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Event:
SSG 184 Cahute vs Manning
Date: Aug 13, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 14 losses; George Manning!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cahute shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cahute showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (0) Manning
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cahute not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manning tries to get to full guard but Cahute has control of the leg.
Manning trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning is staying active underneath Cahute, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Cahute is working for a kimura but Manning is defending it quite comfortably.
Cahute wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manning keeps working. #T1##SUB#
Cahute 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.
Cahute wants to control but Manning is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Manning is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cahute pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cahute is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Cahute with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Manning tries to roll over but Cahute keeps him under control.
Manning is trying to maintain the position but Cahute is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Cahute 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.
#T3#
Cahute is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (5) vs (0) Manning
Manning is squirming around, avoiding Cahute's attempts to control the action.
Manning is trying to reverse the position but instead Cahute has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Cahute (8) vs (0) Manning
Cahute tries to keep control of the position but Manning is staying busy.
Manning can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Manning showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Manning showing good submission defense here.
#T4#
Cahute keeps control of the position as Manning tries to break free.
#SUB#
Manning 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 Cahute gets his way!
Cahute trying to control.
Cahute avoiding Manning 's attempts to control his hands.
Manning is in bad spot here.
#T5##SUB#
Manning is in a bad position with Cahute working for a choke. Manning manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (8) vs (2) Manning
Manning trying to control but Cahute is working from the bottom.
Cahute trying to keep a closed guard but Manning is proving a slippery customer.
Cahute looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cahute is trying to keep Manning in close.
Cahute looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manning is one step ahead there. #T6#
Manning sitting in guard here, content to control.
Manning tries to free his leg and advance position but Cahute is retaining full guard.
Cahute has control of Manning's left arm, preventing Manning from doing any damage.
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Cahute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manning engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cahute keeping moving, preventing Manning from controlling successfully. #T7#
Cahute is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cahute wants to sweep here but Manning controlling him for the moment.
Cahute has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Manning stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cahute swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cahute trying to keep a closed guard but Manning is proving a slippery customer.
#T8#
Manning pushing down on Cahute's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cahute wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cahute manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Manning avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Manning trying to control but Cahute is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cahute holds on and takes a little breather.
Manning wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving. #T9#
Manning pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cahute is keeping the position for now.
Manning wants to control from the top but Cahute keeps moving.
Cahute is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Manning stays in close to Cahute's body and controls the position.
Cahute not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manning stopping the sweep attempt from Cahute.
Cahute keeping full guard, as Manning tries to pass. #T10#
Cahute looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cahute looking to control.
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Cahute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cahute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cahute wants to sweep but no luck.
Manning trying to control but Cahute is working from the bottom.
Cahute bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Manning's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cahute (10) vs (2) Manning
Cahute wants to pass the guard but Manning is keeping the position.
Manning wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T11#
Cahute advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (13) vs (2) Manning#SUB#
Cahute looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Manning struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Cahute looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Manning struggling a bit here.#T12#
Cahute trying to control the position but Manning is working away.
Manning manages to get back to half guard.
Cahute seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manning does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Manning is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cahute trying to mount his opponent but Manning defends it. #SUB#
Manning is defending against the submission attempts here by Cahute.
Cahute looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T13#
Manning is looking for a sweep. Cahute is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Manning is trying to maintain the position but Cahute is very close to passing his half guard.
Cahute takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cahute wants to control but Manning is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Cahute is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Manning has managed to free his arm - good work.
Manning keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T14#
Manning manages to get to full guard.
Cahute sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Manning's guard.
Cahute looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manning is refusing to be controlled, as Cahute sits in half guard.
Manning wants to improve his position but Cahute is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cahute takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
The defeated George Manning had this to say: 'Sorry my hands are just slippery.'. |
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Event:
SSG 174 Philbert vs Ibrahim
Date: Jul 16, 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 1 wins and 1 losses; Thomas Bolleke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 14 losses; George Manning!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Manning gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bolleke (0) vs (2) Manning
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolleke won't allow Manning to pass to mount.
Manning passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bolleke (0) vs (5) Manning
Bolleke manages to get back to half guard.
Manning with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Manning in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bolleke tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Manning!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). George Manning!
George Manning made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Keep it coming David! I want a Main event Match'. |
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Event:
SSG 170 Manning vs Chai
Date: Jul 09, 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 13 losses; George Manning! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Manning fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chai wants to counter with a clinch but Manning pushes him away.
Manning fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chai stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Chai clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Chai is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Manning can't fight it off and eventually Chai manages to take the fight to the floor. Manning looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Manning (0) vs (2) Chai
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Chai trying to control but Manning is working from the bottom.
Chai is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Manning is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Manning can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Manning preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Manning looking for submissions off his back.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Manning is defending well. #SUB2#
Chai is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Chai is pressing down on Manning's thigh, looking to free his foot. Manning is holding on for now.
Manning is trying to control but can't.
Chai works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (0) vs (5) Chai
Chai trying to control but Manning is having none of it.
Manning is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chai wants to control the pace but Manning is squirming around nicely. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manning is controlling an arm, preventing Chai from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Manning is just holding on here. Chai manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Manning (0) vs (8) Chai#T4#
Chai gets his hands free as Manning looks to control. #SUB2#
Chai is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Manning knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Manning for a finish.
Manning tries to escape the position.
Chai not allowing Manning to control his hands. #SUB2#
Chai is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Manning knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Manning for a finish.
Manning tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T5#
Manning is squirming around, avoiding Chai's attempts to control the action.
Chai might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Manning haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Manning is trying to escape the mount but Chai keeps good control and instead manages to take Manning's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Manning (0) vs (11) Chai#SUB2#
Chai is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Manning with him. Manning is trying to defend but Chai has an arm under the chin now! Manning grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stsyapan Chai!
Our winner, Stsyapan Chai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
George Manning was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry my hands are just slippery.'. |
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Event:
SSG 160 Berendas vs Lake
Date: Jun 18, 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 13 losses; George Manning! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Bon Adrien De Moncey!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
De Moncey drives through with a takedown into Manning's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Manning (0) vs (2) De Moncey#SUB2#
De Moncey drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Manning dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manning (2) vs (2) De Moncey
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
De Moncey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Manning gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Manning stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Moncey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but De Moncey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
De Moncey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
De Moncey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manning can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Manning avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Manning trying to control but De Moncey is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
De Moncey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Manning defends it easily.#SUB2#
De Moncey is looking for a triangle but Manning pushes his legs off easily.
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but De Moncey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
De Moncey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manning is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB2#
De Moncey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manning can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manning content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
De Moncey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Manning slips nicely into half guard.
De Moncey is not content to let Manning control the position.#T4#
Manning is looking to advance position but De Moncey won't allow it.
Manning is stalling here. De Moncey is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Manning seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and De Moncey has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Manning (2) vs (6) De Moncey
Manning tries to buck De Moncey off but De Moncey is having none of it.
Manning keeps De Moncey under control for a moment.
Manning regains half guard.
Manning wants to control but De Moncey is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
De Moncey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Manning is just riding it out for now. De Moncey eventually gives up the hold.
De Moncey wants to take a breather but Manning is having none of it. #T5##SUB2#
De Moncey seems to be working for a kimura but Manning defends the submission attempt.
De Moncey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manning keeps working. #SUB2#
De Moncey seems to be looking for submissions.
Manning trying to control here.
Manning wants to improve his position but De Moncey is controlling well.
#T6#
De Moncey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manning does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
De Moncey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
De Moncey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manning does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if De Moncey 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.
