controlling the action here.
Hole is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Hole controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Boganda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hole keeps working.
Hole wants to improve his position but Boganda is controlling well.
Well, if Boganda 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.
#SUB2#
Boganda seems to be looking for submissions.
Hole is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boganda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boganda's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hole (4) vs (7) Boganda
Boganda tries to break free.
Hole could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hole is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4#
Boganda wants to control his opponent's hands but Hole gets his hands free.
Boganda tries to roll but Hole sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Boganda preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hole.
Boganda can't escape the position.
Hole controls the position.
Boganda is trying to break free.
#T5#
Boganda breaks Hole's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (4) vs (9) Boganda
Boganda is stalling in the full guard.
Boganda works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hole wants to improve his position but Boganda is controlling well.
Hole is refusing to be controlled, as Boganda sits in half guard.
My spies in Alpha Brasil inform me that Boganda has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hole makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hole.
Boganda controlling from the top position.
Boganda sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hole's guard.
Boganda is keen to just control but Hole is a slippery customer.
Hole trying to control but Boganda postures up.
#T6#
Hole tries to get to full guard but Boganda has control of the leg.
Boganda wants to pass the guard but Hole is defending well.
Boganda works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (4) vs (12) Boganda
Boganda fails to advance to Hole's back.
Boganda trying to control but Hole is having none of it.
Boganda might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hole haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hole is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T7#
Boganda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hole is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Boganda with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hole can't escape the position.
Hole is squirming around, avoiding Boganda's attempts to control the action.
Hole is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hole slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hole works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boganda is one step ahead there.
Boganda trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Boganda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hole wants to improve his position but instead Boganda has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Hole is defending against the submission attempts here by Boganda.
Hole makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hole.
Boganda wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving. #SUB#
Hole has his foot on Boganda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boganda works his way back into a safe position though.
Boganda wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving. #T9#
Boganda is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boganda wants to pass the guard but Hole is keeping the position.
Boganda is pushing down on Hole's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hole is fighting to maintain full guard but Boganda has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Boganda 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.
Boganda is trying to control. Hole wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Boganda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hole has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boganda is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hole! Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (4) vs (15) Boganda#T10#
Boganda looking to control but Hole is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hole regains half guard.
Hole is doing well to control the position and prevent Boganda from advancing to side control.
Hole makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hole.
Hole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boganda is one step ahead there.
Boganda passes Hole's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hole is not content to let Boganda control the position.
Boganda prevents Hole from improving his position.#T11#
Boganda is looking to take a break and control but Hole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hole manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hole has Boganda pulled in close to control his posture.
Boganda wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.
Hole looking for a sweep. Not yet Hole, not yet.
Boganda is pushing down on Hole's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hole is fighting to maintain full guard but Boganda has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boganda is keen to just control but Hole is a slippery customer.
Hole is looking for a sweep. Boganda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boganda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hole does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Boganda seems to be looking for submissions.
#T12#
Hole gets full guard.
Hole lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (6) vs (15) Boganda
Boganda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hole controls the pace.#SUB2#
Boganda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boganda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hole trying to control the position from guard on top but Boganda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hole won't allow Boganda to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Boganda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hole doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hole manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Boganda has his foot on Hole's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hole works his way back into a safe position though.#T13#
Boganda is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hole is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boganda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boganda being controlled here, momentarily.
Hole wants to pass the guard but Boganda is keeping the position.
Boganda is trying to control the position but Hole postures up.
Hole tries to free his leg and advance position but Boganda is retaining full guard.
Boganda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Hole avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hole postures up.
#T14#
Hole is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Boganda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hole doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hole manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hole showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Boganda working for a triangle but Hole defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hole is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Boganda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boganda wins on points by 15 to 6.
An out of breath Barthelemy Boganda 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 40
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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Barthelemy Boganda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Boganda looking to score a takedown here. Bandini is defending well but Boganda drives through and ends up in Bandini's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boganda (2) vs (0) Bandini
Boganda wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Boganda's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Bandini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Bandini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boganda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boganda postures up.
Boganda works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Boganda 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Boganda prevents Bandini from improving his position.#SUB#
Boganda seems to be working for a kimura but Bandini defends the submission attempt.
Bandini wants to control but Boganda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bandini gets back to full guard.
Bandini keeping moving, preventing Boganda from controlling successfully. #T2#
Boganda is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bandini is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Bandini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boganda defends well.
