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Event:
SSG 278 Pushkin vs Bar
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
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 16 wins and 22 losses; Henri Laulhere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Shinayaka Totemo !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Laulhere shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Totemo as he avoids it easily.
Laulhere shoots in for a double leg but Totemo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Laulhere fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henri Laulhere. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Totemo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Laulhere was covering up waiting for the punch and Totemo finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laulhere (0) vs (2) Totemo
Laulhere can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Totemo controls the pace.
Totemo looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Totemo is still trying to improve position.
Totemo trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Totemo looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Laulhere wants to sweep but no luck.
Laulhere managing to control the position.
Totemo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laulhere is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Totemo wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving.
Laulhere keeping full guard, as Totemo tries to pass. #T2#
Laulhere is pulling down on Totemo 's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Laulhere is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laulhere seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Totemo trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Laulhere is trying to keep Totemo in close.
Totemo trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Totemo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laulhere is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Laulhere can't keep his opponent in guard - Totemo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Totemo is pressing down on Laulhere's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laulhere is holding on for now.
Laulhere wants to improve his position but Totemo is controlling well.
Laulhere keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Totemo seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Totemo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Laulhere is just riding it out for now. Totemo eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Totemo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Totemo trying to control the action but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Laulhere works his way to full guard. Good work.
Totemo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (0) vs (5) Totemo
Laulhere tries to buck Totemo off but Totemo is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Laulhere is trying to control Totemo 's posture but Totemo avoids it. #SUB2#
Totemo tries for a kimura but Laulhere is defending well.
Totemo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Laulhere's legs.
Totemo wants to control but Laulhere is keeping him busy.
Laulhere is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Laulhere gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T6#
Totemo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Totemo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Laulhere 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: Laulhere (2) vs (5) Totemo
Totemo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Totemo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laulhere defends well.
Laulhere postures up.
#T7#
Laulhere is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Totemo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Laulhere uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (5) vs (5) Totemo
Laulhere trying to control the action but Totemo is working from the bottom.
Laulhere taking a breather here.
Totemo is looking for a sweep.
Laulhere happy to just control the position for now. #T8#
Totemo is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laulhere trying to control the position but Totemo is working away.
Laulhere 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 Totemo 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Totemo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Totemo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Laulhere perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Totemo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Laulhere is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Totemo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laulhere can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Totemo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Laulhere is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T9#
Totemo 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.
Laulhere content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Totemo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laulhere defends it easily.
Totemo is trying to control the position but Laulhere postures up.
Laulhere is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T10#
Laulhere won't allow Totemo to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Totemo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Laulhere has passed into half guard!
Laulhere keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Totemo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laulhere pulls his head out easily.
Laulhere wants to take a breather but Totemo is having none of it.
Totemo gets full guard.
Laulhere looking to pass the guard.
Laulhere controlling from the top position.
Totemo trying to control the position.
#T11#
Laulhere engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Laulhere looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Totemo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laulhere is aware though and is defending well.
Laulhere is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Totemo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laulhere gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Totemo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Laulhere tries to free his leg and advance position but Totemo is retaining full guard.
Totemo working a defensive guard but Laulhere passes into half guard.
#T12#
Totemo is trying to get back to full guard.
Laulhere wants to free his trapped foot but Totemo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Laulhere sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Totemo is trying to maintain the position but Laulhere is very close to passing his half guard.
Laulhere is pressing down on Totemo 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Totemo is holding on for now.
Laulhere is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T13#
Totemo wants to improve his position but Laulhere is controlling well.
Laulhere slows the pace down in half guard.
Totemo is trying to get back to full guard.
Totemo is not content to let Laulhere control the position.
Totemo won't allow Laulhere to pass to mount.
Totemo is looking for a sweep. Laulhere is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laulhere has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (8) vs (5) Totemo
Totemo is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T14#
Laulhere trying to control but Totemo is having none of it.
Laulhere avoids the attempt from Totemo to control.
Totemo is trying desperately to improve position.
Laulhere controlling the position easily from mount.
Laulhere tries to control but Totemo wriggling away.
Totemo 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!
Laulhere takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laulhere tries to control but Totemo wriggling away.
Laulhere sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laulhere takes the fight on points by 8 to 5. |
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Event:
SSG 269 Macker vs Finn
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
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 16 wins and 21 losses; Henri Laulhere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 13 losses; Nedry Kuang!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Laulhere will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kuang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Kuang looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laulhere (0) vs (2) Kuang
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.
Laulhere keeping moving, preventing Kuang from controlling successfully.
Kuang works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Kuang seems to be looking for submissions.
Laulhere has his hands clasped together around Kuang's back. He's all about the action.
Kuang wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is defending well.
My spies in Doom\'s Gym inform me that Kuang has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laulhere wants to improve his position but Kuang is controlling well.
Kuang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Laulhere wants to improve his position but Kuang is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Kuang is looking for a kimura here.
Laulhere wants to get back to full guard.
Kuang wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is defending well. #SUB#
Laulhere looking for submissions off his back.
Kuang is trying to control the action in half guard but Laulhere is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Laulhere keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Laulhere tries to get to full guard but Kuang has control of the leg.
Kuang is trying to control. Laulhere wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laulhere tries to roll over but Kuang keeps him under control.
Kuang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Laulhere gets full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuang wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving.
Kuang being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Kuang postures up.
Kuang trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laulhere not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laulhere is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuang trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kuang is trying to control. Laulhere wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laulhere gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Kuang trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuang tries to free his leg and advance position but Laulhere is retaining full guard.
Laulhere is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laulhere 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.
Kuang looking to pass the guard.
Laulhere seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Laulhere is controlling Kuang's posture.
Laulhere tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuang forces his way into half guard.#T5#
Kuang wants to pass to mount but Laulhere is defending the position. #SUB2#
Kuang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kuang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laulhere knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep. Kuang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laulhere preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kuang trying to control from half guard but Laulhere is working away. #T6#
Laulhere wants to sweep but Kuang has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (0) vs (5) Kuang
Kuang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laulhere keeps working.
Laulhere tries to buck Kuang off but Kuang is having none of it.
Kuang is looking to take a break and control but Laulhere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuang tries to advance to mount but can't.
Laulhere is not content to let Kuang control the position. #T7#
Laulhere gets back to half guard.
Laulhere keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Laulhere is trying to get back to full guard.
Laulhere is staying active underneath Kuang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Laulhere tries to roll over but Kuang keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kuang seems to be working for a kimura but Laulhere defends the submission attempt.
Laulhere trying to control here.
#T8#
Laulhere holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Laulhere has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Laulhere 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: Laulhere (4) vs (5) Kuang
I really don't envy Kuang right now.
Kuang trying to control the position but Laulhere manages to sink in the hooks.
I really don't envy Kuang right now.
Laulhere biding his time, controlling Kuang.
Laulhere'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.#T9#
Kuang trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kuang is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Laulhere.
#SUB#
Laulhere looking for the RNC.
Laulhere trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kuang doesn't escape. #T10#
Kuang prevents Laulhere from getting a body triangle.
Laulhere keeps control of the position as Kuang tries to break free.
Laulhere gets his hands free as Kuang looks to control.
Kuang rolls, trying to escape but Laulhere keeps control of the position.
Laulhere gets his hands free as Kuang looks to control.
I would not like to be Kuang right now.
Kuang can't escape the position.
Kuang is still trying to improve position.
Kuang prevents Laulhere from getting a body triangle.
Laulhere gets his hands free as Kuang looks to control. #T11#
Kuang tries to escape but Laulhere has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Laulhere controls the position.
Kuang breaks Laulhere's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (4) vs (7) Kuang#SUB#
Laulhere escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kuang advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (4) vs (10) Kuang#SUB2#
Kuang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Laulhere stops Kuang from passing to mount.
Kuang is looking to take a break and control but Laulhere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laulhere wants to control but Kuang postures up.
Kuang tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
A lull in the action here.
Laulhere is trying to control Kuang's posture but Kuang avoids it. #T13#
Laulhere manages to get back to half guard.
Laulhere keeping control of the position.
Kuang passes into side control, despite Laulhere's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (4) vs (13) Kuang
Laulhere manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kuang's best efforts.#T14#
Kuang is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Laulhere reverses the position - he's now on top in Kuang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (6) vs (13) Kuang
Kuang keeping moving, preventing Laulhere from controlling successfully.
Kuang trying to control the position here.
Laulhere sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kuang 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuang wins on points by 13 to 6.
After winning the bout, Nedry Kuang 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 257 Yasalmibaal vs Vilmat
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
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 23 wins and 15 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 21 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kyng clinches. #TD#
Kyng has Laulhere pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kyng pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Laulhere tumbling to the mat - Kyng dives into Laulhere's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (0) Laulhere
Laulhere is pulling down on Kyng's head. It's preventing any offense from Kyng, at least for the moment.
Kyng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kyng is fighting to break Laulhere's control of his arms but Laulhere is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kyng's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laulhere trying to keep a closed guard but Kyng is proving a slippery customer.
Laulhere tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laulhere is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kyng 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.
Kyng looking to pass the guard.
Kyng controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Laulhere looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyng is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laulhere keeping full guard, as Kyng tries to pass.
Kyng preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Laulhere escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kyng gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kyng is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Kyng stopping the sweep attempt from Laulhere.
Kyng is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kyng tries to free his leg and advance position but Laulhere is retaining full guard.
Kyng's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kyng stopping the sweep attempt from Laulhere.
Kyng content to stall in guard here.
Laulhere controls Kyng momentarily but Kyng frees himself.
Kyng controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Kyng has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Our spies down at at Funky Gym inform us that Laulhere has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Laulhere is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laulhere is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (2) Laulhere
Laulhere showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kyng wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Laulhere controlling from the top position. #T5#
Kyng looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Laulhere is stalling in the full guard.
Laulhere passes Kyng's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Laulhere tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kyng knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kyng is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Laulhere trying to pass the guard but Kyng defending well.
Kyng wants to get back to full guard.
Laulhere looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kyng is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Laulhere is thwarting Kyng's attempts to control the position.
Laulhere performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Laulhere wants to pass the guard but Kyng is defending well. #T7#
Kyng is controlling Laulhere's trapped leg to prevent Laulhere from advancing to side control.
Laulhere performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kyng trying to control here.
Laulhere trying to control from half guard but Kyng is working away.
Kyng wants to get back to full guard.
Kyng is trying to control but can't.
Kyng tries to get to full guard but Laulhere has control of the leg.
Kyng is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Laulhere controlling the action here.
Kyng is trying to get back to full guard.
Laulhere content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Laulhere works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (2) vs (5) Laulhere
Laulhere controls the position.
Laulhere's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T9##SUB2#
Laulhere swings around for an armbar but Kyng sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Laulhere's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyng (4) vs (5) Laulhere
Kyng content to stall in guard here.
Laulhere keeping moving, preventing Kyng from controlling successfully.
Laulhere 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.
Kyng looking to pass the guard.
Laulhere being controlled here, momentarily. #T10#
Laulhere tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laulhere is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kyng's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kyng tries to free his leg and advance position but Laulhere is retaining full guard.
Kyng controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kyng passes into half guard.
Kyng prevents Laulhere from improving his position.
Kyng is taking a breather. Laulhere 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.#T11#
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is defending well.
Kyng keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kyng trying to mount his opponent but Laulhere defends it.
Kyng controlling the action here.
Laulhere is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Laulhere keeps trying to improve his position.
Kyng sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Laulhere 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.
Laulhere trying to control here.
Laulhere keeping hold of Kyng's head, controlling as best he can. #T13#
Kyng slows the pace down in half guard.
Laulhere works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kyng pushing down on Laulhere's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Laulhere tries to roll over but Kyng keeps him under control.
Kyng wants to take a breather but Laulhere is having none of it.
Laulhere is trying to control but can't.
Kyng not doing much here.
Laulhere is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
Laulhere wants to control but Kyng is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kyng seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Laulhere is controlling Kyng's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyng trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laulhere wins on points by 5 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 250 Makarov vs Maximus
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
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 14 wins and 21 losses; Henri Laulhere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Robert Melia!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Laulhere shoots in and bounces Melia off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laulhere (2) vs (0) Melia#SUB2#
Melia has his foot on Laulhere's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laulhere works his way back into a safe position though.
Laulhere preventing the sweep.
Laulhere engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melia looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laulhere 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. #T1#
Laulhere looking to pass the guard.
Melia is trying to control the position but Laulhere postures up. #SUB2#
Laulhere got a little sloppy there for a moment and Melia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laulhere has managed to get both his arms back between Melia's legs - danger averted.
Laulhere is stalling in the full guard.
Laulhere won't allow Melia to sweep him here.
Melia controlling the position.#T2#
Laulhere stays in close to Melia's body and controls the position.
Melia looking to control.
Laulhere 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.
Laulhere postures up.
Laulhere won't allow Melia to sweep him here. #T3#
Laulhere is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Laulhere wants to control from the top but Melia keeps moving.
Melia is trying to keep Laulhere in close.
Laulhere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laulhere not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Melia is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (2) vs (2) Melia
Melia is stalling in the full guard.
Laulhere is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Melia wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving. #SUB#
Laulhere working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Melia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Melia trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Melia wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is keeping the position.
Laulhere working a defensive guard here.
Laulhere keeping full guard, as Melia tries to pass.
Laulhere pulls Melia in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Melia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Laulhere is looking for a triangle but Melia pushes his legs off easily.
Laulhere keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully. #T6#
Melia stands and throws Laulhere's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (2) vs (5) Melia
Laulhere is looking to regain half guard here but Melia keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Melia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Laulhere's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep.#T7#
You can see the frustration on Laulhere's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Melia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laulhere, who protects the arm well.
Laulhere tries to improve position but can't.
Melia tries to advance to mount but Laulhere denies him. #SUB2#
Melia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Melia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Melia is staying tight to Laulhere's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Laulhere tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Melia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T8#
Laulhere is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Funky Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Melia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laulhere, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Laulhere's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Melia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Laulhere is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Melia goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Laulhere has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Melia but great work by Laulhere. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laulhere (6) vs (5) Melia
Melia is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Laulhere wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Melia, who protects the arm well. #T9#
Laulhere wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melia keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Laulhere wants to control but Melia is keeping him busy.
Melia is looking for a sweep.#T10#
You can see the frustration on Melia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laulhere looking to control but instead Melia has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Melia is trying to get back to full guard.
Laulhere content to control rather than advance.
Laulhere moves into full mount! Melia won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (9) vs (5) Melia
Laulhere wants to take his opponent's back but Melia doesn't allow it. #T11#
Laulhere sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Laulhere can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Melia is looking to escape.
Laulhere sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Laulhere wants to control the pace but Melia is squirming around nicely.
Laulhere is really struggling to control Melia but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T12#
Melia reaches up to try and control the position but Laulhere seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Melia rolls and tries to escape and now Laulhere has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Laulhere (12) vs (5) Melia#SUB#
Laulhere tightening his grip on Melia, looking for the choke.
Laulhere is riding his opponent, not letting Melia buck him off.
Laulhere seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Melia for as long as he can get away with.
Melia trying to control the hands but Laulhere breaks the grip. #T13#
Laulhere controlling from the back.
