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Event:
Stepping Stone 51
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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Npenni Nzoechi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Darius Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nzoechi or perhaps it was just good defense by Gracie, which made it look bad.
Nzoechi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Gracie darts in and clinches Nzoechi up against the cage.
Gracie gets underhooks to prevent Nzoechi's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Npenni Nzoechi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Gracie works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nzoechi (0) vs (2) Gracie
Nzoechi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nzoechi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nzoechi is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up. #SUB#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nzoechi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Nzoechi's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nzoechi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nzoechi looking to control.
Nzoechi keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nzoechi's guard.
Nzoechi wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nzoechi sees it coming and defends easily.
Nzoechi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Nzoechi wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Nzoechi trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Nzoechi is defending the position.
Nzoechi wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Nzoechi wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3##SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
My spies in Tappelukerho inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nzoechi is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nzoechi trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Nzoechi is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nzoechi working a defensive guard but Gracie passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nzoechi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nzoechi is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nzoechi trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Nzoechi wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Nzoechi is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nzoechi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T5#
Nzoechi wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nzoechi is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Nzoechi is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Nzoechi is defending well. #T6#
The fighters are battling for position here. Nzoechi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Nzoechi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nzoechi is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Nzoechi being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Nzoechi keeps moving.
Nzoechi is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Nzoechi wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gracie is now in half guard.
Gracie is thwarting Nzoechi's attempts to control the position.#T7#
Gracie stalling.
Gracie is thwarting Nzoechi's attempts to control the position.
Nzoechi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nzoechi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nzoechi wants to control but Gracie passes easily into half guard.
Nzoechi trying to control from the bottom.
#T8##SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a kimura here. Nzoechi looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gracie wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darius Gracie!
Darius Gracie took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fantasy Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 46
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 London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; William Smyth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Npenni Nzoechi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Smyth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nzoechi.#TD#
Smyth shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (0) Nzoechi
Smyth wants to control but Nzoechi is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Smyth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nzoechi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smyth. #SUB#
Smyth is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nzoechi sees it coming and defends easily.
Nzoechi wants to control but Smyth is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Smyth is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nzoechi is just riding it out for now. Smyth eventually gives up the hold.
Nzoechi wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Nzoechi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smyth is looking to advance position but Nzoechi won't allow it.
Nzoechi is trying to maintain the position but Smyth is very close to passing his half guard.
Smyth with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Smyth is looking for a kimura but Nzoechi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smyth to get the leverage.
Nzoechi is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Smyth is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smyth wants to pass to mount but Nzoechi is defending the position. #SUB#
Smyth seems to be working for a kimura but Nzoechi defends the submission attempt.
Nzoechi wants to control but Smyth is keeping busy.
#T2#
Nzoechi is looking to improve his position.
Smyth wants to pass to mount but Nzoechi is defending the position.
Nzoechi is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Smyth seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nzoechi is trying to get back to full guard.
Nzoechi is trying to control but can't.
Nzoechi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Smyth is staying active.#SUB#
Smyth is looking for a kimura here.
Smyth is pressing down on Nzoechi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nzoechi is holding on for now. #T3##SUB#
Smyth is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nzoechi sees it coming and defends easily.
Nzoechi trying to hold on to Smyth's head to control him but Smyth postures up.
#SUB#
Smyth is working for a submission of some sort.
Nzoechi is trying to maintain the position but Smyth is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Nzoechi is defending against the submission attempts here by Smyth.
Nzoechi is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Smyth is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nzoechi defends it well. #T4#
Nzoechi is looking to control Smyth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nzoechi avoid being mounted?
Nzoechi won't allow Smyth to pass to mount.
Nzoechi trying to hold on to Smyth's head to control him but Smyth postures up.
#SUB#
Smyth 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.
#SUB#
Smyth is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nzoechi is just riding it out for now. Smyth eventually gives up the hold.
Nzoechi is looking for a sweep. Smyth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Nzoechi is looking to control Smyth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nzoechi avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Smyth is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Smyth is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Smyth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smyth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nzoechi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T6#
Nzoechi is trying to maintain the position but Smyth is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Smyth is working for a submission of some sort.
Nzoechi is trying to maintain the position but Smyth is very close to passing his half guard.
Smyth is looking to pass Nzoechi's guard but actually Nzoechi recovers to full guard.
Nzoechi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smyth is one step ahead there.
Smyth postures up.
Nzoechi keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully.
Nzoechi trying to control the position.
#T7#
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Nzoechi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nzoechi is trying to control the position but Smyth postures up. #SUB#
Smyth 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. #SUB2#
Smyth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nzoechi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smyth has managed to get both his arms back between Nzoechi's legs - danger averted.
Smyth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nzoechi is trying to keep Smyth in close.
#SUB#
Smyth drops back looking for a leg! Nzoechi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nzoechi manages to kick Smyth off! Smyth jumps back into Nzoechi's guard.
Smyth controls from within his opponent's guard. #T8##SUB#
Smyth thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nzoechi controls Smyth momentarily but Smyth frees himself.
