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Event:
SSG 130 Schaubi vs Hlervu
Date: Apr 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Loma Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Justa Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nutz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gracie as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Gracie rushes Nutz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nutz looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Nutz wants the takedown. Gracie is fighting it off but Nutz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gracie's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Nutz#SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Nutz defends easily.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Nutz defends it easily.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Nutz tries to pass.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully. #T2#
Nutz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nutz trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Nutz defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nutz defends well.#SUB#
Gracie looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nutz has picked Gracie up and slammed him! Gracie can't keep hold of the triangle and Nutz manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Nutz
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3##SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nutz pulls his head out easily.
Nutz is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to control Nutz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Nutz sits in half guard.
Nutz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Nutz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well. #T4##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Nutz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Nutz eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie has his hands clasped together around Nutz's back. He's all about the action.
Nutz sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T5#
Nutz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Nutz tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Gracie is doing well to control the position and prevent Nutz from advancing to side control.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Nutz is controlling well.
Gracie is staying active underneath Nutz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie wants to control but Nutz is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T6#
Gracie moves into full guard.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Nutz tries to pass. #SUB#
Gracie isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nutz stacks Gracie on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nutz! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (8) Nutz
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nutz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7#
Nutz tries to move to mount but Gracie blocks the move with his legs.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Nutz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nutz off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (4) vs (8) Nutz
Gracie controls the action.
Gracie controlling well, preventing Nutz from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Gracie working for the choke. #T8#
Nutz turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (10) Nutz#SUB#
Gracie throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nutz escapes and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (4) vs (13) Nutz
Nutz advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (4) vs (15) Nutz
Nutz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie wants to hold on but Nutz pushes him away.
Nutz looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie wants to hold on but Nutz pushes him away.#T9#
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Nutz tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Gracie has given up his back here. Will Nutz look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (4) vs (18) Nutz
Gracie trying to control the hands but Nutz breaks the grip. #T10#
Gracie prevents Nutz from getting a body triangle.
Nutz controlling well, preventing Gracie from escaping the position.
Nutz is not going to allow Gracie to sit and survive in this position.
Gracie tries to roll but Nutz sticks to his back.
Nutz is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Nutz is looking to control Gracie but Gracie is wriggling around and keeping busy.
What can Gracie do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Nutz is persistently looking for the submission but Gracie is defending it well.
#T11#
Gracie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nutz's guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (6) vs (18) Nutz
Nutz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nutz keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Nutz is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Nutz is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up. #T12#
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Nutz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (9) vs (18) Nutz
Gracie trying to control but Nutz is having none of it.
Nutz is looking to get to half guard.#T13#
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but Nutz doesn't allow it.
Nutz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie tries to control but Nutz wriggling away.
Nutz is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T14#
Gracie controlling from mount.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Nutz to control.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nutz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Nutz to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nutz wins on points by 18 to 9.
An out of breath and clearly excited Justa Nutz thanked Fantasy Threads for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Loma Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 19 losses; Lance Walker!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Gracie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Walker uses from the top position.
Walker postures up.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Walker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Walker sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Walker controlling him for the moment.
Gracie trying to control the position.
#T1#
Walker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Walker passes into half guard. #SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie trying to control here.
Gracie tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T2##SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Walker prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Walker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Walker wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it. #SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Gracie tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker is controlling the pace.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie keeping control of the position.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Walker trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T4#
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Walker controlling the pace.
Gracie wants to control but Walker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Walker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Walker trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Walker controlling the action here.#T5##SUB2#
Walker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie trying to hold on to Walker's head to control him but Walker postures up.
Walker trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Walker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T6##SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Walker trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Walker is proving a slippery customer.
Walker wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Walker is stalling in the full guard.
Walker wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Walker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Walker passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T7#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gracie wants to control but Walker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Walker sits in half guard.
Gracie trying to hold on to Walker's head to control him but Walker postures up.
Walker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Walker 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.
Walker won't allow Gracie to sweep him here. #T8#
Walker wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Walker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walker is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Walker wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Walker defends it easily.
Walker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T9#
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like Walker 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.#SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Walker defends easily.
#T10#
Walker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Walker controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walker is aware though and is defending well.
Walker trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie has control of Walker's left arm, preventing Walker from doing any damage.
Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11##SUB#
Walker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Walker wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Walker pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Walker tries to pass. #SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie controls Walker momentarily but Walker frees himself. #T12##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walker defends well.
Walker wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walker is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Walker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Walker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Walker trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T13##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Walker tries to pass.
Walker postures up.
Walker 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.
Walker is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Walker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Walker is stalling in the full guard. #T14#
Walker stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walker is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie is trying to keep Walker in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Walker defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Gracie gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Gracie takes the fight on points by 1 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Loma Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Mo Mohammad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Loma Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracie slaps away a takedown attempt from Mohammad, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Mohammad gets tackled into the cage by Gracie. Gracie maintains the clinch.
Mohammad is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Gracie pulls guard. #SUB2#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mohammad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mohammad passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mohammad (3) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is not content to let Mohammad control the position.
Gracie trying to remain calm as Mohammad controls from the top position.#T1#
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mohammad wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mohammad trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mohammad's best efforts.
Gracie trying to control but Mohammad postures up.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Mohammad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Mohammad is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Mohammad is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
#T2#
Gracie trying to hold on to Mohammad's head to control him but Mohammad postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Mohammad's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mohammad controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gracie is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Mohammad rolls with it to try and escape but Gracie cranks on the arm and Mohammad is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Loma Gracie!
A relieved looking Loma Gracie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 112 Gracie vs Berendas
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Loma Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Berendas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gracie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Berendas
Berendas trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berendas defends it easily.#SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berendas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Berendas is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berendas wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Berendas trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T1#
Berendas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Gracie 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.#SUB#
Gracie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Berendas uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Berendas
Berendas advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (0) vs (7) Berendas
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Berendas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Berendas looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gracie wants to control but Berendas is having none of it.#T2#
Berendas looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Berendas trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Berendas goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gracie turns into him and now he's in Berendas's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (7) Berendas#SUB2#
Berendas looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into half guard.
#T3#
Berendas is looking to improve his position.
Berendas won't allow Gracie to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Berendas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Berendas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Gracie wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy. #T4#
Gracie is taking a breather. Berendas says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Berendas won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Berendas defending well.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Berendas is trying to get back to full guard.#T5##SUB2#
Berendas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is keen to just control but Berendas is a slippery customer.
Berendas tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berendas keeps working. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Berendas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.#T6#
Berendas wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Berendas defending well.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berendas keeps working. #T7#
Berendas moves into full guard.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (7) Berendas
Gracie controls the position.
Gracie trying to control the position but Berendas is working away.
Berendas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy. #T8#
Gracie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gracie working away.
Berendas is trying to improve his position.
Berendas keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie trying to control the action but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Berendas is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Berendas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee asks Gracie politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gracie prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gracie trying to control the position but Berendas is working away.
Berendas is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy.
Berendas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (5) vs (9) Berendas
Berendas slows the pace down in half guard. #T10##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gracie looking for subs from the bottom but Berendas mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (12) Berendas
Berendas controlling the pace for now.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie tries to hold on but Berendas postures up.#T11#
Berendas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie wants to control but Berendas is having none of it.
Berendas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Berendas isn't that keen on the idea.#T12#
Berendas controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Berendas working for a submission but Gracie is keeping him at bay.
Gracie wants to hold on but Berendas pushes him away.#SUB2#
Berendas moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gracie has worked his arm free - good work by Gracie!
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
Berendas frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (15) Berendas
Berendas tries to control but Gracie wriggling away. #T13#
Berendas prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Berendas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Berendas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie tries to hold on but Berendas postures up.#T14#
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie 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.
Gracie wants to control but Berendas is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Berendas controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is looking to control Berendas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Berendas wins on points by 15 to 5.
Our winner, Uvele Berendas, 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. |
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Event:
SSG 105 Shaver vs Waterman
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 London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Loma Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Cahute shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gracie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cahute (2) vs (0) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cahute doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cahute manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cahute controls the pace.#SUB2#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cahute doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cahute manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Cahute drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cahute jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Cahute tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cahute wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cahute defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cahute wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Cahute is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gracie looking to control.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Cahute pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Cahute pushes his legs off easily.
Cahute wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cahute is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a triangle here. Cahute is fighting it but it looks tight! Gracie pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Cahute is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Loma Gracie!