De Moncey trying to control from half guard but Manning is working away.
Manning trying to control but De Moncey postures up.
#SUB2#
De Moncey is working for a kimura but Manning is defending it quite comfortably.
#T7##SUB2#
De Moncey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Manning sees it coming and defends easily.
Manning gets full guard.#SUB2#
De Moncey drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Manning manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now De Moncey has Manning in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manning (4) vs (6) De Moncey
Manning advances to half guard.
De Moncey is staying active underneath Manning, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T8##SUB2#
De Moncey actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
De Moncey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
De Moncey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
De Moncey looking for submissions off his back.
Manning trying to control from half guard but De Moncey is working away. #SUB#
Manning wants to work for an arm triangle but De Moncey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
De Moncey looking for submissions off his back.#T9#
Manning is trying to control the action in half guard but De Moncey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
De Moncey actively working from the bottom here.
De Moncey moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Manning wants to control from the top but De Moncey keeps moving.
Manning looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Manning is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
De Moncey looking for a guillotine here but Manning defends easily.
Manning wants to pass the guard but De Moncey is keeping the position.#SUB2#
De Moncey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Manning gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but De Moncey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Manning sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed De Moncey's guard.
Manning seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but De Moncey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Manning is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (7) vs (6) De Moncey
Manning is trying to control here but De Moncey has managed to regain half guard.
#T12##SUB#
Manning is working for a kimura but De Moncey is defending it quite comfortably.
Manning moves into full mount! De Moncey won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (10) vs (6) De Moncey
De Moncey is squirming around, avoiding Manning's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Manning with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
De Moncey is controlling an arm, preventing Manning from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T13#
De Moncey is looking to get to half guard.
De Moncey has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Manning's lack of action.
Manning works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (13) vs (6) De Moncey
Manning trying to control but De Moncey is having none of it.
De Moncey regains half guard.#T14##SUB#
Manning is trying to work for a kimura but De Moncey is defending well.
#SUB2#
De Moncey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Manning works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (16) vs (6) De Moncey
Manning trying to control the action but De Moncey is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Manning takes the fight on points by 16 to 6.
George Manning made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Keep it coming David! I want a Main event Match'. |
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Event:
SSG 151 Beat The Man 2
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Freddy Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 12 losses; George Manning!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Manning fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Barnes takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Barnes has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Manning regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Manning
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manning swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Barnes has gone for a leg lock! Manning slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Manning
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manning looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barnes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Manning's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (2) Manning
Manning is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Manning is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barnes wants to take a breather but Manning is having none of it. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Manning is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Manning defends it well. #SUB#
Barnes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Manning is just riding it out for now. Barnes eventually gives up the hold. #T2##SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Manning is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Manning avoid being mounted?
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Manning has his hands clasped together around Barnes's back. He's all about the action.
Manning makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Manning.
Manning is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Manning is keeping the position.#T4#
Barnes forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Manning is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Manning defends it. #SUB#
Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
#T5#
Barnes works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (7) vs (2) Manning
Barnes tries to control but Manning wriggling away.
Barnes avoids the attempt from Manning to control.#SUB#
Barnes is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Manning to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Manning shrugs it off. #T6#
Manning is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Manning tries to control the position but Barnes now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (10) vs (2) Manning
Manning is really stuck here.
Manning trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Manning defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Barnes's arms. #T7##SUB#
Barnes is working for a rear naked choke. Manning is not defending it well and Barnes has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Manning refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Manning's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Freddy Barnes!
A very excited looking Freddy Barnes 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.
In defeat, George Manning stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry my hands are just slippery.'. |
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Event:
SSG 144 Beat The Man 1
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 12 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; George Manning!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes moves into range and clinches up with Manning.#TD#
Barnes jumps into guard, dragging Manning to the mat.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Manning from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Barnes working for a triangle but Manning defends it easily.
Barnes seems keen to control Manning's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Manning from controlling successfully.
Manning stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Manning from controlling successfully. #T1#
Manning looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Manning
Manning keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Manning's guard.
Barnes works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (0) Manning
Manning is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Manning is trying to control Barnes's posture but Barnes avoids it. #T2#
A lull in the action here as Barnes stalls from top position.
Manning is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Barnes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manning regains half guard there - taking advantage of Barnes's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Barnes works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (8) vs (0) Manning#T3#
Barnes trying to control the position but Manning is working away.
Manning is trying to improve his position.
Barnes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Manning is trying to control Barnes's posture but Barnes avoids it.
Manning tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Barnes working away.#SUB#
Barnes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Barnes content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Barnes taking a break here but Manning is having none of it and regains half guard.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Manning is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T5#
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Manning moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Manning seems keen to control Barnes's posture.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Manning is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Manning keeps moving.
Manning has control of Barnes's left arm, preventing Barnes from doing any damage. #T6#
Barnes pushing down on Manning's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barnes stalling away here and it's allowed Manning to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Manning has control of Barnes's left arm, preventing Barnes from doing any damage.
Manning is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Manning is retaining full guard.
Manning is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Manning lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (8) vs (2) Manning#T7#
Barnes 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: Barnes (10) vs (2) Manning
Manning is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
Manning is trying to control but Barnes passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (13) vs (2) Manning
Barnes trying to control the action but Manning is working from the bottom.
Barnes is really struggling to control Manning but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T8#
Manning being controlled for a moment.
Manning prevents Barnes from moving into mount.
Manning manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barnes's best efforts.#T9##SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Manning defends it well.
Manning gets back to full guard.
Manning is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Barnes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Manning looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Manning looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Manning! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (13) vs (6) Manning
Manning trying to control the position but Barnes is working away.
Manning working away.#T10#
Barnes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Barnes preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Barnes is refusing to be controlled, as Manning sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Manning is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Manning is controlling the pace.
Barnes trying to hold on to Manning's head to control him but Manning postures up.
#T11#
Manning trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes won't allow Manning to pass to mount.
Barnes is trying is best to control the position here.
Barnes'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.
Manning is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T12#
Barnes wants to control but Manning is keeping busy.
Barnes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at QUBE Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Manning seems to be working for a kimura but Barnes defends the submission attempt.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Manning is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barnes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Manning wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnes is pulling down on Manning's head. It's preventing any offense from Manning, at least for the moment.#T13#
Manning passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (13) vs (9) Manning
Manning is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes is trying to improve his position.
Barnes struggling a bit here.
Manning trying to control the position but Barnes is working away. #T14#
Manning looking to control but instead Barnes has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Manning is trying to control. Barnes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Manning wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Manning moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (13) vs (12) Manning
Barnes being controlled for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes is not content to let Manning control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 13 to 12.
In defeat, George Manning stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry my hands are just slippery.'. |
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Event:
SSG 141 Barnes vs Chai
Date: May 07, 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 9 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; George Manning!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Manning tries to sprawl but Hlervu drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hlervu (2) vs (0) Manning
Hlervu content to control rather than advance.
Manning is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hlervu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning is holding on to half guard well.#T1#
Manning is trying to control but can't.
Manning is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manning is looking to control Hlervu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Manning avoid being mounted?
Hlervu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hlervu is working hard here to advance position.
Hlervu content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Hlervu wants to pass to mount but Manning is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manning trying to get back to full guard but Hlervu takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (5) vs (0) Manning
Manning keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hlervu content just to control the position here. #T3#
Manning can't escape the position.
Hlervu avoids the attempt from Manning to control.
Manning is desperately trying to improve his position but Hlervu has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Hlervu has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Manning is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tendren Hlervu!
