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Event:
MMAHKI 51
Date: May 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Brown tries for a takedown but Eri circles away easily
and Eri counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Jax Brown has been cut.
Brown with a lazy takedown attempt
and Eri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brown thinking.
Brown with a poor takedown
and Eri counters with a nice body shot.
Wild Eri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jax Brown.
Brown doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown tries for a takedown but Eri circles away easily
and Eri counters with a series of strikes. Brown will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD2#
Brown shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Eri napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Eri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eri on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Eri tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Brown looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Eri tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position. #SUB2#
Brown tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brown works to advance to full mount. Eri defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB2#
Brown goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Eri turns into him and now he's in Brown's guard.
Eri sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2##SUB2#
Brown has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Eri is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Brown.
Eri is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Brown tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Eri wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brown manages to work his way to half guard, despite Eri's best efforts.#SUB2#
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Eri is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Eri'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.#T3#
Brown wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eri pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Eri in particular looking to stall.
Eri has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Eri.
Brown gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Eri passes into side control.
Eri misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Eri taking a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wild Eri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jax Brown's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Brown fails with the takedown
and Eri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brown shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Eri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown has his takedown stuffed
and Eri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wild Eri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jax Brown.
Brown tries for a takedown but Eri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brown shoots and misses
and Eri counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown with a poor takedown
and Eri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eri stalks Brown and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brown's face. Brown staggers backwards, shaken.
Brown doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eri counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Jax Brown's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eri scores with a body shot.
Brown gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eri counters with a straight right hand.
Brown is breathing heavily.#T1#
Eri lands an overhand right.
Eri paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jax Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brown has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Eri smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#The cut above Jax Brown's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Eri is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fighters circling - Eri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A cross from Eri lands.
Brown misses with a takedown
and Eri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Brown is rocked!
Brown misses with a takedown
and Eri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Brown has his takedown stuffed
and Eri counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt
and Eri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#Jax Brown's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Eri scores with a jab to the body.
Eri lands a nice hook to Brown's body. Brown takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Donk. Eri catches Brown right on the button with a cross.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jax Brown's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Wild Eri! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Andersson moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Andersson decides to pull guard.
Brown not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Andersson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Andersson is tightening it up a little... Brown has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Brown reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Brown taps out! Nice BJJ there by Andersson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stefan Andersson!
Stefan Andersson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
SSG 116 Waterman vs Hlervu
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Jax Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Juliano Dramos!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Brown closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dramos to the mat! Dramos manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Dramos#SUB#
Brown 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.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Dramos.
Brown trying to control but Dramos is working from the bottom.
Brown won't allow Dramos to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Dramos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Dramos is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dramos trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dramos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Dramos's legs - danger averted.
Dramos wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dramos is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Brown is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Dramos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Dramos is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Dramos has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Dramos keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Dramos trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Dramos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Dramos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dramos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##SUB2#
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dramos controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dramos is keeping the position for now.
Dramos is trying to keep Brown in close.
Dramos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Dramos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've been hearing good reports from Brown'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.
Dramos working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Dramos is adopting a defensive guard.
Brown trying to control but Dramos is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dramos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Brown passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (0) Dramos
Brown controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Brown tries for a kimura but Dramos is defending well.
Dramos is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Dramos is holding Brown down, trying to stall.#SUB#
Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dramos, who protects the arm well.
Dramos sneaks back into half guard.
Brown moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (8) vs (0) Dramos
You can see the frustration on Dramos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Brown is trying to get an arm triangle but Dramos is defending well. #T5#
Brown trying to control the action but Dramos is working from the bottom.
Dramos struggling a bit here.
Dramos is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Brown tries for a kimura but Dramos is defending well.
Dramos is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Brown is trying to get an arm triangle but Dramos is defending well.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Dramos is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Dramos regains half guard.
Brown is thwarting Dramos's attempts to control the position.
Dramos is pressing down on Brown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dramos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dramos trying to control the position.
Dramos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dramos working a defensive guard here.
Brown pushes down on Dramos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dramos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Dramos gets back to full guard.