Smyth controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Smyth is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nzoechi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nzoechi has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (2) Nzoechi
Nzoechi trying to control the position from guard on top but Smyth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Nzoechi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smyth looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smyth looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smyth! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smyth (6) vs (2) Nzoechi#T9##SUB#
Smyth is trying to get an arm triangle but Nzoechi is defending well.
Smyth working away.
Nzoechi stops Smyth from passing to mount.
Nzoechi wants to control but Smyth postures up.
Smyth trying to control the action but Nzoechi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Smyth thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nzoechi struggling a bit here.#T10##SUB#
Smyth looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Smyth working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nzoechi struggling a bit here.
Nzoechi is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Smyth is trying to get an arm triangle but Nzoechi is defending well. #SUB#
Smyth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nzoechi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nzoechi struggling a bit here.#T11#
Nzoechi tries to improve position but can't.
Nzoechi can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Smyth is trying to get an arm triangle but Nzoechi is defending well.
Nzoechi wants to control but Smyth postures up.
Nzoechi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smyth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Nzoechi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nzoechi tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
You can see the frustration on Nzoechi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smyth works to advance to full mount. Nzoechi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Smyth (8) vs (2) Nzoechi
Nzoechi tries to hold on but Smyth pushes him away.
Smyth works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Smyth (11) vs (2) Nzoechi
Nzoechi wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Smyth patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Nzoechi wants to control his opponent's hands but Smyth gets his hands free. #SUB#
Nzoechi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Smyth is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nzoechi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Smyth is breathing heavily.#T13#
I really don't envy Nzoechi right now.
Nzoechi trying to control the hands but Smyth won't let him. #SUB#
Smyth patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Nzoechi defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Nzoechi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Smyth not allowing Nzoechi to control his hands. #T14##SUB#
Smyth working for a choke but Nzoechi is defending well. #SUB#
Smyth working for the choke. #SUB#
Smyth has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Smyth seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nzoechi tries to escape but Smyth has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Smyth 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, Nzoechi has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Nzoechi is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smyth takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, William Smyth thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 42
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Npenni Nzoechi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 0 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Banner shoots in and gets a takedown into Nzoechi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nzoechi (0) vs (2) Banner
Nzoechi controls Banner momentarily but Banner frees himself.
Banner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nzoechi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nzoechi wants to sweep here but Banner controlling him for the moment.
Nzoechi working a defensive guard here.
Banner sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nzoechi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Nzoechi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banner is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Banner controlling from the top position.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Nzoechi is retaining full guard.
Banner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nzoechi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nzoechi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Banner forces his way into half guard.
Nzoechi trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Banner wants to free his trapped foot but Nzoechi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nzoechi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Banner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nzoechi is trying to maintain the position but Banner is very close to passing his half guard.
Banner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
It looks like Banner 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.
Nzoechi trying to control here.
Nzoechi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Banner is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Banner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Banner trying to pass the guard but Nzoechi defending well.
Nzoechi wants to control but Banner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nzoechi is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Banner prevents Nzoechi from improving his position.
Banner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nzoechi trying to control but Banner postures up.
Banner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Nzoechi trying to control from the bottom.
Banner controlling the action here.
Nzoechi is trying to control but can't.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Nzoechi is defending well.
Nzoechi is looking to improve his position.
Banner stalling.
Nzoechi trying to control here.
#SUB#
Nzoechi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nzoechi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Banner is working away from the top position though.
Banner passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nzoechi (0) vs (5) Banner#T5#
Banner avoids the attempt from Nzoechi to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Nzoechi wants to control but Banner is having none of it.
Nzoechi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nzoechi tries to lock up and control but Banner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Banner is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nzoechi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nzoechi shrugs it off.
Banner wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Nzoechi wants to hold on but Banner pushes him away.
Nzoechi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Nzoechi tries to hold on but Banner postures up.
Banner controlling the pace for now.
Banner seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Nzoechi is holding on tight.
Nzoechi wants to hold on but Banner pushes him away.
Banner wants to take his opponent's back but Nzoechi doesn't allow it.
Nzoechi can't escape the position.
Banner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nzoechi tries to hold on but Banner postures up.
Banner forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Nzoechi (0) vs (8) Banner
A bit of a pause in the action here. Banner controlling the positon.#T7##SUB2#
Banner has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Banner controls the action.
Nzoechi is trying to break free.
What can Nzoechi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Nzoechi just trying to survive but Banner is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Banner controlling from the back.
Nzoechi looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Banner controlling the position well here. Nzoechi rolled but Banner kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T8##SUB2#
Banner patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Nzoechi is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Banner gets his way!
Banner biding his time, controlling Nzoechi.
Nzoechi just trying to survive but Banner is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Banner keeps control of the position as Nzoechi tries to break free.
Nzoechi is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Banner.
Nzoechi trying to control the position but Banner manages to sink in the hooks.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T9#
Nzoechi trying to control the position but Banner manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Banner is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nzoechi knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nzoechi for a finish.
Banner slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Nzoechi rolls, trying to escape but Banner keeps control of the position.
Banner is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Banner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Banner is hanging on to Nzoechi's back as he tries to escape.
We've been informed that Banner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T10#
Banner gets his hands free as Nzoechi looks to control.