Tendren Hlervu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated George Manning had this to say: 'Sorry my hands are just slippery.'. |
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Event:
SSG 136 Chai vs Thumb
Date: Apr 23, 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 8 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; George Manning!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Schaubi pushes Manning up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Schaubi successfully pulls guard.
Schaubi trying to control the position here.
Schaubi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Manning controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schaubi looking for a sweep. Not yet Schaubi, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning looking to pass the guard.
Manning trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Schaubi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (2) vs (0) Manning
Schaubi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Manning is trying to hold Schaubi in close to prevent damage but Schaubi has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Manning looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Schaubi 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.
Manning tries to roll over but Schaubi keeps him under control.#T2#
Manning is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Manning is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schaubi pulls his head out easily.
Schaubi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Manning is looking to control Schaubi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Manning avoid being mounted?
Manning wants to control the action here but instead Schaubi manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (5) vs (0) Manning
Schaubi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Manning wants to hold on but Schaubi pushes him away.
Schaubi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Manning is trying to escape the mount.
Manning tries to hold on but Schaubi pushes him away.
Manning regains half guard.
Manning is looking for a sweep. Schaubi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Manning has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schaubi is working away from the top position though.
Schaubi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T5#
Schaubi is thwarting Manning's attempts to control the position.
Manning is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Schaubi is staying active.
Manning tries to roll over but Schaubi keeps him under control.#T6#
Manning trying to control from the bottom.
Schaubi prevents Manning from improving his position.
Manning is still trying to improve position.
Schaubi trying to control the pace. #T7#
Schaubi is looking to advance position but Manning won't allow it. #SUB2#
Schaubi moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Manning. Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (8) vs (0) Manning
Manning is looking to regain half guard here but Schaubi keeps moving and retains side control.
Manning can't do much from the bottom here. #T8#
Schaubi slows the pace down.
Manning can't do much from the bottom here.
Schaubi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Manning's shoulder. That is not cool. #T9#
Schaubi working away.
Schaubi taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manning tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Schaubi (10) vs (0) Manning#T10#
Schaubi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Manning is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Manning wants to control but Schaubi is having none of it.#T11#
Manning is trying to escape the mount.
Schaubi controlling the pace for now.
Manning is working to get back to half guard.
Schaubi forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Schaubi (13) vs (0) Manning
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T12#
Manning just trying to survive but Schaubi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T13#
Schaubi really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Manning.#T14#
Manning is really stuck here.
Manning trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Manning is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schaubi gets his hands free as Manning looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schaubi takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
Post fight, Abu Schaubi stared into the camera and said 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'.
In defeat, George Manning stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry my hands are just slippery.'. |
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Event:
SSG 131 Maximus vs Schaubi
Date: Apr 16, 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 19 wins and 8 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; George Manning!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Manning shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thumb as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Manning gets caught napping as Thumb dives in and scores a takedown. Manning manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (0) Manning
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manning controls Thumb momentarily but Thumb frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manning is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (2) Manning
Thumb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb is trying to control the position but Manning postures up.
Thumb pulls Manning in close to prevent any damage.
Thumb working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Manning wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving. #SUB#
Thumb looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Manning trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Thumb trying to control the position.
Thumb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thumb trying to control the position.
Manning is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thumb keeping moving, preventing Manning from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Manning tries to free his leg and advance position but Thumb is retaining full guard.
Thumb has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Manning trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thumb wants to control but Manning passes easily into half guard.
Thumb is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Manning trying to control from half guard but Thumb is working away.
Thumb is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Manning's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Manning's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thumb (6) vs (2) Manning
Thumb 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.
Manning wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Manning tries to break free.
#SUB#
Thumb looking for the RNC. #T4#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Manning fending off the submission attempt from Thumb.
Manning looking very determined here, making life difficult for Thumb.
Manning is trying to break free.
Manning trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Thumb looking for the RNC. #T5##SUB#
Manning preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Thumb.
Thumb struggling to keep hold of the position.
Thumb controlling the position well here. Manning rolled but Thumb kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Thumb 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, Manning has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Thumb keeps control of the position as Manning tries to break free.
Manning trying to control the action but Thumb just sinks the hooks in. #T6#
Thumb just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Thumb is looking to control Manning but Manning is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Manning showing good submission defense here.
Thumb is hanging on to Manning's back as he tries to escape.
Thumb is looking to control Manning but Manning is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T7#
Thumb controlling the position well here. Manning rolled but Thumb kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Thumb trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Manning showing good submission defense here.
Thumb controls the position.
Manning staying busy and making it hard for Thumb to control. #T8##SUB#
Thumb looking for the choke but no joy.
Thumb controlling well, preventing Manning from escaping the position.
Thumb tries to keep control of the position but Manning is staying busy.
Manning rolls, trying to escape but Thumb keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Manning fending off the submission attempt from Thumb.
Thumb biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T9#
Manning is in bad spot here.
Manning trying to control the hands but Thumb breaks the grip.
Thumb controlling the position well here. Manning rolled but Thumb kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Thumb not allowing Manning to control his hands. #SUB#
Thumb tightening his grip on Manning, looking for the choke.
Thumb biding his time, controlling Manning. #T10##SUB#
Thumb working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Thumb trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Thumb is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Manning with him. Manning is trying to defend but Thumb has an arm under the chin now! Manning grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thom Thumb!
Thom Thumb decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
George Manning spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry my hands are just slippery.'. |
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Event:
SSG 127 Chai vs Soderberg
Date: Apr 02, 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; George Manning! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Henry Tudor!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Tudor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Manning looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Manning (0) vs (4) Tudor
You can see the frustration on Manning's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tudor wants to control but Manning is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Tudor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tudor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Tudor is trying to get an arm triangle but Manning is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Manning's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Manning tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Tudor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Manning is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tudor swings around for an armbar but Manning sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tudor's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manning (2) vs (4) Tudor
Manning trying to control but Tudor is working from the bottom.
Tudor 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.
Tudor looking to control.
#T2#
Tudor looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Tudor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manning defends well.
Manning wants to control from the top but Tudor keeps moving.
Manning postures up.
Tudor working a defensive guard but Manning passes into half guard.
Tudor wants to improve his position but Manning is controlling well.
#SUB#
Manning seems to be working for a kimura but Tudor defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Manning is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tudor works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3##SUB2#
Tudor has his foot on Manning's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manning works his way back into a safe position though.
Manning being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Manning is posturing up here but Tudor has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Manning tries to roll out but it's too tight and Manning has to tap! Slick submission there by Tudor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Henry Tudor!
An out of breath Henry Tudor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated George Manning had this to say: 'Sorry my hands are just slippery.'. |
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Event:
SSG 123 Laulhere vs Hlervu
Date: Mar 26, 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; George Manning! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Matsuhiro Toryiama!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Toryiama closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Manning jumps guard.
Manning is adopting a defensive guard.
Toryiama sitting in guard here, content to control.
Manning controls Toryiama momentarily but Toryiama frees himself.
Toryiama is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Manning looking for a guillotine here but Toryiama defends easily.
#T1#
Toryiama trying to control but Manning is working from the bottom.
Toryiama passes into half guard.
Manning tries to roll over but Toryiama keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Toryiama is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Manning is looking to control Toryiama's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Manning avoid being mounted?#T2#
Manning preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Manning manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toryiama forces his way into half guard.
Manning might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Toryiama is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Manning manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Manning keeping full guard, as Toryiama tries to pass. #SUB2#
Toryiama 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.
Manning looking for a sweep. Not yet Manning, not yet. #T4#
Toryiama stays in close to Manning's body and controls the position.
