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Event:
Stepping Stone 66
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Vinicius Yoshimura Cerqueira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Bradley Jaditsa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Jaditsa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cerqueira (0) vs (2) Jaditsa
Cerqueira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jaditsa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jaditsa's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cerqueira (4) vs (2) Jaditsa#SUB#
Cerqueira is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jaditsa has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Cerqueira sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Jaditsa taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vinicius Yoshimura Cerqueira!
Vinicius Yoshimura Cerqueira 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 60
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Ray White! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Bradley Jaditsa!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
White instigates a clinch. #TD#
White pulls Jaditsa into guard.
White keeping full guard, as Jaditsa tries to pass.
Jaditsa controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
White looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
White is looking for a triangle but Jaditsa pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White working a defensive guard here.
Jaditsa tries to free his leg and advance position but White is retaining full guard. #T1#
Jaditsa wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Jaditsa looking to pass the guard.
Jaditsa sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White keeping moving, preventing Jaditsa from controlling successfully.
Jaditsa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaditsa stands and throws White's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: White (0) vs (3) Jaditsa
White is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Jaditsa controlling the pace.
White is trying to get back to full guard.
Jaditsa moves into full mount! White won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: White (0) vs (6) Jaditsa
Jaditsa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as White is looking to escape.
Jaditsa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Jaditsa can't control as he wanted to and White manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #SUB#
White actively working from the bottom here.
White is trying to maintain the position but Jaditsa is very close to passing his half guard.
Jaditsa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Jaditsa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and White defends it well.
White has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T4##SUB#
White looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
White is refusing to be controlled, as Jaditsa sits in half guard. #SUB#
White looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Jaditsa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but White sees it coming and defends easily.
Jaditsa not doing much here.
#T5#
White makes his way to full guard. A much better position for White.
White might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jaditsa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard.
White is trying to control the position but Jaditsa postures up. #T6#
White looking for a sweep. Not yet White, not yet. #SUB#
White throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jaditsa escapes and throws White's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: White (0) vs (9) Jaditsa
White trying to remain calm as Jaditsa controls from the top position.
White is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jaditsa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jaditsa controlling the pace.
White trying to hold on to Jaditsa's head to control him but Jaditsa postures up.
Jaditsa stalling away here and it's allowed White to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T7#
White not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jaditsa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jaditsa looking to pass the guard.
Jaditsa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: White (0) vs (12) Jaditsa
White manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: White (2) vs (12) Jaditsa
Jaditsa tries to get to full guard but White has control of the leg. #SUB#
White 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.
#T8#
Jaditsa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
White is keen to just control but Jaditsa is a slippery customer.#SUB#
White is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Jaditsa still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Jaditsa has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: White (2) vs (16) Jaditsa#T9##SUB2#
Jaditsa is working to tighten his grip on White's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. White has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Jaditsa is really squeezing tight and eventually White passes out! Jaditsa breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bradley Jaditsa!
The defeated Ray White had this to say: 'Gimme this mic, fool! You believe this guy, sheez! Yo, Ya'll calm down over this one, he aint nothin! I'd knock this dude out if these fists were flyin! That's whassup! I'm ready for next week, bring em' on...'. |
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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 9 wins and 2 losses; Tim Smooth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Bradley Jaditsa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Smooth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Smooth (4) vs (0) Jaditsa
Jaditsa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Smooth moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Jaditsa. Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (7) vs (0) Jaditsa
You can see the frustration on Jaditsa's face as Smooth controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth working away.
Jaditsa tries to bench press Smooth off him but Smooth keeps the position.
Jaditsa struggling a bit here.#T1#
Jaditsa gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Smooth (9) vs (0) Jaditsa
Jaditsa tries to hold on but Smooth postures up.
Jaditsa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jaditsa prevents Smooth from taking his back.
Smooth is working hard here to advance position.
Jaditsa tries to reverse the position but Smooth maintains control.#T2#
Smooth forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Smooth (12) vs (0) Jaditsa
Smooth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jaditsa tries to roll but Smooth sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Smooth looking for the choke from the back.