Boganda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boganda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boganda trying to control but Bandini is working from the bottom.
Boganda works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Boganda seems to be looking for submissions.
Boganda trying to pass the guard but Bandini defending well. #SUB#
Boganda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Boganda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bandini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Boganda is working for a kimura but Bandini is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Boganda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bandini is just riding it out for now. Boganda eventually gives up the hold.
Bandini tries to get to full guard but Boganda has control of the leg. #T4##SUB#
Boganda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boganda slows the pace down in half guard.
Bandini is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Bandini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boganda trying to control from half guard but Bandini is working away.
Boganda is pressing down on Bandini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bandini is holding on for now.
Bandini is refusing to be controlled, as Boganda sits in half guard. #T5##SUB#
Boganda 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.
Boganda is stalling here. Bandini is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Boganda seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bandini has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boganda (2) vs (4) Bandini
Bandini takes a little break here. Boganda wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Boganda is looking for a sweep.
Bandini working away.
Bandini tries to move into full mount but can't pass Boganda's legs.
Boganda struggling a bit here.#T6##SUB2#
Bandini is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boganda has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Bandini thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Bandini is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boganda knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bandini controls the position from side control.
Bandini trying to control the position but Boganda is working away. #T7#
Boganda tries to improve position but can't.
Boganda gets back to half guard.
Boganda tries to get to full guard but Bandini has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Bandini is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boganda trying to control here.
Boganda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boganda wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Boganda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Boganda is looking for a triangle here but Bandini uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boganda (2) vs (7) Bandini#T8##SUB2#
Bandini is trying to get an arm triangle but Boganda is defending well.
Bandini is looking to take a break and control but Boganda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandini working away.
Boganda is trying to improve his position.
Boganda wants to control but Bandini postures up.
Boganda regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Boganda is trying to maintain the position but Bandini is very close to passing his half guard.
Boganda controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Bandini wants to work for an arm triangle but Boganda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Boganda actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bandini is trying to work for a kimura but Boganda is defending well.
Boganda regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boganda looking to control.
#SUB#
Boganda throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bandini uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boganda (2) vs (10) Bandini
Boganda is looking to reverse the position.#T10#
Boganda regains half guard.#SUB2#
Bandini is trying to work for a kimura but Boganda is defending well.
Bandini moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boganda (2) vs (13) Bandini
Bandini looks winded!
Boganda is looking to regain half guard here but Bandini keeps moving and retains side control.
Boganda gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boganda is looking to control Bandini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boganda avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Boganda looking for submissions off his back.#T11#
Bandini is thwarting Boganda's attempts to control the position.
Boganda wants to improve his position but Bandini is controlling well.
#SUB#
Boganda looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bandini is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bandini wants to control but Boganda is keeping him busy.
Bandini trying to mount his opponent but Boganda defends it. #SUB2#
Bandini is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boganda defends it well. #T12#
Boganda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bandini is working away from the top position though.
Boganda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Boganda actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Boganda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandini pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Boganda looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bandini is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boganda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bandini. #T13#
Bandini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boganda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Boganda looking for submissions off his back.
Bandini is trying to control. Boganda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boganda is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Boganda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandini pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Boganda actively working from the bottom here.#T14##SUB#
Boganda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boganda is looking for a sweep. Bandini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boganda is trying to maintain the position but Bandini is very close to passing his half guard.
Boganda is looking to improve his position.
Bandini controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandini trying to control the action but Boganda is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandini wins on points by 13 to 2. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 39
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Li Sheng Choo Oi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Barthelemy Boganda!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Boganda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Choo Oi as he avoids it easily.
Boganda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Choo Oi defends it nicely.
Boganda shoots in for a takedown but Choo Oi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Li Sheng Choo Oi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barthelemy Boganda.
Boganda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Choo Oi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boganda somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boganda shoots for a takedown but Choo Oi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Choo Oi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Boganda looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Choo Oi (0) vs (2) Boganda#T1##SUB#
Choo Oi actively working from the bottom here.
Choo Oi is staying active underneath Boganda, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Choo Oi has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Boganda. Oh but Choo Oi has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Boganda goes limp - he's gone! Choo Oi jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Li Sheng Choo Oi!
