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Event:
Stepping Stone 43
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Spencer Fulbright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; John Jameson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Jameson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fulbright looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fulbright (0) vs (4) Jameson
Jameson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Fulbright is trying to get back to half guard.
Jameson controls the position from side control.
Fulbright prevents Jameson from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fulbright seems a little lost for a moment, as Jameson dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on Fulbright's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Jameson taking a break here but Fulbright is having none of it and regains half guard.
Fulbright keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jameson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2##SUB2#
Jameson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fulbright defends it well.
Jameson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fulbright keeps working.
Fulbright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jameson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Blacksmith MMA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T3#
Fulbright moves into full guard.
Jameson wants to control from the top but Fulbright keeps moving.
Jameson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fulbright haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jameson postures up.
Jameson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fulbright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Fulbright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Jameson tries to free his leg and advance position but Fulbright is retaining full guard.
Jameson stays in close to Fulbright's body and controls the position.
Fulbright keeping moving, preventing Jameson from controlling successfully.
Fulbright tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jameson stays in close to Fulbright's body and controls the position.
Jameson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Jameson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jameson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fulbright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jameson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fulbright manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fulbright (2) vs (4) Jameson#SUB2#
Jameson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fulbright 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. #T6#
Jameson looking to control.
Jameson pulls Fulbright in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Jameson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fulbright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fulbright manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Fulbright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jameson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fulbright has managed to get both his arms back between Jameson's legs - danger averted.#T7#
Jameson working a defensive guard here.
Fulbright's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Jameson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fulbright is aware though and is defending well.
Jameson is trying to keep Fulbright in close.
Jameson 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: Fulbright (2) vs (6) Jameson
Jameson is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T8##SUB2#
Jameson is trying to work for a kimura but Fulbright is defending well.
Jameson tries to pass to full mount but Fulbright defends it.
Jameson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fulbright keeps working.
Jameson is pressing down on Fulbright's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fulbright is holding on for now.
Jameson is stalling here. Fulbright is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jameson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fulbright has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fulbright (6) vs (6) Jameson#T9#
Jameson tries to improve position but can't.
Fulbright is looking to take a break and control but Jameson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Fulbright politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fulbright prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jameson can't do much from the bottom here.
Fulbright tries to advance to mount but Jameson denies him.
Fulbright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jameson keeps working. #T10#
Jameson is trying to get back to half guard.
Jameson can't do much from the bottom here.
Jameson stops Fulbright from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Jameson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jameson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Fulbright's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T11#
Fulbright controlling the action here.
Fulbright works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fulbright (9) vs (6) Jameson
Fulbright controlling his opponent.
Jameson tries to hold on but Fulbright pushes him away. #T12#
Jameson is looking to get to half guard.
Jameson wants to hold on but Fulbright pushes him away.#SUB#
Fulbright is working for a guillotine from mount but Jameson frees his head quite easily.
Jameson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jameson wants to control but Fulbright is having none of it.
Jameson is controlling an arm, preventing Fulbright from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T13#
Jameson tries to reverse the position but Fulbright maintains control.
Fulbright takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fulbright mounts Jameson! Really nice guard pass there!
Jameson is trying desperately to improve position.
Fulbright tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14#
Jameson tries to hold on but Fulbright pushes him away.
Jameson has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fulbright (12) vs (6) Jameson
Jameson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Fulbright controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jameson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fulbright takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
An out of breath Spencer Fulbright 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 37
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 5 wins and 7 losses; Wang Dong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Spencer Fulbright!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fulbright shoots in looking for a takedown but Dong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fulbright's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wang Dong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fulbright as he jumps to the side.
Fulbright feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Fulbright manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dong on his heels. He'll look to pass Dong's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dong (0) vs (2) Fulbright
Fulbright is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Fulbright has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong trying to keep a closed guard but Fulbright is proving a slippery customer.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Fulbright from controlling successfully. #T1#
Dong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fulbright controls the pace.#SUB#
Dong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fulbright passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dong (0) vs (5) Fulbright
Dong is looking to regain half guard here but Fulbright keeps moving and retains side control.
Fulbright slows the pace down. #T2#
Fulbright moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dong (0) vs (7) Fulbright
Fulbright prevents Dong from getting the reversal.
Fulbright controlling the position easily from mount.
Dong tries to reverse the position but Fulbright maintains control.
Dong 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: Dong (2) vs (7) Fulbright
Fulbright is trying to keep Dong in close.
#T3#
Fulbright might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dong haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fulbright has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fulbright looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fulbright trying to control the position.
Dong 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. #T4#
Dong stopping the sweep attempt from Fulbright.