Melia can't escape the position.
Melia turns into Laulhere and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (12) vs (7) Melia
Melia tries to free his leg and advance position but Laulhere is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Laulhere working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Melia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laulhere controlling Melia's posture.
Laulhere tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Melia stays in close to Laulhere's body and controls the position.
Melia trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Laulhere looking to hit a scissor sweep but Melia is one step ahead there.
Laulhere is working hard here to advance position.
Laulhere keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully.
Melia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laulhere is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laulhere 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: Laulhere (14) vs (7) Melia
And that's the end of the fight!
Laulhere takes the fight on points by 14 to 7. |
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Event:
SSG 241 Finn vs Johnson
Date: Dec 17, 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 30 wins and 13 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 21 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Laulhere closes the distance and clinches up with Thumb, looking for a takedown. Laulhere pushes Thumb against the cage but Thumb circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Laulhere looking to score a takedown here. Thumb is defending well but Laulhere drives through and ends up in Thumb's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (0) vs (2) Laulhere
Laulhere being controlled here momentarily.
Thumb looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thumb bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laulhere's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (2) Laulhere
Laulhere working a defensive guard but Thumb manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (5) vs (2) Laulhere
Laulhere is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Laulhere is concentrating on defense, preventing Thumb from advancing position.
Laulhere manages to get to full guard.
Laulhere not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Thumb wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving.
Thumb wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is keeping the position.
Thumb slips nicely into half guard.
Laulhere is trying to control but can't.
Laulhere is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Thumb is staying active.
Thumb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laulhere keeps working.
Thumb wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is defending well.
Thumb is thwarting Laulhere's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Thumb is keen to just control but Laulhere is a slippery customer.
Laulhere manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laulhere wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Thumb wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is keeping the position.
Thumb not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laulhere lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (5) vs (4) Laulhere
Laulhere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thumb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laulhere trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Thumb working a defensive guard here.
Laulhere 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.
Laulhere stands and throws Thumb's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (5) vs (7) Laulhere
Laulhere working away.#T4##SUB2#
Laulhere thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Laulhere working away.
Thumb tries to buck Laulhere off but Laulhere is having none of it.
Thumb trying to remain calm as Laulhere controls from the top position.
Laulhere's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Laulhere working away.
Thumb tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Laulhere wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thumb is not content to let Laulhere control the position.
Thumb is trying to improve his position.#T5#
Thumb is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Laulhere's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Laulhere looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Laulhere wants to control but Thumb is keeping him busy.
Laulhere is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thumb works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thumb keeping moving, preventing Laulhere from controlling successfully.
Thumb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laulhere is one step ahead there. #T6#
Laulhere advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (5) vs (10) Laulhere
Laulhere trying to control the position but Thumb is working away.
Thumb tries to bench press Laulhere off him but Laulhere keeps the position.
Laulhere is looking to take a break and control but Thumb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thumb manages to work his way to half guard, despite Laulhere's best efforts.#T7#
Laulhere controlling the pace.
Thumb wants to control but Laulhere is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thumb is trying to get back to full guard.
Thumb is refusing to be controlled, as Laulhere sits in half guard.
Thumb regains full guard. Nicely done.
Laulhere tries to free his leg and advance position but Thumb is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Laulhere got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thumb has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laulhere has managed to get both his arms back between Thumb's legs - danger averted.
Laulhere tries to free his leg and advance position but Thumb is retaining full guard. #T8#
Thumb seems keen to control Laulhere's posture.
Thumb wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Laulhere is now in half guard.
Laulhere wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thumb keeps working.
Thumb is looking to improve his position.
Thumb won't allow Laulhere to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Laulhere is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thumb wants to control but Laulhere is keeping busy.
Laulhere prevents Thumb from improving his position.#T9#
Thumb is not content to let Laulhere control the position.
Laulhere trying to pass the guard but Thumb defending well.
Thumb tries to get to full guard but Laulhere has control of the leg.
Thumb holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Thumb looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laulhere controlling the action here.
Thumb is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Laulhere wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thumb keeps working.
Laulhere passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thumb! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (5) vs (13) Laulhere
Thumb keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thumb is controlling an arm, preventing Laulhere from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Laulhere trying to control but Thumb is having none of it.
Thumb is desperately trying to improve his position but Laulhere has a good base and remains in mount.#T11#
Laulhere tries to control but Thumb wriggling away.
Thumb is looking to get to half guard.
Laulhere controlling from the full mount.
Thumb slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Laulhere looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Laulhere trying to control from Thumb's half guard. Thumb has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T12#
Thumb has his hands on Laulhere's head, controlling the position.
Laulhere is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Laulhere won't allow Thumb to sweep him here.
Laulhere wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving.
Thumb is looking to sweep but instead, Laulhere has passed into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thumb manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thumb wants to improve his position but instead Laulhere has moved into half guard.
Laulhere passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thumb! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (5) vs (16) Laulhere#T13#
Thumb working to try and regain half guard.
Thumb tries to hold on but Laulhere postures up.
Thumb is wriggling around trying to escape.
Laulhere wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Laulhere moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (5) vs (19) Laulhere
Thumb is keeping busy.
#T14#
You can see the frustration on Thumb's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Laulhere struggling to keep hold of the position.
Laulhere doesn't have the hooks in and Thumb manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (7) vs (19) Laulhere#SUB#
Thumb drops back looking for a leg! Laulhere is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Laulhere manages to kick Thumb off! Thumb jumps back into Laulhere's guard.
Thumb slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (10) vs (19) Laulhere
Thumb advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Thumb (12) vs (19) Laulhere
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laulhere wants to control but Thumb is having none of it.
Laulhere sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laulhere wins on points by 19 to 12. |
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Event:
SSG 234 Makarov vs Lima
Date: Nov 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Trace Mack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 20 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Laulhere drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mack (0) vs (2) Laulhere#SUB#
Laulhere has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Mack to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Laulhere is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Mack pulls down on the head and he's put Laulhere to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Trace Mack! |
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Event:
SSG 224 Makarov vs Ozymandias
Date: Nov 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 20 losses; Henri Laulhere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 8 losses; Olyksandr Chai!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Chai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Laulhere prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Chai is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Laulhere can't fight it off and eventually Chai manages to take the fight to the floor. Laulhere looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laulhere (0) vs (2) Chai
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laulhere trying to control the position here.
Chai slips nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chai in particular looking to stall.
Laulhere is concentrating on defense, preventing Chai from advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Laulhere is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chai not doing much here.
#T1#
Laulhere is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Chai trying to work for an americana but Laulhere has managed to regain full guard.
Laulhere keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Laulhere looking for a sweep. Not yet Laulhere, not yet.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laulhere can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chai controls the pace.
Laulhere seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Laulhere not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Laulhere pulls Chai in close to prevent any damage.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is keeping the position.
Chai's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Chai 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.
Laulhere keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere 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.
Laulhere 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: Laulhere (2) vs (2) Chai
Laulhere wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Laulhere performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laulhere is working away from the top position though.
Laulhere moves into full mount! Chai won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (5) vs (2) Chai#T4#
Chai is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chai reaches up to try and control the position but Laulhere seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Chai rolls and tries to escape and now Laulhere has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Laulhere (8) vs (2) Chai
Laulhere is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Laulhere is hanging on to Chai's back as he tries to escape.
Laulhere controlling the position well here. Chai rolled but Laulhere kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Laulhere looking for the choke but no joy.
Laulhere wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.#T5#
Chai tries to escape but Laulhere has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Laulhere is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Chai tries to break free.
Chai rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Laulhere wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Laulhere is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chai is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chai gets back to full guard.
#T6#
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laulhere's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Laulhere is proving a slippery customer.
Laulhere won't allow Chai to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Laulhere avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Laulhere wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Laulhere looking to sit in guard and control but Chai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (8) vs (4) Chai#T7#
Laulhere keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Laulhere is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Laulhere looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is keeping the position.
Chai preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Chai has gone for a leg lock! Laulhere slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (10) vs (4) Chai#T8#
Laulhere wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Laulhere looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Laulhere from controlling successfully.
Laulhere tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard. #T9#
Laulhere 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. #SUB2#
Chai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laulhere controls the pace.
Laulhere trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Chai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Chai has his foot on Laulhere's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laulhere works his way back into a safe position though.#T10##SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Laulhere passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (13) vs (4) Chai
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Chai is looking for a sweep.
Chai is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Laulhere off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laulhere (13) vs (8) Chai
Chai doesn't have the hooks in and Laulhere manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (15) vs (8) Chai
Laulhere trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai is pulling down on Laulhere's head to control his posture.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laulhere is one step ahead there. #T11#
Laulhere advances to half guard.
Chai trying to control but Laulhere postures up.
Chai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Laulhere's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Laulhere's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laulhere (15) vs (12) Chai#SUB2#
Chai working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Chai controlling the position well here. Laulhere rolled but Chai kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Laulhere tries to break free.
Chai struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T12#
Chai controlling from the back.
Chai tries to get the hooks in deep but Laulhere pushed the leg off.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Chai controlling the positon.
Chai keeps control of the position as Laulhere tries to break free.
Chai doesn't have the hooks in and Laulhere manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (17) vs (12) Chai
Laulhere's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T13#
Laulhere preventing the sweep.
Laulhere slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Laulhere won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Chai is pulling down on Laulhere's head to control his posture.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laulhere forces his way into half guard.
Laulhere looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T14##SUB#
Laulhere is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Laulhere trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Laulhere in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laulhere takes the fight on points by 17 to 12. |
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Event:
SSG 215 Banner vs Doe
Date: Oct 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 8 wins and 4 losses; Shinayaka Totemo ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 20 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Totemo slaps away a takedown attempt from Laulhere, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Laulhere fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Laulhere tries to get set, Totemo tries to push him back and clinch up but Laulhere manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Totemo moves into the clinch successfully.
Laulhere is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shinayaka Totemo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henri Laulhere.#TD#
Totemo gets control of Laulhere's arms and successfully pulls guard. Totemo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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.#SUB#
Laulhere avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Totemo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laulhere doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laulhere manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laulhere looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laulhere is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Totemo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Laulhere controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
It looks like Laulhere 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.
Totemo controls Laulhere momentarily but Laulhere frees himself.
Laulhere slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Totemo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laulhere's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Totemo (2) vs (0) Laulhere
Totemo is fighting to break Laulhere's control of his arms but Laulhere is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Totemo '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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Totemo slips nicely into half guard.
Totemo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (5) vs (0) Laulhere
Totemo prevents Laulhere from getting the reversal.
Laulhere has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Totemo has control of Laulhere's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Laulhere regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Totemo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Laulhere is working to get back to half guard.
Totemo wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Laulhere wants to hold on but Totemo pushes him away.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Laulhere is wriggling around trying to escape.
Laulhere tries to hold on but Totemo pushes him away.
Totemo wants to control the pace but Laulhere is squirming around nicely.
Laulhere keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Laulhere is controlling an arm, preventing Totemo from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T4##SUB#
Totemo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Laulhere is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Totemo (5) vs (2) Laulhere
Totemo is trying to control the position but Laulhere postures up.
Laulhere won't allow Totemo to sweep him here.
Laulhere trying to control the position from guard on top but Totemo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Totemo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Totemo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Laulhere passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (5) vs (5) Laulhere
Laulhere taking a breather here.
Totemo tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Totemo 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laulhere is looking to take a break and control but Totemo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Totemo sneaks back into half guard.
Laulhere content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Totemo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laulhere pulls his head out easily.
Totemo is looking for a sweep. Laulhere is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Totemo trying to control from the bottom.
Laulhere is trying to control. Totemo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Laulhere 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.
Laulhere is trying to control. Totemo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laulhere trying to control the pace.
Totemo wants to control but Laulhere is keeping busy.
#T6#
Laulhere controlling the action here.
Totemo tries to get to full guard but Laulhere has control of the leg.
Totemo is working hard here to advance position.
Laulhere is looking to take a break and control but Totemo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laulhere keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Totemo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Totemo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T7#
Laulhere stopping the sweep attempt from Totemo .
Laulhere stays in close to Totemo 's body and controls the position.
Totemo is pulling down on Laulhere's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Totemo is looking for a triangle but Laulhere pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Totemo has his foot on Laulhere's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laulhere works his way back into a safe position though.
Laulhere is pushing down on Totemo 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Totemo is fighting to maintain full guard but Laulhere has managed to sneak the leg through.
Totemo tries to get to full guard but Laulhere has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Laulhere in particular looking to stall.#T8#
Totemo is looking for a sweep. Laulhere is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Totemo wants to control but Laulhere is keeping busy.
Totemo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Laulhere trying to control but Totemo is working from the bottom.
Totemo 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.
Totemo is adopting a defensive guard.
Laulhere looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Totemo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T9#
Laulhere 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.
Totemo looking to control.
Laulhere tries to free his leg and advance position but Totemo is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Totemo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Laulhere wants to control from the top but Totemo keeps moving.
Laulhere controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Totemo working for a triangle but Laulhere defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Totemo working for a triangle but Laulhere defends it easily.
#T10#
Totemo looking to control but Laulhere passes into half guard.
Totemo trying to control from the bottom.
Laulhere looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Totemo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laulhere is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Totemo wants to get back to full guard.
Totemo is trying to control but can't.
Totemo is looking to improve his position.
Laulhere slows the pace down in half guard. #T11#
Totemo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laulhere content to control rather than advance.
Totemo won't allow Laulhere to pass to mount.
Laulhere works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (5) vs (8) Laulhere
Totemo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Totemo is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Laulhere has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Totemo (5) vs (11) Laulhere
Totemo can't escape the position.
#T12#
Laulhere is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Totemo wants to control his opponent's hands but Laulhere gets his hands free.
Laulhere is trying to stick to Totemo 's back but Totemo is turning into Laulhere. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Laulhere's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Totemo . Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Totemo (7) vs (11) Laulhere
Laulhere looking for a sweep. Not yet Laulhere, not yet.
Laulhere working a defensive guard here.
Totemo trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Laulhere working a defensive guard here.
Totemo tries to free his leg and advance position but Laulhere is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Laulhere is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Totemo defends well.#T13##SUB#
Totemo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Totemo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Totemo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laulhere is keeping the position for now.
Laulhere trying to control the position.
Totemo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laulhere controls Totemo momentarily but Totemo frees himself.
Totemo tries to free his leg and advance position but Laulhere is retaining full guard. #T14#
Totemo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Totemo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Totemo (10) vs (11) Laulhere
Totemo working away.
Totemo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laulhere keeps working.
Totemo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Totemo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laulhere keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laulhere wins on points by 11 to 10. |
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Event:
SSG 202 Gaul vs Berendas
Date: Sep 24, 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Saad Sadiq ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 19 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sadiq has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Laulhere is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Laulhere is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sadiq pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sadiq has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Laulhere is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sadiq is defending well.#TD#
Laulhere is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sadiq is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Laulhere to the mat. Laulhere regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sadiq (2) vs (0) Laulhere
Sadiq wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is keeping the position.
Sadiq stopping the sweep attempt from Laulhere.
Laulhere controlling the position.