Li Sheng Choo Oi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 35
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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Barthelemy Boganda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Steve Sherk!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Sherk clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Boganda lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boganda (2) vs (0) Sherk
Sherk is not content to let Boganda control the position.
Sherk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boganda is working away from the top position though.
Boganda controlling the action here.
Sherk works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sherk 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.
Boganda slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherk tries to get to full guard but Boganda has control of the leg.
Boganda is pressing down on Sherk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sherk is holding on for now. #SUB#
Boganda seems to be working for a kimura but Sherk defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB#
Boganda is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Boganda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Boganda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boganda wants to take a breather but Sherk is having none of it.
Sherk works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sherk wants to sweep here but Boganda controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Boganda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boganda won't allow Sherk to sweep him here. #SUB#
Boganda drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sherk dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boganda (2) vs (2) Sherk
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sherk trying to control but Boganda is working from the bottom.
Boganda can't keep his opponent in guard - Sherk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boganda manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boganda has Sherk pulled in close to control his posture.
Boganda looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Boganda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sherk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boganda swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Boganda trying to control the position.
Boganda is looking to sweep but instead, Sherk has passed into half guard.
Boganda wants to control but Sherk is keeping busy.
Sherk trying to control the action but Boganda is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sherk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boganda regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Sherk wants to control from the top but Boganda keeps moving. #SUB#
Boganda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sherk defends well.
Boganda keeping moving, preventing Sherk from controlling successfully.
Sherk showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boganda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sherk trying to control the position from guard on top but Boganda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boganda tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Boganda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sherk passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sherk in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sherk wants to work for an arm triangle but Boganda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sherk prevents Boganda from improving his position.
Boganda is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Sherk trying to control the action but Boganda is working from the bottom.
Boganda wants to control the action here but instead Sherk manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boganda (2) vs (5) Sherk
Boganda wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Boganda (2) vs (8) Sherk
Boganda trying to control the action but Sherk just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Sherk looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Sherk working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Boganda is doing well to defend. Sherk seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Boganda is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steve Sherk! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 30
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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Barthelemy Boganda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Joe Dirt!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Boganda tries to keep at a distance but Dirt has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Dirt gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boganda (0) vs (2) Dirt
We've been hearing good reports from Boganda'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.
Boganda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dirt is fighting to break Boganda's control of his arms but Boganda is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dirt trying to control the position from guard on top but Boganda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Boganda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Boganda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boganda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dirt is one step ahead there.
Dirt wants to control from the top but Boganda keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Boganda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dirt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dirt tries to free his leg and advance position but Boganda is retaining full guard. #T1#
Boganda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boganda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dirt wants to control from the top but Boganda keeps moving.
Dirt wants to pass the guard but Boganda is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Dirt is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Boganda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Boganda has his foot on Dirt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dirt works his way back into a safe position though.
Dirt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boganda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dirt preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB#
Boganda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dirt trying to control but Boganda is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Boganda is looking to cinch up a triangle. Dirt throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Boganda's body to avoid the submission. Boganda has instead reached around Dirt's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Boganda arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Barthelemy Boganda!
After winning the bout, Barthelemy Boganda thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 26
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Barthelemy Boganda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Rowan Atkinson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Atkinson shoots in looking for a takedown. Boganda tries to sprawl out of it but Atkinson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boganda manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Atkinson clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Boganda has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Atkinson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Boganda (4) vs (0) Atkinson
Atkinson is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Boganda is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Atkinson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Atkinson for a finish. #SUB#
Boganda working for the choke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Boganda is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Atkinson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Atkinson turns into Boganda and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boganda (4) vs (2) Atkinson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Atkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boganda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Atkinson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Atkinson postures up.
#SUB#
Atkinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boganda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Atkinson has managed to get both his arms back between Boganda's legs - danger averted.
Atkinson advances to half guard. #SUB#
Boganda actively working from the bottom here.
Boganda trying to control but Atkinson postures up.
#SUB#
Boganda has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Atkinson. Oh but Boganda has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Atkinson goes limp - he's gone! Boganda jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Barthelemy Boganda!
Barthelemy Boganda decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 24
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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Darren Harged! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Barthelemy Boganda!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Harged shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Boganda's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harged (2) vs (0) Boganda
Harged postures up.