Banner just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Banner gets his hands free as Nzoechi looks to control.
Nzoechi tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Banner working for the choke.
Banner slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Nzoechi trying to control the position but Banner manages to sink in the hooks.
Banner controls the action.
Nzoechi can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Nzoechi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T11##SUB2#
Nzoechi is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Banner gets his way!
Nzoechi trying to control the hands but Banner won't let him.
Nzoechi can't escape the position.
I would not like to be Nzoechi right now.
Nzoechi tries to roll but Banner sticks to his back.
Nzoechi is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Banner.
Let's hope that Banner has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T12##SUB2#
Nzoechi won't enjoy being in this position. Banner looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Nzoechi is tapping - it's over boys! Banner picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roddy Banner!
Roddy Banner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 37
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; John Jameson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Npenni Nzoechi!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jameson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nzoechi is defended easily by Jameson.
Nzoechi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jameson defends it nicely.#TD2#
Nzoechi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jameson (0) vs (2) Nzoechi
Jameson trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nzoechi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jameson defends it well. #SUB2#
Nzoechi wants to work for an arm triangle but Jameson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Nzoechi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Nzoechi is keen to just control but Jameson is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Nzoechi is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Jameson to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #SUB#
Jameson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nzoechi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nzoechi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nzoechi looking to pass the guard.
Nzoechi trying to control the position from guard on top but Jameson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jameson is controlling Nzoechi's posture.#T2#
Jameson is trying to keep Nzoechi in close.
#SUB2#
Nzoechi drops back looking for a leg! Jameson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jameson manages to kick Nzoechi off! Nzoechi jumps back into Jameson's guard.
Nzoechi wants to pass the guard but Jameson is keeping the position.
Jameson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jameson keeping moving, preventing Nzoechi from controlling successfully.
Nzoechi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Nzoechi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jameson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nzoechi has managed to get both his arms back between Jameson's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB2#
Nzoechi drops back looking for a leg! Jameson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jameson manages to kick Nzoechi off! Nzoechi jumps back into Jameson's guard. #SUB2#
Nzoechi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nzoechi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nzoechi looking to pass the guard.
Jameson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Nzoechi wants to control from the top but Jameson keeps moving.
Jameson controls Nzoechi momentarily but Nzoechi frees himself. #SUB#
Jameson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nzoechi defends it easily.
Jameson keeping moving, preventing Nzoechi from controlling successfully. #T4#
Nzoechi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jameson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Jameson is looking for a triangle but Nzoechi pushes his legs off easily.
Nzoechi wants to control from the top but Jameson keeps moving.
Nzoechi tries to free his leg and advance position but Jameson is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Jameson is looking for a triangle but Nzoechi pushes his legs off easily.
#T5##SUB#
Jameson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nzoechi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Nzoechi drops back looking for a leg! Jameson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jameson manages to kick Nzoechi off! Nzoechi jumps back into Jameson's guard. #SUB#
Jameson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nzoechi defends well.
Jameson working a defensive guard here.
Jameson keeping moving, preventing Nzoechi from controlling successfully.
Nzoechi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jameson (0) vs (5) Nzoechi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Jameson tries to bench press Nzoechi off him but Nzoechi keeps the position. #SUB2#
Nzoechi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Nzoechi wants to take a breather but Jameson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Nzoechi.
Jameson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nzoechi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jameson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jameson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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Jameson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nzoechi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nzoechi wants to control from the top but Jameson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nzoechi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Nzoechi drops back looking for a leg! Jameson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jameson manages to kick Nzoechi off! Nzoechi jumps back into Jameson's guard.
Nzoechi wants to control from the top but Jameson keeps moving. #T8##SUB#
Jameson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nzoechi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nzoechi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nzoechi postures up.
Nzoechi slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Nzoechi is working for a submission of some sort.
Jameson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nzoechi is trying to control the action in half guard but Jameson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T9##SUB2#
Nzoechi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jameson trying to control from the bottom.
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Jameson is defending against the submission attempts here by Nzoechi.
Jameson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nzoechi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nzoechi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jameson (4) vs (5) Nzoechi#SUB#
Jameson looking for the RNC.
Nzoechi rolls, trying to escape but Jameson keeps control of the position.
Nzoechi trying to control the hands but Jameson won't let him. #T10#
Nzoechi turns into Jameson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jameson (4) vs (7) Nzoechi
Nzoechi wants to control from the top but Jameson keeps moving.
Jameson is trying to control the position but Nzoechi postures up.
Nzoechi trying to control but Jameson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nzoechi sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Jameson doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Nzoechi paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Jameson - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Jameson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Nzoechi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Deorsa to the mat! Deorsa manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Nzoechi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nzoechi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nzoechi trying to control but Deorsa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nzoechi drops back looking for a leg! Deorsa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Deorsa manages to kick Nzoechi off! Nzoechi jumps back into Deorsa's guard.
Nzoechi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Deorsa's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Nzoechi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Deorsa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nzoechi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nzoechi seems to be working for a kimura but Deorsa defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB#
Nzoechi maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Deorsa could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Nzoechi has cracked it and Deorsa is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Nzoechi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Npenni Nzoechi! |
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