Smooth is trying to stick to Jaditsa's back but Jaditsa is turning into Smooth. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Smooth's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jaditsa. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (12) vs (2) Jaditsa
Smooth trying to control the position.
Jaditsa wants to control from the top but Smooth keeps moving.
Smooth pulls Jaditsa in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smooth working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Jaditsa preventing the sweep.
Smooth has control of Jaditsa's left arm, preventing Jaditsa from doing any damage.
Smooth can't keep his opponent in guard - Jaditsa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Jaditsa seems to be looking for submissions.
Smooth gets full guard.#T4#
Jaditsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Smooth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaditsa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smooth is keeping the position for now.
Jaditsa trying to control but Smooth is working from the bottom.
Smooth looking for a sweep. Not yet Smooth, not yet.
Smooth pulls Jaditsa in close to his closed guard and prevents Jaditsa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jaditsa wants to pass the guard but Smooth is keeping the position.#T5#
Smooth lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (14) vs (2) Jaditsa
Smooth wants to pass the guard but Jaditsa is keeping the position.
Jaditsa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smooth controls the pace.#SUB2#
Jaditsa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Smooth has passed into half guard!
#T6#
Jaditsa is trying to control but Smooth manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (17) vs (2) Jaditsa
Jaditsa working to try and regain half guard.
Smooth controlling from mount.
Jaditsa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jaditsa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T7#
Smooth seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Jaditsa is holding on tight.
Smooth trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jaditsa is looking to improve his position but Smooth isn't that keen on the idea.
Smooth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jaditsa is looking to escape.
Jaditsa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smooth controlling his opponent. #T8#
Smooth avoids the attempt from Jaditsa to control.
Jaditsa is desperately trying to improve his position but Smooth has a good base and remains in mount.
Smooth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jaditsa is looking to escape.
Smooth fails to move to back control.
Smooth controlling the position easily from mount.
Smooth trying to control but Jaditsa is having none of it. #T9#
Jaditsa has given up his back here. Will Smooth look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Smooth (20) vs (2) Jaditsa#SUB#
Smooth is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jaditsa is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Smooth has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jaditsa can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Smooth is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jaditsa knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jaditsa for a finish. #T10##SUB#
Smooth looking for the RNC.
Jaditsa looking very determined here, making life difficult for Smooth.
#SUB#
Smooth 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, Jaditsa has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Smooth keeps control of the position as Jaditsa tries to break free.
Smooth has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jaditsa's body.
#T11##SUB#
Smooth looking for the choke but no joy.
Jaditsa is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jaditsa wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace. #T12#
Smooth keeps control of the position as Jaditsa tries to break free.
#SUB#
Smooth working for a choke but Jaditsa is defending well.
Jaditsa is keeping busy.
Smooth is hanging on to Jaditsa's back as he tries to escape.
#T13##SUB#
Jaditsa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Smooth seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Jaditsa's chin but Jaditsa turns very nicely into Smooth's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Jaditsa.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (20) vs (4) Jaditsa
Smooth pulls Jaditsa in close to prevent any damage.
Smooth wants to sweep here but Jaditsa controlling him for the moment. #T14#
Jaditsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Smooth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Smooth looking for a guillotine here but Jaditsa defends easily.
Smooth is adopting a defensive guard.
Jaditsa stopping the sweep attempt from Smooth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jaditsa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smooth takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
A very excited looking Tim Smooth 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 53
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Van Dyke Philbert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Bradley Jaditsa!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jaditsa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Philbert as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Philbert.
Jaditsa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Philbert defends well and Jaditsa ends up having to push Philbert into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jaditsa shoots in for a takedown but Philbert shows good takedown defense.
Van Dyke Philbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradley Jaditsa.
Jaditsa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jaditsa wants it to stay on the feet.
Jaditsa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Philbert shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Philbert (2) vs (0) Jaditsa
Jaditsa moves into full guard.
#T1#
Philbert sitting in guard here, content to control.
Philbert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jaditsa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jaditsa is trying to hold Philbert in close to prevent damage but Philbert has managed to pass into half guard.