Harged trying to control the position from guard on top but Boganda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Boganda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harged doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harged manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boganda keeping moving, preventing Harged from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Boganda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harged doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harged manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Harged seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Harged avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Boganda is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Harged rolls with it to try and escape but Boganda cranks on the arm and Harged is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Barthelemy Boganda!
An out of breath Barthelemy Boganda 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 20
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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; William Smyth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Barthelemy Boganda!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Smyth closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Smyth gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (0) Boganda
Smyth controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Boganda has his foot on Smyth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smyth works his way back into a safe position though.
Smyth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Smyth thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smyth not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Boganda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smyth not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Boganda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smyth defends it easily.
Boganda trying to control the position.
#T1#
Smyth controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boganda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smyth's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (2) Boganda
Smyth keeping moving, preventing Boganda from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Boganda has gone for a leg lock! Smyth slips out almost immediately though and dives into Boganda's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (4) vs (2) Boganda
Smyth controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Smyth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Boganda working for a triangle but Smyth defends it easily.
Smyth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boganda looking to control.
Smyth sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boganda is trying to keep Smyth in close.
Smyth not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Boganda keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully.
Smyth controlling from the top position.
Smyth'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.
Smyth seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Boganda for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Boganda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smyth defends well.
Smyth preventing the sweep.
Smyth slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Smyth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boganda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smyth has managed to get both his arms back between Boganda's legs - danger averted.#T4##SUB2#
Boganda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smyth is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boganda working a defensive guard here.
Smyth sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smyth has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boganda wants to sweep here but Smyth controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Smyth drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smyth jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boganda keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully. #T5#
Boganda looking to control.
Smyth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Boganda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smyth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smyth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boganda tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Boganda is looking to cinch up a triangle. Smyth throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Boganda's body to avoid the submission. Boganda has instead reached around Smyth's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Boganda arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Barthelemy Boganda!
Our winner, Barthelemy Boganda, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 17
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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Barthelemy Boganda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Alexander Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Petrov has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Petrov decides to pull guard.
Boganda trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boganda is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Petrov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Petrov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boganda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Boganda has gone for a leg lock! Petrov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Boganda's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boganda (0) vs (2) Petrov
Petrov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Petrov looking to pass the guard.
Boganda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petrov controls the pace.#T1##SUB#
Petrov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boganda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petrov looking to pass the guard.
Petrov trying to control but Boganda is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Boganda throws his legs up looking for a submission but Petrov uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boganda (0) vs (5) Petrov
Boganda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Petrov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boganda wants to control but Petrov postures up.
Boganda looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Petrov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Petrov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Petrov tries for a kimura but Boganda is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boganda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Petrov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Boganda can't do much from the bottom here.
Boganda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Petrov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boganda regains half guard.
Boganda wants to control but Petrov is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Boganda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boganda tries to get to full guard but Petrov has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Petrov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Boganda is looking to control Petrov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boganda avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Boganda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrov pulls his head out easily.
Petrov trying to control the pace.
Boganda gets back to full guard.
Petrov content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Boganda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Petrov defends it easily.#T4##SUB#
Boganda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petrov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Petrov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Petrov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Boganda keeps moving.
Petrov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Petrov 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.
Boganda is trying to control the position but Petrov postures up.
Boganda looking for a sweep. Not yet Boganda, not yet.
Boganda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5##SUB#
Boganda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Boganda isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Petrov stacks Boganda on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Petrov! Score +3 for passing guard: Boganda (0) vs (8) Petrov#SUB2#
Petrov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boganda knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boganda is looking to regain half guard here but Petrov keeps moving and retains side control.
Boganda manages to get back to half guard.
Boganda is looking to control Petrov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boganda avoid being mounted?
Boganda moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Boganda looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Petrov passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boganda (0) vs (11) Petrov#T6##SUB2#
Petrov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Petrov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boganda is looking for a sweep.
Boganda is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Petrov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Boganda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Boganda is defending against the submission attempts here by Petrov.
#SUB#
Boganda actively working from the bottom here.#T7#
Boganda is trying to maintain the position but Petrov is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Boganda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrov pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Petrov wants to work for an arm triangle but Boganda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Petrov is thwarting Boganda's attempts to control the position.
Boganda is looking for a sweep. Petrov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boganda is not content to let Petrov control the position.#T8##SUB2#
Petrov wants to work for an arm triangle but Boganda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Boganda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Petrov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Boganda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boganda trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Petrov is working for a kimura but Boganda is defending it quite comfortably.