After winning the bout, Loma Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 103 Drago vs Atkinson
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Loma Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Gracie takes the fight into the clinch.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gaul smiles and moves away.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Gracie forces Gaul back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Gaul has clasped his hands together around Gracie's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracie (0) vs (4) Gaul
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gaul off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (4) vs (4) Gaul
Gaul trying to control the position but Gracie manages to sink in the hooks.
Gaul manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by Gaul.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (6) Gaul
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul is stalling in the full guard.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Gaul avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gaul is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gaul is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gaul controls the pace.
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.
Gracie is trying to hold Gaul in close to prevent damage but Gaul has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura here.
Well, if Gaul 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.
Gaul is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3##SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gaul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Gaul is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gaul slows the pace down in half guard.
Gracie trying to control but Gaul postures up.
Gracie is staying active underneath Gaul, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Gaul is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
Gaul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gaul content to control rather than advance.
Gaul is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Still in half guard, Gaul seems content to control.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gaul pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Gaul.
Gracie trying to hold on to Gaul's head to control him but Gaul postures up.
#SUB2#
Gaul is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T6#
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Gaul looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gaul pulls his head out easily.
Gaul takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Gaul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gaul controlling the pace. #T7##SUB2#
Gaul is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie keeping control of the position.
Gaul is taking a breather. Gracie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gaul pulls his head out easily.
Gracie trying to hold on to Gaul's head to control him but Gaul postures up.
#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T8##SUB2#
Gaul is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie wants to control but Gaul is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Gaul seems content to control.
Gaul is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it. #SUB2#
Gaul 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.
Gaul prevents Gracie from improving his position.#T9#
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is concentrating on defense, preventing Gaul from advancing position.
Gaul is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T10#
Gaul is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Gaul not doing much here.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Gaul is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T11#
Gracie trying to hold on to Gaul's head to control him but Gaul postures up.
Gaul is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gaul to get the leverage.
Gaul keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gaul sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard. #T12##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gaul is looking to stall here but Gracie recovers full guard.
Gaul trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Gracie has his foot on Gaul's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gaul works his way back into a safe position though.
Gaul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Gaul is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Gaul has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gaul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gaul controlling the pace.
Gaul trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gaul is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Gaul is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T14##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Gaul is controlling well.
Gaul controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Gaul 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.
Gaul trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaul wins on points by 6 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Lamban Gaul thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Jack Lake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Loma Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Lake decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lake (2) vs (0) Gracie
Lake perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Lake sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lake not doing much here.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie is positioning himself well to prevent Lake advancing to mount.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Lake is controlling well.
Gracie wants to control but Lake is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Lake is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lake wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Lake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie wants to control but Lake is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Lake is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lake to get the leverage. #T1#
Lake is controlling the pace.
Lake wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Lake controlling the action here.
Lake is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lake perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gracie is looking to control Lake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Lake takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracie is controlling Lake's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
Lake is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Lake is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie tries to roll over but Lake keeps him under control.
Gracie is looking to control Lake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Lake wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lake is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Lake is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Gracie keeping full guard, as Lake tries to pass.
Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Gracie has his feet on Lake's thighs here. He's pushed Lake off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Lake screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Loma Gracie!
Loma Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 89
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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 13 losses; Ricky Peyton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Loma Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Peyton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gracie to the mat! Gracie manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Peyton (2) vs (0) Gracie
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peyton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Peyton (5) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Peyton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Peyton is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Peyton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Peyton is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie gets back to half guard.#T1#
Peyton is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Gracie is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Peyton is tapping! Great win for Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Loma Gracie!
A victorious Loma Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 82
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Gaston Cahute! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Loma Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cahute gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cahute (4) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cahute wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie wants to control but Cahute postures up.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cahute's best efforts.
Cahute wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cahute wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie trying to control here.
#T1#
Cahute seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Cahute is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Cahute is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cahute seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cahute is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cahute (7) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Gracie is trying to reverse the position but instead Cahute has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Cahute (10) vs (0) Gracie
Cahute has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Cahute looking for the choke but no joy.
Cahute is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Cahute looking to break Gracie's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gracie remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cahute will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gracie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gracie tries to roll but Cahute sticks to his back.