Philbert controlling the action here.#T2#
Philbert is trying to control the action in half guard but Jaditsa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jaditsa wants to control but Philbert is keeping busy.
Philbert stalling.
Philbert stalling away here and it's allowed Jaditsa to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jaditsa pulls Philbert in close to his closed guard and prevents Philbert from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Jaditsa trying to control the position.
Philbert has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jaditsa wants to sweep here but Philbert controlling him for the moment.
Philbert wants to control from the top but Jaditsa keeps moving.
Jaditsa is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Jaditsa controls Philbert momentarily but Philbert frees himself. #SUB2#
Jaditsa looking for subs off his back but Philbert has passed one foot through into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaditsa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Philbert is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T5#
Philbert wants to control from the top but Jaditsa keeps moving.
Philbert is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jaditsa has his hands on Philbert's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Jaditsa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Philbert can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T6#
Jaditsa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jaditsa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jaditsa has control of Philbert's left arm, preventing Philbert from doing any damage.
Philbert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Philbert is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Philbert tries to free his leg and advance position but Jaditsa is retaining full guard.
Philbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaditsa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Philbert stays in close to Jaditsa's body and controls the position.
Jaditsa trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Jaditsa looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Philbert puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jaditsa is refusing to be controlled, as Philbert sits in half guard.
Jaditsa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jaditsa is trying to maintain the position but Philbert is very close to passing his half guard.
Jaditsa is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Philbert is staying active.#T9##SUB#
Philbert is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jaditsa is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Jaditsa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jaditsa is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Philbert wants to pass the guard but Jaditsa is defending well.
Jaditsa trying to hold on to Philbert's head to control him but Philbert postures up.
Philbert seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Philbert wants to control but Jaditsa is keeping him busy. #T11#
Philbert performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jaditsa wants to control but Philbert is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Philbert seems content to control.
Philbert is keen to just control but Jaditsa is a slippery customer.
Jaditsa trying to control from the bottom.
Philbert wants to free his trapped foot but Jaditsa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jaditsa trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (5) vs (0) Jaditsa#T12#
Philbert looking to control but Jaditsa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jaditsa wants to control but Philbert is having none of it.#T13#
Philbert takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jaditsa is desperately trying to improve his position but Philbert has a good base and remains in mount.
Jaditsa tries to lock up and control but Philbert gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T14#
Jaditsa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jaditsa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Philbert seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jaditsa tries to roll over but Philbert keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philbert takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
A relieved looking Van Dyke Philbert thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 48
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Gabe Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Bradley Jaditsa!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Jaditsa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Garcia (0) vs (2) Jaditsa
Garcia trying to hold on to Jaditsa's head to control him but Jaditsa postures up.
Jaditsa wants to pass to mount but Garcia is defending the position.
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Jaditsa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Garcia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Jaditsa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Garcia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia pulls Jaditsa in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaditsa trying to move into half guard but instead Garcia has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (2) vs (2) Jaditsa#T1##SUB2#
Garcia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jaditsa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Garcia has managed to get both his arms back between Jaditsa's legs - danger averted.
Garcia looking to sit in guard and control but Jaditsa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (2) vs (4) Jaditsa
Garcia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jaditsa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (4) vs (4) Jaditsa#SUB#
Garcia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Garcia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jaditsa is trying to keep Garcia in close.
Garcia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Garcia drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jaditsa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Garcia has Jaditsa in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (4) vs (6) Jaditsa#T2#
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garcia has his hands on Jaditsa's head, controlling the position.
Jaditsa preventing the sweep.
Jaditsa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jaditsa is looking to advance position but Garcia has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Garcia (8) vs (6) Jaditsa
Garcia trying to control but Jaditsa is having none of it. #T3##SUB#
Garcia goes for an armbar but Jaditsa turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jaditsa. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (8) vs (8) Jaditsa
Garcia controlling the position.
Garcia wants to sweep but no luck.
Jaditsa trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Jaditsa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Garcia haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Garcia looking to control.
#T4#
Garcia has his hands on Jaditsa's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Garcia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jaditsa looking to sit in guard and control but Garcia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (10) vs (8) Jaditsa
Garcia trying to control but Jaditsa is working from the bottom.
