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Event:
Stepping Stone 99
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 19 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Silas T Berry!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Mason scores with a takedown into Berry's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (0) Berry
Mason slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Berry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berry can't keep his opponent in guard - Mason advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Berry trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason stalling. #T1##SUB#
Mason is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mason tries to pass to full mount but Berry defends it.
Mason seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berry does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Berry wants to improve his position but Mason is controlling well.
#SUB#
Mason is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Berry has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berry wants to control but Mason is keeping busy.
#T2#
Berry is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Mason seems to be working for a kimura but Berry defends the submission attempt.
Berry is staying active underneath Mason, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Berry wants to improve his position but Mason is controlling well.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mason is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Berry defends it well. #T3##SUB#
Mason seems to be looking for submissions.
Berry looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Berry moves into full guard.
Berry looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Berry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mason defends well.
Mason trying to control but Berry is working from the bottom.
Mason is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Berry is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Mason content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Mason drops back looking for a leg! Berry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Berry manages to kick Mason off! Mason jumps back into Berry's guard.
Berry wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mason is now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Berry manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5#
Mason pushing down on Berry's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Berry moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Berry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mason gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Berry keeping full guard, as Mason tries to pass.
Berry working a defensive guard here.
Mason trying to control but Berry is working from the bottom. #T6#
Mason 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.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Berry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mason won't allow Berry to sweep him here. #T7#
Mason postures up.
Berry is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Mason drops back looking for a leg! Berry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Berry manages to kick Mason off! Mason jumps back into Berry's guard.
Berry keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Berry wants to control but Mason passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
Mason is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T8#
Mason is pressing down on Berry's thigh, looking to free his foot. Berry is holding on for now.
Mason is keen to just control but Berry is a slippery customer.
Mason prevents Berry from improving his position.
Mason stalling. #T9##SUB#
Mason is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Berry has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mason seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berry does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Berry wants to get back to full guard.
Berry is trying to maintain the position but Mason is very close to passing his half guard.
Berry manages to get to full guard.
Berry controls Mason momentarily but Mason frees himself. #T10#
Mason trying to control but Berry is working from the bottom.
Berry controls Mason momentarily but Mason frees himself.
Mason is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mason has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Berry wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mason is now in half guard.
Mason will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T11#
Berry moves into full guard.
Mason preventing the sweep.
Mason's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mason looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Mason drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Berry dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (2) Berry
Mason is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Berry wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving. #T12#
Berry slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Berry tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Berry from controlling successfully.
Berry controlling from the top position.
Mason is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T13##SUB#
Mason had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berry defends it easily.
Mason is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mason not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Berry controls from within his opponent's guard. #T14#
Berry passes Mason's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mason wants to get back to full guard.
Mason is looking to control Berry's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mason avoid being mounted?
Berry controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Mason gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Mason takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bea Mason waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 97
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Silas T Berry! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Gaston Cahute!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Berry scores with a takedown into Cahute's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berry (2) vs (0) Cahute
Cahute tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Berry definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cahute 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: Berry (2) vs (2) Cahute
Cahute frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Berry (2) vs (5) Cahute#SUB2#
Cahute is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Berry is surviving well by controlling Cahute's body position as best he can.
Cahute trying to control but Berry is having none of it.
Berry is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berry tries to hold on but Cahute postures up.
Berry gets back to half guard.#T1#
Cahute tries to pass to full mount but Berry defends it.
Berry is refusing to be controlled, as Cahute sits in half guard.
Cahute is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Berry is not content to let Cahute control the position.
Cahute wants to free his trapped foot but Berry is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Berry is trying to maintain the position but Cahute is very close to passing his half guard.
Berry tries to get to full guard but Cahute has control of the leg. #T2#
Berry regains full guard. Nicely done.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Berry holds on and takes a little breather.
Cahute trying to control the position from guard on top but Berry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cahute stands and throws Berry's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Berry (2) vs (8) Cahute
Cahute is looking to take a break and control but Berry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cahute goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Berry rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cahute's guard! Nice work there by Berry! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berry (4) vs (8) Cahute
Cahute is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Berry 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.
Cahute tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cahute keeping moving, preventing Berry from controlling successfully.
Berry won't allow Cahute to sweep him here.
Cahute trying to control the position here. #T4#
Berry trying to control the position from guard on top but Cahute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berry passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Berry (7) vs (8) Cahute
Berry just content to control the position. #SUB#
Berry working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cahute prevents Berry from moving into mount. #T5#
Cahute is not content to let Berry control the position.
Cahute tries to buck Berry off but Berry is having none of it.
Cahute is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Berry's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Berry is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cahute is just riding it out for now. Berry eventually gives up the hold.
Cahute is pressing down on Berry's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T6#
Berry won't allow Cahute to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Berry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Berry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Berry trying to control the position from guard on top but Cahute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berry stopping the sweep attempt from Cahute.
Cahute is controlling Berry's posture.
Berry 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.
Berry wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving. #T7#
Cahute has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Berry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cahute is keeping the position for now.
Berry controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Berry wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving. #T8#
Berry being controlled here momentarily.
Cahute is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cahute has Berry pulled in close to control his posture.
Berry looking to pass the guard.
Berry trying to control the position from guard on top but Cahute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Berry not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cahute trying to control the position here.
Cahute tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cahute pulls Berry in close to prevent any damage.
Cahute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T10#
Berry controlling from the top position.
Cahute is pulling down on Berry's head to control his posture.
Berry is stalling in the full guard.
Berry is fighting to break Cahute's control of his arms but Cahute is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T11#
Cahute looking for a sweep. Not yet Cahute, not yet.
Berry trying to control but Cahute is working from the bottom.
Berry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Berry is really struggling to control Cahute but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Berry preventing the sweep.
Cahute controlling the position.#SUB#
Berry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Berry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T12#
Cahute not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Cahute working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Berry trying to control the position from guard on top but Cahute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berry sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cahute's guard.
Berry seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cahute is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Berry jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Berry (10) vs (8) Cahute#T13#
Berry is looking to take a break and control but Cahute is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cahute can't do much from the bottom here.
Cahute tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Berry (12) vs (8) Cahute
Cahute wants to hold on but Berry pushes him away.
Berry can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cahute is looking to escape.
Cahute wants to control but Berry is having none of it.
Berry looking to control but Cahute is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T14#
Berry controlling from the full mount.
Berry tries to control but Cahute wriggling away.
Cahute keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berry tries to control but Cahute wriggling away.
Berry controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berry takes the fight on points by 12 to 8. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 88
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Matthew Bandini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 10 losses; Silas T Berry!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Berry gets a double leg takedown into Bandini's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandini (0) vs (2) Berry
Berry pushes down on Bandini's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bandini is trying is best to control the position here.
Berry trying to pass the guard but Bandini defending well.
Bandini is holding on to half guard well.
Berry content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Bandini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini wants to get back to full guard.
Bandini trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Berry sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Bandini is defending against the submission attempts here by Berry.
Berry is keen to just control but Bandini is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Berry is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bandini defends it well.
Bandini gets back to full guard.