Fulbright is trying to keep Dong in close.
Fulbright keeping moving, preventing Dong from controlling successfully.
Dong is pushing down on Fulbright's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fulbright is fighting to maintain full guard but Dong has managed to sneak the leg through.#T5#
Still in half guard, Dong seems content to control.
Fulbright trying to control here.
Dong passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fulbright! Score +3 for passing guard: Dong (5) vs (7) Fulbright
Dong controlling the position easily from mount.
Fulbright tries to hold on but Dong pushes him away. #T6#
Dong is looking to work his way around to Fulbright's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Dong wants to take his opponent's back but instead Fulbright manages to regain half guard.
Dong passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dong (8) vs (7) Fulbright
Fulbright is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fulbright tries to hold on but Dong pushes him away.
Fulbright is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dong pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T7#
Dong forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Dong (11) vs (7) Fulbright
I really don't envy Fulbright right now.
Fulbright trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Dong looking for the RNC.
Fulbright trying to control the position but Dong manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dong's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T8#
Fulbright trying to control the position but Dong manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Dong is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Fulbright defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Fulbright turns into Dong and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (11) vs (9) Fulbright
Fulbright controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T9#
Dong wants to sweep but no luck.
Fulbright showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fulbright 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fulbright trying to control but Dong is working from the bottom. #T10#
Fulbright is pushing down on Dong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dong is fighting to maintain full guard but Fulbright has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fulbright seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fulbright perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T11#
Dong is staying active underneath Fulbright, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dong moves into full guard.
Fulbright is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (13) vs (9) Fulbright
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fulbright is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (13) vs (11) Fulbright
Fulbright trying to control but Dong is working from the bottom. #T12#
Dong being controlled here, momentarily.
Fulbright won't allow Dong to sweep him here.
Dong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fulbright controls the pace.#T13#
Dong working a defensive guard here.
Fulbright controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fulbright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dong is pulling down on Fulbright's head. It's preventing any offense from Fulbright, at least for the moment.#T14#
Fulbright forces his way into half guard.
Fulbright wants to free his trapped foot but Dong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fulbright is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fulbright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dong keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dong takes the fight on points by 13 to 11.
After winning the bout, Wang Dong 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 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Spencer Fulbright!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Thumb gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thumb tries to pull guard but Fulbright forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Thumb pulls guard effortlessly.
Thumb is looking to sweep but instead, Fulbright has passed into half guard.
Fulbright wants to free his trapped foot but Thumb is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thumb works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fulbright trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fulbright is one step ahead there. #T1#
Fulbright engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fulbright trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Fulbright is fighting to break Thumb's control of his arms but Thumb is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fulbright looking to sit in guard and control but Thumb gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (0) Fulbright#T2#
Fulbright looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thumb is one step ahead there.
Thumb is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thumb continues to stall.
Fulbright looking to control.
#T3#
Fulbright is looking to sweep but instead, Thumb has passed into half guard.
Fulbright trying to control here.
Thumb is taking a breather. Fulbright 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.
Fulbright wants to improve his position but Thumb is controlling well.
Thumb performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Fulbright wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Thumb 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.
#T5#
Fulbright is looking for a sweep. Thumb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fulbright makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fulbright.
Fulbright being controlled here, momentarily.
Thumb wants to pass the guard but Fulbright is keeping the position.
Thumb 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. #T6#
Fulbright controls Thumb momentarily but Thumb frees himself.
Thumb preventing the sweep.
Fulbright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fulbright is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T7#
Thumb 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thumb'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.
Thumb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T8#
Fulbright is trying to keep Thumb in close.
Thumb is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fulbright working a defensive guard here.
Fulbright wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Fulbright is looking to sweep but instead, Thumb has passed into half guard.
Fulbright tries to roll over but Thumb keeps him under control.
Thumb wants to pass the guard but Fulbright is defending well.
Fulbright trying to control but Thumb postures up.
Thumb slows the pace down in half guard. #T10#
More hug and hope from Thumb.
Fulbright wants to improve his position but Thumb is controlling well.
Fulbright keeping hold of Thumb's head, controlling as best he can. #T11#
Fulbright is looking for a sweep. Thumb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thumb sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thumb wants to pass the guard but Fulbright is defending well.
Thumb prevents Fulbright from improving his position.#T12#
Fulbright tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Thumb has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (5) vs (0) Fulbright
Fulbright is trying desperately to improve position.#T13#
Thumb sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thumb works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (8) vs (0) Fulbright
Thumb is riding his opponent, not letting Fulbright buck him off.
Fulbright rolls, trying to escape but Thumb keeps control of the position.