Laulhere trying to keep a closed guard but Sadiq is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laulhere keeping full guard, as Sadiq tries to pass.
Laulhere trying to control the position.
#T1#
Sadiq wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving.
Sadiq stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laulhere swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laulhere looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sadiq puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Sadiq 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#
Sadiq is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2##SUB#
Sadiq 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.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep. Sadiq is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laulhere is holding on to half guard well.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep. Sadiq is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Laulhere is still trying to improve position.
Laulhere is trying to maintain the position but Sadiq is very close to passing his half guard.
Laulhere tries to get to full guard but Sadiq has control of the leg.
Laulhere is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sadiq jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sadiq (5) vs (0) Laulhere
Sadiq is looking to take a break and control but Laulhere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laulhere can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Laulhere is not content to let Sadiq control the position. #SUB#
Sadiq is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Laulhere knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Laulhere sneaks back into half guard.
Laulhere has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sadiq is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Laulhere wants to improve his position but Sadiq is controlling well.
#T6##SUB#
Laulhere is defending against the submission attempts here by Sadiq .
Sadiq wants to free his trapped foot but Laulhere is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Laulhere is looking to improve his position.
Laulhere trying to get back to full guard but Sadiq takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sadiq (8) vs (0) Laulhere
Laulhere is squirming around, avoiding Sadiq 's attempts to control the action.
Laulhere tries to lock up and control but Sadiq gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7#
Sadiq tries to control but Laulhere wriggling away.
Laulhere is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Sadiq working for a guillotine from mount but Laulhere is in no mood to give up.
Laulhere keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Laulhere manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Laulhere wants to improve his position but Sadiq is controlling well.
#T8#
Laulhere is trying to control but can't.
Sadiq looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Sadiq is looking for a kimura but Laulhere is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sadiq to get the leverage. #SUB#
Sadiq seems to be looking for submissions.
Sadiq wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laulhere keeps working. #SUB#
Sadiq seems to be working for a kimura but Laulhere defends the submission attempt.
Laulhere has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sadiq is working away from the top position though.#T9#
Sadiq is looking to advance position but Laulhere won't allow it.
Sadiq prevents Laulhere from improving his position.#SUB#
Sadiq wants to work for an arm triangle but Laulhere is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Sadiq is working for a submission of some sort.
#T10#
Laulhere tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sadiq has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Sadiq (11) vs (0) Laulhere
Laulhere 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.
Laulhere tries to hold on but Sadiq postures up.
Sadiq tries to control but Laulhere wriggling away.
Sadiq manages to capitalize on a mistake by Laulhere to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sadiq (14) vs (0) Laulhere#T11##SUB#
Sadiq has the hooks in. Laulhere is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Sadiq passes his arm under Laulhere's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Laulhere taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Saad Sadiq !
A very excited looking Saad Sadiq rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Fish stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fish wants it to stay on the feet.
Laulhere shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Laulhere takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Fish. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fish.#TD#
Laulhere shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fish napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fish keeps Laulhere under control for a moment.
Fish is looking to reverse the position.
Fish is trying to control Laulhere's posture but Laulhere avoids it.
Laulhere is looking to take a break and control but Fish is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fish is trying to escape the position but Laulhere is controlling the position.
Fish is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Laulhere is staying tight to Fish's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Laulhere trying to control the position but Fish is working away.
Fish can't do much from the bottom here.
Fish tries to buck Laulhere off but Laulhere is having none of it.
Laulhere trying to control the action but Fish is working from the bottom.
Fish is looking for a sweep.
Laulhere trying to control the position but Fish is working away.
Fish is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Laulhere off and has taken his back!#T2#
Laulhere is trying to break free.
Laulhere looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Fish tries to keep control of the position but Laulhere is staying busy.
Fish biding his time, looking for the opening.
Laulhere is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Fish is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Laulhere defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T3##SUB2#
Fish is persistently looking for the submission but Laulhere is defending it well.
Laulhere looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fish.
#SUB2#
Laulhere showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Laulhere preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fish.
Laulhere looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Laulhere manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fish's guard. Nice work there by Laulhere.
#T4#
Fish trying to keep a closed guard but Laulhere is proving a slippery customer.
Laulhere sitting in guard here, content to control.
Laulhere seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fish for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fish is trying to control the position but Laulhere postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Fish dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Fish scores with a spinning back kick!
Laulhere shoots in for a takedown but Fish shows good takedown defense.
Laulhere with a lazy takedown attempt
and Laulhere takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laulhere misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henri Laulhere. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laulhere fails with the takedown
and Fish counters with a right hand to the body.
Laulhere shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fish counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laulhere goes for a double leg but Fish avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fish continues to drive forward.
Fish replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Laulhere blocks it well.
Fish lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laulhere backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A hook to the body from Fish.
#BC2#
Fish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Henri Laulhere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fish scores with a nice strike.#KD2#
Fish lands a big head kick that sends Laulhere tumbling to the mat! Fish takes a step backwards and waves Laulhere back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Laulhere is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Henri Laulhere has been cut.#T1#
Fish feints a jab and as Laulhere dips his head, Fish unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Laulhere right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Laulhere falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Fish smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Steve Fish!
Steve Fish thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 187 Warrior vs Bremner
Date: Aug 20, 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 9 wins and 8 losses; Nedry Kuang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 18 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kuang leaves Laulhere with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Laulhere fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Kuang rushes Laulhere and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Laulhere lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuang (0) vs (2) Laulhere
Kuang has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kuang is pulling down on Laulhere's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Kuang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laulhere gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kuang is pulling down on Laulhere's head. It's preventing any offense from Laulhere, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laulhere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuang swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Laulhere stays in close to Kuang's body and controls the position.
Kuang controls Laulhere momentarily but Laulhere frees himself.
Laulhere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laulhere's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (2) vs (2) Laulhere
Kuang trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laulhere is pulling down on Kuang's head to control his posture.
Kuang trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Laulhere looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuang passes Laulhere's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Laulhere has his hands clasped together around Kuang's back. He's all about the action.
Laulhere trying to hold on to Kuang's head to control him but Kuang postures up.
Laulhere is doing well to control the position and prevent Kuang from advancing to side control.
Kuang is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (5) vs (2) Laulhere
Kuang looking to control but Laulhere is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kuang controlling from mount. #T3#
Laulhere holds on to Kuang as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Laulhere is squirming around, avoiding Kuang's attempts to control the action.
Kuang content just to control the position here.
Kuang wants to control the pace but Laulhere is squirming around nicely.
Kuang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laulhere 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.
Laulhere wants to hold on but Kuang pushes him away.#T4#
Kuang looking to control but Laulhere is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Laulhere can't escape the position.
Kuang is looking to work his way around to Laulhere's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Laulhere tries to hold on but Kuang pushes him away.
Kuang wants to control the pace but Laulhere is squirming around nicely.
Laulhere working to try and regain half guard.
Kuang trying to control but Laulhere is having none of it.
Laulhere 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: Kuang (5) vs (4) Laulhere#T5#
Kuang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laulhere's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (7) vs (4) Laulhere
Kuang trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Laulhere is trying to control the position but Kuang postures up.
Laulhere wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuang stands and throws Laulhere's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (10) vs (4) Laulhere
Laulhere tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T6#
You can see the frustration on Laulhere's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kuang tries to advance to mount but Laulhere denies him.
Laulhere sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kuang uses his free foot to push down on Laulhere's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Laulhere. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuang (13) vs (4) Laulhere
Kuang prevents Laulhere from getting the reversal.
Laulhere looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kuang (16) vs (4) Laulhere
Laulhere is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Laulhere looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T7#
Kuang controlling from the back.
Laulhere prevents Kuang from getting a body triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laulhere tries to escape the position.
Will Kuang go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kuang keeps control of the position as Laulhere tries to break free.
Will Kuang go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T8#
Laulhere is trying to break free.
Kuang is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Laulhere is keeping busy.
Laulhere wants to control his opponent's hands but Kuang gets his hands free.
Laulhere needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Kuang keeps control of the position as Laulhere tries to break free.
Kuang has good solid back control here.
Kuang wants to control but Laulhere is keeping busy.#T9#
Laulhere tries to escape but Kuang has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Laulhere just trying to survive but Kuang is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Will Kuang go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Laulhere tries to break free.
Kuang gets his hands free as Laulhere looks to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kuang controlling the positon.#SUB#
Laulhere showing good submission defense here.
Laulhere can't escape the position.
#T10#
Kuang trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Laulhere defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kuang's arms.
Laulhere is trying to break free.
Will Kuang go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Laulhere breaks Kuang's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuang (16) vs (6) Laulhere
Laulhere engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T11#
Laulhere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laulhere sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kuang keeping moving, preventing Laulhere from controlling successfully.
Kuang keeping full guard, as Laulhere tries to pass.
Laulhere trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Laulhere won't allow Kuang to sweep him here.
Laulhere wants to control from the top but Kuang keeps moving.
Laulhere is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kuang has control of Laulhere's left arm, preventing Laulhere from doing any damage.
Laulhere is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kuang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T13#
Laulhere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laulhere controls the pace.
Laulhere postures up.
Laulhere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laulhere won't allow Kuang to sweep him here.
Laulhere forces his way into half guard.
Kuang keeping control of the position. #T14#
Laulhere is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kuang trying to control from the bottom.
Laulhere looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Laulhere is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuang sees it coming and defends easily.
Kuang has his hands clasped together around Laulhere's back. He's all about the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuang takes the fight on points by 16 to 6.
A relieved looking Nedry Kuang 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 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 17 losses; Henri Laulhere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Robert Cap!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Cap gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Cap has clasped his hands together around Laulhere's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Laulhere (0) vs (4) Cap
Laulhere is trying to control Cap's posture but Cap avoids it.
Laulhere's coaches at Funky Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Cap is looking to take a break and control but Laulhere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laulhere is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cap content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Laulhere can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laulhere is looking to reverse the position.
Laulhere holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Laulhere tries to bench press Cap off him but Cap keeps the position.
Cap slows the pace down.
Laulhere is trying to get back to half guard.
Cap taking a breather here.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Laulhere is working hard here to advance position.
Laulhere is letting Cap control him for a moment.
Laulhere is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Laulhere is not content to let Cap control the position.
Cap controlling the position. #T3#
Laulhere holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Cap takes a little break here. Laulhere wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Cap is looking to take a break and control but Laulhere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cap is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee asks Cap politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cap prefers to stall for the moment though.
Let's hope that Cap 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.#T4#
Laulhere regains half guard.
Laulhere trying to control here.
Cap stalling.
Laulhere has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cap is working away from the top position though.
Laulhere tries to roll over but Cap keeps him under control.
Cap tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laulhere knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T5#
Laulhere is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cap is controlling the pace.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep. Cap is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laulhere trying to hold on to Cap's head to control him but Cap postures up.
Cap prevents Laulhere from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Cap seems content to control.
Laulhere is pressing down on Cap's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T6#
Cap 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.
Laulhere working a defensive guard but Cap manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (0) vs (7) Cap
Laulhere gets back to half guard.
Cap takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Cap.
Cap wants to pass to mount but Laulhere is defending the position. #T7#
Cap with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Laulhere is trying to get back to full guard.
Cap trying to mount his opponent but Laulhere defends it.
Cap trying to control the action but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Laulhere keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T8#
Laulhere regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cap pushes down on Laulhere's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cap prevents Laulhere from improving his position.#SUB2#
Cap is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Laulhere has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Cap seems to be working for a kimura but Laulhere defends the submission attempt.
Cap works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (0) vs (10) Cap#T9#
Laulhere tries to buck Cap off but Cap is having none of it.
Cap happy to just control the position for now.
Laulhere is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as Cap stalls from top position.
Laulhere can't do much from the bottom here.
Cap is looking to take a break and control but Laulhere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Laulhere is holding Cap down, trying to stall.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep.
Laulhere is not content to let Cap control the position.
Cap just content to control the position. #T11#
Laulhere is trying to control Cap's posture but Cap avoids it.
Laulhere manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Laulhere tries to get to full guard but Cap has control of the leg.
Cap not doing much here.
Laulhere is not content to let Cap control the position.#T12#
Cap content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Laulhere tries to get to full guard but Cap has control of the leg.
Laulhere is staying active underneath Cap, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Laulhere is looking to improve his position.
Cap with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Laulhere looking for submissions off his back.#T13#
Cap is trying to control the action in half guard but Laulhere is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cap seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Laulhere wants to sweep but Cap has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (0) vs (13) Cap
Laulhere gets back to half guard.#T14##SUB2#
Cap is looking for a kimura but Laulhere is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cap to get the leverage.
Cap seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Laulhere has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cap is working away from the top position though.
Cap is trying to control. Laulhere wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laulhere has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cap is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laulhere is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laulhere is staying active underneath Cap, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cap wins on points by 13 to 0. |
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Event:
SSG 177 Chai vs Kyng
Date: Jul 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Daijiro Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 17 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Laulhere shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kimura manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (0) vs (2) Laulhere
Kimura 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.
Laulhere is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Laulhere tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Laulhere's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Laulhere looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Kimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laulhere defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laulhere passes Kimura's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Laulhere performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Kimura is staying active underneath Laulhere, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Laulhere works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (5) Laulhere
Laulhere trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Laulhere controls the position from side control.#T2#
Kimura tries to bench press Laulhere off him but Laulhere keeps the position.
Kimura trying to remain calm as Laulhere controls from the top position.
Laulhere trying to control the position but Kimura is working away.
Kimura is being controlled here.
Kimura is looking to reverse the position.
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.
Laulhere working away.
Kimura is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Laulhere slows the pace down.
Laulhere's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kimura is not content to let Laulhere control the position.
Kimura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Laulhere in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kimura is trying to control Laulhere's posture but Laulhere avoids it.
Kimura manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Laulhere controlling the pace.
Kimura is controlling Laulhere's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Laulhere passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (8) Laulhere
Laulhere controlling his opponent.
Kimura is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Laulhere takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kimura is looking to improve his position but Laulhere isn't that keen on the idea.#T5#
Laulhere controlling his opponent.
Kimura is just holding on here. Laulhere manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (0) vs (11) Laulhere
Laulhere keeps control of the position as Kimura tries to break free.
Kimura just trying to survive but Laulhere is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I really don't envy Kimura right now.
Kimura is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T6#
Kimura trying to control the position but Laulhere manages to sink in the hooks.
Laulhere doesn't have the hooks in and Kimura manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (11) Laulhere
Laulhere not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Our spies down at at California Top Team inform us that Laulhere has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Laulhere keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Kimura won't allow Laulhere to sweep him here.
Laulhere keeps trying to improve his position.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving. #T7#
Kimura won't allow Laulhere to sweep him here.
Laulhere is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up.
Kimura 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laulhere swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Laulhere looking for a sweep. Not yet Laulhere, not yet. #T8#
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laulhere looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kimura is one step ahead there.
Kimura being controlled here momentarily.
Laulhere keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass.
Kimura being controlled here momentarily.
Laulhere is continuing to stall.#T9#
Laulhere is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up.
Kimura sitting in guard here, content to control.
Laulhere pulls Kimura in close to prevent any damage.