#T7#
Brown stays in close to Dramos's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Brown is posturing up here but Dramos has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Brown tries to roll out but it's too tight and Brown has to tap! Slick submission there by Dramos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juliano Dramos! |
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Event:
SSG 114 Waterman vs Rhodeo
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Jax Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Joseph Kyran!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Brown drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Kyran
Brown looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Brown thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Kyran looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown won't allow Kyran to sweep him here.
Brown wants to control from the top but Kyran keeps moving.
Brown preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kyran escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kyran 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.
Brown forces his way into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Brown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kyran sees it coming and defends easily.
Kyran gets full guard.
Kyran looking for a sweep. Not yet Kyran, not yet.
Kyran is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Kyran escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kyran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Brown wants to control from the top but Kyran keeps moving.
Brown passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (0) Kyran
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kyran sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Kyran trying to hold on to Brown's head to control him but Brown postures up.
Kyran tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.#SUB#
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Kyran is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kyran is trying to get back to full guard.
Kyran is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kyran is trying is best to control the position here.
Kyran is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kyran is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Brown moves into full mount! Kyran won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (8) vs (0) Kyran
Kyran is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3##SUB#
Brown working for a guillotine from mount but Kyran is in no mood to give up.
Kyran manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Kyran is defending well.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Kyran moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brown won't allow Kyran to sweep him here.
Kyran is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown is pushing down on Kyran's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kyran is fighting to maintain full guard but Brown has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Kyran wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Brown is looking for submissions but instead, Kyran has regained full guard.
Kyran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Kyran is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kyran keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Kyran is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brown wants to control from the top but Kyran keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kyran is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (8) vs (2) Kyran
Kyran slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T5#
Kyran wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #SUB#
Brown is looking for a triangle but Kyran pushes his legs off easily.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Kyran passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (8) vs (5) Kyran
Kyran works to advance to full mount. Brown defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (8) vs (7) Kyran
Brown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kyran wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely. #T6#
Brown has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Brown (8) vs (10) Kyran
What can Brown do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kyran wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
What can Brown do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Brown preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kyran.
Brown turns into Kyran and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (10) vs (10) Kyran
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kyran is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (10) vs (12) Kyran
Kyran looking to pass the guard.
Kyran is stalling in the full guard. #T7##SUB#
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Kyran from controlling successfully.
Kyran tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Kyran advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (10) vs (15) Kyran
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Kyran keeps moving and retains side control.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Kyran happy to just control the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Brown'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.
Kyran wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy. #T8#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Brown is trying to improve his position.
Kyran takes a little break here. Brown wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Kyran is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brown is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T9#
Kyran controls the position.
It looks like Kyran 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.
Kyran is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kyran is staying tight to Brown's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Kyran keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kyran gets to mount! Brown was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (10) vs (17) Kyran
Brown tries to improve his position but instead Kyran has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Brown (10) vs (20) Kyran
Kyran tries to get the hooks in deep but Brown pushed the leg off.
Good control from Kyran.#T10#
Kyran trying to control.
Brown breaks Kyran's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (12) vs (20) Kyran
Brown wants to control from the top but Kyran keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kyran is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.#SUB2#
Kyran is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Kyran is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.
Kyran controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself. #T11##SUB#
Brown 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.
Brown postures up.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyran is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Kyran is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Brown rolls with it to try and escape but Kyran cranks on the arm and Brown is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Kyran! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 98
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Joe Biden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Jax Brown!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Biden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And Brown tries to counter it with a takedown but Biden pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Biden swivels and escapes.#CL#
Biden instigates a clinch.
Brown drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Biden gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brown is trying to drag Biden to the mat but Biden just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Joe Biden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jax Brown.#TD#
Biden works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Biden (2) vs (0) Brown#SUB2#
Brown is looking for a triangle but Biden pushes his legs off easily.
Biden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA inform us that Brown has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biden has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB2#
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Biden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Biden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Biden defends well.
Brown wants to sweep here but Biden controlling him for the moment.
Biden trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Biden's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biden (2) vs (2) Brown#SUB#
Biden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Biden working a defensive guard here.