Berry looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Berry must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bandini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2##SUB#
Bandini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bandini trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Bandini has his foot on Berry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berry works his way back into a safe position though.
Bandini trying to keep a closed guard but Berry is proving a slippery customer.
Berry trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bandini throws his legs up looking for a submission but Berry uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (0) vs (5) Berry
Bandini is trying to escape the position but Berry is controlling the position. #T3#
Bandini struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Berry looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bandini is trying to control Berry's posture but Berry avoids it. #SUB2#
Berry is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bandini is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bandini gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandini (0) vs (7) Berry
Bandini tries to reverse the position but Berry maintains control.#T4#
Bandini is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Berry has control of Bandini's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bandini regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Berry controlling his opponent.
Bandini gets back to half guard.
Bandini wants to control but Berry is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Berry is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bandini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berry. #T5#
Bandini trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Berry wants to work for an arm triangle but Bandini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Berry tries to pass to full mount but Bandini defends it.
Bandini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bandini is working hard here to advance position.
Berry looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T6##SUB2#
Berry is working for a kimura but Bandini is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Bandini actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Berry is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bandini controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bandini'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.#T7#
Berry is keen to just control but Bandini is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Bandini actively working from the bottom here.
Bandini wants to improve his position but Berry is controlling well.
Berry is keen to just control but Bandini is a slippery customer.
Bandini is looking to control Berry's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bandini avoid being mounted?
Berry prevents Bandini from improving his position.#T8#
Bandini is staying active underneath Berry, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Bandini actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berry is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bandini is not content to let Berry control the position.
Bandini desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T9#
Bandini is staying active underneath Berry, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Berry is thwarting Bandini's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Bandini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bandini is positioning himself well to prevent Berry advancing to mount.
Berry trying to control the action but Bandini is working from the bottom.
Berry is looking to advance position but Bandini won't allow it. #T10#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Berry in particular looking to stall.
Berry wants to control but Bandini is keeping him busy.
Bandini is controlling Berry's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Berry wants to take a breather but Bandini is having none of it.
Bandini regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Bandini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Berry wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving. #T11#
Berry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bandini keeping moving, preventing Berry from controlling successfully.
Bandini has Berry pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Bandini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Berry's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Berry passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (0) vs (10) Berry#T12##SUB2#
Berry tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bandini keeps Berry under control for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Bandini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bandini gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Berry 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.
#T13#
Berry uses his free foot to push down on Bandini's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bandini. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandini (0) vs (13) Berry
Berry avoids the attempt from Bandini to control.
Bandini manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Bandini looking for submissions off his back.#T14#
Berry wants to control but Bandini is keeping him busy.
Bandini regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bandini will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Berry wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving. #SUB#
Bandini is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berry is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Bandini working for a triangle but Berry defends it easily.
Bandini is trying to keep Berry in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berry wins on points by 13 to 0. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 84
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Silas T Berry! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Jim Lake!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lake shoots for a takedown but Berry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lake misses with a takedown attempt - Berry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Berry definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Berry closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lake to the mat! Lake manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berry (2) vs (0) Lake
Berry stopping the sweep attempt from Lake.
Lake has control of Berry's left arm, preventing Berry from doing any damage.
Lake wants to sweep here but Berry controlling him for the moment.
Berry engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lake being controlled here, momentarily.
Berry looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Berry trying to control but Lake is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lake looking for a sweep. Not yet Lake, not yet.
Lake trying to keep a closed guard but Berry is proving a slippery customer.
Lake is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Berry controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lake keeping moving, preventing Berry from controlling successfully.
Berry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Berry looking to pass the guard.
Lake wants to sweep here but Berry controlling him for the moment.
Berry is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lake looking to control.
#T2#
Berry tries to free his leg and advance position but Lake is retaining full guard.
Lake looking to control.
Berry being controlled here momentarily.
Lake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Berry is pushing down on Lake's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lake is fighting to maintain full guard but Berry has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Berry is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lake is looking for a sweep. Berry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Berry is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lake doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berry.
Lake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Lake trying to hold on to Berry's head to control him but Berry postures up.
Lake is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Berry is staying active.
Lake wants to get back to full guard.
Lake is refusing to be controlled, as Berry sits in half guard. #SUB#
Berry seems to be working for a kimura but Lake defends the submission attempt.
Lake is positioning himself well to prevent Berry advancing to mount. #T4##SUB#
Berry is trying to work for a kimura but Lake is defending well.
Lake trying to control from the bottom.
Lake wants to get back to full guard.
Lake is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Berry seems to be looking for submissions.
Berry wants to control but Lake is keeping him busy.
Berry wants to pass the guard but Lake is defending well.
Lake slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lake 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.
Lake is controlling Berry's posture.#T5#
Lake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Berry engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Berry passes Lake's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Berry is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lake wants to get back to full guard.
Lake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berry is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Berry is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lake is just riding it out for now. Berry eventually gives up the hold.
Lake is refusing to be controlled, as Berry sits in half guard. #T6#
Lake gets full guard.
Lake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berry looking to pass the guard.
Lake 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lake holds on and takes a little breather.
Lake 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.
Berry wants to control from the top but Lake keeps moving. #T7#
Lake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lake has control of Berry's left arm, preventing Berry from doing any damage.
Lake trying to keep a closed guard but Berry is proving a slippery customer.
Berry is stalling in the full guard.
Berry is fighting to break Lake's control of his arms but Lake is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Berry trying to control the position from guard on top but Lake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lake can't keep his opponent in guard - Berry advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T8##SUB#
Berry is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lake doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berry.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Berry seems to be looking for submissions.
Lake is trying to get back to full guard.
Lake trying to control but Berry postures up.
Berry works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Berry (5) vs (0) Lake
Lake tries to hold on but Berry postures up.#T9#
Berry tries to control but Lake wriggling away.
Berry is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lake is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lake tries to hold on but Berry postures up.
Lake tries to reverse the position but Berry maintains control.
Berry tries to control but Lake wriggling away.
Lake wants to control but Berry is having none of it.
Lake is looking to improve his position but Berry isn't that keen on the idea.#T10##SUB#
Berry working for a guillotine from mount but Lake is in no mood to give up.
Berry content just to control the position here.
Berry wants to control the pace but Lake is squirming around nicely.
Berry avoids the attempt from Lake to control.#SUB#
Berry working for a guillotine from mount but Lake is in no mood to give up.
Berry trying to control but Lake is having none of it.
Lake working to try and regain half guard.
#T11#
Berry looking to control but Lake is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Berry looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lake is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lake sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lake tries to get to full guard but Berry has control of the leg.
Lake trying to hold on to Berry's head to control him but Berry postures up.
Lake wants to improve his position but Berry is controlling well.
Berry takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T12#
Lake works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lake keeping moving, preventing Berry from controlling successfully.
Lake keeping full guard, as Berry tries to pass.
Lake trying to keep a closed guard but Berry is proving a slippery customer.
Berry stopping the sweep attempt from Lake.
Lake is trying to keep Berry in close.
Berry trying to control but Lake is working from the bottom.
Lake keeping full guard, as Berry tries to pass.