#T3#
Gracie is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Cahute 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 Gracie with him. Gracie is trying to defend but Cahute has an arm under the chin now! Gracie grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gaston Cahute! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 77
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Loma Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 14 losses; Lance Walker!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Walker looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Walker#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walker defends well.
Walker 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. #SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Gracie has his foot on Walker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Walker works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Walker trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T1#
Walker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walker defends well.
Walker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully. #T2#
Walker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Walker defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Walker forces his way into half guard.
Walker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie gets full guard.
Walker stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Gracie is trying to keep Walker in close.
Walker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Walker forces his way into half guard.
Walker controlling the pace. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Walker 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.
Walker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Walker controlling the pace. #T4#
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walker is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Walker seems content to control.#SUB2#
Walker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
It looks like Walker 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.#T5#
Walker wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Walker not doing much here.
Let's hope that Walker 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.
Gracie is not content to let Walker control the position.
Gracie is trying is best to control the position here.
Walker slows the pace down in half guard. #T6#
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Walker not doing much here.
#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walker is working away from the top position though.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T7#
Walker prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Walker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Walker is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Walker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Walker.
Gracie is not content to let Walker control the position.#T8#
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Walker is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Walker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Walker prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gracie is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Walker is looking to stall here but Gracie recovers full guard.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking to control.
#T10#
Walker controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Walker pushes his legs off easily.
Walker passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Walker sits in half guard.
Gracie keeping control of the position.
Still in half guard, Walker seems content to control.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Walker is continuing to stall.#T11#
The adventures of Walker the control monster continue. Boring.#SUB2#
Walker is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Walker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#T12#
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Walker.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Walker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Walker's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (4) vs (2) Walker
Walker is really stuck here.
#T13#
Walker trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Walker is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Gracie is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Walker has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Gracie has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Walker taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Gracie doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Loma Gracie!
A very excited looking Loma Gracie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 73
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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 12 losses; Thammy Jagonoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Loma Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Jagonoy has Gracie pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jagonoy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gracie tumbling to the mat - Jagonoy dives into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jagonoy (2) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jagonoy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (2) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie passes into half guard.
Jagonoy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Jagonoy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jagonoy is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Jagonoy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Jagonoy is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jagonoy (2) vs (5) Gracie
Jagonoy is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Gracie pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Jagonoy gets back to half guard.#T2#
Jagonoy wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Jagonoy wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie stalling. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Jagonoy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage. #T3#
Gracie is thwarting Jagonoy's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Jagonoy defends the submission attempt.
Gracie works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jagonoy (2) vs (8) Gracie
Gracie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jagonoy tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.#T4#
Jagonoy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie trying to control the position but Jagonoy is working away. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jagonoy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jagonoy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T5#
Jagonoy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracie passes into side control, despite Jagonoy's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jagonoy (2) vs (11) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Jagonoy is defending well. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie wants to control but Jagonoy is keeping him busy. #T6#
Jagonoy tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jagonoy, who protects the arm well.
Jagonoy struggling a bit here.
Gracie laying and praying for a moment but Jagonoy takes advantage and regains half guard.
Jagonoy keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T7##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Jagonoy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
We've been hearing good reports from Jagonoy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Jagonoy looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jagonoy is trying is best to control the position here.
Jagonoy wants to get back to full guard.
Jagonoy trying to control from the bottom.
#T8#
Jagonoy wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Jagonoy defending well. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jagonoy is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie controlling the action here.#T9##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jagonoy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Jagonoy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jagonoy wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie 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. #T10##SUB2#
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Jagonoy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (4) vs (11) Gracie
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Jagonoy from controlling successfully.
Jagonoy passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie trying to control here.
Gracie is looking to get back to full guard here but Jagonoy has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Jagonoy (7) vs (11) Gracie
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jagonoy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T11#
Jagonoy working away.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie is not content to let Jagonoy control the position.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.#T12#
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Jagonoy wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Jagonoy is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Jagonoy is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Jagonoy is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Jagonoy from controlling successfully.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Jagonoy postures up. #T14##SUB2#
Gracie throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jagonoy escapes and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jagonoy (10) vs (11) Gracie
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Gracie is trying to control Jagonoy's posture but Jagonoy avoids it.
Gracie is not content to let Jagonoy control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 11 to 10.
Our winner, Loma Gracie, 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. |
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