Biden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brown trying to move into half guard but instead Biden has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biden (4) vs (2) Brown#T2#
Biden is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Brown has his foot on Biden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Biden works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown 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: Biden (4) vs (4) Brown#SUB2#
Brown is looking for a kimura here.
Biden regains full guard. Nicely done.
Biden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Biden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground.
Biden is pulling down on Brown's head. It's preventing any offense from Brown, at least for the moment.#T3#
Brown trying to control but Biden is working from the bottom.
Biden wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Brown trying to control but Biden is working from the bottom.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Biden is retaining full guard.
Brown postures up.
Brown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brown trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Biden manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biden (6) vs (4) Brown#T4##SUB2#
Brown isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Biden stacks Brown on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Biden! Score +3 for passing guard: Biden (9) vs (4) Brown
Brown prevents Biden from improving position.
Brown manages to work his way to half guard, despite Biden's best efforts.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Biden has control of the leg.
Biden looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Biden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Biden stays in close to Brown's body and controls the position.
Biden trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Biden tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Biden is one step ahead there.
Biden tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard. #T6#
Biden is working hard here to advance position.
Biden trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Biden preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Brown has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Biden doesn't defend quickly enough and Brown has managed to lock this one up! Can Biden escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Brown on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jax Brown!
Jax Brown decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 95
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Jax Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Krister Soderberg!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Brown drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Soderberg#SUB2#
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soderberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Soderberg's legs - danger averted.
Brown trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Brown is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Soderberg is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Soderberg keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass. #SUB2#
Soderberg is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soderberg keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Soderberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.#SUB2#
Soderberg has his feet on Brown's thighs here. He's pushed Brown off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Brown screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Krister Soderberg!
A very excited looking Krister Soderberg 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 90
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Majid Shah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Jax Brown!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Shah clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Shah is trying to trip Brown. He has hold of a leg but Brown is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Shah persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shah (2) vs (0) Brown
Shah's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shah is one step ahead there.
Shah content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shah can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shah sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Shah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shah defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Shah looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Shah has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Brown keeping full guard, as Shah tries to pass.
Shah stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Shah wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Shah is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Brown is looking for a triangle but Shah pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Shah wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shah is one step ahead there.
Brown keeping full guard, as Shah tries to pass.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shah is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Shah thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shah looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB2#
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shah's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shah wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #SUB2#
Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shah defends well.
Brown being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shah tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard. #T5#
Shah 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.
Shah stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.#SUB2#
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shah showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
Shah pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Shah is looking for a kimura here.
Brown wants to improve his position but Shah is controlling well.
Shah keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Brown is looking to get back to full guard here but Shah has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Shah (5) vs (0) Brown
Brown looks to move to half guard but instead Shah has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shah (7) vs (0) Brown
Brown looks winded!
Shah controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Shah working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T7#
Shah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Shah has hold of Brown's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Brown manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Shah controlling from mount.
Brown working to try and regain half guard.
Shah trying to control but Brown is having none of it. #SUB#
Shah has control of Brown's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Brown regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T8#
Brown is working to get back to half guard.
Shah controlling the pace for now.
Shah seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Brown for as long as he can get away with.
Shah trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
Brown is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Shah looking to control but Brown is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Shah is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Brown has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Shah has hold of Brown's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Brown manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Shah looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Shah looking for a guillotine from mount but Brown is having none of it.
Brown is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Shah is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Brown is surviving well by controlling Shah's body position as best he can. #T10##SUB#
Shah working for a submission but Brown is keeping him at bay.
Shah controlling the position easily from mount.
Brown is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Shah wants to finish this one by submission but Brown is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shah.
Brown manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.#T11#
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Shah is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brown 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.
Shah content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shah will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown.
Brown 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: Shah (7) vs (2) Brown#SUB2#
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shah controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T12##SUB2#
Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shah doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown.
Brown prevents Shah from improving his position.
Shah preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Shah tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg. #T13#
Shah is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shah (11) vs (2) Brown
Shah trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Shah looking for the choke but no joy.
I really don't envy Brown right now.
Shah controlling from the back.#SUB#
Shah tightening his grip on Brown, looking for the choke.
Shah controls the position.#T14#
Brown tries to escape but Shah has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Shah just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Brown tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Shah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brown tries to reverse the position but Shah maintains control.