Lake tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13#
Berry wants to pass the guard but Lake is keeping the position.
Berry is working hard here to advance position.
Berry wants to control from the top but Lake keeps moving.
Lake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berry preventing the sweep.
Berry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lake wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Lake controlling Berry's posture.
Lake wants to improve his position but instead Berry has moved into half guard.
Lake works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lake 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: Berry (5) vs (2) Lake
Berry trying to hold on to Lake's head to control him but Lake postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berry tries to roll over but Lake keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berry takes the fight on points by 5 to 2. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 79
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Silas T Berry! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Damian Drago!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Drago shoots in looking for a takedown. Berry tries to sprawl out of it but Drago keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Berry manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Drago tries to get set, Berry tries to push him back and clinch up but Drago manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Berry drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Berry (4) vs (0) Drago
Drago tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Berry wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Berry stalls from top position.
Drago tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Berry wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Berry wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Drago, who protects the arm well.
Berry is looking to take a break and control but Drago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drago is looking to regain half guard here but Berry keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Drago keeps trying to improve his position.
Berry is looking to take a break and control but Drago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drago is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Berry is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Drago felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Drago tries to get to full guard but Berry has control of the leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Berry'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berry passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Drago! Score +3 for passing guard: Berry (7) vs (0) Drago
Drago stops Berry from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T2#
Drago 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: Berry (7) vs (2) Drago#SUB#
Drago avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Berry keeping full guard, as Drago tries to pass.
Drago is still trying to improve position.
Berry looking to control.
Berry lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berry (9) vs (2) Drago
Berry trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Drago is looking for a triangle but Berry pushes his legs off easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Drago throws his legs up looking for a submission but Berry uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Berry (12) vs (2) Drago
Drago tries to bench press Berry off him but Berry keeps the position. #SUB#
Berry working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Drago tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Berry wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Drago being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Berry wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Drago, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Berry wants to control but Drago is keeping him busy.
Drago tries to bench press Berry off him but Berry keeps the position.
Berry wants to control but Drago is keeping him busy.
Drago is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Berry working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Drago is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Drago is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T5#
Drago is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Berry off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Berry (12) vs (6) Drago#SUB2#
Drago is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Berry knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Berry for a finish.
Berry manages to reverse the position and now he's in Drago's guard. Nice work there by Berry.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berry (14) vs (6) Drago
Berry 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.
Berry trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Drago has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berry has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Drago is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berry defends well.#T6##SUB2#
Drago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Drago is tightening it up a little... Berry has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Berry reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Berry taps out! Nice BJJ there by Drago!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Damian Drago!
Damian Drago managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Nutritional Shaved Ice, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 75
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 12 losses; Ricky Peyton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Silas T Berry!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Berry feints and as Peyton raises his hands in defense, Berry changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Peyton (0) vs (2) Berry#SUB#
Peyton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Peyton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Peyton looking for subs off his back but Berry has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Peyton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Peyton looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peyton tries to roll over but Berry keeps him under control.
My spies in Brotherhood MMA inform me that Berry has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Berry seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB2#
Berry is working for a kimura but Peyton is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Peyton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berry pulls his head out easily.
Peyton tries to roll over but Berry keeps him under control.
Peyton is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Berry trying to control the pace.
Peyton is concentrating on defense, preventing Berry from advancing position.
Well, if Berry is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Peyton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Berry slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Peyton is defending against the submission attempts here by Berry.
#SUB#
Peyton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Peyton trying to control here.
#T3#
Berry content to control rather than advance.
Peyton is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Berry jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Peyton (0) vs (5) Berry
Peyton is looking to regain half guard here but Berry keeps moving and retains side control.
Berry has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Peyton (0) vs (7) Berry
Peyton wants to hold on but Berry pushes him away.
Peyton bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Peyton (2) vs (7) Berry
Berry pulls Peyton in close to prevent any damage. #T4##SUB#
Peyton has gone for a leg lock! Berry slips out almost immediately though and dives into Peyton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Peyton (2) vs (9) Berry
Berry stands and throws Peyton's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Peyton (2) vs (12) Berry
Peyton is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Berry tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Berry has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Peyton can't do much from the bottom here.
Peyton prevents Berry from improving position. #T5#
Peyton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Berry advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Peyton (2) vs (14) Berry
Berry tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Berry might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Peyton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Peyton tries to improve his position but instead Berry has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Peyton (2) vs (17) Berry
Peyton manages to reverse the position and now he's in Berry's guard. Nice work there by Peyton.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Peyton (4) vs (17) Berry#SUB#
Peyton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Peyton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berry looking for a sweep. Not yet Berry, not yet.
Berry is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Peyton (4) vs (19) Berry
Berry with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Berry is working for a submission of some sort.
Peyton is not content to let Berry control the position.#T7##SUB#
Peyton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Berry wants to work for an arm triangle but Peyton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Peyton manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Peyton working for submissions but it's allowed Berry to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Peyton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T8#
Peyton wants to get back to full guard.
Peyton trying to control but Berry postures up.
Berry controlling the action here.
Berry works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Peyton (4) vs (22) Berry#T9#
Berry controlling the pace for now.
Berry can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Peyton is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Berry looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Peyton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Berry controlling the pace for now. #T10#
Berry looking to control but Peyton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Peyton tries to lock up and control but Berry gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Berry pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Berry prevents Peyton from getting the reversal.
Berry avoids the attempt from Peyton to control.
Peyton is working to get back to half guard.
Berry avoids the attempt from Peyton to control.#T11#
Berry controlling from mount.
Peyton is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berry trying to control but Peyton is having none of it.
Peyton is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T12#
Peyton tries to hold on but Berry postures up.
Peyton can't escape the position.
Peyton is breathing heavily.
Berry trying to control but Peyton is having none of it.
Peyton is trying to reverse the position but instead Berry has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Peyton (4) vs (25) Berry#SUB2#
Berry is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Peyton has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Berry is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Peyton with him. Peyton is trying to defend but Berry has an arm under the chin now! Peyton grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Silas T Berry! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 69
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Jake Lake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 9 losses; Silas T Berry!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lake changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Berry tries to avoid it but Lake manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Berry to the ground. Berry escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Lake gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lake (0) vs (2) Berry
Lake wants to sweep here but Berry controlling him for the moment.
Berry's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Berry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berry trying to control the position from guard on top but Lake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lake pulls Berry in close to prevent any damage.
Berry controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lake wants to sweep here but Berry controlling him for the moment.
Lake will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Berry engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lake looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Berry controlling from the top position.
Berry tries to free his leg and advance position but Lake is retaining full guard.
Berry not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Berry advances to half guard.
Lake is looking to improve his position.
Lake controlling the position well.
Lake wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Berry is pressing down on Lake's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lake is holding on for now.
Berry seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lake does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lake is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Berry's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Berry's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lake (4) vs (2) Berry
Lake doesn't have the hooks in and Berry manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (4) vs (4) Berry
Lake has his hands on Berry's head, controlling the position.
My spies in Brotherhood MMA inform me that Berry has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Berry preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lake working a defensive guard here.