Petrov trying to control from half guard but Boganda is working away. #T9#
Boganda moves into full guard.
Petrov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Boganda (0) vs (14) Petrov
Boganda manages to work his way to half guard, despite Petrov's best efforts.#SUB#
Boganda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boganda moves into full guard.
Petrov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boganda can't keep his opponent in guard - Petrov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T10##SUB#
Boganda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boganda wants to improve his position but Petrov is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Petrov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boganda is just riding it out for now. Petrov eventually gives up the hold.
Boganda is looking for a sweep. Petrov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petrov is thwarting Boganda's attempts to control the position.
Petrov controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Petrov is thwarting Boganda's attempts to control the position.
Boganda has a hand on Petrov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Petrov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Boganda (0) vs (17) Petrov#SUB2#
Petrov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Boganda has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Petrov prevents Boganda from getting the reversal.
Boganda manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Petrov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T12#
Petrov is keen to just control but Boganda is a slippery customer.
Boganda trying to control here.
#SUB#
Boganda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boganda manages to get to full guard.
Boganda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petrov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T13#
Boganda working a defensive guard here.
Petrov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Boganda is looking to cinch up a triangle. Petrov throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Boganda's body to avoid the submission. Boganda has instead reached around Petrov's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Boganda arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Barthelemy Boganda!
After winning the bout, Barthelemy Boganda thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Barthelemy Boganda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Rumsfeld Shart!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Boganda darts in looking for a takedown but Shart gets double underhooks and turns Boganda into the cage.
Shart fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Boganda is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shart gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shart tries to pull guard but Boganda holds him up against the cage and eventually Shart drops back down to his feet.
Shart tries to pull guard but Boganda forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Barthelemy Boganda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rumsfeld Shart.
Shart is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Boganda drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shart pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boganda fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boganda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Boganda gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shart to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boganda (0) vs (2) Shart
Boganda keeping full guard, as Shart tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Boganda'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.#T1#
Shart controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boganda is trying to control the position but Shart postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Boganda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boganda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shart controls the pace.
Shart is pushing down on Boganda's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boganda is fighting to maintain full guard but Shart has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shart is controlling the pace.
#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Boganda manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Boganda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shart defends it easily.
Shart controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like Shart 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.#SUB#
Boganda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shart postures up.
#T3#
Shart tries to free his leg and advance position but Boganda is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Shart drops back looking for a leg! Boganda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boganda manages to kick Shart off! Shart jumps back into Boganda's guard.
Shart controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boganda can't keep his opponent in guard - Shart advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boganda trying to control but Shart postures up.
Shart trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Shart 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.#T4#
Boganda is looking for a sweep. Shart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shart in particular looking to stall.
Boganda trying to control but Shart postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boganda is trying to control but can't.
Boganda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boganda is trying to maintain the position but Shart is very close to passing his half guard.
Boganda is looking for a sweep. Shart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Shart looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Shart is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shart wants to free his trapped foot but Boganda is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boganda is looking to control Shart's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boganda avoid being mounted?
Boganda is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Shart content to control rather than advance.
Boganda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boganda wants to control but Shart is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Shart seems content to control.
Boganda is looking to improve his position.
Shart tries to pass to full mount but Boganda defends it.
Shart controlling the action here.#T7#
The fighters are battling for position here. Boganda manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Boganda throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Shart escapes and throws Boganda's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Boganda (0) vs (5) Shart
Boganda tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Shart presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boganda (0) vs (7) Shart
Shart controlling from mount.
Boganda is desperately trying to improve his position but Shart has a good base and remains in mount.
Shart controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Shart throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Boganda has his hands clasped together but Shart breaks the hold and Boganda is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Shart!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rumsfeld Shart!
Rumsfeld Shart made sure to mention his sponsor, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 12
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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Klaas Jan Tijhoff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Barthelemy Boganda!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Tijhoff closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Boganda to the mat! Boganda manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tijhoff (2) vs (0) Boganda#SUB2#
Boganda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tijhoff gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boganda trying to keep a closed guard but Tijhoff is proving a slippery customer.
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Tijhoff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boganda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tijhoff has managed to get both his arms back between Boganda's legs - danger averted.
Tijhoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Boganda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tijhoff preventing the sweep.
Tijhoff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boganda is keeping the position for now.