Shah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Shah takes the fight on points by 11 to 2. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 82
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Jax Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Paulo Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Brown shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mendes's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Mendes
We've been hearing good reports from Brown'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.
Brown wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
Mendes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Brown drops back looking for a leg! Mendes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mendes manages to kick Brown off! Brown jumps back into Mendes's guard.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Brown drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mendes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brown has Mendes in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Mendes#SUB#
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brown keeping full guard, as Mendes tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Mendes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mendes has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Mendes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brown tries to roll over but Mendes keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Brown is defending against the submission attempts here by Mendes.
Mendes prevents Brown from improving his position.#T2#
Mendes trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Mendes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brown tries to roll over but Mendes keeps him under control.
Brown wants to sweep but Mendes has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (2) vs (5) Mendes
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mendes gets to mount! Brown was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (2) vs (7) Mendes
Brown is breathing heavily.#T3#
Brown has given up his back. Will we see Mendes going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Brown (2) vs (10) Mendes#SUB2#
Mendes is cranking Brown's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Brown! He's tightened the choke and Brown is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paulo Mendes! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 72
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Henry Waterman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Jax Brown!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Brown closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Waterman (0) vs (2) Brown
Waterman is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Waterman is defending well.
#SUB2#
Brown seems to be working for a kimura but Waterman defends the submission attempt.
Waterman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Waterman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brown preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Waterman is retaining full guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Waterman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Brown drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Waterman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brown has Waterman in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Waterman (2) vs (2) Brown
Waterman pushing down on Brown's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Waterman (5) vs (2) Brown
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brown has given up his back. Will we see Waterman going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Waterman (8) vs (2) Brown#T1#
Brown rolls, trying to escape but Waterman keeps control of the position.
Brown is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Waterman off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Waterman is working for a rear naked choke. Brown is not defending it well and Waterman has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Brown refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Brown's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Henry Waterman!
After winning the bout, Henry Waterman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 70
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Rowan Atkinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Jax Brown!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Brown gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Atkinson (0) vs (2) Brown
Atkinson is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Atkinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brown looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Atkinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brown passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (0) vs (5) Brown#SUB2#
Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Atkinson, who protects the arm well.
Brown has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Atkinson (0) vs (7) Brown
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown prevents Atkinson from getting the reversal.
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Atkinson tries to hold on but Brown pushes him away. #T1#
Atkinson tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.#SUB2#
Brown is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Atkinson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Brown prevents Atkinson from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Atkinson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Brown.
Atkinson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Atkinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown is keen to just control but Atkinson is a slippery customer.
Atkinson trying to control here.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Atkinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Atkinson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Atkinson 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.#T2#
Atkinson wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Atkinson is defending well.
Atkinson is pressing down on Brown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Atkinson is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Atkinson looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
#SUB#
Atkinson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown slips nicely into half guard.
Atkinson wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Atkinson is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brown wants to take a breather but Atkinson is having none of it. #SUB2#
Atkinson is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
#SUB2#
Brown is looking for a kimura but Atkinson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brown to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Atkinson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Atkinson wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Brown seems to be working for a kimura but Atkinson defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Atkinson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Brown wants to pass the guard but Atkinson is defending well. #SUB2#
Brown seems to be looking for submissions.
Brown looks winded!
Atkinson gets full guard.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atkinson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Atkinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown postures up.
#SUB2#
Brown drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Atkinson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brown has Atkinson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (2) vs (7) Brown
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Atkinson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Atkinson (2) vs (9) Brown#T5#
Atkinson 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.
Atkinson trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Atkinson 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: Atkinson (4) vs (9) Brown#SUB2#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Atkinson is taking a breather. Brown says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Atkinson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (7) vs (9) Brown
Atkinson controls the position.#SUB#
Atkinson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Atkinson keeps moving and retains side control. #T6#
Brown manages to work his way to half guard, despite Atkinson's best efforts.
Atkinson trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brown 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.#SUB2#
Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Atkinson defends well.
Atkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet. #SUB2#
Brown working for a triangle but Atkinson defends it easily.