Lake looking to control but Berry passes into half guard.
#T3#
Lake is trying to get back to full guard.
Berry seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lake does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Berry is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Berry wants to control but Lake is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Berry is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lake sees it coming and defends easily.
Lake tries to roll over but Berry keeps him under control.
Lake is working hard here to advance position.
Lake wants to get back to full guard but Berry has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lake (4) vs (7) Berry#T4##SUB2#
Berry has control of Lake's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lake regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Berry looking to control but Lake is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lake is in all sorts of trouble here.
Berry with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Berry manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lake to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lake (4) vs (10) Berry
Lake can't escape the position.
Lake trying to control the hands but Berry breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Lake is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T5#
Berry avoiding Lake 's attempts to control his hands.
Lake looking to control the position.
Lake rolls, trying to escape but Berry keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Berry is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lake has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Berry controlling the positon.
Berry is not going to allow Lake to sit and survive in this position. #T6##SUB2#
Berry is looking for the choke from the back position but Lake is controlling his hands well.
Lake is really stuck here.
Lake just trying to survive but Berry is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lake breaks Berry's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (6) vs (10) Berry
Lake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Berry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Lake drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Berry dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (6) vs (12) Berry
Lake is breathing heavily.
Berry slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Lake looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lake pulls Berry in close to his closed guard and prevents Berry from doing any damage or advancing position.
Berry 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.
Berry is fighting to break Lake's control of his arms but Lake is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lake wants to sweep here but Berry controlling him for the moment.
Berry wants to control from the top but Lake keeps moving. #T8#
Lake controls Berry momentarily but Berry frees himself.
Berry trying to control the position from guard on top but Lake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lake pulls Berry in close to prevent any damage.
Lake has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Berry has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lake (6) vs (15) Berry
Lake is trying to control Berry's posture but Berry avoids it.
Lake is looking to reverse the position.#T9#
Lake can't do much from the bottom here.
Berry just content to control the position.
Lake regains half guard.
Lake trying to hold on to Berry's head to control him but Berry postures up.
Lake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Berry is looking for a kimura here.
Berry content to control rather than advance.
Berry trying to control the action but Lake is working from the bottom. #T10#
Lake is pressing down on Berry's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Berry controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berry stopping the sweep attempt from Lake.
Berry trying to control but Lake is working from the bottom.
Lake is pulling down on Berry's head to control his posture.
Lake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berry manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (8) vs (15) Berry
Berry wants to control but Lake passes easily into half guard.
#T11#
Berry controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Berry trying to hold on to Lake's head to control him but Lake postures up.
#SUB2#
Berry looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Lake is working for a submission of some sort.
#T12#
Berry tries to get to full guard but Lake has control of the leg.
Berry keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Lake is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Berry defends it well. #T13##SUB#
Lake seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Lake is working for a kimura but Berry is defending it quite comfortably.
Berry is trying to get back to full guard.#T14##SUB#
Lake looking for a submission but Berry manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
#SUB#
Lake has gone for a leg lock! Berry slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lake's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (8) vs (17) Berry
Lake looking for a sweep. Not yet Lake, not yet.
Berry is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berry manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lake (10) vs (17) Berry
Berry pulls Lake in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berry wins on points by 17 to 10. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 66
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Jacob Fuisse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 9 losses; Silas T Berry!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fuisse shoots in looking for a takedown but Berry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fuisse's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Berry closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fuisse's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fuisse (0) vs (2) Berry
Berry trying to move into half guard but instead Fuisse has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuisse (2) vs (2) Berry
Fuisse won't allow Berry to sweep him here.
Berry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fuisse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fuisse trying to control but Berry is working from the bottom.
Berry looking for a sweep. Not yet Berry, not yet.
Berry keeping moving, preventing Fuisse from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuisse is pushing down on Berry's leg trying to pass to half guard. Berry is fighting to maintain full guard but Fuisse has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Fuisse is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuisse tries to pass to full mount but Berry defends it. #T1#
Fuisse with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fuisse works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fuisse (5) vs (2) Berry
Fuisse trying to control but Berry is having none of it.
Berry sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Berry is defending against the submission attempts here by Fuisse.
Fuisse stalling.
Fuisse is stalling here. Berry is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fuisse seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Berry has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fuisse (5) vs (6) Berry#T2#
Berry wants to control but Fuisse is keeping him busy.
Fuisse is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Berry looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fuisse manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuisse (7) vs (6) Berry#T3#
Fuisse is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Berry reverses the position - he's now on top in Fuisse's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuisse (7) vs (8) Berry
Fuisse wants to hit a sweep here but Berry passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fuisse there! Score +3 for passing guard: Fuisse (7) vs (11) Berry
Fuisse wants to control but Berry is having none of it.#SUB2#
Berry swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Fuisse is now in Berry's guard. A big mistake from Berry there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuisse (9) vs (11) Berry
Fuisse trying to control the position from guard on top but Berry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fuisse will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Fuisse tries to free his leg and advance position but Berry is retaining full guard.
Berry trying to keep a closed guard but Fuisse is proving a slippery customer.
Berry keeping moving, preventing Fuisse from controlling successfully.
Fuisse stays in close to Berry's body and controls the position.
Berry looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fuisse wants to control from the top but Berry keeps moving.
Fuisse pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berry is keeping the position for now.
Fuisse sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fuisse'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.
Berry keeping moving, preventing Fuisse from controlling successfully.
Fuisse has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Berry wants to sweep here but Fuisse controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Fuisse trying to control but Berry is working from the bottom.
Fuisse slips nicely into half guard.
Fuisse is trying to control. Berry wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fuisse is looking to stall here but Berry recovers full guard.
Fuisse looking to sit in guard and control but Berry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuisse (9) vs (13) Berry
Fuisse lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuisse (11) vs (13) Berry
Fuisse engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T6#
Fuisse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Fuisse has gone for a leg lock! Berry slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fuisse's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuisse (11) vs (15) Berry
Berry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fuisse is keeping the position for now.
Fuisse is trying to control the position but Berry postures up. #SUB#
Fuisse throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fuisse working a defensive guard but Berry manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fuisse (11) vs (18) Berry#T7#
Fuisse manages to work his way to half guard, despite Berry's best efforts.
Berry keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fuisse is staying active underneath Berry, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fuisse trying to control here.
Fuisse is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T8#
Fuisse is pressing down on Berry's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fuisse is adopting a defensive guard.
Fuisse is trying to control the position but Berry postures up.
Fuisse pulls Berry in to control the position.
Berry is pushing down on Fuisse's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fuisse is fighting to maintain full guard but Berry has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fuisse keeping hold of Berry's head, controlling as best he can.
Berry slows the pace down in half guard. #T9#
Fuisse gets back to full guard.
Fuisse keeping moving, preventing Berry from controlling successfully.
Fuisse manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berry manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuisse (13) vs (18) Berry#T10#
Fuisse pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berry is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Berry is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuisse (13) vs (20) Berry
Fuisse keeping moving, preventing Berry from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Fuisse is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berry defends well.
Fuisse has Berry pulled in close to control his posture. #T11#
Fuisse continues to stall.