Manning wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Manning'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.
Manning looking for a sweep. Not yet Manning, not yet.
Toryiama trying to control the position from guard on top but Manning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manning 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toryiama is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T5#
Toryiama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manning is keeping the position for now.
Toryiama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Toryiama keeps trying to improve his position.
Toryiama postures up.
Manning being controlled here, momentarily. #T6#
Manning is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Toryiama being controlled here momentarily.
Manning looking to control.
#T7#
Manning controlling the position.
Toryiama wants to pass the guard but Manning is keeping the position.
Manning wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Toryiama is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Toryiama is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Toryiama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manning does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T8#
Toryiama is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Toryiama is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Manning is controlling Toryiama's trapped leg to prevent Toryiama from advancing to side control.
Manning is looking to control Toryiama's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Manning avoid being mounted?#T9#
Toryiama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manning keeps working. #SUB2#
Toryiama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Manning doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Toryiama. #T10#
Toryiama looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Toryiama works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (0) vs (3) Toryiama
Manning is in all sorts of trouble here.
Toryiama tries to control but Manning wriggling away. #T11#
Manning keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Toryiama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Manning manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Toryiama wants to take a breather but Manning is having none of it.
Toryiama slows the pace down in half guard.
Toryiama tries to pass the half guard into mount. Manning knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T12#
Toryiama trying to control the pace.
Manning is looking for a sweep. Toryiama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Manning trying to control here.
Toryiama looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Toryiama is trying to control the action in half guard but Manning is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T13#
Toryiama controlling the action here.
Toryiama wants to control but Manning is keeping him busy.
Toryiama wants to free his trapped foot but Manning is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Toryiama is looking to take a break and control but Manning is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manning works his way to full guard. Good work.#T14#
Toryiama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manning is keeping the position for now.
Toryiama postures up.
Toryiama controlling from the top position.
Manning trying to keep a closed guard but Toryiama is proving a slippery customer.
Toryiama's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toryiama forces his way into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toryiama wins on points by 3 to 0.
Matsuhiro Toryiama thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, George Manning stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry my hands are just slippery.'. |
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Event:
SSG 118 Cheese vs Dew
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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; George Manning! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Majid Shah!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Manning wants to clinch up but Shah keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Manning gets a double leg takedown into Shah's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Manning (2) vs (0) Shah
Shah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Manning pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shah is keeping the position for now.
Manning slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (5) vs (0) Shah#SUB#
Manning is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shah knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Manning working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning in the domination position with Shah hanging on.#T1##SUB#
Manning is trying to get an arm triangle but Shah is defending well. #SUB#
Manning is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shah is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#SUB#
Manning goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Shah rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Manning's guard! Nice work there by Shah! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manning (5) vs (2) Shah
Shah's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manning is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manning (7) vs (2) Shah
Manning stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Shah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manning advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (10) vs (2) Shah
Manning working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Manning trying to control the action but Shah is working from the bottom. #T3#
Shah is looking to reverse the position.
Manning trying to control the action but Shah is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Manning has hold of Shah's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Shah tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Manning cranks the arm and Shah screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Shah, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). George Manning!
An intense looking George Manning took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Keep it coming David! I want a Main event Match'. |
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Event:
SSG 110 Maximus vs Hlervu
Date: Feb 26, 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; George Manning! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Jacques Chancel!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Chancel shoots in and gets a takedown into Manning's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Manning (0) vs (2) Chancel
Manning is trying to control the position but Chancel postures up. #SUB#
Manning working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chancel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chancel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chancel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chancel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manning is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manning has his hands on Chancel's head, controlling the position.
Chancel 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.
Manning looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chancel is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Manning is looking for a triangle but Chancel pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Manning being controlled here, momentarily.
Chancel tries to free his leg and advance position but Manning is retaining full guard.
My spies in Canadian Combat Academy inform me that Chancel has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chancel controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Chancel 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.
It looks like Chancel 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.
Manning is trying to keep Chancel in close.
#T2#
Chancel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Chancel.#SUB#
Manning escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chancel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Manning is pulling down on Chancel's head. It's preventing any offense from Chancel, at least for the moment.
Chancel trying to control but Manning is working from the bottom.
Manning keeping full guard, as Chancel tries to pass. #SUB#
Manning looking for a guillotine here but Chancel defends easily.
#T3#
Chancel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Manning controls Chancel momentarily but Chancel frees himself.
Manning is pulling down on Chancel's head. It's preventing any offense from Chancel, at least for the moment.
Manning working a defensive guard here.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Manning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manning is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Chancel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manning swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chancel pushes down on Manning's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chancel controlling the action here.
Manning tries to roll over but Chancel keeps him under control.
Chancel tries to pass to full mount but Manning defends it. #T5#
Manning wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Manning looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chancel is looking to advance position but Manning won't allow it.
Manning trying to control but Chancel postures up.
Manning is looking for a sweep. Chancel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chancel trying to control the pace.
Manning is staying active underneath Chancel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chancel sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T6#
Manning holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Chancel trying to control the action but Manning is working from the bottom.
Manning controlling the position for now.
Chancel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Manning is looking for a sweep. Chancel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Manning won't allow Chancel to pass to mount.
Manning trying to hold on to Chancel's head to control him but Chancel postures up.
Manning keeping hold of Chancel's head, controlling as best he can. #T7#
Chancel prevents Manning from improving his position.
Chancel wants to pass to mount but Manning is defending the position.
Manning tries to roll over but Chancel keeps him under control.
Manning regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chancel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chancel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manning is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Chancel pushes down on Manning's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chancel controlling the action here.
Manning trying to hold on to Chancel's head to control him but Chancel postures up.
Manning makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Manning.
Manning is trying to control the position but Chancel postures up.
Chancel controlling from the top position.
Chancel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T9#
Manning not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Manning throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chancel tries to free his leg and advance position but Manning is retaining full guard.
Chancel is still trying to improve position.
Manning is trying to control the position but Chancel postures up.
Chancel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Manning looking to control.
#SUB#
Manning has his foot on Chancel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chancel works his way back into a safe position though.
Chancel controls from within his opponent's guard. #T10#
Manning keeping full guard, as Chancel tries to pass.
Chancel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chancel tries to free his leg and advance position but Manning is retaining full guard.
Manning is trying to keep Chancel in close.
Chancel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T11##SUB#
Manning is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chancel wants to pass the guard but Manning is keeping the position.
Chancel is stalling in the full guard.
Chancel wants to control from the top but Manning keeps moving. #T12#
Manning can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chancel controls the pace.
Manning controlling Chancel's posture. #SUB#
Chancel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manning has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chancel has managed to get both his arms back between Manning's legs - danger averted.
Chancel looking to pass the guard.
Manning is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chancel sitting in guard here, content to control. #T13#
Chancel wants to control from the top but Manning keeps moving. #SUB#
Manning had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chancel defends it easily.#SUB#
Manning is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chancel is aware though and is defending well.
Chancel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chancel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manning swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chancel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chancel is looking to pass into half guard but Manning pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Manning is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manning (2) vs (2) Chancel#T14#
Chancel is adopting a defensive guard.
Manning wants to control from the top but Chancel keeps moving.
Chancel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Manning manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manning (2) vs (4) Chancel
Manning is trying to keep Chancel in close.
Chancel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manning is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chancel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (2) vs (7) Chancel
And that's the end of the fight!
Chancel wins on points by 7 to 2.