#T7#
Atkinson pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Atkinson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Atkinson wants to free his trapped foot but Brown is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Atkinson passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (10) vs (9) Brown
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Atkinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brown is looking to escape.
Brown tries to reverse the position but Atkinson maintains control.#SUB#
Atkinson looking to secure an arm triangle but Brown defends it well.
Atkinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brown manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Atkinson sits in half guard. #T9#
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Atkinson is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Atkinson wants to pass to mount but Brown is defending the position.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Brown isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Atkinson stacks Brown on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Atkinson! Score +3 for passing guard: Atkinson (13) vs (9) Brown#T10##SUB#
Atkinson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brown is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Atkinson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Atkinson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Brown gets back to full guard.
Atkinson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T11#
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Atkinson is one step ahead there.
Atkinson 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. #SUB2#
Brown has his foot on Atkinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Atkinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Atkinson advances to half guard.
Atkinson is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown won't allow Atkinson to pass to mount.
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown can't keep his opponent in guard - Atkinson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T12#
Atkinson is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Atkinson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Atkinson has control of the leg. #SUB#
Atkinson wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Atkinson wants to free his trapped foot but Brown is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T13#
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown.
Atkinson content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Atkinson is posturing up here but Brown has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Atkinson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Atkinson has to tap! Slick submission there by Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jax Brown!
Jax Brown decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 65
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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Jax Brown!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ibrahim closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ibrahim (2) vs (0) Brown
Brown 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.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown moves into full guard.
Brown wants to sweep here but Ibrahim controlling him for the moment.
Ibrahim looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brown 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.#SUB2#
Brown is looking for a triangle but Ibrahim pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Ibrahim has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ibrahim forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Ibrahim wants to pass to mount but Brown is defending the position.
Ibrahim is working hard here to advance position.
Brown tries to roll over but Ibrahim keeps him under control.
Ibrahim controlling the action here.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Ibrahim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Ibrahim is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Brown tries to roll over but Ibrahim keeps him under control.#T2##SUB#
Ibrahim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brown has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Ibrahim is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ibrahim.
Brown moves into full guard.
Ibrahim sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ibrahim will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Brown looking for a guillotine here but Ibrahim defends easily.
#SUB2#
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Ibrahim pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Ibrahim stalling.
Ibrahim tries to pass to full mount but Brown defends it.
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown.
Brown wants to improve his position but instead Ibrahim has moved into half guard.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Ibrahim controlling the action here.#SUB#
Ibrahim is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ibrahim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working. #SUB#
Ibrahim is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ibrahim.
Ibrahim passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (5) vs (0) Brown
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Brown is trying to improve his position.
Ibrahim trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
Brown being controlled for a moment.
Brown is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Brown has a hand on Ibrahim's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ibrahim takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (8) vs (0) Brown
Ibrahim wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Brown is trying to escape the mount.
#T6#
Ibrahim trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brown is trying to escape the mount.
Ibrahim content just to control the position here.
Ibrahim trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
Brown 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim prevents Brown from improving his position.#SUB#
Ibrahim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T7#
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ibrahim preventing the sweep.
Ibrahim wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown 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.
Ibrahim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Ibrahim slips nicely into half guard.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T8#
Brown tries to roll over but Ibrahim keeps him under control.#SUB#
Ibrahim 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.
Brown tries to roll over but Ibrahim keeps him under control.
Brown is pressing down on Ibrahim's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Brown has his foot on Ibrahim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ibrahim works his way back into a safe position though.
Brown looks winded!
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Ibrahim engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ibrahim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Brown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (8) vs (2) Brown
Ibrahim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (10) vs (2) Brown
Ibrahim trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim passes Brown's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Ibrahim stalling.
Ibrahim has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (13) vs (2) Brown#T10##SUB#
Ibrahim with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Ibrahim working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Ibrahim has hold of Brown's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Brown manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Brown is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brown is squirming around, avoiding Ibrahim's attempts to control the action.
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Ibrahim wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Ibrahim sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brown slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Brown won't allow Ibrahim to pass to mount.