Kimura trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Laulhere controlling the position.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura controls from within his opponent's guard.
Laulhere wants to sweep but no luck. #T10##SUB#
Kimura drops back, looking for a kneebar! Laulhere looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Laulhere looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Laulhere! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (2) vs (15) Laulhere
Laulhere controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laulhere taking a breather here.
Let's hope that Laulhere 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.#T11#
Kimura tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Laulhere wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Laulhere takes a little break here. Kimura wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kimura sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Laulhere seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kimura is refusing to be controlled, as Laulhere sits in half guard. #SUB#
Laulhere moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kimura. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (2) vs (18) Laulhere#T12#
Kimura struggling a bit here.
Kimura is looking for a sweep.
Laulhere wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Kimura is looking for a sweep.
Kimura is trying to escape the position but Laulhere is controlling the position.
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kimura is working hard here to advance position.
Laulhere trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom. #T13#
Kimura tries to bench press Laulhere off him but Laulhere keeps the position.
Kimura is trying to control Laulhere's posture but Laulhere avoids it.
Laulhere is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laulhere slows the pace down.
More stalling from Laulhere.#T14#
Kimura is trying to control Laulhere's posture but Laulhere avoids it. #SUB2#
Laulhere in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Kimura is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Henri Laulhere! |
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Event:
SSG 169 Gerbandi vs Kimura
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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Krister Soderberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 17 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Laulhere fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Soderberg to the ground. Laulhere is now in Soderberg's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Soderberg (0) vs (2) Laulhere#SUB#
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Soderberg is looking for a triangle but Laulhere pushes his legs off easily.
Laulhere controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Laulhere got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soderberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laulhere has managed to get both his arms back between Soderberg's legs - danger averted.
Laulhere sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Soderberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Soderberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laulhere gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Laulhere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soderberg swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Soderberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laulhere is aware though and is defending well.
Laulhere works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Soderberg is trying to control but can't.
Laulhere sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Soderberg looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Laulhere pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (0) vs (5) Laulhere#T2#
Soderberg regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Laulhere in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Soderberg looking for submissions off his back.
Laulhere passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Soderberg (0) vs (8) Laulhere
Laulhere tries to control but Soderberg wriggling away.
Laulhere looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Soderberg tries to reverse the position but Laulhere maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laulhere takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Soderberg tries to lock up and control but Laulhere gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Laulhere is looking to work his way around to Soderberg's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Laulhere content just to control the position here.
Soderberg has given up his back here. Will Laulhere look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Soderberg (0) vs (11) Laulhere
Laulhere is hanging on to Soderberg's back as he tries to escape.
Laulhere trying to control.
Laulhere controlling from the back.#T4#
Soderberg tries to roll but Laulhere sticks to his back.
Soderberg is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Laulhere.
#SUB2#
Laulhere has got one arm under Soderberg's chin. This could be trouble... Soderberg trying to control the other hand but Laulhere gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Soderberg has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Henri Laulhere! |
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Event:
SSG 161 Gerbandi vs Nutz
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 17 losses; Henri Laulhere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Addy Edison!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Laulhere.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Edison closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Laulhere's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laulhere (0) vs (2) Edison
Laulhere has Edison pulled in close to control his posture.
Edison controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Edison trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Laulhere looking for a guillotine here but Edison defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edison not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Laulhere looking for a sweep. Not yet Laulhere, not yet.
Laulhere keeping moving, preventing Edison from controlling successfully.
Edison showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Laulhere is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Edison drops back looking for a leg! Laulhere is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Laulhere manages to kick Edison off! Edison jumps back into Laulhere's guard.
Laulhere manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Edison manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (2) vs (2) Edison#T2#
Laulhere passes Edison's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laulhere content to control rather than advance.
Edison keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Edison trying to control but Laulhere postures up.
Laulhere controlling the action here.#T3#
Edison won't allow Laulhere to pass to mount.
Edison is trying to control but can't.
Laulhere keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Edison trying to control here.
Laulhere wants to free his trapped foot but Edison is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Laulhere is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Edison wants to control but Laulhere is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laulhere seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Laulhere is looking to advance position but Edison won't allow it.
Laulhere perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Laulhere'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.#T5#
Laulhere prevents Edison from improving his position.#SUB2#
Edison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laulhere pulls his head out easily.
Edison is looking to improve his position.
Edison trying to hold on to Laulhere's head to control him but Laulhere postures up.
Laulhere is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T6#
Edison manages to get to full guard.
Laulhere is stalling in the full guard.
Edison is trying to hold Laulhere in close to prevent damage but Laulhere has managed to pass into half guard.
Edison tries to get to full guard but Laulhere has control of the leg. #T7#
Laulhere frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (5) vs (2) Edison
Edison keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Laulhere takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laulhere wants to take Edison's back but he can't do it this time.
Laulhere controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Laulhere avoids the attempt from Edison to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edison might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Laulhere haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Laulhere is looking to work his way around to Edison's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Edison is trying to reverse the position but instead Laulhere has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Laulhere (8) vs (2) Edison
You can see the frustration on Edison's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Laulhere trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Edison doesn't escape.
Edison is in bad spot here.
Laulhere not allowing Edison to control his hands. #T9##SUB#
Edison showing good submission defense here.
Edison wants to control his opponent's hands but Laulhere gets his hands free.
Laulhere has the hooks in. Edison is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
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.
Laulhere has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
Edison breaks Laulhere's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (8) vs (4) Edison
Laulhere has Edison pulled in close to control his posture.
Laulhere can't keep his opponent in guard - Edison advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Laulhere trying to hold on to Edison's head to control him but Edison postures up.
#T11#
Laulhere is looking for a sweep. Edison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Edison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laulhere does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Laulhere is pressing down on Edison's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Edison is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Laulhere looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edison is one step ahead there.
Laulhere controlling Edison's posture. #T12#
Edison trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laulhere controlling Edison's posture.
Edison stays in close to Laulhere's body and controls the position.
Edison trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Laulhere seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T13#
Laulhere has Edison pulled in close to control his posture.
Laulhere looking for a sweep. Not yet Laulhere, not yet.
Laulhere pulls Edison in close to prevent any damage.
Edison pushing down on Laulhere's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Laulhere controlling the position well. #T14#
Well, if Edison 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.
Laulhere wants to improve his position but Edison is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Edison is working for a submission of some sort.
Laulhere is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Edison is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laulhere takes the fight on points by 8 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 152 Beat The Man 3
Date: Jun 04, 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 3 wins and 5 losses; Fiddle Sticks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 16 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Sticks clinches. #TD#
Sticks drags the fight down to the ground.
Laulhere sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sticks looking for a sweep. Not yet Sticks, not yet. #SUB#
Laulhere avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Laulhere showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laulhere trying to control but Sticks is working from the bottom. #T1#
Laulhere is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Laulhere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sticks swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##SUB#
Sticks has his feet on Laulhere's thighs here. He's pushed Laulhere 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! Laulhere screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fiddle Sticks!
An out of breath Fiddle Sticks thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 146 Cheese vs Chai
Date: May 21, 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 12 wins and 4 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 16 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Laulhere gets caught napping as Ibrahim dives in and scores a takedown. Laulhere manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ibrahim (2) vs (0) Laulhere
Laulhere looking for a sweep. Not yet Laulhere, not yet.
Ibrahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laulhere is trying to control the position but Ibrahim postures up.
Ibrahim engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Laulhere working for a triangle but Ibrahim defends it easily.
Ibrahim has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ibrahim slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim content to control rather than advance.
Laulhere trying to hold on to Ibrahim's head to control him but Ibrahim postures up.
#T1#
Ibrahim prevents Laulhere from improving his position.#SUB#
Ibrahim is looking for a kimura here.
Laulhere 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.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep. Ibrahim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ibrahim trying to control the action but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim controlling the pace.
Laulhere has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ibrahim is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Laulhere is trying to get back to full guard.
Laulhere is not content to let Ibrahim control the position.
Ibrahim sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Ibrahim looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ibrahim wants to take a breather but Laulhere is having none of it. #T3##SUB#
Ibrahim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Laulhere is just riding it out for now. Ibrahim eventually gives up the hold.
Laulhere wants to improve his position but Ibrahim is controlling well.
Ibrahim is keen to just control but Laulhere is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Ibrahim is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ibrahim in particular looking to stall.
Laulhere is refusing to be controlled, as Ibrahim sits in half guard. #T4#
Laulhere wants to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim moves into full mount! Laulhere won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (5) vs (0) Laulhere
Laulhere is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Laulhere manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Laulhere actively working from the bottom here.
Laulhere wants to improve his position but Ibrahim is controlling well.
Ibrahim slows the pace down in half guard. #T5#
Ibrahim trying to control the action but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Laulhere controlling the position for now.
Laulhere is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ibrahim's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ibrahim's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ibrahim (5) vs (4) Laulhere
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Laulhere is hanging on to Ibrahim's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Laulhere has got his arm under Ibrahim's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Ibrahim has spun round into Laulhere's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ibrahim (7) vs (4) Laulhere#T6#
Laulhere keeping full guard, as Ibrahim tries to pass.
Ibrahim wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving.
Laulhere working a defensive guard here.
Ibrahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibrahim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laulhere swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laulhere has Ibrahim pulled in close to control his posture.
Ibrahim won't allow Laulhere to sweep him here. #T7#
Laulhere trying to control the position.
Ibrahim showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Laulhere keeping full guard, as Ibrahim tries to pass.
Ibrahim wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving.
Ibrahim is fighting to break Laulhere's control of his arms but Laulhere is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ibrahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Ibrahim is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Laulhere is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Laulhere keeping full guard, as Ibrahim tries to pass.
Ibrahim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ibrahim tries to free his leg and advance position but Laulhere is retaining full guard. #T9#
Laulhere is looking to sweep but instead, Ibrahim has passed into half guard.
Ibrahim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laulhere does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Ibrahim is looking for a kimura but Laulhere is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ibrahim to get the leverage. #SUB#
Ibrahim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Laulhere is looking to improve his position.
Laulhere wants to control but Ibrahim is keeping busy.
Laulhere is holding on to half guard well.#T10#
Ibrahim prevents Laulhere from improving his position.
Ibrahim trying to mount his opponent but Laulhere defends it.
Ibrahim is controlling the pace.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep. Ibrahim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ibrahim is stalling here. Laulhere is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ibrahim seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Laulhere has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ibrahim (7) vs (8) Laulhere
Ibrahim tries to bench press Laulhere off him but Laulhere keeps the position. #T11#
Laulhere wants to control but Ibrahim is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Laulhere tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Ibrahim's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ibrahim sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim trying to control from the bottom.
Laulhere prevents Ibrahim from improving his position.#T12#
Laulhere performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Laulhere 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.
Laulhere prevents Ibrahim from improving his position.
Laulhere works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ibrahim (7) vs (11) Laulhere
Laulhere trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Laulhere controlling his opponent. #T13#
Ibrahim wants to hold on but Laulhere pushes him away.
Laulhere sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ibrahim keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ibrahim wants to control but Laulhere is having none of it.
Ibrahim is squirming around, avoiding Laulhere's attempts to control the action.
Ibrahim is looking to get to half guard.
Laulhere looking to control but Ibrahim is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T14#
Laulhere content just to control the position here.
Ibrahim is desperately trying to improve his position but Laulhere has a good base and remains in mount.
Laulhere takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ibrahim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ibrahim prevents Laulhere from taking his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laulhere prevents Ibrahim from getting the reversal.
Laulhere looking to control and managing it successfully.
Laulhere fails to take his opponent's back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laulhere wins on points by 11 to 7. |
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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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 16 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Laulhere is defended easily by Gaul.
Gaul attempts a counter takedown but Laulhere avoids it well and moves away.
Henri Laulhere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laulhere fails with a takedown attempt.
Gaul changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Laulhere gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gaul to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (0) Laulhere
Laulhere is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laulhere keeping full guard, as Gaul tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (5) vs (0) Laulhere#T1##SUB#
Gaul wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laulhere, who protects the arm well.
Laulhere is not content to let Gaul control the position.
Laulhere wants to control but Gaul postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laulhere sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Gaul is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gaul is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Laulhere reverses the position - he's now on top in Gaul's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (5) vs (2) Laulhere
Gaul keeping full guard, as Laulhere tries to pass. #T2#
Gaul can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laulhere controls the pace.
It looks like Laulhere 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#
Gaul had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laulhere defends it easily.
Gaul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Laulhere is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gaul is trying to control the position but Laulhere postures up.
Gaul tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Gaul escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laulhere gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Laulhere sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Gaul working for a triangle but Laulhere defends it easily.
Laulhere trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Laulhere stays in close to Gaul's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Gaul throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Laulhere trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul looking to control.
Gaul pulls Laulhere in close to his closed guard and prevents Laulhere from doing any damage or advancing position.#T5##SUB#
Gaul escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laulhere gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Gaul is looking for a triangle but Laulhere pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Laulhere avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Laulhere stays in close to Gaul's body and controls the position.
Laulhere pushes down on Gaul's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gaul trying to control but Laulhere postures up.
#T6##SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gaul is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laulhere pulls his head out easily.
Laulhere content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gaul gets back to full guard.
Gaul is trying to keep Laulhere in close.
Laulhere wants to pass the guard but Gaul is keeping the position.#T7##SUB#
Gaul is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laulhere is aware though and is defending well.
Laulhere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaul is keeping the position for now.
Gaul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laulhere controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Laulhere passes Gaul's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Laulhere trying to pass the guard but Gaul defending well. #T8#
Laulhere trying to control the action but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul is looking to improve his position.
Laulhere controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaul wants to get back to full guard but Laulhere has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (5) vs (5) Laulhere
Laulhere can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gaul is looking to escape. #T9#
Gaul is desperately trying to improve his position but Laulhere has a good base and remains in mount.
Laulhere tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gaul working to try and regain half guard.
Gaul is working hard here to advance position.
Laulhere looking to control but Gaul is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Laulhere takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Laulhere with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Laulhere looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gaul keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gaul is squirming around, avoiding Laulhere's attempts to control the action.
Laulhere works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gaul (5) vs (8) Laulhere
Gaul rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Laulhere prevents Gaul from improving his position.#T11#
Laulhere trying to control from half guard but Gaul is working away.
Gaul is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Laulhere is working for a kimura but Gaul is defending it quite comfortably.
Laulhere seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gaul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Laulhere is trying to control. Gaul wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gaul is trying to get back to full guard.
Laulhere is controlling the pace.
Gaul wants to control but Laulhere is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gaul wants to improve his position but Laulhere is controlling well.
Laulhere takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Gaul with the active half guard here but Laulhere passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (5) vs (11) Laulhere
Gaul is trying to control Laulhere's posture but Laulhere avoids it. #T13#
Gaul is looking for a sweep.
Laulhere trying to control the action but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Laulhere is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gaul is trying to get back to half guard.#T14#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gaul is looking to reverse the position.
Gaul is trying to control Laulhere's posture but Laulhere avoids it.
Laulhere wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaul keeps working.
Laulhere 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 Gaul's shoulder. That is not cool.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaul manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gaul wants to get back to full guard.