Jaditsa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (10) vs (10) Jaditsa
Jaditsa won't allow Garcia to sweep him here.
Jaditsa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T5#
Garcia is trying to keep Jaditsa in close.
Garcia is pulling down on Jaditsa's head. It's preventing any offense from Jaditsa, at least for the moment.
Garcia controls Jaditsa momentarily but Jaditsa frees himself.
Garcia controlling Jaditsa's posture.
Jaditsa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T6#
Jaditsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Garcia'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.
Garcia trying to control the position.
#T7##SUB#
Garcia has his foot on Jaditsa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jaditsa works his way back into a safe position though.
Garcia has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jaditsa tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Garcia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jaditsa looking to sit in guard and control but Garcia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (12) vs (10) Jaditsa
Garcia tries to free his leg and advance position but Jaditsa is retaining full guard. #T8#
Garcia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Garcia uses his free foot to push down on Jaditsa's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jaditsa. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (15) vs (10) Jaditsa
Garcia takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Garcia (18) vs (10) Jaditsa
Jaditsa just trying to survive but Garcia is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Garcia 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, Jaditsa has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Garcia working for the choke.
Garcia controlling from the back.#T9##SUB#
Jaditsa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Garcia working for a choke but Jaditsa is defending well.
Jaditsa trying to control the hands but Garcia won't let him. #SUB#
Garcia tightening his grip on Jaditsa, looking for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Garcia avoiding Jaditsa 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Garcia is cranking Jaditsa's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Jaditsa! He's tightened the choke and Jaditsa is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gabe Garcia! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 47
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Silas T Berry! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bradley Jaditsa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jaditsa doesn't manage to clinch there - Berry circles away.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jaditsa enables Berry to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jaditsa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berry (2) vs (0) Jaditsa
Jaditsa working a defensive guard here.
Berry definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Berry trying to control but Jaditsa is working from the bottom.
Jaditsa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Berry has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Berry slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaditsa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berry is one step ahead there. #T1#
Jaditsa has his hands on Berry's head, controlling the position.
Jaditsa keeping full guard, as Berry tries to pass.
Jaditsa has his hands on Berry's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Jaditsa wants to sweep but no luck.
Berry sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Berry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Berry trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaditsa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Jaditsa controls Berry momentarily but Berry frees himself.
Jaditsa keeping full guard, as Berry tries to pass.
Jaditsa is controlling Berry's posture.
Berry looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Berry seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jaditsa is controlling Berry's posture.
Berry wants to pass the guard but Jaditsa is keeping the position.
Berry is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jaditsa trying to control the position here. #T5#
Berry wants to control from the top but Jaditsa keeps moving.
Jaditsa has his hands on Berry's head, controlling the position.
Berry wants to control from the top but Jaditsa keeps moving.
Jaditsa is pulling down on Berry's head to control his posture. #T6#
Berry forces his way into half guard.
Jaditsa is looking to improve his position.
Berry trying to control from half guard but Jaditsa is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaditsa trying to control but Berry postures up.
#T7#
Jaditsa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jaditsa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berry (2) vs (2) Jaditsa
Jaditsa passes into half guard.
Jaditsa is just content to waste time from the top position. Berry takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Berry seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jaditsa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berry swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Jaditsa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Berry keeping full guard, as Jaditsa tries to pass.
Jaditsa is stalling in the full guard. #T9#
Berry trying to keep a closed guard but Jaditsa is proving a slippery customer.
Jaditsa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jaditsa passes Berry's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Jaditsa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Berry works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jaditsa is stalling in the full guard. #T10#
Berry keeping full guard, as Jaditsa tries to pass.
Jaditsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Berry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaditsa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jaditsa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Berry keeping full guard, as Jaditsa tries to pass.
Berry wants to sweep but no luck. #T11#
Jaditsa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Berry is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jaditsa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Berry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jaditsa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berry is keeping the position for now.
Berry looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T12#
Berry pulls Jaditsa in close to his closed guard and prevents Jaditsa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jaditsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Berry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berry can't keep his opponent in guard - Jaditsa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Berry manages to get to full guard.