Ibrahim passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (16) vs (2) Brown
Brown tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Ibrahim tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ibrahim has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ibrahim advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ibrahim (18) vs (2) Brown
Brown gets back to half guard.#T12##SUB#
Ibrahim is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Ibrahim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Ibrahim sits in half guard.
Brown 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.
Ibrahim looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Ibrahim is working for a submission of some sort.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Ibrahim sits in half guard. #T13#
Ibrahim passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (21) vs (2) Brown
Brown keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim content just to control the position here.
Brown sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ibrahim slows the pace down in half guard.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Ibrahim has control of the leg. #T14#
Ibrahim moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (24) vs (2) Brown
Ibrahim wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Brown is defending well.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibrahim tries to pass to full mount but Brown defends it.
Brown moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim takes the fight on points by 24 to 2.
Ahmad Ibrahim decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Don Lime! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Jax Brown!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Brown dives in and scores a takedown into Lime's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lime (0) vs (2) Brown
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lime swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lime looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Brown 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.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lime is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lime is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lime swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB#
Lime escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Lime is keeping the position.
Brown is looking to pass into half guard but Lime pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lime is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lime (2) vs (2) Brown
Lime tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Lime avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lime can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2##SUB2#
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lime stays in close to Brown's body and controls the position.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Lime from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lime looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Brown looking for a guillotine here but Lime defends easily.
Lime is pushing down on Brown's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brown is fighting to maintain full guard but Lime has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3##SUB2#
Brown looking for subs from the bottom but Lime mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lime (5) vs (2) Brown
Lime is looking to work his way around to Brown's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Brown is trying to reverse the position but instead Lime has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Lime (8) vs (2) Brown
Brown is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Brown is keeping busy.
Brown breaks Lime's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lime (8) vs (4) Brown
Lime has his hands on Brown's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Brown is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lime is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lime has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lime (10) vs (4) Brown#SUB2#
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown looks winded!#T4#
Lime wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Lime advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lime (13) vs (4) Brown
Brown tries to improve position but can't.
Brown is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lime's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Lime moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Brown. Score +3 for passing guard: Lime (16) vs (4) Brown#SUB#
Lime tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lime has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brown is trying to get back to half guard.#T5#
Lime trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Lime keeps moving and retains side control.
Lime is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Brown sneaks back into half guard.
Lime is trying to control the action in half guard but Brown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T6#
Lime is pressing down on Brown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now.
Brown moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lime can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lime sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brown's guard.
Lime seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brown wants to improve his position but Lime is controlling well.
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T7#
Brown manages to get to full guard.
Lime wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Lime is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brown is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Brown working for a triangle but Lime defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lime passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lime (19) vs (4) Brown#T8#
Lime content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown is still trying to improve position.
Brown manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Lime keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lime works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lime (22) vs (4) Brown#T9##SUB#
Lime tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lime has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lime passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Brown! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lime (24) vs (4) Brown
Brown is trying to escape the mount.
Lime trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
Brown is trying to reverse the position but instead Lime has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Lime (27) vs (4) Brown
Brown can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Lime has his arm under Brown's chin here. Game over son! Lime squeezes tightly and Brown is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Don Lime! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 58
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Jax Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dagfinn Balstad!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Balstad gets a clinch. #TD2#
Balstad manages to pull guard.
Balstad keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Balstad 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: Brown (0) vs (2) Balstad
Balstad perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Balstad is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Balstad not doing much here.
Brown manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Balstad drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Balstad off! Balstad jumps back into Brown's guard.
Balstad trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balstad is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Brown keeping full guard, as Balstad tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Balstad defends well.#SUB#
Balstad has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Brown to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Balstad is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Brown pulls down on the head and he's put Balstad to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jax Brown!
Jax Brown bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 44
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Henry Waterman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jax Brown!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Brown darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Waterman (0) vs (2) Brown#SUB2#
Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Waterman is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Waterman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Waterman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Waterman is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Brown rolls with it to try and escape but Waterman cranks on the arm and Brown is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Henry Waterman!
A very excited looking Henry Waterman 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 40
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jax Brown!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Brown throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gerbandi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brown is in Gerbandi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (0) vs (2) Brown
Gerbandi trying to control the position here.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Gerbandi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gerbandi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Brown drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gerbandi dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (2) Brown
Brown being controlled here, momentarily.