Fuisse tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fuisse keeping moving, preventing Berry from controlling successfully. #T12##SUB#
Berry got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fuisse has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berry has managed to get both his arms back between Fuisse's legs - danger averted.
Fuisse 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.
Fuisse pulls Berry in close to his closed guard and prevents Berry from doing any damage or advancing position.
Berry's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Berry is looking to pass into half guard but Fuisse pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Fuisse is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuisse (15) vs (20) Berry#T13#
Berry bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fuisse's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuisse (15) vs (22) Berry
Fuisse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fuisse bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berry's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuisse (17) vs (22) Berry#SUB2#
Berry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fuisse controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fuisse pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berry is keeping the position for now.
Fuisse is pushing down on Berry's leg trying to pass to half guard. Berry is fighting to maintain full guard but Fuisse has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Fuisse is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Berry has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Fuisse is looking for a kimura here.
#T14#
Fuisse stalling.
Berry is refusing to be controlled, as Fuisse sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Berry manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Fuisse drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Berry manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fuisse has Berry in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuisse (17) vs (24) Berry
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berry wants to control from the top but Fuisse keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berry wins on points by 24 to 17. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 62
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Beaver Shaver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 8 losses; Silas T Berry!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shaver shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Berry pinned against the cage. Berry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shaver dives in for a single leg takedown but Berry sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Shaver is trying to trip Berry. He has hold of a leg but Berry is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Shaver persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shaver (2) vs (0) Berry
Shaver tries to free his leg and advance position but Berry is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Shaver avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaver stays in close to Berry's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berry has control of Shaver's left arm, preventing Shaver from doing any damage. #T1#
Shaver tries to free his leg and advance position but Berry is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaver slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (5) vs (0) Berry
The referee asks Shaver politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shaver prefers to stall for the moment though.
Shaver tries to advance to mount but can't.
Shaver controls the position from side control.#T2#
Berry can't do much from the bottom here.
Berry stops Shaver from passing to mount.
A lull in the action here as Shaver stalls from top position.
Berry controls the position for a moment.#T3#
Berry is trying to escape the position but Shaver is controlling the position.
Berry is trying to improve his position.
Berry prevents Shaver from improving position.
Berry can't do much from the bottom here.
Shaver tries to move to mount but Berry blocks the move with his legs. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Berry's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Berry looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shaver controls the position from side control.#T5#
Berry can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Shaver politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shaver prefers to stall for the moment though.
Berry can't do much from the bottom here.
Shaver tries to move to mount but Berry blocks the move with his legs.
Shaver content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T6#
Berry is trying to control Shaver's posture but Shaver avoids it.
Berry is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Berry's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shaver works to advance to full mount. Berry defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Shaver (7) vs (0) Berry
Berry wants to control but Shaver is having none of it.
Shaver controlling from the full mount. #T7#
Shaver'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.
Berry is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shaver looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shaver wants to control the pace but Berry is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Shaver is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Berry has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Berry! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaver (7) vs (2) Berry#T8#
Berry wants to control from the top but Shaver keeps moving.
Berry tries to free his leg and advance position but Shaver is retaining full guard.
Berry trying to control but Shaver is working from the bottom.
Shaver seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Shaver has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berry trying to control but Shaver is working from the bottom. #T9##SUB#
Shaver has his foot on Berry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berry works his way back into a safe position though.
Shaver trying to keep a closed guard but Berry is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Shaver is looking for a triangle but Berry pushes his legs off easily.
Shaver is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Berry trying to control but Shaver is working from the bottom. #T10#
Berry being controlled here momentarily.
Berry tries to free his leg and advance position but Shaver is retaining full guard.
Berry wants to control from the top but Shaver keeps moving. #T11#
Shaver has his hands on Berry's head, controlling the position.
Shaver keeping moving, preventing Berry from controlling successfully.
Shaver has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Berry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaver is keeping the position for now.
Berry controlling from the top position. #T12#
Berry trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaver looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Berry is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Shaver working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Shaver has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Berry tries to free his leg and advance position but Shaver is retaining full guard.
Shaver keeping moving, preventing Berry from controlling successfully.
Berry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaver is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Shaver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shaver will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shaver is trying to keep Berry in close.
Shaver wants to improve his position but instead Berry has moved into half guard.
Berry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shaver keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berry takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaver takes the fight on points by 7 to 2. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 57
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 8 losses; Silas T Berry! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Gaston Cahute!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Berry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cahute as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Cahute gets caught napping as Berry dives in and scores a takedown. Cahute manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berry (2) vs (0) Cahute
Berry being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berry pushing down on Cahute's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Berry has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cahute holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Berry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cahute keeps working.
Berry is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Cahute is trying to get back to full guard.
Berry is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cahute is looking to improve his position.
Cahute keeps trying to improve his position.
Cahute slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cahute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Berry wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving.
Berry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cahute swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Cahute has his hands on Berry's head, controlling the position.
Cahute looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Berry controlling from the top position.
Cahute lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berry (2) vs (2) Cahute#SUB2#
Cahute drops back, looking for a kneebar! Berry looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Berry looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Berry! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Berry (6) vs (2) Cahute#T3#
Berry takes a little break here. Cahute wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
You can see the frustration on Cahute's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cahute is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Berry wants to control but Cahute is keeping him busy.
Berry has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cahute! Score +2 for reaching mount: Berry (8) vs (2) Cahute
Cahute is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Cahute is squirming around, avoiding Berry's attempts to control the action.
Cahute tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cahute tries to lock up and control but Berry gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cahute is in all sorts of trouble here.
Berry controlling his opponent.
Berry can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cahute is looking to escape.
Cahute is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Berry looking to control but Cahute is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cahute felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Cahute is desperately trying to improve his position but Berry has a good base and remains in mount.
Cahute tries to control Berry's body but Berry pushes him off. Cahute squirms to his side and now Berry has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Berry (11) vs (2) Cahute
Cahute rolls, trying to escape but Berry keeps control of the position.
Cahute is keeping busy.
Berry keeps control of the position easily here as Cahute tries to buck him off.
Cahute trying to control but not successfully.
I would not like to be Cahute right now.
#T6#
Berry is looking to control Cahute but Cahute is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Cahute can't escape the position.
Cahute just trying to survive but Berry is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Cahute is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Berry is staying active.
Cahute rolls, trying to escape but Berry keeps control of the position.
Cahute is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Cahute is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Berry gets his way!
Berry doesn't have the hooks in and Cahute manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berry (11) vs (4) Cahute#T7#
Berry is trying to keep Cahute in close.
Berry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cahute is one step ahead there.
Berry is breathing heavily.
Cahute trying to control the position from guard on top but Berry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Berry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cahute defends well.#SUB2#
Cahute drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Berry manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cahute has Berry in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berry (13) vs (4) Cahute
Cahute looking for a sweep. Not yet Cahute, not yet. #T8#
Cahute managing to control the position.
Cahute tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cahute looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cahute keeping full guard, as Berry tries to pass.
Cahute tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Cahute lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berry (13) vs (6) Cahute#SUB2#
Cahute 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.