Thumb controlling from the back.
Fulbright is trying to break free.
#T14#
Thumb not allowing Fulbright to control his hands.
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.
Fulbright is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thumb takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
After winning the bout, Thom Thumb 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 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Spencer Fulbright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Darius Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Gracie has Fulbright up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Gracie lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fulbright (0) vs (2) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Fulbright is defending it quite comfortably.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Fulbright gets back to full guard.
Fulbright looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Fulbright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fulbright pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Fulbright keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fulbright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fulbright is controlling Gracie's posture.
Gracie stays in close to Fulbright's body and controls the position. #T2#
Fulbright keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Fulbright looking to control.
Gracie stays in close to Fulbright's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fulbright is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Fulbright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fulbright (2) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie wants to sweep here but Fulbright controlling him for the moment. #T3##SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fulbright can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Fulbright sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fulbright trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Tappelukerho inform us that Gracie has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gracie wants to sweep here but Fulbright controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Fulbright is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fulbright trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fulbright gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie looking to control.
#T5#
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Fulbright from controlling successfully.
Fulbright looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Fulbright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fulbright has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Gracie looking to control.
#T6#
Fulbright slips nicely into half guard.
Fulbright wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Fulbright trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Fulbright passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fulbright (5) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie prevents Fulbright from moving into mount.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Gracie is not content to let Fulbright control the position.
Fulbright working away.#T7#
Gracie tries to buck Fulbright off but Fulbright is having none of it.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fulbright seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fulbright pulls his head out easily.
Gracie tries to roll over but Fulbright keeps him under control.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fulbright is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T8#
Gracie gets full guard.
Fulbright controlling from the top position.
Fulbright's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Gracie working for submissions but it's allowed Fulbright to get to half guard.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Fulbright sits in half guard. #T9#
Fulbright is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fulbright is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T10#
Gracie is pressing down on Fulbright's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Fulbright stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Fulbright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Fulbright content to stall in guard here. #T11##SUB2#
Gracie has his foot on Fulbright's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fulbright works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fulbright pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fulbright wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Fulbright has control of the leg.
Fulbright sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracie trying to control here.
#T12#
Gracie has a hand on Fulbright's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Fulbright takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Fulbright (8) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie can't escape the position.
Fulbright avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Fulbright tries to control but Gracie wriggling away. #T13#
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Fulbright wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Fulbright controlling the pace for now.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Fulbright's attempts to control the action. #T14##SUB#
Fulbright with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Fulbright gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fulbright content just to control the position here.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fulbright wants to take Gracie's back but he can't do it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Fulbright gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fulbright takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Spencer Fulbright thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Spencer Fulbright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gomes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fulbright! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fulbright (0) vs (4) Gomes
Gomes is staying tight to Fulbright's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gomes tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Gomes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fulbright, who protects the arm well.
Gomes passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Fulbright! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fulbright (0) vs (6) Gomes
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fulbright gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gomes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fulbright is just riding it out for now. Gomes eventually gives up the hold.
Gomes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Fulbright tries to get to full guard but Gomes has control of the leg.
Gomes is pressing down on Fulbright's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fulbright is holding on for now.
Fulbright desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gomes is thwarting Fulbright's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Fulbright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gomes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fulbright is trying to get back to full guard.
Gomes is looking to advance position but Fulbright won't allow it. #SUB2#
Gomes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gomes controlling the action here. #T3#
Fulbright is staying active underneath Gomes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fulbright might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gomes moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fulbright (0) vs (9) Gomes
Gomes has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fulbright (0) vs (11) Gomes
Fulbright is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gomes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gomes wants to control the pace but Fulbright is squirming around nicely.
Fulbright tries to hold on but Gomes pushes him away. #T4#
Gomes looking to control but Fulbright is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gomes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fulbright is trying desperately to improve position.
Gomes content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5##SUB2#
Gomes has isolated one of Fulbright's arms. Fulbright looking to fight him off but Gomes twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronaldo Gomes!
After winning the bout, Ronaldo Gomes 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:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Aug 29, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Spencer Fulbright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Lochlain OBrien!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
OBrien shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fulbright (0) vs (2) OBrien
Fulbright is looking to get back to full guard here but OBrien has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Fulbright (0) vs (5) OBrien
Fulbright tries to bench press OBrien off him but OBrien keeps the position.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fulbright might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Fulbright gets back to half guard.
OBrien looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fulbright is looking to improve his position.
OBrien keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fulbright wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Fulbright actively working from the bottom here.