Tijhoff trying to control but Boganda is working from the bottom. #T1#
Tijhoff's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boganda keeping full guard, as Tijhoff tries to pass. #SUB2#
Boganda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tijhoff trying to control but Boganda is working from the bottom.
Tijhoff passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boganda is staying active underneath Tijhoff, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boganda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tijhoff is working away from the top position though.
Tijhoff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boganda keeps working.
Tijhoff trying to advance position but Boganda counters by regaining guard.
Tijhoff stopping the sweep attempt from Boganda.
Boganda controls Tijhoff momentarily but Tijhoff frees himself. #T2#
Tijhoff wants to control from the top but Boganda keeps moving. #SUB2#
Boganda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tijhoff defends well.
Tijhoff sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boganda wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boganda keeping moving, preventing Tijhoff from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Boganda working for a triangle but Tijhoff defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Boganda has his foot on Tijhoff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tijhoff works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB2#
Boganda is looking for a triangle but Tijhoff pushes his legs off easily.
Tijhoff trying to control but Boganda is working from the bottom.
Tijhoff wants to pass the guard but Boganda is keeping the position.
We've been informed that Boganda has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boganda looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boganda trying to keep a closed guard but Tijhoff is proving a slippery customer.
Tijhoff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boganda is keeping the position for now.
Tijhoff is working hard here to advance position.
Boganda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tijhoff manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tijhoff (2) vs (2) Boganda#T4#
Tijhoff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tijhoff keeping moving, preventing Boganda from controlling successfully.
Boganda controlling from the top position.
Boganda pushes down on Tijhoff's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tijhoff won't allow Boganda to pass to mount.
Tijhoff is trying to control but can't.
Tijhoff is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T5#
Tijhoff tries to roll over but Boganda keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Boganda is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Boganda is trying for a kimura here. Tijhoff looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Boganda wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Barthelemy Boganda!
Our winner, Barthelemy Boganda, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 9
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Barthelemy Boganda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tendren Hlervu!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Hlervu looking to score a takedown here. Boganda is defending well but Hlervu drives through and ends up in Boganda's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boganda (0) vs (2) Hlervu#SUB#
Boganda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hlervu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hlervu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Boganda working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hlervu has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Boganda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boganda wants to control but Hlervu is keeping busy.
Hlervu should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T1##SUB#
Boganda actively working from the bottom here.
Hlervu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hlervu prevents Boganda from improving his position.
Hlervu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boganda is trying to control but can't.
Boganda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hlervu works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Hlervu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boganda is looking for a sweep. Hlervu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Hlervu 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.
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Hlervu moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Boganda. Score +3 for passing guard: Boganda (0) vs (5) Hlervu#SUB2#
Hlervu has hold of Boganda's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Boganda seems comfortable defending it but Hlervu has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Boganda is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Boganda is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Hlervu couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tendren Hlervu!
After winning the bout, Tendren Hlervu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Boganda misses with a takedown
letting Magnusson counter with a right hand.
Boganda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Magnusson counters with a nice uppercut.
Magnusson scores with a jab.
Boganda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Magnusson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marty Magnusson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barthelemy Boganda.
Magnusson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Boganda with a poor takedown
and Magnusson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boganda thinking.
Magnusson scores with a sloppy right hand. Boganda should have avoided that one.
Magnusson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boganda on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Magnusson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magnusson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Boganda shoots and misses
and Magnusson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magnusson scores with a jab to the body.
Boganda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boganda misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Magnusson moves into the clinch.
Boganda takes a shot to the head.
Boganda is working for takedown but Magnusson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Magnusson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boganda tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short left from Magnusson. #TD2#
Boganda turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Boganda manages to end up in side control.
Magnusson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Magnusson tries to get out of the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Boganda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Magnusson has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Boganda swings around for an armbar but Magnusson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Boganda's guard.
Boganda looks winded!#SUB2#
Boganda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magnusson defends it easily.#T2##SUB2#
Boganda working for a triangle but Magnusson defends it easily.
Magnusson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Boganda being controlled here, momentarily.
Magnusson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Magnusson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Boganda working for a triangle but Magnusson defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Boganda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3##SUB2#
Boganda is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Magnusson has his hands clasped together but Boganda extends and breaks Magnusson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Boganda.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Barthelemy Boganda!
A relieved looking Barthelemy Boganda 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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