Berry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Cahute drops back, looking for a kneebar! Berry looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Berry looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Berry! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Berry (17) vs (6) Cahute
Berry wants to take a breather but Cahute manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Berry.
Cahute looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T10#
Cahute is trying to keep Berry in close.
Berry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cahute is keeping the position for now.
Cahute working a defensive guard here.
Cahute pulls Berry in close to his closed guard and prevents Berry from doing any damage or advancing position.
Berry trying to control the position from guard on top but Cahute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berry is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cahute is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T11#
Cahute looking for a sweep. Not yet Cahute, not yet.
Berry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cahute keeping moving, preventing Berry from controlling successfully.
Cahute is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cahute looking for a sweep. Not yet Cahute, not yet.
Berry controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cahute looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berry is one step ahead there.
Cahute 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: Berry (17) vs (8) Cahute#T12##SUB2#
Cahute is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Berry is just riding it out for now. Cahute eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Cahute is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Berry trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Cahute seems to be looking for submissions.
Berry is trying to control but can't.
Berry wants to get back to full guard.#T13##SUB2#
Cahute trying to work for an americana but Berry has managed to regain full guard.
Berry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Berry keeping full guard, as Cahute tries to pass. #SUB2#
Cahute drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Berry manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cahute has Berry in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berry (19) vs (8) Cahute
Cahute has his hands on Berry's head, controlling the position.
Cahute looking for a sweep. Not yet Cahute, not yet. #T14#
Cahute not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Berry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cahute keeping moving, preventing Berry from controlling successfully.
Cahute trying to control the position here.
Cahute keeping full guard, as Berry tries to pass.
Cahute looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berry is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cahute has his hands on Berry's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berry takes the fight on points by 19 to 8. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 54
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 0 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 7 losses; Silas T Berry!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Banner feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (0) Berry
Banner stays in close to Berry's body and controls the position.
Banner preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berry is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berry is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (2) Berry
Banner wants to improve his position but Berry is controlling well.
Berry seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Banner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Banner is trying is best to control the position here.
Banner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banner is working hard here to advance position.
Berry has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Brotherhood MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Berry trying to control from half guard but Banner is working away. #T2#
Banner tries to get to full guard but Berry has control of the leg.
Banner manages to get to full guard.
Banner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Berry trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berry tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard.
Banner wants to sweep here but Berry controlling him for the moment.
Berry wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Berry avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Berry being controlled here momentarily.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Berry from controlling successfully.
Berry won't allow Banner to sweep him here. #SUB#
Banner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berry defends well.#T4##SUB#
Banner has his foot on Berry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berry works his way back into a safe position though.
Berry trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
Banner is controlling Berry's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet. #T5#
Berry looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Berry got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berry has managed to get both his arms back between Banner's legs - danger averted.
Banner has his hands on Berry's head, controlling the position.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet. #SUB#
Berry avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Berry being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Banner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berry defends it easily.#T6#
Banner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Banner is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (4) vs (2) Berry
Banner 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. #T7#
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Banner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Banner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Berry is trying to keep Banner in close.
Banner is stalling in the full guard.
Banner'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.#T8#
Berry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banner is one step ahead there.
Banner controlling from the top position.
Berry controls Banner momentarily but Banner frees himself. #T9#
Banner content to stall in guard here.
Banner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Banner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T10#
Banner passes Berry's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T11##SUB#
Banner is looking for a kimura but Berry is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Banner to get the leverage.
Berry is in trouble now - Banner has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (7) vs (2) Berry
Banner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Banner seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Berry for as long as he can get away with.
Berry is controlling an arm, preventing Banner from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Berry is desperately trying to improve his position but Banner has a good base and remains in mount.
Banner controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Banner looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T12#
Banner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Banner seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Berry is holding on tight.
Banner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Banner prevents Berry from getting the reversal.
Banner controlling from mount. #T13#
Berry has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Banner (10) vs (2) Berry#SUB#
Banner looking to break Berry's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Berry remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Banner will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
I would not like to be Berry right now.
Further stalling from Banner.
Banner has the hooks in. Berry is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Berry looks winded!#T14#
Banner controls the position.
Berry is in bad spot here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A victorious Roddy Banner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 48
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Silas T Berry!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Berry gets caught flat footed, as Thumb shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (0) Berry
Berry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Berry is trying to control the position but Thumb postures up.
Thumb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thumb stopping the sweep attempt from Berry.
Berry is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Berry looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Berry trying to control the position.
Thumb wants to pass the guard but Berry is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berry looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Thumb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thumb stays in close to Berry's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berry looking for a sweep. Not yet Berry, not yet.
Berry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berry being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Berry working a defensive guard here.
Thumb is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thumb passes into half guard. #T3#
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.
Berry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thumb slows the pace down in half guard.
Thumb wants to pass the guard but Berry is defending well.
Thumb frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (5) vs (0) Berry#T4#
Berry has given up his back. Will we see Thumb going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (8) vs (0) Berry
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
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.#SUB#
Berry tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Thumb has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Berry is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thom Thumb!
A very excited looking Thom Thumb made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 47
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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Silas T Berry! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bradley Jaditsa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jaditsa doesn't manage to clinch there - Berry circles away.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jaditsa enables Berry to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jaditsa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berry (2) vs (0) Jaditsa
Jaditsa working a defensive guard here.
Berry definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Berry trying to control but Jaditsa is working from the bottom.
Jaditsa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Berry has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Berry slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaditsa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berry is one step ahead there. #T1#
Jaditsa has his hands on Berry's head, controlling the position.
Jaditsa keeping full guard, as Berry tries to pass.
Jaditsa has his hands on Berry's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Jaditsa wants to sweep but no luck.
Berry sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Berry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Berry trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaditsa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Jaditsa controls Berry momentarily but Berry frees himself.
Jaditsa keeping full guard, as Berry tries to pass.
Jaditsa is controlling Berry's posture.
Berry looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Berry 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.
Jaditsa is controlling Berry's posture.
Berry wants to pass the guard but Jaditsa is keeping the position.
Berry is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jaditsa trying to control the position here. #T5#
Berry wants to control from the top but Jaditsa keeps moving.
Jaditsa has his hands on Berry's head, controlling the position.
Berry wants to control from the top but Jaditsa keeps moving.
Jaditsa is pulling down on Berry's head to control his posture. #T6#
Berry forces his way into half guard.
Jaditsa is looking to improve his position.
Berry trying to control from half guard but Jaditsa is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaditsa trying to control but Berry postures up.
#T7#
Jaditsa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jaditsa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berry (2) vs (2) Jaditsa
Jaditsa passes into half guard.
Jaditsa is just content to waste time from the top position. Berry takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Berry seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jaditsa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berry swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Jaditsa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Berry keeping full guard, as Jaditsa tries to pass.
Jaditsa is stalling in the full guard. #T9#
Berry trying to keep a closed guard but Jaditsa is proving a slippery customer.
Jaditsa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jaditsa passes Berry's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Jaditsa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Berry works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jaditsa is stalling in the full guard. #T10#
Berry keeping full guard, as Jaditsa tries to pass.
Jaditsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Berry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaditsa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jaditsa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Berry keeping full guard, as Jaditsa tries to pass.
Berry wants to sweep but no luck. #T11#
Jaditsa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Berry is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jaditsa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Berry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jaditsa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berry is keeping the position for now.
Berry looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T12#
Berry pulls Jaditsa in close to his closed guard and prevents Jaditsa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jaditsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Berry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berry can't keep his opponent in guard - Jaditsa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Berry manages to get to full guard.
Berry is breathing heavily.
Jaditsa stays in close to Berry's body and controls the position. #T13#
Jaditsa passes Berry's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jaditsa wants to control but Berry is keeping him busy.
Berry tries to roll over but Jaditsa keeps him under control.
Jaditsa content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jaditsa is trying to work for a kimura but Berry is defending well.
#T14#
Jaditsa moves into full mount! Berry won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Berry (2) vs (5) Jaditsa
Jaditsa wants to control the pace but Berry is squirming around nicely.
Jaditsa fails to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jaditsa looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaditsa wins on points by 5 to 2. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 42
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Silas T Berry! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Damian Drago!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Drago tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Berry defends well and Drago ends up having to push Berry into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Drago shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Berry napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Berry (0) vs (4) Drago#SUB2#
Drago is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Berry is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Berry tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Drago is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Berry knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Drago is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Berry knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Drago tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Drago has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Berry is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Berry is working hard here to advance position.
Berry manages to work his way to half guard, despite Drago's best efforts.
Berry wants to improve his position but Drago is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Drago is trying to work for a kimura but Berry is defending well.
Berry tries to get to full guard but Drago has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Drago is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Berry has managed to free his arm - good work.
Berry tries to roll over but Drago keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Drago is looking for a kimura but Berry is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Drago to get the leverage.
Berry definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Berry wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Drago seems to be working for a kimura but Berry defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Drago is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Drago is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Berry sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Drago is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Drago is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Berry trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Drago is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Berry moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Drago drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drago jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Drago drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drago jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4##SUB2#
Drago is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Berry controls Drago momentarily but Drago frees himself. #SUB2#
Drago drops back looking for a leg! Berry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Berry manages to kick Drago off! Drago jumps back into Berry's guard.
Berry looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Drago drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drago jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Drago drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drago jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Drago is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T5#
Drago trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Drago has gone for a leg lock! Berry slips out almost immediately though and dives into Drago's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berry (2) vs (4) Drago#SUB2#
Drago is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berry defends well.#SUB2#
Drago has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berry sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Drago's guard.
Berry tries to pass to full mount but Drago defends it. #T6##SUB2#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Berry works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Berry (5) vs (4) Drago
Berry wants to control the pace but Drago is squirming around nicely.
Drago is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Drago tries to improve his position but instead Berry has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Berry (8) vs (4) Drago#T7#
Drago manages to reverse the position and now he's in Berry's guard. Nice work there by Drago.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berry (8) vs (6) Drago#SUB2#
Drago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Drago looks winded!
Drago sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Berry's guard.
Berry is pressing down on Drago's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Drago drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Drago as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Berry screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Drago! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Damian Drago!
Damian Drago managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Nutritional Shaved Ice, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 36
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Silas T Berry! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Tendren Hlervu!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Hlervu looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berry (0) vs (2) Hlervu
Berry controls Hlervu momentarily but Hlervu frees himself.
Hlervu is pushing down on Berry's leg trying to pass to half guard. Berry is fighting to maintain full guard but Hlervu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Berry wants to improve his position but Hlervu is controlling well.
Berry has a hand on Hlervu's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hlervu takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Berry (0) vs (5) Hlervu
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu prevents Berry from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Hlervu has hold of Berry's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Berry manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Berry really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T1#
Hlervu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Berry tries to reverse the position but Hlervu maintains control.
Hlervu avoids the attempt from Berry to control.#SUB2#
Hlervu working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2#
Hlervu controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Hlervu looking for a guillotine from mount but Berry is having none of it.
Berry is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berry is breathing heavily.
Berry tries to hold on but Hlervu pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berry is desperately trying to improve his position but Hlervu has a good base and remains in mount.
Berry definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hlervu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Berry tries to reverse the position but Hlervu maintains control.
Hlervu controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Hlervu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Berry tries to hold on but Hlervu pushes him away. #T4#
Hlervu controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Hlervu looking for a guillotine from mount but Berry is having none of it.
Hlervu controlling from the full mount. #T5##SUB2#
Hlervu looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hlervu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
Berry tries to reverse the position but Hlervu maintains control.
Hlervu controlling the position easily from mount.
Berry is trying to escape the mount.
#T7#
Hlervu controlling from the full mount.
Berry is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hlervu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Berry is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hlervu looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Hlervu has hold of Berry's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Berry manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T9#
Berry really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hlervu controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Hlervu 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.#T10##SUB2#
Hlervu working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Berry looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Hlervu! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tendren Hlervu!
Tendren Hlervu thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 34
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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Silas T Berry! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Rumsfeld Shart!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Shart gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berry (2) vs (0) Shart
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Shart working a defensive guard but Berry manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Berry (5) vs (0) Shart#SUB#
Berry is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shart is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shart is looking for a sweep.
Berry trying to control the position but Shart is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shart is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shart wants to control but Berry postures up.#T1#
Shart manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shart is doing well to control the position and prevent Berry from advancing to side control.
Shart works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shart has Berry pulled in close to control his posture.
Berry preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB2#
Shart is looking for a triangle but Berry pushes his legs off easily.
Berry wants to pass the guard but Shart is keeping the position.
Shart has Berry pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Berry drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shart dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berry (5) vs (2) Shart
Berry looking to control.
Shart pushes down on Berry's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shart prevents Berry from improving his position.#T3#
Shart is looking to advance position but Berry won't allow it.
Shart looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Shart wants to work for an arm triangle but Berry is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shart controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Shart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Berry is just riding it out for now. Shart eventually gives up the hold. #T4##SUB2#
Shart is working for a submission of some sort.
Shart is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shart tries to pass the half guard into mount. Berry knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T5##SUB2#
Shart is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Berry doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shart.
Berry is looking for a sweep. Shart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T6##SUB2#
Shart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Berry is looking for a sweep. Shart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Shart seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Berry is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rumsfeld Shart!
Rumsfeld Shart managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community , into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 29
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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Silas T Berry! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Simon Cross!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Cross shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cross was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Berry (0) vs (4) Cross
Berry is looking for a sweep.
Cross controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berry is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Cross controlling the position from side mount.
Berry tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cross wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cross staying calm.#T2##T3#
Berry is trying to improve his position.
Berry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Berry trying to remain calm as Cross controls from the top position.#T4#
Berry tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cross wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Berry is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cross's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cross not doing much here.
#T5#
Let's hope that Cross 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.
Berry wants to improve his position but Cross is controlling well.
Cross controlling the pace. #T6#
It looks like Cross 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.
Berry is trying to get back to full guard.
Cross takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Berry trying to control but Cross postures up.