George Manning was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry my hands are just slippery.'. |
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Event:
SSG 106 Hlervu vs Shart
Date: Feb 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 19 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; George Manning!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Manning misses with a takedown #CL#
and Mason counters by clinching up. #TD#
Mason wants the takedown. Manning is fighting it off but Mason persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Manning's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (0) Manning
Manning controlling Mason's posture.
Manning looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Mason has gone for a leg lock! Manning slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mason's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (2) Manning
Manning is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason looking for a sweep. Not yet Mason, not yet. #T1#
Manning trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mason is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (4) vs (2) Manning
Mason slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Manning keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Manning controlling Mason's posture.
Mason is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Mason preventing the sweep.
Mason wants to control from the top but Manning keeps moving.
Mason controlling from the top position.
Manning keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Mason won't allow Manning to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Manning holds on and takes a little breather.
Mason has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Manning keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully. #T3#
Manning trying to keep a closed guard but Mason is proving a slippery customer.
Mason is pushing down on Manning's leg trying to pass to half guard. Manning is fighting to maintain full guard but Mason has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Mason is working for a kimura but Manning is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Manning is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mason pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mason seems to be working for a kimura but Manning defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Manning slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Mason thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mason is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Manning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5##SUB2#
Manning throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manning swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manning wants to sweep but no luck.
Mason wants to control from the top but Manning keeps moving.
Manning is pulling down on Mason's head. It's preventing any offense from Mason, at least for the moment.
Mason trying to control but Manning is working from the bottom. #T6#
Mason preventing the sweep.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Manning is keeping the position.
Mason sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Manning looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mason passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (7) vs (2) Manning#T7#
Manning tries to bench press Mason off him but Mason keeps the position. #SUB#
Mason thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Manning looking for a sweep but Mason has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mason (9) vs (2) Manning
Mason controlling the position easily from mount.
Manning can't escape the position.
#T8#
Manning sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Mason 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.
Mason trying to control the action but Manning is working from the bottom.
Mason trying to pass the guard but Manning defending well.
Mason trying to control from half guard but Manning is working away. #T9#
Manning wants to control but Mason is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Mason 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.
Manning manages to get to full guard.
Manning wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment. #T10#
Manning pulls Mason in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Mason avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Manning keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Manning looking to control.
#T11#
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manning seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Manning looking to control.
Manning keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Manning trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Manning has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mason 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 Manning. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (12) vs (2) Manning#SUB#
Mason wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Manning, who protects the arm well. #T12#
Manning is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mason off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mason (12) vs (6) Manning#SUB2#
Manning has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Manning looking for the RNC.
Mason rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Manning is working for a kimura but Mason is defending it quite comfortably.
Mason is trying to control but can't.
#T13#
Manning prevents Mason from improving his position.
Manning is keen to just control but Mason is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Mason looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Manning pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (12) vs (9) Manning
Manning fails to take his opponent's back.
Mason is looking to get to half guard.#T14#
Mason manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Manning controlling the action here.
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.
Mason is looking to control Manning's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mason avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manning wants to take a breather but Mason is having none of it.
Mason wants to control but Manning is keeping busy.
Mason wants to improve his position but Manning is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
Bea Mason gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
George Manning spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry my hands are just slippery.'. |
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Event:
SSG 100 Shaver vs Chancel
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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; George Manning! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Slick Rick!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Manning throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rick tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Manning is in Rick's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Manning (2) vs (0) Rick
Manning stays in close to Rick's body and controls the position.
Rick seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Manning wants to pass the guard but Rick is keeping the position.
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Rick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manning pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rick is keeping the position for now.
Manning wants to control from the top but Rick keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning 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.
Manning trying to control but Rick is working from the bottom. #T1#
Manning looking to pass the guard.
Manning controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Manning forces his way into half guard.
Rick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manning tries to pass to full mount but Rick defends it. #T2#
Rick trying to control but Manning postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Manning wants to pass the guard but Rick is defending well.
Rick tries to get to full guard but Manning has control of the leg. #SUB#
Manning 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.
Rick is looking for a sweep. Manning is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Manning trying to control the pace.
Manning is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rick! Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (5) vs (0) Rick
Rick tries to hold on but Manning postures up.
Manning tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manning wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T4##SUB#
Manning looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rick sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rick is holding on to half guard well.
Rick won't allow Manning to pass to mount.
Rick is staying active underneath Manning, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Manning passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (8) vs (0) Rick
Manning working away.
Rick is not content to let Manning control the position. #T5#
Rick is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Manning tries for a kimura but Rick is defending well.
Rick is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Rick is looking to reverse the position.
Manning wants to control but Rick is keeping him busy.
Rick tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
Manning working away.
Manning trying to control the position but Rick is working away.
Manning slows the pace down.
Manning wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rick keeps working.
Rick struggling a bit here.
Rick is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Manning trying to control the action but Rick is working from the bottom. #T7#
Rick is looking to reverse the position.
Rick 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.
Rick sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Manning stalling.
Rick is looking to improve his position.
Manning is thwarting Rick's attempts to control the position.
Manning trying to control from Rick's half guard. Rick has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Rick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8##SUB2#
Rick has his foot on Manning's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manning works his way back into a safe position though.
Manning looking to pass the guard.
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Rick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manning is stalling in the full guard.
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Rick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manning sitting in guard here, content to control.
Manning slips nicely into half guard.#T9#
Rick trying to control but Manning postures up.
Rick moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Manning slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Manning'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.
Manning tries to free his leg and advance position but Rick is retaining full guard.
Manning is working hard here to advance position.#T10#
Rick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rick controls Manning momentarily but Manning frees himself.
Manning slips nicely into half guard.
Rick is looking to improve his position.
Manning is looking to advance position but Rick won't allow it.
Rick is refusing to be controlled, as Manning sits in half guard.
Rick works his way to full guard. Good work.#T11##SUB#
Manning drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Manning jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Manning looking to sit in guard and control but Rick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manning (8) vs (2) Rick
Rick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manning swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rick is stalling in the full guard.
Rick stopping the sweep attempt from Manning.
Rick trying to control but Manning is working from the bottom.
Rick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manning swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Rick trying to control but Manning is working from the bottom.
Manning controlling the position.
Rick looking to sit in guard and control but Manning gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manning (10) vs (2) Rick
Manning wants to control from the top but Rick keeps moving.
Rick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manning is one step ahead there.
Manning wants to control from the top but Rick keeps moving.
Manning postures up.
#T13#
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Rick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manning preventing the sweep.
Rick keeping moving, preventing Manning from controlling successfully.
Rick is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rick 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.
Rick keeping moving, preventing Manning from controlling successfully.
Manning passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (13) vs (2) Rick#T14##SUB#
Manning goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rick has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Manning but great work by Rick. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Manning (13) vs (6) Rick#SUB2#
Rick swings around for an armbar but Manning sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rick's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manning (15) vs (6) Rick
Rick keeping full guard, as Manning tries to pass.
Manning trying to control but Rick is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rick had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Manning defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rick keeping moving, preventing Manning from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manning takes the fight on points by 15 to 6.
George Manning 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 92
Date: Jan 15, 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; George Manning! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Nedry Kuang!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Manning shoots in looking for a takedown but Kuang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Manning's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Kuang looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Manning (0) vs (2) Kuang
Manning desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Manning tries to roll over but Kuang keeps him under control.
Kuang trying to control the action but Manning is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuang tries to pass to full mount but Manning defends it.
Manning is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Manning trying to control from the bottom.
Manning tries to get to full guard but Kuang has control of the leg.
Kuang wants to control but Manning is keeping him busy.
Manning regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kuang wants to control from the top but Manning keeps moving.