Laulhere wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaul keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laulhere wins on points by 11 to 5. |
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Event:
SSG 142 Gaul vs Berendas
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 15 losses; Henri Laulhere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Christian Dresner!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Dresner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Laulhere sprawls well initially but Dresner persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laulhere (0) vs (2) Dresner
Laulhere is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dresner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dresner's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laulhere (4) vs (2) Dresner
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Dresner felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Laulhere seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Laulhere is hanging on to Dresner's back as he tries to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Laulhere has got his arm under Dresner's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Dresner has spun round into Laulhere's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (4) vs (4) Dresner
Dresner wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving. #T1#
Dresner wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is keeping the position.
Laulhere has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Laulhere continues to stall.
Dresner passes Laulhere's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Dresner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dresner wants to free his trapped foot but Laulhere is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Laulhere keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Laulhere tries to roll over but Dresner keeps him under control.#T2#
Laulhere wants to control but Dresner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep. Dresner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laulhere works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dresner drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Laulhere manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dresner has Laulhere in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (6) vs (4) Dresner
Laulhere sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Laulhere trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom. #T3#
Laulhere is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Laulhere looking to pass the guard.
Laulhere slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Dresner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Laulhere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dresner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dresner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (6) vs (6) Dresner
Dresner wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving.
Laulhere managing to control the position.
Dresner wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving. #T5#
Laulhere lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (8) vs (6) Dresner
Laulhere looking to pass the guard.
Dresner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laulhere is one step ahead there.
Laulhere trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom.
Laulhere showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Laulhere seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dresner for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Laulhere from controlling successfully.
Laulhere's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Laulhere content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Dresner has locked up a guillotine! Dresner's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Laulhere is holding on here and Dresner must be using up a lot of energy. Laulhere has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Dresner gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Christian Dresner!
A very excited looking Christian Dresner 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:
SSG 135 Bandini vs Gambini
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 14 losses; Henri Laulhere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gerbandi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Laulhere (0) vs (4) Gerbandi
Laulhere tries to buck Gerbandi off but Gerbandi is having none of it.#SUB2#
Gerbandi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Laulhere is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gerbandi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gerbandi tries for a kimura but Laulhere is defending well. #T1#
Laulhere struggling a bit here.
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Laulhere is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gerbandi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gerbandi laying and praying for a moment but Laulhere takes advantage and regains half guard.
Laulhere is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at California Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gerbandi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laulhere knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2##SUB2#
Gerbandi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Laulhere is trying is best to control the position here.
Laulhere slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gerbandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Laulhere has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gerbandi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laulhere not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is keeping the position.
Laulhere lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (2) vs (4) Gerbandi
Gerbandi controlling Laulhere's posture. #SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for a guillotine here but Laulhere defends easily.
#SUB2#
Laulhere got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gerbandi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laulhere has managed to get both his arms back between Gerbandi's legs - danger averted.
Laulhere is pushing down on Gerbandi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gerbandi is fighting to maintain full guard but Laulhere has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Laulhere looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gerbandi wants to get back to full guard.
Gerbandi gets back to full guard.
Gerbandi being controlled here, momentarily.
Gerbandi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gerbandi wants to sweep but no luck.
Gerbandi looking to control.
#T5#
Laulhere trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi wants to sweep but no luck.
Gerbandi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (2) vs (6) Gerbandi
Gerbandi trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi stopping the sweep attempt from Laulhere.
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is keeping the position.
Laulhere not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gerbandi tries to free his leg and advance position but Laulhere is retaining full guard. #T6#
Laulhere trying to control the position.
Gerbandi is fighting to break Laulhere's control of his arms but Laulhere is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gerbandi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gerbandi wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is keeping the position.#T7#
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving.
Gerbandi tries to free his leg and advance position but Laulhere is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Laulhere had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gerbandi defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Laulhere looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Laulhere keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi stands and throws Laulhere's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (2) vs (9) Gerbandi
Laulhere tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T8##SUB2#
Gerbandi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Laulhere is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Laulhere tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gerbandi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Laulhere tries to bench press Gerbandi off him but Gerbandi keeps the position. #SUB2#
Gerbandi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Laulhere is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Gerbandi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T9##SUB2#
Gerbandi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gerbandi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Laulhere is trying to improve his position.
Gerbandi slows the pace down.
Gerbandi trying to control the position but Laulhere is working away.
Laulhere is trying to improve his position.#T10##SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Laulhere's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laulhere is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gerbandi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Laulhere is looking to reverse the position.#T11#
Gerbandi is looking to take a break and control but Laulhere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gerbandi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Laulhere holding on.
Laulhere is trying to control Gerbandi's posture but Gerbandi avoids it. #T12#
Gerbandi wants to control but Laulhere is keeping him busy.
Laulhere tries to bench press Gerbandi off him but Gerbandi keeps the position.
Laulhere is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Gerbandi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gerbandi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laulhere keeps working.
Well,Laulhere is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Laulhere manages to get back to half guard.#T13#
Gerbandi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Laulhere tries to roll over but Gerbandi keeps him under control.
Gerbandi controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Gerbandi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Laulhere sees it coming and defends easily.
Gerbandi trying to mount his opponent but Laulhere defends it.
Laulhere gets full guard.
Gerbandi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T14#
Gerbandi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (2) vs (12) Gerbandi
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.
Gerbandi wants to control but Laulhere is keeping him busy.
Laulhere is trying to control Gerbandi's posture but Gerbandi avoids it.
Laulhere gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerbandi stalling.
Laulhere has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gerbandi is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerbandi wins on points by 12 to 2.
After winning the bout, Dani Gerbandi 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 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 6 wins and 13 losses; Henri Laulhere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Matsuhiro Toryiama!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Laulhere dives in and scores a takedown into Toryiama's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laulhere (2) vs (0) Toryiama
Laulhere is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Toryiama seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Laulhere is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Toryiama tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Toryiama looking for a guillotine here but Laulhere defends easily.
Toryiama is trying to control the position but Laulhere postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laulhere looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Toryiama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Laulhere wants to pass the guard but Toryiama is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Toryiama is looking for a triangle but Laulhere pushes his legs off easily.
Toryiama working a defensive guard here.
Toryiama controlling Laulhere's posture.
Laulhere is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Toryiama trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Toryiama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Laulhere showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Toryiama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Laulhere is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Toryiama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laulhere is one step ahead there.
Laulhere pushes down on Toryiama's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Laulhere content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Toryiama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Toryiama.#T4#
Laulhere controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Laulhere trying to control but Toryiama is working from the bottom.
Laulhere sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Laulhere trying to control but Toryiama is working from the bottom.
Laulhere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toryiama is keeping the position for now.
Toryiama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5#
Toryiama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laulhere manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (2) vs (2) Toryiama
Toryiama trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Laulhere looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Toryiama sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Laulhere is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Toryiama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laulhere swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Toryiama is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T6#
Toryiama controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Laulhere wants to sweep but no luck.
Toryiama engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Laulhere keeping moving, preventing Toryiama from controlling successfully.
Laulhere working a defensive guard here.
Laulhere keeping moving, preventing Toryiama from controlling successfully.
Laulhere trying to control the position here. #T7#
Toryiama looking to sit in guard and control but Laulhere gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (4) vs (2) Toryiama
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laulhere wants to control from the top but Toryiama keeps moving. #SUB#
Laulhere 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.
Toryiama looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laulhere looking to sit in guard and control but Toryiama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (4) vs (4) Toryiama
Laulhere tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T8#
Toryiama sitting in guard here, content to control.
Laulhere seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Laulhere is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Toryiama trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laulhere pulls Toryiama in close to prevent any damage.
Toryiama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toryiama won't allow Laulhere to sweep him here.
Laulhere is working hard here to advance position.#T9#
Toryiama controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Laulhere is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Toryiama wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving.
Toryiama looking to pass the guard.
Laulhere pulls Toryiama in to control the position.
Laulhere continues to stall.
Toryiama wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving.
Laulhere not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T10#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Laulhere holds on and takes a little breather.
Laulhere looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laulhere is adopting a defensive guard.
Toryiama trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Toryiama stays in close to Laulhere's body and controls the position.
Laulhere pulls Toryiama in close to his closed guard and prevents Toryiama from doing any damage or advancing position.
Toryiama works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T11#
Toryiama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laulhere keeps working.
Laulhere manages to get to full guard.
Toryiama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laulhere wants to sweep but no luck.
Toryiama controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T12#
Laulhere tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laulhere pulls Toryiama in close to prevent any damage.
Toryiama content to stall in guard here.
Toryiama trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Laulhere looking to control.
#T13#
Laulhere pulls Toryiama in close to prevent any damage.
Toryiama controlling from the top position.
Toryiama being controlled here momentarily.
Toryiama looking to pass the guard.
Toryiama is pushing down on Laulhere's leg trying to pass to half guard. Laulhere is fighting to maintain full guard but Toryiama has managed to sneak the leg through.
Laulhere wants to control but Toryiama is keeping busy.
Laulhere gets back to full guard.
#T14#
Toryiama is fighting to break Laulhere's control of his arms but Laulhere is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Toryiama stays in close to Laulhere's body and controls the position.
Toryiama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laulhere has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Toryiama has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (4) vs (7) Toryiama#SUB2#
Toryiama looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laulhere can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toryiama wins on points by 7 to 4.
A relieved looking Matsuhiro Toryiama 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 126 Hlervu vs Rhodeo
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 London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 12 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Laulhere looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Laulhere
Well, if Laulhere 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.
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Laulhere is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laulhere.
Laulhere wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laulhere is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Laulhere sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Chai tries to roll over but Laulhere keeps him under control.#SUB#
Chai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chai is trying to control but can't.
Chai is staying active underneath Laulhere, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Laulhere seems to be looking for submissions.
Laulhere uses his free foot to push down on Chai's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chai. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (5) Laulhere
Laulhere tries to control but Chai wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Laulhere goes for an armbar but Chai turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Chai. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (5) Laulhere#T2#
Chai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving.
Laulhere not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laulhere keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Laulhere is retaining full guard.
Chai trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom. #T3#
Chai wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is keeping the position.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laulhere controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is keeping the position.
Laulhere pulls Chai in close to prevent any damage.
Chai pushing down on Laulhere's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai wants to take a breather but Laulhere is having none of it. #T4#
Chai is pressing down on Laulhere's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laulhere is holding on for now.
Laulhere wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Laulhere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laulhere is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai slows the pace down in half guard.
Chai trying to control the action but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Chai is really struggling to control Laulhere but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T5#
Laulhere trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Chai manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (5) Laulhere
Laulhere tries to hold on but Chai pushes him away.
Chai looking to control but Laulhere is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Laulhere wants to hold on but Chai pushes him away.
Chai pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Chai trying to control but Laulhere is having none of it. #SUB#
Chai is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Laulhere has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Laulhere! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (5) vs (7) Laulhere#T6#
Chai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laulhere controls the pace.
Chai 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: Chai (7) vs (7) Laulhere#SUB#
Chai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Chai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Laulhere regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Laulhere is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Chai wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving.
Chai passes Laulhere's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chai controlling the action here.
Laulhere wants to get back to full guard.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Laulhere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Laulhere is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Laulhere is trying to control but can't.
Chai is keen to just control but Laulhere is a slippery customer.
Chai prevents Laulhere from improving his position.
Laulhere is not content to let Chai control the position.#T9#
Chai is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Laulhere is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Laulhere is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Chai jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (10) vs (7) Laulhere
Chai wants to control but Laulhere is keeping him busy.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Chai goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Laulhere has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chai but great work by Laulhere. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (10) vs (11) Laulhere
Laulhere laying and praying for a moment but Chai takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Laulhere is working for a submission of some sort.
#T10#
Laulhere passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (10) vs (14) Laulhere
Laulhere wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Chai is trying to control Laulhere's posture but Laulhere avoids it. #SUB2#
Laulhere goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chai rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Laulhere's guard! Nice work there by Chai! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (12) vs (14) Laulhere
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laulhere lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (12) vs (16) Laulhere
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet. #T11#
Laulhere trying to move into half guard but instead Chai has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (14) vs (16) Laulhere
Chai passes Laulhere's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Laulhere 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.
Chai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laulhere is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chai trying to control the action but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Chai trying to control from Laulhere's half guard. Laulhere has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Chai stays in close to Laulhere's body and controls the position.
Laulhere keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #T12#
Laulhere is adopting a defensive guard.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Laulhere is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Chai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chai is pushing down on Laulhere's leg trying to pass to half guard. Laulhere is fighting to maintain full guard but Chai has managed to sneak the leg through.
Laulhere is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Chai is trying to work for a kimura but Laulhere is defending well.
#T13#
Laulhere moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chai wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laulhere swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laulhere looking for a sweep. Not yet Laulhere, not yet.
Chai content to stall in guard here.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Laulhere is trying to control the position but Chai postures up. #T14#
Chai passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (17) vs (16) Laulhere
Chai trying to control the position but Laulhere is working away.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep.
Chai passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Laulhere! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (19) vs (16) Laulhere
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Chai looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Chai jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Laulhere is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Laulhere and Chai has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Chai has hold of Laulhere's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Laulhere seems comfortable defending it but Chai has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Laulhere is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Laulhere is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Chai couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stsyapan Chai!
An out of breath Stsyapan Chai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 9 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hlervu gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hlervu (4) vs (0) Laulhere
Laulhere can't do much from the bottom here.
Laulhere is looking to reverse the position.
Laulhere manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Laulhere tries to get to full guard but Hlervu has control of the leg.
Well, if Hlervu 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laulhere is trying to maintain the position but Hlervu is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Hlervu content to control rather than advance.
Laulhere is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laulhere trying to control from the bottom.
Hlervu trying to pass the guard but Laulhere defending well.
Laulhere trying to control from the bottom.
Hlervu wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is defending well.
Laulhere controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Laulhere 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.#T2#
Laulhere is trying to get back to full guard.
Laulhere has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hlervu is working away from the top position though.
Laulhere is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hlervu controlling the action here.
Laulhere is trying to control but Hlervu manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (7) vs (0) Laulhere
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Laulhere is looking to get to half guard.
Hlervu controlling from the full mount.
Laulhere is trying desperately to improve position.
Hlervu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Laulhere really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Hlervu content just to control the position here.
Hlervu'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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laulhere is desperately trying to improve his position but Hlervu has a good base and remains in mount.
Hlervu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Laulhere 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.
Laulhere wants to control but Hlervu is keeping busy.
Hlervu moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (10) vs (0) Laulhere#T5#
Hlervu is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Laulhere will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep.
Laulhere prevents Hlervu from moving into mount.
Laulhere tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hlervu just content to control the position.
Laulhere tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hlervu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T6#
Hlervu controls the position from side control.
Laulhere wants to control but Hlervu postures up.
Laulhere might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hlervu haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hlervu taking a breather here.
Laulhere trying to control but Hlervu flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hlervu (13) vs (0) Laulhere#T7#
What can Laulhere do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Laulhere wants to control his opponent's hands but Hlervu gets his hands free.
Laulhere can't escape the position.
Hlervu really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Laulhere.#T8#
Laulhere just trying to survive but Hlervu is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Hlervu looking for the RNC.