Gerbandi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Brown working for submissions but it's allowed Gerbandi to get to half guard.
Gerbandi is taking a breather. Brown says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Brown is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Gerbandi is thwarting Brown's attempts to control the position.
Gerbandi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (2) Brown
Gerbandi controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Gerbandi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T2#
Brown has given up his back. Will we see Gerbandi going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (8) vs (2) Brown
Brown wants to escape the position.
Gerbandi biding his time, controlling Brown.
Brown has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Gerbandi looking to break Brown's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Brown remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gerbandi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Gerbandi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Brown knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Brown for a finish. #SUB#
Gerbandi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Brown has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Gerbandi is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Brown taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Gerbandi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dani Gerbandi!
Dani Gerbandi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 39
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jax Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Mason Island!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Brown darts in looking for a takedown but Island gets double underhooks and turns Brown into the cage. #TD2#
Island is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Brown can't fight it off and eventually Island manages to take the fight to the floor. Brown looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Island#SUB#
Brown looking for subs off his back but Island has passed one foot through into half guard.
Island sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Brown tries to roll over but Island keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Island is pressing down on Brown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Island seems content to control.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Brown gets full guard.#SUB#
Island avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB#
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Island doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Island manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Island looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like Island 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.
Brown keeping full guard, as Island tries to pass.
Island slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Island must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Island passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (5) Island
Brown tries to bench press Island off him but Island keeps the position. #SUB2#
Island working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Island looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brown tries to buck Island off but Island is having none of it.
Brown struggling a bit here.
Brown is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Island off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (4) vs (5) Island
Island tries to roll but Brown sticks to his back.
Brown looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Brown is not going to allow Island to sit and survive in this position.
Island is trying to break free.
#T3##SUB#
Brown is looking for the choke from the back position but Island is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Brown looking to break Island's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Island remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Brown will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Brown is persistently looking for the submission but Island is defending it well.
Island is trying to break free.
Brown is not going to allow Island to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Brown is persistently looking for the submission but Island is defending it well.
Island trying to control the hands but Brown won't let him. #SUB#
Island fending off the submission attempt from Brown. #T4#
Island holding both Brown 's hands and preventing any damage.
Island can't escape the position.
Island trying to control the hands but Brown breaks the grip.
Island might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brown haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Island is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Brown is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Brown doesn't have the hooks in and Island manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (4) vs (7) Island#T5#
Island postures up.
#SUB2#
Island 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.
Island slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Island is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Island pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Island pulls his head out easily. #T6#
Island with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Island is continuing to stall.
Brown manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Brown looking for subs off his back but Island has passed one foot through into half guard.
Still in half guard, Island seems content to control.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Island has control of the leg. #T7#
Island stalling.
Island is looking to advance position but Brown won't allow it.
Brown might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Island seems to be working for a kimura but Brown defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Island 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.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.#T8##SUB#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Brown is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Island has latched onto it... Big trouble! Island pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Brown is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Island!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mason Island! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 35
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jax Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Tadahiro Nomura!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Brown shoots in and bounces Nomura off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Nomura
Nomura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Brown is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Brown has gone for a leg lock! Nomura slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brown's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Nomura
Nomura wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Brown can't keep his opponent in guard - Nomura advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nomura is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Nomura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brown has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nomura pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB2#
Nomura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nomura.
Brown is not content to let Nomura control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Nomura is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown gets full guard.
Brown controls Nomura momentarily but Nomura frees himself. #SUB#
Brown has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Nomura should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Brown has tightened it up now! Nomura should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jax Brown!
After the fight, Jax Brown was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Brown darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brown is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kalambay holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Brown tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kalambay tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.#SUB#
Brown has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Kalambay is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jax Brown!
Jax Brown decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Kenitov clinches.
Kenitov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Brown looking for a takedown.
A body shot lands from Kenitov.
Brown takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Jax Brown has been cut.
Brown tries for a takedown but Kenitov manages to get underhooks.
Kenitov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jax Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Brown lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kenitov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brown could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Brown is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kenitov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jax Brown! |
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