Kuang is fighting to break Manning's control of his arms but Manning is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kuang's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Kuang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuang wants to control from the top but Manning keeps moving.
Kuang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manning swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manning might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Manning looking for a sweep. Not yet Manning, not yet.
Manning controls Kuang momentarily but Kuang frees himself.
Kuang wants to control from the top but Manning keeps moving.
Manning looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuang passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manning holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Kuang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Manning is just riding it out for now. Kuang eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Kuang is working for a kimura but Manning is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
Manning is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Manning looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuang is trying to control. Manning wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Manning is trying to get back to full guard.
Manning controlling the position well. #T5#
Manning wants to improve his position but Kuang is controlling well.
#SUB#
Manning is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuang pulls his head out easily.
Kuang wants to take a breather but Manning is having none of it.
Kuang tries to pass to full mount but Manning defends it. #SUB2#
Kuang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T6#
Manning wants to control but Kuang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Manning is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kuang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kuang's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Manning (4) vs (2) Kuang
Kuang is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Kuang preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Manning.
Kuang tries to break free.
Kuang looking very determined here, making life difficult for Manning.
#T7##SUB#
Manning is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Manning struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kuang breaks Manning's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manning (4) vs (4) Kuang
Manning is trying to keep Kuang in close.
#SUB#
Kuang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manning has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuang has managed to get both his arms back between Manning's legs - danger averted.
Manning controls Kuang momentarily but Kuang frees himself.
Manning wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Manning trying to keep a closed guard but Kuang is proving a slippery customer.
Kuang sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Manning's guard.
Manning gets full guard.
Manning is trying to hold Kuang in close to prevent damage but Kuang has managed to pass into half guard.
Manning trying to hold on to Kuang's head to control him but Kuang postures up.
Kuang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T9#
Manning is pressing down on Kuang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kuang wants to pass the guard but Manning is keeping the position.
Kuang trying to control the position from guard on top but Manning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuang wants to pass the guard but Manning is keeping the position.
Manning has Kuang pulled in close to control his posture. #T10#
Kuang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manning is keeping the position for now.
Manning pulls Kuang in close to his closed guard and prevents Kuang from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kuang trying to control but Manning is working from the bottom.
Manning pulls Kuang in close to prevent any damage.
Kuang 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. #T11#
Manning is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Manning is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kuang pushes down on Manning's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Kuang is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Manning has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Kuang is in a lot of trouble! Manning is straining to finish and he's done it! Kuang taps out! Amazing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). George Manning!
Our winner, George Manning, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Nedry Kuang had this to say: 'å°ç‹¬ä¸‡å²ï¼ä¸‡ä¸‡å²ï¼'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 88
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; George Manning! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Daijiro Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Kimura dives in and scores a takedown into Manning's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Manning (0) vs (2) Kimura
Kimura controlling from the top position.
Manning keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass. #SUB#
Kimura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manning has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kimura has managed to get both his arms back between Manning's legs - danger averted.
Manning is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up. #SUB#
Manning is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manning is keeping the position for now.
Manning is pulling down on Kimura's head. It's preventing any offense from Kimura, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Manning trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Manning keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass.
Kimura trying to control but Manning is working from the bottom.
Kimura looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Kimura is pushing down on Manning's leg trying to pass to half guard. Manning is fighting to maintain full guard but Kimura has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kimura is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Kimura seems to be looking for submissions.
Kimura tries to pass to full mount but Manning defends it.
Kimura is trying to control. Manning wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Manning is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Kimura is trying to control. Manning wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Manning wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy.
Kimura is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Manning! Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (0) vs (5) Kimura
Manning tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Kimura is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Manning has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Manning! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manning (2) vs (5) Kimura
Manning stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Manning is working hard here to advance position.
Kimura 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: Manning (2) vs (7) Kimura
Manning is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kimura's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kimura's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Manning (6) vs (7) Kimura
Kimura is trying to break free.
Kimura tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kimura tries to hold on but Manning pushes him away. #T5#
Kimura regains half guard.
Manning passes into side control, despite Kimura's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (9) vs (7) Kimura
Manning controls the position.
Kimura is trying to get back to half guard.
Manning working away.#SUB#
Manning is trying to get an arm triangle but Kimura is defending well.
Manning wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy. #T6##SUB#
Manning working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kimura gets back to half guard.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Manning is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manning pulls his head out easily.
Manning is trying to control the action in half guard but Kimura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kimura is trying to get back to full guard.
Manning wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy. #T7#
Kimura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Manning is working away from the top position though.
Kimura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kimura.
Kimura keeping full guard, as Manning tries to pass. #SUB2#
Kimura working for a triangle but Manning defends it easily.
Manning is pushing down on Kimura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kimura is fighting to maintain full guard but Manning has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kimura manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Manning passes into half guard.
#T8##SUB#
Manning is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kimura defends it well.
Kimura tries to roll over but Manning keeps him under control.
Manning is pressing down on Kimura's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kimura is holding on for now.
Kimura moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Manning from controlling successfully.
Manning trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9##SUB#
Manning drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kimura dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manning (9) vs (9) Kimura
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manning is keeping the position for now.
Manning keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manning swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manning is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manning (11) vs (9) Kimura
Manning being controlled here momentarily.
Manning stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Manning from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Manning pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Manning drops back looking for a leg! Kimura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kimura manages to kick Manning off! Manning jumps back into Kimura's guard. #SUB2#
Kimura has his foot on Manning's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manning works his way back into a safe position though.#T11#
Kimura working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Kimura looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Manning has picked Kimura up and slammed him! Kimura can't keep hold of the triangle and Manning manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (14) vs (9) Kimura#SUB#
Manning is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kimura has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T12##SUB#
Manning looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
A lull in the action here.
Manning seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kimura for as long as he can get away with.
Kimura is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Manning off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Manning (14) vs (13) Kimura
Manning trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Kimura is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Manning is holding onto Kimura's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.#T13##SUB2#
Kimura has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Manning is defending well but eventually Kimura manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Manning has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daijiro Kimura!
The defeated George Manning had this to say: 'Sorry my hands are just slippery.'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 83
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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; George Manning! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 13 losses; Joe Dirt!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Dirt instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Dirt gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Manning (0) vs (2) Dirt
Dirt trying to pass the guard but Manning defending well.
Manning regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dirt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manning swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dirt wants to control from the top but Manning keeps moving.
Dirt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manning swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manning seems keen to control Dirt's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Manning's guard.
Manning moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Dirt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dirt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dirt advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (0) vs (5) Dirt
Manning tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dirt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dirt is looking to take a break and control but Manning is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manning manages to get back to half guard.
Manning is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Dirt seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Manning tries to get to full guard but Dirt has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Dirt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Manning keeping hold of Dirt's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dirt is pressing down on Manning's thigh, looking to free his foot. Manning is holding on for now.
Manning is holding on to half guard well.
Dirt wants to control but Manning is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Manning has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dirt is working away from the top position though.
Manning wants to improve his position but Dirt is controlling well.
Dirt trying to pass the guard but Manning defending well. #SUB2#
Dirt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Manning wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dirt is working for a submission of some sort.
Manning controlling the position for now.#T4#
Dirt wants to free his trapped foot but Manning is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Manning is trying to get back to full guard.
Manning gets back to full guard.
Manning 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.
Manning keeping moving, preventing Dirt from controlling successfully.
Dirt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manning swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Dirt trying to control the position from guard on top but Manning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dirt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Manning haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dirt wants to pass the guard but Manning is keeping the position.