OBrien sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Fulbright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fulbright tries to roll over but OBrien keeps him under control.#T2#
OBrien looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
OBrien is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fulbright wants to improve his position but OBrien is controlling well.
Fulbright is trying to maintain the position but OBrien is very close to passing his half guard.
OBrien performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
OBrien's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3##SUB#
Fulbright actively working from the bottom here.
OBrien performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fulbright wants to improve his position but OBrien is controlling well.
OBrien controlling the action here.
Fulbright is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of OBrien's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take OBrien's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fulbright (4) vs (5) OBrien#T4##SUB#
Fulbright looking to break OBrien's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. OBrien remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fulbright will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
OBrien tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fulbright is looking to work his way around to OBrien's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Fulbright prevents OBrien from getting the reversal.
OBrien wants to control but Fulbright is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OBrien is wriggling around trying to escape.
OBrien is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Fulbright jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but OBrien manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fulbright tries to move into full mount but can't pass OBrien's legs.
OBrien is looking to reverse the position.
I wouldn't like to be where OBrien is right now. #T5#
OBrien prevents Fulbright from improving position.
OBrien can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Fulbright thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fulbright wants to control but OBrien is keeping him busy.
OBrien gets back to half guard.
Fulbright trying to mount his opponent but OBrien defends it.
OBrien makes his way to full guard. A much better position for OBrien.
OBrien is pulling down on Fulbright's head to control his posture. #T6#
OBrien looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
OBrien is pulling down on Fulbright's head to control his posture.
Fulbright won't allow OBrien to sweep him here.
OBrien keeping full guard, as Fulbright tries to pass.
OBrien lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fulbright (4) vs (7) OBrien#SUB#
Fulbright looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! OBrien has picked Fulbright up and slammed him! Fulbright can't keep hold of the triangle and OBrien manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fulbright (4) vs (10) OBrien
Fulbright is looking for a sweep.
OBrien is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fulbright will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fulbright is looking to regain half guard here but OBrien keeps moving and retains side control. #T7#
OBrien taking a breather here.
Fulbright tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but OBrien wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
OBrien controlling the position. #T8#
Fulbright is looking for a sweep.
OBrien takes a little break here. Fulbright wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Let's hope that OBrien 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.
Fulbright tries to improve position but can't. #T9#
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.
Fulbright tries to improve position but can't.
Fulbright is working hard here to advance position.
OBrien moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Fulbright is looking for a sweep.
Fulbright is letting OBrien control him for a moment.
Fulbright tries to get back to half guard but can't.
OBrien in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T10#
More stalling from OBrien.#T11#
Fulbright is looking for a sweep.
OBrien controls the position.
Fulbright is looking to regain half guard here but OBrien keeps moving and retains side control.
OBrien controlling from side mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from OBrien.
Fulbright tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but OBrien wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here.#T12#
Yet more stalling tactics from OBrien.
Fulbright is looking for a sweep.
OBrien is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Fulbright tries to bench press OBrien off him but OBrien keeps the position.
OBrien taking a breather here. #T13#
Fulbright manages to get back to half guard.
Fulbright wants to get back to full guard.
OBrien passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fulbright (4) vs (13) OBrien
OBrien controlling from mount.
Fulbright is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
OBrien controlling his opponent.
Fulbright is working to get back to half guard.
OBrien looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fulbright is trying to escape the mount.
OBrien content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
OBrien wins on points by 13 to 4.
Lochlain OBrien decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mack Zack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Spencer Fulbright!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fulbright keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fulbright slaps away a takedown attempt from Zack, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fulbright with the counter takedown but Zack avoids it easily.
Zack dives in and grabs Fulbright's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fulbright pushes down on Zack's head and hops out.
Fulbright feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mack Zack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zack with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Fulbright counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zack (0) vs (2) Fulbright
Fulbright passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Zack (0) vs (5) Fulbright#SUB2#
Fulbright is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Zack is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Zack flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Fulbright anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Zack and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Fulbright slips an arm under Zack chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Fulbright has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Fulbright is squeezing on Zack like an anaconda would it's prey. Zack fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Spencer Fulbright!
Spencer Fulbright seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Everett Flynn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Spencer Fulbright!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Flynn tries to clinch but Fulbright moves out of range.
Fulbright is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Fulbright gets tackled into the cage by Flynn. Flynn maintains the clinch.
Flynn is trying to pull guard but Fulbright has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Flynn pulls guard.
Flynn looking to control.
Fulbright advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Flynn (0) vs (3) Fulbright#SUB2#
Fulbright has hold of Flynn's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Flynn tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Fulbright cranks the arm and Flynn screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Flynn, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Spencer Fulbright! |
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