Berry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cross controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7##SUB2#
Cross is looking for a kimura here.
Cross wants to free his trapped foot but Berry is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T8#
Cross content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9##SUB#
Berry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cross trying to control the pace.
Cross tries to pass to full mount but Berry defends it.
Cross is controlling the pace.
Cross passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Berry (0) vs (7) Cross#T10#
Berry tries to improve position but can't.
Berry manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Well, if Cross 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.
#T11#
Cross's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cross works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Berry (0) vs (10) Cross
Cross slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Cross goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Berry rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cross's guard! Nice work there by Berry! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berry (2) vs (10) Cross
Berry is fighting to break Cross's control of his arms but Cross is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T12#
Berry stopping the sweep attempt from Cross.
Cross managing to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cross is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berry (2) vs (12) Cross#T13#
Berry keeping full guard, as Cross tries to pass.
Cross works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cross is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Berry actively working from the bottom here.
Berry is breathing heavily.
Cross content to control rather than advance. #T14#
Cross wants to pass to mount but Berry is defending the position.
Cross sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berry is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cross wins on points by 12 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Simon Cross thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1119 Round 2
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Takaida gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Berry is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Berry goes for a takedown attempt but Takaida pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Takaida moves into the clinch.
A short right from Takaida.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Berry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takaida works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Takaida lands with a light punch inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Berry is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shinji Takaida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silas T Berry.#T1#
Takaida lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takaida pushes Berry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Takaida scores with a shoulder strike.
Takaida lands a right hand.
A short right from Takaida on the inside.
Takaida scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takaida gets through Berry's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Berry has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Takaida is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Takaida lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Takaida avoiding damage.
A short left from Takaida.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takaida lands a body shot in the clinch.
Takaida lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takaida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takaida works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Berry wants to take the fight to the mat but Takaida manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Berry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Takaida has closed the distance and engaged Berry in a clinch.
#T3#
Takaida gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Berry.
The referee is keeping an eye on Takaida - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2#
Berry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Takaida drives through and clinches with Berry against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Takaida.
A nice left hand lands by Takaida.
Takaida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Takaida.
Takaida lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takaida working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Takaida.
Berry has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Takaida after a bit of a struggle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takaida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berry drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Berry goes for a takedown attempt but Takaida pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shinji Takaida dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Takaida has Berry up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Takaida.
Berry is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Takaida is defending well.
Takaida lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berry has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Takaida is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Takaida lands a nice uppercut.
Berry is trying to drag Takaida to the mat but Takaida just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shinji Takaida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silas T Berry.#T1#
Takaida is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Berry is looking for a takedown.
Takaida lands with a left to the head.
Takaida lands a right hand.
Takaida manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Takaida.
#T2#
Takaida softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Berry goes for a takedown attempt but Takaida pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Takaida fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Berry, pushing him back against the cage.
Berry can't get the takedown.
Takaida lands a right hand that snaps the head of Berry backwards.
Takaida holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Berry takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Takaida lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Berry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Takaida moves into the clinch.
A short left from Takaida.
Takaida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berry can do to turn this around?
Berry is looking for a takedown.
Takaida is working Berry over against the cage.
Takaida lands a left hand.
Takaida lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Takaida.
#T4##BC#
Takaida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Takaida pushes Berry up against the cage in a clinch.
Takaida lands with a short shot to the head.
Shinji Takaida has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berry is working for takedown but Takaida is calmly controlling the position for now.
Takaida lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Takaida.
Berry is breathing heavily.
Takaida working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Takaida breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Takaida fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Berry, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shinji Takaida dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Takaida drives through and clinches with Berry against the cage.
Takaida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Takaida slows down the pace here.
Takaida lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Berry backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takaida taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Berry wants a takedown.
#T1#
Takaida digs a right hand into Berry's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Berry's gas tank.
Takaida lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takaida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takaida.
Berry can't get the takedown.
A short body shot lands from Takaida as the two fighters clinch.
Takaida lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takaida lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Berry backwards.
Takaida lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Takaida lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takaida holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Berry wants a takedown but no success here.
Shinji Takaida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silas T Berry.
Takaida presses Berry against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takaida is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Takaida has Berry pushed against the cage.
Takaida will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Berry up against the cage.#T3#
Takaida lands a shoulder strike.
Takaida holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Takaida lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Berry.
Berry changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Takaida fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Berry gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4##CL#
Takaida closes the distance and pushes Berry back into the cage.
Berry drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takaida lands with a right to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takaida is leaning against Berry and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shinji Takaida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Takaida has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Shinji Takaida!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Shinji Takaida!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Shinji Takaida!
Shinji Takaida wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1119 Round 1
Date: Sep 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Ming leaves Berry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Berry misses with a takedown attempt - Ming sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ming raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ming tries to clinch but Berry is having none of it.
Berry drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ming sprawls and moves away.
Ming moves in looking to clinch but Berry pushes him off.
Ming lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Berry circles away quickly and effectively.
Berry shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silas T Berry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Berry. No joy for Ming on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Berry gets caught flat footed, as Ming shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Berry bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ming's guard. #REVR#
Ming controls Berry momentarily but Berry frees himself. #T1##SUB2#
Ming has his foot on Berry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berry works his way back into a safe position though.
Berry distracts Ming with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berry trying to control but Ming is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berry passes into half guard.
Berry slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Ming is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Berry has latched onto it... Big trouble! Berry pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Ming is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Berry!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Silas T Berry! |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Silas T Berry! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Thammy Jagonoy!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Berry has Jagonoy up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Berry jumps guard.
#SUB#
Berry looking for a guillotine here but Jagonoy defends easily.
Berry wants to control but Jagonoy passes easily into half guard.
Berry wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jagonoy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jagonoy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Berry is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jagonoy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jagonoy's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Berry (4) vs (0) Jagonoy#T1#
Jagonoy tries to escape but Berry has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jagonoy trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Berry tightening his grip on Jagonoy, looking for the choke.
Jagonoy looking very determined here, making life difficult for Berry.
Jagonoy trying to control the hands but Berry breaks the grip.
Jagonoy breaks Berry's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berry (4) vs (2) Jagonoy#T2#
Berry can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jagonoy controls the pace.
Berry trying to keep a closed guard but Jagonoy is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Berry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jagonoy wants to pass the guard but Berry is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Jagonoy drops back looking for a leg! Berry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Berry manages to kick Jagonoy off! Jagonoy jumps back into Berry's guard.
Jagonoy trying to control but Berry is working from the bottom. #T3#
Berry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jagonoy is one step ahead there.
Jagonoy trying to control but Berry is working from the bottom.
Jagonoy stands and throws Berry's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Berry (4) vs (5) Jagonoy
Berry is trying to control Jagonoy's posture but Jagonoy avoids it. #T4#
Jagonoy wants to control but Berry is keeping him busy.
Jagonoy in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Jagonoy is trying to get an arm triangle but Berry is defending well. #SUB2#
Jagonoy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Jagonoy has hold of Berry's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Berry seems comfortable defending it but Jagonoy has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Berry is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Berry is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Jagonoy couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thammy Jagonoy! |
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