Manning lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manning (2) vs (5) Dirt
Manning sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Manning got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dirt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manning has managed to get both his arms back between Dirt's legs - danger averted.
Manning trying to control but Dirt is working from the bottom. #T6##SUB2#
Dirt is looking for a triangle but Manning pushes his legs off easily.
Manning is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Manning 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.
Manning is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Dirt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Manning gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T7#
Manning pushing down on Dirt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Manning has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (5) vs (5) Dirt#SUB#
Manning working for a guillotine from mount but Dirt is in no mood to give up.
Dirt prevents Manning from taking his back.
Manning content just to control the position here.
Manning avoids the attempt from Dirt to control.#T8#
Manning prevents Dirt from getting the reversal.
Manning looking to control but Dirt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Manning controlling the pace for now.
Manning trying to control but Dirt is having none of it.
Manning controlling the pace for now.
Dirt wants to hold on but Manning pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Manning working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Dirt looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Manning! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). George Manning!
During a confident post fight interview, George Manning thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 76
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; George Manning!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Thumb swats away the attempt to clinch by Manning.
Thumb attempts a counter takedown but Manning avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Thumb scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Thumb (4) vs (0) Manning
Thumb working away.
Manning tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thumb moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Thumb trying to control the action but Manning is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Manning being controlled for a moment.
Manning tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Thumb tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Manning tries to improve position but can't.
Thumb controlling from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Manning's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thumb wants to control but Manning is keeping him busy.
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. #T3#
Manning regains half guard.
Thumb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manning keeps working.
Thumb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thumb with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Manning trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Thumb is trying to work for a kimura but Manning is defending well.
#T4#
Thumb is thwarting Manning's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thumb is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Thumb slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Manning can't keep his opponent in guard - Thumb advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T5#
Thumb trying to control the action but Manning is working from the bottom.
Manning wants to get back to full guard.
Thumb moves into full mount! Manning won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (7) vs (0) Manning
Manning is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Thumb is working for a guillotine from mount but Manning frees his head quite easily.
Thumb with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T6#
Thumb controlling the pace for now.
Thumb avoids the attempt from Manning to control.
Thumb is looking to work his way around to Manning's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Manning is working to get back to half guard.
Manning is trying to reverse the position but instead Thumb has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (10) vs (0) Manning
Thumb doesn't have the hooks in and Manning manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (10) vs (2) Manning#T7#
Thumb is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Thumb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thumb holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Thumb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manning can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thumb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manning trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Manning preventing the sweep.
Thumb keeping moving, preventing Manning from controlling successfully.
Thumb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thumb holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Thumb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thumb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manning is one step ahead there. #T9#
Thumb trying to keep a closed guard but Manning is proving a slippery customer.
Manning wants to pass the guard but Thumb is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Manning drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thumb dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (12) vs (2) Manning
Manning not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Manning throws his legs up looking for a submission but Thumb uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (15) vs (2) Manning
Thumb moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Thumb (17) vs (2) Manning#T10#
Manning can't escape the position.
Thumb content just to control the position here.
Thumb avoids the attempt from Manning to control.
Manning is wriggling around trying to escape.
Thumb content just to control the position here.
Thumb mounts Manning! Really nice guard pass there! #T11#
Manning is trying desperately to improve position.
Thumb looking to control and managing it successfully.
Manning is looking to get to half guard.
Thumb controlling from mount. #SUB#
Thumb is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Manning is surviving well by controlling Thumb's body position as best he can.
Thumb controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Thumb is looking to work his way around to Manning's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Thumb takes Manning's back. Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (20) vs (2) Manning
Thumb controls the position.
Manning trying to control the action but Thumb just sinks the hooks in.
Thumb wants to control the position but Manning frees himself and scrambles - Thumb manages to regain control in side control.
Manning tries to buck Thumb off but Thumb is having none of it.#T13##SUB#
Thumb is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Manning is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thumb tries to advance to mount but Manning denies him.
Manning sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Thumb wants to work for an arm triangle but Manning is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thumb moves into full mount! Manning won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (23) vs (2) Manning
Manning keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Thumb takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (26) vs (2) Manning
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Manning turns into Thumb and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (26) vs (4) Manning
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thumb pulls Manning in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thumb takes the fight on points by 26 to 4.
Our winner, Thom Thumb, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, George Manning stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry my hands are just slippery.'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 69
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Beaver Shaver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; George Manning!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Shaver closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Manning did well to prevent Shaver getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shaver (2) vs (0) Manning
Shaver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manning keeps working.
Manning is trying to maintain the position but Shaver is very close to passing his half guard.
Shaver is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Manning is holding on to half guard well.
Manning moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaver passes Manning's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Manning is not content to let Shaver control the position.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Manning manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shaver tries to free his leg and advance position but Manning is retaining full guard.
Manning trying to keep a closed guard but Shaver is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Manning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manning trying to control the position.
Manning can't keep his opponent in guard - Shaver advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shaver wants to pass to mount but Manning is defending the position. #T2##SUB2#
Manning actively working from the bottom here.
Manning is doing well to control the position and prevent Shaver from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Manning is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaver pulls his head out easily.
Manning is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Shaver not doing much here.
Shaver is thwarting Manning's attempts to control the position.
Shaver is keen to just control but Manning is a slippery customer.#T4#
Manning has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shaver is working away from the top position though.
Shaver looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Manning is looking for a sweep. Shaver is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shaver wants to take a breather but Manning is having none of it. #SUB2#
Manning is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaver pulls his head out easily.
Shaver wants to free his trapped foot but Manning is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Manning tries to roll over but Shaver keeps him under control.#T5#
Shaver is pressing down on Manning's thigh, looking to free his foot. Manning is holding on for now.
Shaver content to control rather than advance.
Shaver is keen to just control but Manning is a slippery customer.#T6#
Manning is looking to improve his position.
Manning trying to control here.
Manning keeping hold of Shaver's head, controlling as best he can.
Shaver tries to pass to full mount but Manning defends it.
Manning is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Manning won't allow Shaver to pass to mount.
Manning makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Manning.
Manning keeping full guard, as Shaver tries to pass. #SUB2#
Manning had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shaver defends it easily.
Shaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Manning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manning pulls Shaver in close to his closed guard and prevents Shaver from doing any damage or advancing position.#T8#
Shaver passes Manning's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shaver seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manning does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shaver controlling the action here.
Manning is trying to control but can't.
Shaver tries to pass to full mount but Manning defends it. #T9#
Shaver seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manning does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shaver is looking to advance position but Manning won't allow it.
Shaver has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Shaver (5) vs (0) Manning
Shaver wants to control the pace but Manning is squirming around nicely.
Manning is trying desperately to improve position.
Shaver trying to control but Manning is having none of it. #T10#
Manning is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shaver takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shaver is trying to take his opponent's back.
Shaver controlling the position easily from mount.
Shaver can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Manning is looking to escape. #T11#
Shaver seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Manning is holding on tight.
Shaver avoids the attempt from Manning to control.
Shaver content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaver is trying to take his opponent's back.
Manning wants to hold on but Shaver pushes him away.#T12#
Manning is trying desperately to improve position.
Shaver content just to control the position here.
Shaver avoids the attempt from Manning to control.
Manning really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shaver sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Manning bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaver (5) vs (2) Manning#T13#
Manning pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaver is keeping the position for now.
Shaver controls Manning momentarily but Manning frees himself.
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Shaver looking for a guillotine here but Manning defends easily.
Manning not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T14#
Shaver is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Manning wants to control from the top but Shaver keeps moving.