Good control from Hlervu.#SUB#
Laulhere 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 Hlervu gets his way!
Hlervu is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T9#
Laulhere manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hlervu's guard. Nice work there by Laulhere.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (13) vs (2) Laulhere
Laulhere trying to move into half guard but instead Hlervu has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (15) vs (2) Laulhere
Hlervu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Laulhere looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hlervu controls from within his opponent's guard. #T10#
Hlervu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Laulhere has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T11#
Laulhere 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.
Hlervu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Laulhere is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hlervu defends well.
Laulhere is trying to control the position but Hlervu postures up.
Hlervu won't allow Laulhere to sweep him here. #T12#
Hlervu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laulhere swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hlervu advances to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hlervu in particular looking to stall.
Laulhere wants to sweep but Hlervu has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (18) vs (2) Laulhere
Laulhere is trying to work for a sweep but Hlervu has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hlervu (20) vs (2) Laulhere
Hlervu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hlervu seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Laulhere for as long as he can get away with.#T13#
Hlervu prevents Laulhere from getting the reversal.
Hlervu controlling the pace for now.
Laulhere regains half guard.
Laulhere is looking to control Hlervu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laulhere avoid being mounted?
Laulhere won't allow Hlervu to pass to mount.
Hlervu content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laulhere is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Laulhere wants to get back to full guard but Hlervu has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (23) vs (2) Laulhere
Hlervu is staying tight to Laulhere's torso, preventing him from escaping.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hlervu.
Laulhere tries to bench press Hlervu off him but Hlervu keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hlervu working away.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hlervu takes the fight on points by 23 to 2.
After winning the bout, Tendren Hlervu 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 121 Thumb vs Laulhere
Date: Mar 19, 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 17 wins and 8 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Thumb stuffs the takedown.
Thumb attempts a counter takedown but Laulhere avoids it well and moves away.
Laulhere throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thumb's waist but Thumb gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Laulhere off to one side. #TD#
Thumb shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Laulhere's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (0) Laulhere
Laulhere has Thumb pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laulhere is trying to keep Thumb in close.
#SUB2#
Laulhere is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thumb engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Laulhere is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Laulhere looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laulhere looking to control.
Thumb is stalling in the full guard.
Laulhere controls Thumb momentarily but Thumb frees himself.
Thumb looking to pass the guard.
Thumb is working hard here to advance position.#T2##SUB2#
Laulhere escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thumb gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thumb forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Thumb seems to be looking for submissions.
Thumb seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laulhere does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Laulhere regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thumb trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Laulhere not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T3#
Thumb content to stall in guard here.
Thumb looking to pass the guard.
Laulhere bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thumb's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (2) Laulhere
Thumb is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Thumb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Thumb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laulhere can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thumb can't keep his opponent in guard - Laulhere advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Laulhere is trying to control the action in half guard but Thumb is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thumb is trying to maintain the position but Laulhere is very close to passing his half guard.
Thumb tries to get to full guard but Laulhere has control of the leg.
Thumb is looking to control Laulhere's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thumb avoid being mounted?
Laulhere trying to control from half guard but Thumb is working away.
Thumb trying to control but Laulhere postures up.
#T5##SUB2#
Thumb is defending against the submission attempts here by Laulhere.
Laulhere is looking to take a break and control but Thumb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thumb manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thumb lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (4) vs (2) Laulhere
Thumb sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thumb'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.#T6#
Thumb seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Laulhere for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Thumb avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thumb content to stall in guard here.
Laulhere looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Thumb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laulhere is keeping the position for now.
Thumb controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Laulhere looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thumb passes Laulhere's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thumb wants to take a breather but Laulhere is having none of it.
Laulhere wants to control but Thumb is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T8#
Thumb takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Laulhere actively working from the bottom here.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep. Thumb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thumb looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Laulhere won't allow Thumb to pass to mount. #T9#
Thumb trying to control the pace.
Thumb wants to control but Laulhere is keeping him busy.
Laulhere trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Thumb manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (7) vs (2) Laulhere
Thumb wants to take his opponent's back but Laulhere doesn't allow it.
Laulhere reaches up to try and control the position but Thumb seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Laulhere rolls and tries to escape and now Thumb has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (10) vs (2) Laulhere#SUB#
Thumb is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Laulhere defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Thumb keeps control of the position easily here as Laulhere tries to buck him off.
#T10#
Laulhere rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Laulhere is defending against the submission attempts here by Thumb.
#SUB#
Thumb is working for a kimura but Laulhere is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Thumb is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T11#
Thumb controlling the pace.
Thumb wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is defending well. #SUB2#
Laulhere looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thumb trying to pass the guard but Laulhere defending well.
Laulhere is refusing to be controlled, as Thumb sits in half guard.
Laulhere trying to control here.
#T12##SUB#
Thumb seems to be working for a kimura but Laulhere defends the submission attempt.
Well, if Thumb is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Laulhere is trying to maintain the position but Thumb is very close to passing his half guard.
Thumb trying to control from half guard but Laulhere is working away.
Laulhere gets back to full guard.
#T13#
Thumb trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Laulhere is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thumb is pushing down on Laulhere's leg trying to pass to half guard. Laulhere is fighting to maintain full guard but Thumb has managed to sneak the leg through.
Laulhere trying to hold on to Thumb's head to control him but Thumb postures up.
Thumb is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Laulhere is staying active underneath Thumb, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T14#
Laulhere wants to get back to full guard.
Thumb tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laulhere knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thumb with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Thumb continues to stall.
Laulhere is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laulhere wants to get back to full guard.
Thumb looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thumb takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Thom Thumb seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 117 Barnes vs Solo
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Henri Laulhere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Daijiro Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Laulhere shoots in for a double leg but Kimura sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And Kimura tries to counter it with a takedown but Laulhere pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Kimura throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Laulhere tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kimura is in Laulhere's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laulhere (0) vs (2) Kimura
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is keeping the position.#SUB#
Laulhere is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kimura defends well.
Kimura forces his way into half guard.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Laulhere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura passes into side control, despite Laulhere's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (0) vs (5) Kimura
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Who's going to make the next move?
Laulhere is trying to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Kimura wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laulhere, who protects the arm well.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Laulhere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura tries to move to mount but Laulhere blocks the move with his legs.
Laulhere tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura tries to move to mount but Laulhere blocks the move with his legs.
Laulhere tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Kimura tries to advance to mount but Laulhere denies him. #SUB2#
Kimura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep.
Laulhere is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kimura off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laulhere (4) vs (5) Kimura
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Kimura 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 Laulhere gets his way!
Kimura trying to control the hands but Laulhere won't let him.
Kimura tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kimura is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Laulhere wants to control the pace but Kimura is squirming around nicely.
Laulhere wants to take Kimura's back but he can't do it this time.
Laulhere sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kimura is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Laulhere trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kimura 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: Laulhere (4) vs (7) Kimura
Kimura won't allow Laulhere to sweep him here.
Laulhere manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kimura manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (6) vs (7) Kimura#SUB2#
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laulhere doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laulhere manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Laulhere avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Kimura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laulhere trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura trying to control the position.
Kimura looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laulhere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Kimura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laulhere defends it easily.#T5#
Laulhere trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kimura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Laulhere pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laulhere doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laulhere manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Laulhere is posturing up here but Kimura has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Laulhere tries to roll out but it's too tight and Laulhere has to tap! Slick submission there by Kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daijiro Kimura! |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Dusty Rhodeo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rhodeo is looking to clinch.
Laulhere shoots for a double leg takedown but Rhodeo sprawls well. He's pushed Laulhere's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Laulhere misses with a takedown attempt - Rhodeo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Rhodeo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Laulhere sprawls well initially but Rhodeo persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rhodeo (2) vs (0) Laulhere
Rhodeo not doing much here.
Laulhere gets full guard.
Rhodeo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Laulhere trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodeo wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is keeping the position.#T1#
Laulhere trying to control the position here.
Rhodeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Laulhere is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rhodeo is aware though and is defending well.
Rhodeo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rhodeo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laulhere is keeping the position for now.
Rhodeo is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Rhodeo stopping the sweep attempt from Laulhere.
Laulhere keeping moving, preventing Rhodeo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Laulhere working for a triangle but Rhodeo defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Rhodeo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rhodeo trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Rhodeo sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Laulhere looking for a guillotine here but Rhodeo defends easily.
#T3#
Rhodeo trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Laulhere is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Laulhere has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rhodeo trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Laulhere can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rhodeo controls the pace.
Laulhere wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Laulhere manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rhodeo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rhodeo (2) vs (2) Laulhere#SUB#
Rhodeo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rhodeo keeping moving, preventing Laulhere from controlling successfully.
Laulhere is pushing down on Rhodeo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rhodeo is fighting to maintain full guard but Laulhere has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Rhodeo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laulhere prevents Rhodeo from improving his position.
Rhodeo is refusing to be controlled, as Laulhere sits in half guard.
Rhodeo trying to hold on to Laulhere's head to control him but Laulhere postures up.
#T5#
Rhodeo wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laulhere wants to pass the guard but Rhodeo is defending well.
Rhodeo is looking for a sweep. Laulhere is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rhodeo trying to hold on to Laulhere's head to control him but Laulhere postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rhodeo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Laulhere wants to control from the top but Rhodeo keeps moving. #SUB#
Rhodeo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laulhere can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rhodeo keeping moving, preventing Laulhere from controlling successfully.
Laulhere slips nicely into half guard.
Rhodeo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Laulhere uses his free foot to push down on Rhodeo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rhodeo. Score +3 for passing guard: Rhodeo (2) vs (5) Laulhere#T6#
Rhodeo is squirming around, avoiding Laulhere's attempts to control the action.
Rhodeo is trying to escape the mount.
Rhodeo 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: Rhodeo (4) vs (5) Laulhere
Rhodeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Laulhere looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Rhodeo is defending well. Laulhere quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Rhodeo has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Laulhere celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Henri Laulhere! |
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Event:
SSG 108 Gomes vs Maximus
Date: Feb 19, 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 17 wins and 12 losses; Beaver Shaver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Laulhere looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shaver! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Shaver (0) vs (4) Laulhere
Shaver is looking to reverse the position.
Laulhere tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Shaver manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Laulhere trying to control from half guard but Shaver is working away.
Laulhere is thwarting Shaver's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shaver is defending against the submission attempts here by Laulhere.
Shaver has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laulhere is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Shaver is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Laulhere's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Laulhere's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shaver (4) vs (4) Laulhere
Shaver controlling well, preventing Laulhere from escaping the position.
Shaver doesn't have the hooks in and Laulhere manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaver (4) vs (6) Laulhere
Laulhere engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shaver is trying to control the position but Laulhere postures up.
Laulhere trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaver is trying to keep Laulhere in close.
Laulhere preventing the sweep.
Laulhere slips nicely into half guard.
Shaver wants to control but Laulhere is keeping busy.
Shaver is not content to let Laulhere control the position.#T2#
Shaver tries to get to full guard but Laulhere has control of the leg.
Shaver is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shaver is looking for a sweep. Laulhere is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaver wants to control but Laulhere is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Laulhere is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Laulhere controlling the pace.
Shaver tries to roll over but Laulhere keeps him under control.
Shaver won't allow Laulhere to pass to mount. #T3#
Shaver trying to hold on to Laulhere's head to control him but Laulhere postures up.
#SUB2#
Laulhere is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shaver sees it coming and defends easily.
Laulhere is thwarting Shaver's attempts to control the position.
Shaver wants to get back to full guard.
Shaver is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Laulhere is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Laulhere in particular looking to stall.
Laulhere is looking to take a break and control but Shaver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Shaver moves into full guard.
Laulhere pushes down on Shaver's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shaver trying to control from the bottom.
Laulhere wants to control but Shaver is keeping him busy.
Laulhere tries to pass to full mount but Shaver defends it.
Laulhere wants to take a breather but Shaver is having none of it.
Laulhere prevents Shaver from improving his position.
Well, if Laulhere 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.
Shaver is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Laulhere's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Laulhere's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shaver (8) vs (6) Laulhere
Will Shaver go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T5#
Laulhere tries to roll but Shaver sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Shaver has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Laulhere is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Shaver wants to control but Laulhere is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaver is hanging on to Laulhere's back as he tries to escape.
Laulhere is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shaver is trying to control but Laulhere is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#T6#
Laulhere working to try and regain half guard.
Shaver tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Laulhere has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Shaver (11) vs (6) Laulhere
Laulhere holding on to Shaver's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Shaver controls the action.
Laulhere wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace. #T7#
Shaver is not going to allow Laulhere to sit and survive in this position.
Shaver controls the action.
I really don't envy Laulhere right now.
Shaver 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.
Laulhere tries to break free.
Laulhere prevents Shaver from getting a body triangle.
Laulhere trying to control the hands but Shaver breaks the grip.
Laulhere prevents Shaver from getting a body triangle.#T8#
Shaver biding his time, looking for the opening.
Shaver has the hooks in. Laulhere is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Laulhere manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shaver's guard. Nice work there by Laulhere.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaver (11) vs (8) Laulhere
Shaver wants to sweep here but Laulhere controlling him for the moment.
Shaver is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laulhere slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Laulhere tries to free his leg and advance position but Shaver is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shaver is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaver (13) vs (8) Laulhere#T9#
Laulhere lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaver (13) vs (10) Laulhere
Laulhere postures up.
Laulhere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaver is keeping the position for now.
Laulhere preventing the sweep.
Shaver bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laulhere's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shaver (15) vs (10) Laulhere
Laulhere looking for a sweep. Not yet Laulhere, not yet. #SUB2#
Laulhere throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shaver sitting in guard here, content to control.
Laulhere trying to keep a closed guard but Shaver is proving a slippery customer.
#T10##SUB2#
Laulhere is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shaver defends well.
Shaver passes into half guard.
Laulhere controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Laulhere wants to get back to full guard.
Shaver seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T11#
Laulhere is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laulhere makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Laulhere.
Laulhere can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shaver controls the pace.
Shaver trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Shaver sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shaver won't allow Laulhere to sweep him here. #T12##SUB2#
Laulhere escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shaver gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Laulhere tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shaver forces his way into half guard.
Shaver wants to take a breather but Laulhere is having none of it.
Laulhere 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.
Shaver seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shaver seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Laulhere for as long as he can get away with.
Laulhere is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Shaver is controlling the pace.
Shaver is looking to advance position but Laulhere won't allow it.
Shaver trying to control the pace.
Laulhere regains full guard. Nicely done. #T14##SUB2#
Laulhere is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laulhere is looking to sweep but instead, Shaver has passed into half guard.
Shaver content to control rather than advance.
Laulhere tries to roll over but Shaver keeps him under control.
Shaver controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laulhere trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaver takes the fight on points by 15 to 10.
A victorious Beaver Shaver 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:
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Henri Laulhere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Cactus Jack!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Laulhere tries for a takedown but Jack circles away easily#TD2#
and Jack counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Laulhere (0) vs (4) Jack#SUB2#
Jack goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Laulhere has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jack but great work by Laulhere. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laulhere (4) vs (4) Jack
Jack tries to improve position but can't.