Berry is breathing heavily.
Jaditsa stays in close to Berry's body and controls the position. #T13#
Jaditsa passes Berry's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jaditsa wants to control but Berry is keeping him busy.
Berry tries to roll over but Jaditsa keeps him under control.
Jaditsa content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jaditsa is trying to work for a kimura but Berry is defending well.
#T14#
Jaditsa moves into full mount! Berry won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Berry (2) vs (5) Jaditsa
Jaditsa wants to control the pace but Berry is squirming around nicely.
Jaditsa fails to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jaditsa looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaditsa wins on points by 5 to 2. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bradley Jaditsa!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Jaditsa gets tackled into the cage by Thumb. Thumb maintains the clinch. #TD#
Thumb manages to pull guard.
Thumb is adopting a defensive guard.
Thumb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jaditsa tries to free his leg and advance position but Thumb is retaining full guard.
Jaditsa preventing the sweep.
Jaditsa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jaditsa advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (0) vs (3) Jaditsa
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Jaditsa 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.
Thumb controlling the position for now.#T1##SUB2#
Jaditsa is trying to work for a kimura but Thumb is defending well.
Thumb is looking for a sweep. Jaditsa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thumb is trying to maintain the position but Jaditsa is very close to passing his half guard.
Jaditsa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thumb does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Thumb moves into full guard.
Jaditsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thumb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jaditsa is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Thumb working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jaditsa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jaditsa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jaditsa looking to sit in guard and control but Thumb gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (3) Jaditsa
Thumb stopping the sweep attempt from Jaditsa.#T3#
Thumb postures up.
Thumb is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thumb sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jaditsa's guard.
Jaditsa wants to get back to full guard.
Jaditsa wants to control but Thumb is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thumb is pressing down on Jaditsa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jaditsa is holding on for now. #T4#
Well, if Thumb is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Thumb 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.
Thumb wants to pass to mount but Jaditsa is defending the position. #T5#
Well, if Thumb is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jaditsa is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Jaditsa keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Thumb is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jaditsa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thumb.
Jaditsa won't allow Thumb to pass to mount. #T7#
Jaditsa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thumb passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (5) vs (3) Jaditsa
Jaditsa reaches up to try and control the position but Thumb seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Jaditsa rolls and tries to escape and now Thumb has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (8) vs (3) Jaditsa
Jaditsa can't escape the position.
#T8#
Thumb controls the action.
Jaditsa can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Thumb looking for the RNC.
Thumb is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Jaditsa trying to control the hands but Thumb won't let him. #T9#
Jaditsa is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Thumb is staying active.
Thumb biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Thumb is looking for the choke from the back position but Jaditsa is controlling his hands well.
Jaditsa trying to control the hands but Thumb won't let him.
What can Jaditsa do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T10##SUB#
Jaditsa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Jaditsa wants to control his opponent's hands but Thumb gets his hands free.
Jaditsa is really stuck here.
Thumb really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jaditsa.
You can see the frustration on Jaditsa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T11#
Jaditsa trying to control the action but Thumb just sinks the hooks in.
Thumb controlling from the back.
Thumb is not going to allow Jaditsa to sit and survive in this position. #T12#
Jaditsa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Thumb's guard. Nice work there by Jaditsa.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (8) vs (5) Jaditsa
Thumb keeping moving, preventing Jaditsa from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Thumb throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thumb wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jaditsa tries to free his leg and advance position but Thumb is retaining full guard.
Jaditsa is still trying to improve position.#T13#
Jaditsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaditsa wants to pass the guard but Thumb is keeping the position.
Jaditsa wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving.
Thumb manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jaditsa manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (10) vs (5) Jaditsa
Thumb is stalling in the full guard.
Jaditsa wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Jaditsa controls Thumb momentarily but Thumb frees himself.
Thumb is looking to advance position but Jaditsa has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thumb (10) vs (9) Jaditsa
Jaditsa wants to control the pace but Thumb is squirming around nicely.
Thumb slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thumb regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jaditsa is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thumb takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
Thom Thumb decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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