Manning wants to pass the guard but Shaver is keeping the position.#SUB#
Shaver is looking for a triangle but Manning pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manning wants to pass the guard but Shaver is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaver takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Beaver Shaver thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, George Manning stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry my hands are just slippery.'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 64
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; George Manning! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ferdinand Upsala!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Manning looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Manning (2) vs (0) Upsala
Manning takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Manning is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Upsala has managed to free his arm - good work.
Upsala wants to improve his position but Manning is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Upsala looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Manning prevents Upsala from improving his position.
Upsala is not content to let Manning control the position.
Upsala is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Manning is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Upsala has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Manning is working for a kimura but Upsala is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Upsala looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Manning is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Manning 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.
Upsala is looking to improve his position.
Manning wants to lay and pray for a moment but Upsala keeps working.
Upsala wants to get back to full guard but Manning has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (5) vs (0) Upsala#T2#
Manning controlling from mount.
Upsala regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Upsala with the active half guard here but Manning passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (8) vs (0) Upsala
Upsala tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Manning is looking to take a break and control but Upsala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manning taking a breather here.
Upsala is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Manning working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Manning controlling the position. #T3#
Upsala tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Manning wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Upsala keeps trying to improve his position.
Manning trying to control the action but Upsala is working from the bottom.
Upsala tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Manning trying to control the position but Upsala is working away.
Manning is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Upsala is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Upsala is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Manning's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Manning slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Manning is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Manning wants to control but Upsala is keeping him busy.
Upsala slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Upsala has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manning can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Upsala tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Upsala is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manning defends well.#T5#
Manning preventing the sweep.
Manning pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Upsala is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Upsala had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Manning defends it easily.
Manning's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Upsala keeping moving, preventing Manning from controlling successfully.
Manning forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Manning is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Upsala sees it coming and defends easily.
Manning content to control rather than advance.
Manning is looking to take a break and control but Upsala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Upsala tries to get to full guard but Manning has control of the leg.
Upsala is refusing to be controlled, as Manning sits in half guard.
Upsala wants to improve his position but Manning is controlling well.
Manning not doing much here.
Upsala trying to get back to full guard but Manning takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (11) vs (0) Upsala#SUB#
Manning looking for a guillotine from mount but Upsala is having none of it.
Upsala is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manning can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Upsala is looking to escape. #T7#
Upsala is trying to escape the mount but Manning keeps good control and instead manages to take Upsala's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Manning (14) vs (0) Upsala#SUB#
Manning is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Upsala has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Manning looking to break Upsala's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Upsala remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Manning will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Upsala tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Upsala keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Upsala is squirming around, avoiding Manning's attempts to control the action.
Upsala is desperately trying to improve his position but Manning has a good base and remains in mount.
Manning sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Manning is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Upsala to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Upsala shrugs it off. #T8#
Manning trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Upsala keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Manning is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Upsala is surviving well by controlling Manning's body position as best he can.
Upsala is looking to improve his position but Manning isn't that keen on the idea.
Manning takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Manning trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Manning avoids the attempt from Upsala to control.
Upsala 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.
Upsala tries to get to full guard but Manning has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Manning seems content to control.
Manning seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Upsala does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Manning tries to pass the half guard into mount. Upsala knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Upsala tries to get to full guard but Manning has control of the leg.
Manning trying to control the action but Upsala is working from the bottom.
Upsala gets back to full guard.
#T10#
Manning's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Upsala looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Manning 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.
Manning pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Upsala is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Manning avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Upsala looking for a sweep. Not yet Upsala, not yet.
Manning slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T11#
Manning stopping the sweep attempt from Upsala.
Upsala manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Manning manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manning (14) vs (2) Upsala
Manning controlling the position.
Manning keeping moving, preventing Upsala from controlling successfully.
Upsala slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Upsala tries to free his leg and advance position but Manning is retaining full guard. #T12#
Manning 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.
Upsala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manning is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Upsala is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Manning is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Manning has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manning (16) vs (2) Upsala
Manning might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Manning content to stall in guard here.
Upsala 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#
Manning got a little sloppy there for a moment and Upsala has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manning has managed to get both his arms back between Upsala's legs - danger averted.
Manning sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Upsala's guard.
Upsala makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Upsala.
Upsala 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.#T13#
Manning passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (19) vs (2) Upsala
Manning is looking to take a break and control but Upsala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Upsala gets back to half guard.
Upsala wants to improve his position but Manning is controlling well.
Manning perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Manning tries to pass the half guard into mount. Upsala knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Upsala looking for submissions off his back.#T14##SUB#
Manning seems to be looking for submissions.
Manning is looking to take a break and control but Upsala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manning with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Manning trying to control from half guard but Upsala is working away.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Manning is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Upsala doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Manning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Manning is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manning takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
A victorious George Manning thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vitor Almeida! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; George Manning!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Manning tries to keep at a distance but Almeida has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Almeida has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Manning is trying to keep an underhook but Almeida manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Almeida (2) vs (0) Manning
Almeida is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Manning trying to control from the bottom.
Almeida wants to pass to mount but Manning is defending the position.
Almeida content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Almeida controlling the action here.
Manning wants to improve his position but Almeida is controlling well.
Almeida is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Manning wants to control but Almeida is keeping busy.
Almeida uses his free foot to push down on Manning's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Manning. Score +3 for passing guard: Almeida (5) vs (0) Manning
Almeida controlling his opponent. #T3#
Manning is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Manning is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Almeida content just to control the position here. #T4#
Manning is trying to reverse the position but instead Almeida has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Almeida (8) vs (0) Manning
Almeida has good solid back control here. #T5#
Manning tries to escape the position.
#T6#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Manning looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Almeida 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.
Almeida is trying to stick to Manning's back but Manning is turning into Almeida. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Almeida's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Manning. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Almeida (8) vs (2) Manning
Almeida trying to control the position here. #T7#
Manning looking to sit in guard and control but Almeida gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Almeida (10) vs (2) Manning#SUB2#
Manning escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Almeida gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Almeida looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Almeida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manning swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Almeida is working hard here to advance position.
Almeida is fighting to break Manning's control of his arms but Manning is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Almeida knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manning on the ground.
Manning looking to control.
#T9#
Almeida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manning is keeping the position for now.
Almeida advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Almeida (13) vs (2) Manning
Manning being controlled for a moment. #T10#
Manning tries to buck Almeida off but Almeida is having none of it.
Manning wants to control but Almeida postures up.
Manning tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Almeida stalls from top position.
Manning struggling a bit here.#T11#
Manning is being controlled here.
Manning tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Almeida controls the position. #T12#
Almeida continues to stall.
Manning wants to control but Almeida postures up.#T13#
Manning tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Almeida wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Almeida is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Manning will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Manning is looking to reverse the position.
Manning trying to remain calm as Almeida controls from the top position.
Manning is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Manning is trying to control Almeida's posture but Almeida avoids it.
Manning tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Almeida in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manning is looking to regain half guard here but Almeida keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Almeida takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
A victorious Vitor Almeida thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated George Manning had this to say: 'Sorry my hands are just slippery.'. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; George Manning!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Manning changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Snowstrinski tries to avoid it but Manning manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Snowstrinski to the ground. Snowstrinski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Snowstrinski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (0) Manning#SUB#
Snowstrinski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Manning looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Manning looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Manning! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (4) Manning#SUB2#
Manning has hold of Snowstrinski's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Snowstrinski seems comfortable defending it but Manning has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Snowstrinski is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Snowstrinski is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Manning couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). George Manning!
A very excited looking George Manning 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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