Jack manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Laulhere is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jack doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laulhere. #SUB2#
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laulhere pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jack actively working from the bottom here.
Jack is refusing to be controlled, as Laulhere sits in half guard. #SUB#
Jack is defending against the submission attempts here by Laulhere.
#T1#
Laulhere controlling the action here.
Jack is refusing to be controlled, as Laulhere sits in half guard.
Laulhere wants to pass the guard but Jack is defending well.
Laulhere prevents Jack from improving his position.
Jack is pressing down on Laulhere's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Laulhere passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (7) vs (4) Jack
Laulhere trying to control the action but Jack is working from the bottom.
Jack is looking to reverse the position.
Laulhere trying to control the position but Jack is working away. #T2#
Jack tries to buck Laulhere off but Laulhere is having none of it.
Jack felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jack manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (7) vs (6) Jack
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jack is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jack 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.
Laulhere works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Jack avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jack pushes down on Laulhere's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Jack is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Laulhere has managed to free his arm - good work.
Laulhere wants to improve his position but Jack is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Laulhere is defending against the submission attempts here by Jack.
Laulhere keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Laulhere is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jack's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jack's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laulhere (11) vs (6) Jack#SUB#
Jack preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Laulhere.
Jack tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Laulhere tries to control but Jack wriggling away. #T4#
Jack regains half guard.#SUB2#
Jack actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Laulhere is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jack is just riding it out for now. Laulhere eventually gives up the hold.
Laulhere uses his free foot to push down on Jack's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jack. Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (14) vs (6) Jack
Jack is looking to get to half guard.
Laulhere controlling the pace for now.
Laulhere prevents Jack from getting the reversal.
Jack is squirming around, avoiding Laulhere's attempts to control the action.
Jack is desperately trying to improve his position but Laulhere has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
Laulhere controlling his opponent.
Jack working to try and regain half guard.
Jack is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jack is still trying to improve position.
Laulhere mounts Jack! Really nice guard pass there!
Laulhere can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jack is looking to escape. #SUB#
Laulhere jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jack manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jack is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jack gets back to half guard.
Jack is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Laulhere works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (17) vs (6) Jack
Jack is looking to get to half guard.
Laulhere controlling his opponent.
Jack is squirming around, avoiding Laulhere's attempts to control the action.
Laulhere is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Jack is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Laulhere (20) vs (6) Jack#SUB#
Laulhere looking for the RNC.
Laulhere is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T7##SUB#
Laulhere is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Laulhere controlling the positon.#SUB#
Laulhere is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jack is defending well though. Laulhere let's go of the attempt for now.
Jack is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Laulhere is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jack is defending well though. Laulhere let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Jack defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Laulhere's arms.
Laulhere has the hooks in. Jack is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T8##SUB#
Laulhere has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Jack is defending well but eventually Laulhere manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Jack has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Henri Laulhere! |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 5 losses; Tim Smooth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Laulhere scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smooth (0) vs (2) Laulhere#SUB2#
Laulhere seems to be working for a kimura but Smooth defends the submission attempt.
Laulhere wants to control but Smooth is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smooth makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smooth.
Laulhere trying to control but Smooth is working from the bottom.
Smooth being controlled here, momentarily.
Smooth trying to keep a closed guard but Laulhere is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laulhere is fighting to break Smooth's control of his arms but Smooth is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Smooth keeping full guard, as Laulhere tries to pass. #T1#
Laulhere keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Laulhere drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smooth manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Laulhere has Smooth in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (2) vs (2) Laulhere
Laulhere tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laulhere trying to control the position.
Smooth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smooth advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (5) vs (2) Laulhere
Laulhere is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Smooth is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Smooth (7) vs (2) Laulhere
Smooth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smooth fails to advance to Laulhere's back. #T2#
Smooth takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laulhere is trying to reverse the position but instead Smooth has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Smooth (10) vs (2) Laulhere#SUB#
Smooth is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Laulhere is defending well though. Smooth let's go of the attempt for now.
Laulhere 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.
Laulhere staying busy and making it hard for Smooth to control. #SUB#
Smooth looking for the choke but no joy.
Smooth biding his time, controlling Laulhere. #T3#
Smooth trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Laulhere just trying to survive but Smooth is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Smooth looking for the choke from the back.
Will Smooth go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Smooth has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Laulhere has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Laulhere is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Smooth off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T4#
Laulhere is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Smooth looking for the RNC.
Smooth just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Laulhere can't escape the position.
Smooth is trying to stick to Laulhere's back but Laulhere is turning into Smooth. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Smooth's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Laulhere. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (10) vs (4) Laulhere
Smooth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laulhere is one step ahead there.
Smooth keeping moving, preventing Laulhere from controlling successfully. #T5#
Smooth keeping full guard, as Laulhere tries to pass.
Laulhere is looking to advance position but Smooth has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smooth (14) vs (4) Laulhere
Laulhere gets back to half guard.
Smooth trying to control from half guard but Laulhere is working away.
Laulhere wants to improve his position but Smooth is controlling well.
Smooth is looking to take a break and control but Laulhere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Smooth slows the pace down in half guard.
Laulhere wants to get back to full guard.
Smooth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laulhere does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smooth is taking a breather. Laulhere 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.
Smooth is looking to take a break and control but Laulhere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laulhere controlling the position for now.
Smooth trying to mount his opponent but Laulhere defends it. #T7#
Laulhere manages to get to full guard.
Smooth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Laulhere manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smooth manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (14) vs (6) Laulhere
Smooth controlling the position.
Laulhere wants to control from the top but Smooth keeps moving.
Laulhere trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Smooth manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (16) vs (6) Laulhere#T8#
Laulhere is looking to sweep but instead, Smooth has passed into half guard.
Smooth controlling the action here.
Smooth works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (19) vs (6) Laulhere
Smooth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laulhere is looking to escape.
Smooth controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Laulhere is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smooth tries to take his opponent's back but Laulhere turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (19) vs (8) Laulhere
Laulhere tries to free his leg and advance position but Smooth is retaining full guard.
Laulhere must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smooth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laulhere manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (21) vs (8) Laulhere
Laulhere is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smooth sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Laulhere's guard.
Laulhere is trying to maintain the position but Smooth is very close to passing his half guard.
Smooth wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is defending well. #T10##SUB2#
Laulhere is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smooth pulls his head out easily.
Smooth not doing much here.
Smooth is looking to advance position but Laulhere won't allow it.
Laulhere wants to control but Smooth is keeping busy.
#T11#
Smooth stalling.
Laulhere is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smooth slows the pace down in half guard.
Smooth trying to control from half guard but Laulhere is working away.
Smooth controlling the action here. #T12#
Laulhere is looking to get back to full guard here but Smooth has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (24) vs (8) Laulhere
Smooth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laulhere keeps working.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep.
Laulhere wants to control but Smooth postures up.
Laulhere 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.
Laulhere gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Laulhere is looking to control Smooth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laulhere avoid being mounted?
Smooth perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T13#
Smooth passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (27) vs (8) Laulhere
Smooth content just to control the position here.
Smooth looking to control but Laulhere is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smooth mounts Laulhere! Really nice guard pass there!
Smooth controlling from the full mount.
Laulhere tries to reverse the position but Smooth maintains control.
Laulhere tries to lock up and control but Smooth gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T14#
Laulhere 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.
Smooth is taking a breather. Laulhere 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.
Smooth trying to pass the guard but Laulhere defending well.
Smooth trying to control the pace.
Laulhere is controlling Smooth's trapped leg to prevent Smooth from advancing to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laulhere moves into full guard.
Laulhere controls Smooth momentarily but Smooth frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smooth takes the fight on points by 27 to 8.
Tim Smooth thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 93
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Henri Laulhere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Laulhere is defended easily by Kyng.#CL2#
Kyng moves into the clinch.
Laulhere is working for takedown but Kyng is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Kyng has picked Laulhere up - he's going for a ride! Kyng dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laulhere (0) vs (2) Kyng
Kyng is pressing down on Laulhere's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laulhere is holding on for now.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep. Kyng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laulhere trying to hold on to Kyng's head to control him but Kyng postures up.
Laulhere 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.
Kyng is pressing down on Laulhere's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laulhere is holding on for now.
Kyng moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (0) vs (5) Kyng#T1#
Laulhere tries to bench press Kyng off him but Kyng keeps the position.
Kyng just content to control the position.
Laulhere tries to bench press Kyng off him but Kyng keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
Kyng is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Kyng 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.
Laulhere is trying to control Kyng's posture but Kyng avoids it. #T2#
Laulhere tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kyng wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kyng happy to just control the position for now.
Laulhere tries to bench press Kyng off him but Kyng keeps the position.
Laulhere is trying to control Kyng's posture but Kyng avoids it.
Laulhere being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Laulhere is trying to improve his position.
Kyng controls the position.
Kyng's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Laulhere is trying to get back to half guard.
Kyng takes a little break here. Laulhere wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The adventures of Kyng the control monster continue. Boring.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Kyng taking a breather here.
More stalling from Kyng.
Laulhere tries to buck Kyng off but Kyng is having none of it.
Kyng is staying tight to Laulhere's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T5#
Laulhere tries to bench press Kyng off him but Kyng keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Laulhere sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Kyng seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laulhere wants to improve his position but Kyng is controlling well.
#T6#
Well, if Kyng 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.
Kyng passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (0) vs (8) Kyng
Laulhere is controlling an arm, preventing Kyng from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kyng moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Laulhere (0) vs (11) Kyng
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyng is trying to stick to Laulhere's back but Laulhere is turning into Kyng. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kyng's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Laulhere. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (2) vs (11) Kyng
Kyng wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Laulhere wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving. #T7#
Laulhere preventing the sweep.
Kyng is controlling Laulhere's posture.
Laulhere looking to sit in guard and control but Kyng gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (2) vs (13) Kyng
Laulhere looking for a sweep. Not yet Laulhere, not yet.
Kyng must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Laulhere can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kyng controls the pace.
Laulhere seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Laulhere wants to sweep but no luck.
Kyng advances to half guard. #T8#
Kyng controlling the action here.
Laulhere tries to get to full guard but Kyng has control of the leg.
Kyng is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kyng.
Kyng frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (2) vs (16) Kyng
Kyng pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T9#
Laulhere tries to reverse the position but Kyng maintains control.
Kyng takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laulhere can't escape the position.
Kyng controlling from the full mount.
Kyng tries to push Laulhere's head away but Laulhere is holding on tight.#T10#
Laulhere is in all sorts of trouble here.
Laulhere has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Laulhere (2) vs (19) Kyng
Laulhere is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Laulhere trying to control the action but Kyng just sinks the hooks in.
Kyng biding his time, controlling Laulhere.
Kyng with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T11#
Kyng is not going to allow Laulhere to sit and survive in this position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T12#
Well,Laulhere is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
You can see the frustration on Laulhere's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kyng is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kyng is hanging on to Laulhere's back as he tries to escape.
Laulhere is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kyng.
Laulhere can't escape the position.
#T14#
Kyng biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng wins on points by 19 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Tanner Kyng thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 87
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Gabe Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Laulhere looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Garcia! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Garcia (0) vs (4) Laulhere
What's Garcia going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Garcia stops Laulhere from passing to mount.
Garcia is looking for a sweep.
Garcia is working hard here to advance position.
Laulhere wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
Garcia gets back to half guard.
Garcia tries to get to full guard but Laulhere has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Laulhere is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Garcia tries to get to full guard but Laulhere has control of the leg. #T1#
Garcia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Garcia.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia can't keep his opponent in guard - Laulhere advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Garcia desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Laulhere seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garcia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Garcia is trying to maintain the position but Laulhere is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Laulhere is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garcia sees it coming and defends easily.
Garcia tries to get to full guard but Laulhere has control of the leg.
Laulhere passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Garcia! Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (0) vs (7) Laulhere
Garcia is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laulhere controlling his opponent.
Garcia is desperately trying to improve his position but Laulhere has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Laulhere swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Garcia is now in Laulhere's guard. A big mistake from Laulhere there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (2) vs (7) Laulhere
Laulhere manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Garcia manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (2) vs (9) Laulhere
Laulhere wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garcia trying to keep a closed guard but Laulhere is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Garcia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laulhere doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laulhere manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Laulhere stands and throws Garcia's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (2) vs (12) Laulhere
Garcia gets back to half guard.
Laulhere wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Garcia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laulhere pulls his head out easily.
Garcia is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Laulhere is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garcia sees it coming and defends easily.
Garcia manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Garcia looking for a guillotine here but Laulhere defends easily.
Laulhere trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laulhere is one step ahead there.
Garcia controlling Laulhere's posture. #SUB2#
Laulhere drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Garcia dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (4) vs (12) Laulhere
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is keeping the position.
Laulhere is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garcia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (7) vs (12) Laulhere#T5#
Garcia tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Laulhere felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Garcia moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Garcia (9) vs (12) Laulhere
Laulhere is looking to improve his position but Garcia isn't that keen on the idea.
Garcia wants to take Laulhere's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB#
Garcia has control of Laulhere's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Laulhere regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Garcia trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Garcia controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Garcia looking to secure an arm triangle but Laulhere defends it well.
Laulhere prevents Garcia from taking his back.
Laulhere is squirming around, avoiding Garcia's attempts to control the action. #T7#
Laulhere is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Garcia has hold of Laulhere's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Laulhere manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Garcia looking for a guillotine from mount but Laulhere is having none of it.
Laulhere is in all sorts of trouble here.
Garcia fails to advance to Laulhere's back.
Garcia avoids the attempt from Laulhere to control.#T8#
Garcia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laulhere is looking to escape.
Garcia seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Laulhere is holding on tight.
#SUB#
Garcia is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Laulhere has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Garcia trying to control but Laulhere is having none of it.
Garcia controlling his opponent. #T9##SUB#
Garcia working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Garcia takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Garcia (12) vs (12) Laulhere
Laulhere is keeping busy.
Laulhere looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Garcia is hanging on to Laulhere's back as he tries to escape.
#T10#
Laulhere trying to control the position but Garcia manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Garcia's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Garcia 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 Laulhere with him. Laulhere is trying to defend but Garcia has an arm under the chin now! Laulhere grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gabe Garcia! |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Henri Laulhere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Javier Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Martinez slaps away a takedown attempt from Laulhere, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Martinez drives through with a takedown into Laulhere's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laulhere (0) vs (2) Martinez
Laulhere keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Martinez showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Martinez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laulhere has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martinez has managed to get both his arms back between Laulhere's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Laulhere looking for a sweep. Not yet Laulhere, not yet.
Martinez is stalling in the full guard.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving.
Laulhere seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
Laulhere looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laulhere has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving. #SUB#
Laulhere had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martinez defends it easily.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Martinez drops back looking for a leg! Laulhere is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Laulhere manages to kick Martinez off! Martinez jumps back into Laulhere's guard. #T3#
Martinez trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Martinez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Martinez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Martinez trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Martinez drops back looking for a leg! Laulhere is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Laulhere manages to kick Martinez off! Martinez jumps back into Laulhere's guard.
Martinez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4##SUB#
Laulhere escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martinez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Laulhere can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Martinez controls the pace.#SUB#
Laulhere has his foot on Martinez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martinez works his way back into a safe position though.
Martinez 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#
Laulhere is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Martinez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Martinez trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Martinez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Martinez drops back looking for a leg! Laulhere is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Laulhere manages to kick Martinez off! Martinez jumps back into Laulhere's guard.
Martinez stopping the sweep attempt from Laulhere.#T6#
Martinez content to stall in guard here.
Laulhere managing to control the position.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving.
Laulhere 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: Laulhere (2) vs (2) Martinez
Martinez is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Laulhere is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Martinez as he works his way to full guard.
#T7#
Laulhere looking to sit in guard and control but Martinez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (2) vs (4) Martinez
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Laulhere trying to keep a closed guard but Martinez is proving a slippery customer.
Martinez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Martinez trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom. #T8#
Laulhere looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martinez trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Laulhere looking for a sweep. Not yet Laulhere, not yet.
Laulhere can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Martinez controls the pace.#SUB2#
Martinez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Laulhere is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Laulhere has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (4) vs (4) Martinez
Martinez looking for a sweep. Not yet Martinez, not yet. #T9#
Laulhere trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laulhere is pushing down on Martinez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Martinez is fighting to maintain full guard but Laulhere has managed to sneak the leg through.
Laulhere trying to control from half guard but Martinez is working away.
Martinez gets full guard.
Laulhere tries to free his leg and advance position but Martinez is retaining full guard.
Laulhere wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
Laulhere slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (7) vs (4) Martinez#T10#
Martinez tries to buck Laulhere off but Laulhere is having none of it.#SUB#
Laulhere swings around for an armbar but Martinez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Laulhere's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (7) vs (6) Martinez
Martinez stopping the sweep attempt from Laulhere.
Laulhere is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Martinez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Martinez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving.
Martinez content to stall in guard here.
Laulhere keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully. #T11#
Martinez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Laulhere keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Martinez is stalling in the full guard.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laulhere looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T12#
Laulhere manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martinez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (9) vs (6) Martinez
Laulhere wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
Martinez keeping full guard, as Laulhere tries to pass.
Martinez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laulhere trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Laulhere tries to free his leg and advance position but Martinez is retaining full guard.
Laulhere is working hard here to advance position.#T13#
Martinez pulls Laulhere in to control the position.
Laulhere wants to pass the guard but Martinez is keeping the position.
Laulhere is looking to pass into half guard but Martinez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Martinez is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (9) vs (8) Martinez
Laulhere is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Martinez controlling from the top position.
Laulhere is trying to control the position but Martinez postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Laulhere holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Martinez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Laulhere dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (11) vs (8) Martinez
Martinez is pulling down on Laulhere's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laulhere trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Laulhere looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laulhere takes the fight on points by 11 to 8. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 78
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Rumsfeld Shart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Shart has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Shart decides to pull guard.
Laulhere slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (0) vs (3) Laulhere#SUB2#
Laulhere is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shart has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shart tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shart is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shart trying to hold on to Laulhere's head to control him but Laulhere postures up.
Shart won't allow Laulhere to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shart is refusing to be controlled, as Laulhere sits in half guard.
Shart is trying to maintain the position but Laulhere is very close to passing his half guard.
Laulhere is trying to control the action in half guard but Shart is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Shart works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shart has his hands on Laulhere's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Shart has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laulhere can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laulhere slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Shart (0) vs (6) Laulhere
Laulhere is looking to take a break and control but Shart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shart is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Laulhere off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shart (4) vs (6) Laulhere#T2##SUB#
Laulhere showing good submission defense here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Laulhere's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Shart controls the position.
Shart controlling well, preventing Laulhere from escaping the position.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shart working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Shart is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Laulhere breaks Shart's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shart (4) vs (8) Laulhere#T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shart holds on and takes a little breather.
Laulhere trying to control the position from guard on top but Shart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laulhere must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shart looking for a sweep. Not yet Shart, not yet. #SUB#
Shart working for a triangle but Laulhere defends it easily.
Laulhere trying to control but Shart is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Shart looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Laulhere is defending well. Shart quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Laulhere has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Shart celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rumsfeld Shart!
Rumsfeld Shart made sure to mention his sponsor, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community in his post fight interview. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Henri Laulhere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Olyksandr Chai!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Chai forces Laulhere back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Chai wants the takedown. Laulhere is fighting it off but Chai persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Laulhere's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laulhere (0) vs (2) Chai
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laulhere keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass. #SUB2#
Chai 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.
Laulhere controlling Chai's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laulhere trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Laulhere tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laulhere swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Laulhere looking to control.
Chai controlling from the top position.
Chai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (0) vs (5) Chai
Chai advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Laulhere (0) vs (7) Chai
Chai controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Chai swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Laulhere is now in Chai's guard. A big mistake from Chai there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (2) vs (7) Chai#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (2) vs (9) Chai
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laulhere is keeping the position for now.
Chai trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Laulhere is retaining full guard.
Chai trying to control but Laulhere is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Laulhere throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Laulhere is trying to keep Chai in close.
Laulhere keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Laulhere lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (4) vs (9) Chai#SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Chai is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Laulhere frees his head nicely. Oh but Chai has switched to an armbar! Laulhere is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Olyksandr Chai!
Our winner, Olyksandr 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. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 70
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ferdinand Upsala! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Laulhere shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Upsala (0) vs (2) Laulhere
Upsala tries to get to full guard but Laulhere has control of the leg.
Upsala gets back to full guard.
Laulhere preventing the sweep.
Laulhere is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Upsala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laulhere is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laulhere slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Upsala tries to get to full guard but Laulhere has control of the leg.
Laulhere seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Laulhere prevents Upsala from improving his position.#T1#
Laulhere wants to free his trapped foot but Upsala is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Laulhere takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like Laulhere 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.
Upsala wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Laulhere seems content to control.
Laulhere moves into full mount! Upsala won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Upsala (0) vs (5) Laulhere
Laulhere controlling from mount.
Upsala slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Upsala regains full guard. Nicely done.
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.#T2#
Laulhere controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Upsala is looking for a triangle but Laulhere pushes his legs off easily.
Laulhere 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.
Laulhere must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Upsala is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Upsala looking for a guillotine here but Laulhere defends easily.
#SUB#
Upsala has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laulhere can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laulhere controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Laulhere is continuing to stall.
Upsala wants to sweep but no luck.
Upsala is working hard here to advance position.
Upsala keeping full guard, as Laulhere tries to pass. #SUB#
Upsala is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laulhere is aware though and is defending well.
Laulhere slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Upsala is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Upsala (2) vs (5) Laulhere
Upsala trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Upsala won't allow Laulhere to sweep him here.
Upsala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laulhere swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Upsala preventing the sweep.
Upsala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laulhere wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Laulhere working a defensive guard here.
Laulhere has his hands on Upsala's head, controlling the position. #T5#
Laulhere keeping full guard, as Upsala tries to pass. #SUB#
Upsala thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Upsala passes Laulhere's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Upsala sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Upsala wants to work for an arm triangle but Laulhere is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Upsala prevents Laulhere from improving his position.#SUB#
Upsala is working for a submission of some sort.
#T6#
Upsala is trying to control the action in half guard but Laulhere is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Upsala frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Upsala (5) vs (5) Laulhere#SUB#
Upsala wants to finish this one by submission but Laulhere is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Upsala.
Laulhere is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Upsala goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Laulhere is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Upsala (5) vs (7) Laulhere
Laulhere content to stall in guard here. #T7#
Laulhere preventing the sweep.
Laulhere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laulhere is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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.
Laulhere looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Upsala has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laulhere can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Upsala is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laulhere defends well.#SUB#
Upsala has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laulhere can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T8#
Laulhere stays in close to Upsala's body and controls the position.
Laulhere forces his way into half guard.
Upsala tries to get to full guard but Laulhere has control of the leg. #SUB#
Upsala is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laulhere pulls his head out easily.
Laulhere not doing much here.
Upsala tries to roll over but Laulhere keeps him under control.
Laulhere works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Upsala (5) vs (10) Laulhere
Laulhere is staying tight to Upsala's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T9#
Upsala manages to work his way to half guard, despite Laulhere's best efforts.
Upsala wants to get back to full guard.
Laulhere looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Upsala is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laulhere is controlling the pace.
Laulhere uses his free foot to push down on Upsala's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Upsala. Score +3 for passing guard: Upsala (5) vs (13) Laulhere
Laulhere prevents Upsala from getting the reversal.
Laulhere controlling the pace for now.
Upsala tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T10#
Upsala slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Laulhere stalling.
Laulhere works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Upsala (5) vs (16) Laulhere
Upsala gets back to half guard.
Laulhere perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Upsala is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laulhere keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Laulhere 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.
Upsala tries to get to full guard but Laulhere has control of the leg. #T11#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Laulhere prevents Upsala from improving his position.
Laulhere perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Upsala is looking to improve his position.
Laulhere is controlling the pace.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Laulhere.
Upsala trying to control from the bottom.
#T12#
Laulhere looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Upsala is pressing down on Laulhere's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Laulhere sitting in guard here, content to control.
Laulhere preventing the sweep.
Laulhere is stalling in the full guard.
Laulhere stopping the sweep attempt from Upsala.#SUB#
Upsala looking for a guillotine here but Laulhere defends easily.
Upsala is breathing heavily.
Upsala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Upsala is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laulhere is stalling in the full guard. #T13##SUB#
Upsala is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Upsala can't keep his opponent in guard - Laulhere advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Upsala gets back to full guard.
Upsala being controlled here, momentarily.
Laulhere won't allow Upsala to sweep him here.
Laulhere slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Upsala is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laulhere is aware though and is defending well.
Laulhere 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. #T14##SUB#
Upsala throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Laulhere 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.
Laulhere's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Upsala working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laulhere doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laulhere manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laulhere controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yet more stalling tactics from Laulhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laulhere wins on points by 16 to 5. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Henri Laulhere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Panchito Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Laulhere. No joy for Rivera on that attempt.
Laulhere stuffs the takedown attempt from Rivera. Rivera gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Laulhere drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laulhere (2) vs (0) Rivera
Rivera keeping full guard, as Laulhere tries to pass. #SUB2#
Rivera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Rivera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laulhere is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Laulhere avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Laulhere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rivera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laulhere doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laulhere manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Laulhere got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rivera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laulhere has managed to get both his arms back between Rivera's legs - danger averted.
Laulhere is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1##SUB2#
Rivera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laulhere defends it easily.
Rivera keeping full guard, as Laulhere tries to pass. #SUB2#
Rivera working for a triangle but Laulhere defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laulhere looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Laulhere'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.#SUB2#
Rivera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laulhere defends it easily.
Laulhere not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Laulhere avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Rivera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Rivera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laulhere doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laulhere manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laulhere looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB2#
Rivera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rivera being controlled here, momentarily.
Laulhere has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Rivera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laulhere defends well.#SUB2#
Rivera is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Laulhere has his hands clasped together but Rivera extends and breaks Laulhere's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Rivera.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Panchito Rivera!
Panchito Rivera took some time post fight to say the following; 'YOU FIGHT GOOD! YOU WANT SOME JUICE?'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 61
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Henri Laulhere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Damian Drago!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Drago shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Drago was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Laulhere (0) vs (4) Drago#SUB2#
Drago tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Drago has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Laulhere is trying to control Drago's posture but Drago avoids it. #SUB2#
Drago looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Drago working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Laulhere tries to bench press Drago off him but Drago keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Drago tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Laulhere tries to bench press Drago off him but Drago keeps the position. #SUB2#
Drago is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Laulhere has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Drago wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laulhere, who protects the arm well. #T1##SUB2#
Drago is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Laulhere knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Laulhere is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Laulhere is looking to improve his position.
Laulhere is trying to maintain the position but Drago is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Drago seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Drago seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Laulhere is looking to control Drago's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laulhere avoid being mounted?
Laulhere is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
Laulhere works his way to full guard. Good work.
Laulhere will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Drago drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Laulhere dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (2) vs (4) Drago#SUB2#
Drago has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laulhere can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laulhere pushes down on Drago's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Laulhere not doing much here.
Drago is looking for a sweep. Laulhere is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Laulhere content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Laulhere seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Drago for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laulhere pulls his head out easily.
Laulhere tries to pass to full mount but Drago defends it.
Laulhere is taking a breather. Drago 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.
Drago tries to roll over but Laulhere keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drago looks winded!
Laulhere looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Laulhere works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (5) vs (4) Drago
Laulhere controlling from the full mount.
Laulhere continues to stall.
Laulhere prevents Drago from getting the reversal.
Laulhere controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drago is looking to get to half guard.
Laulhere controlling the position easily from mount.
Drago felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T5#
Drago is desperately trying to improve his position but Laulhere has a good base and remains in mount.
Laulhere controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Laulhere has hold of Drago's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Drago manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Laulhere sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Laulhere has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Drago is in all sorts of trouble here.
Drago sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T6##SUB2#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laulhere pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Laulhere 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.
#SUB2#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laulhere pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Laulhere seems content to control.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Laulhere.
Drago is trying to get back to full guard.
Laulhere trying to control the pace. #T7##SUB2#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drago is looking for a sweep. Laulhere is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laulhere is taking a breather. Drago 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.
Laulhere prevents Drago from improving his position.
Laulhere controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Laulhere in particular looking to stall.
Laulhere passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Drago! Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (8) vs (4) Drago#T8#
Laulhere takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Drago is wriggling around trying to escape.
Laulhere controlling from the full mount.
Laulhere'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.#SUB#
Laulhere working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Laulhere controlling the pace for now.
Drago really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Laulhere sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9#
Drago is wriggling around trying to escape.
Laulhere tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Drago is wriggling around trying to escape.
Laulhere looking to control and managing it successfully.
Drago tries to reverse the position but Laulhere maintains control.
Laulhere controlling from mount.
Drago is wriggling around trying to escape.
Laulhere tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Drago keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Laulhere takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Drago is in all sorts of trouble here.
Laulhere controlling the position easily from mount. #T11#
Drago regains half guard.#SUB2#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laulhere pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T12##SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Further stalling from Laulhere.
Drago 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.
More hug and hope from Laulhere.#T13#
Laulhere trying to mount his opponent but Drago defends it.
Laulhere not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T14#
Laulhere passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (11) vs (4) Drago
Laulhere takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Laulhere is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Drago tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drago is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Laulhere controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drago gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laulhere takes the fight on points by 11 to 4. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 59
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Laulhere tries to keep at a distance but Gaul has taken the fight into the clinch.
Laulhere is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gaul is defending well.#TD#
Gaul pulls guard.
Laulhere engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Laulhere tries to free his leg and advance position but Gaul is retaining full guard.
Gaul being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gaul working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Laulhere is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Laulhere from controlling successfully.
Gaul has his hands on Laulhere's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Gaul 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.
Laulhere postures up.
Laulhere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laulhere is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gaul bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laulhere's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (0) Laulhere
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Gaul passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (5) vs (0) Laulhere#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gaul is trying to get an arm triangle but Laulhere is defending well. #SUB#
Gaul is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Laulhere is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Laulhere is trying to control Gaul's posture but Gaul avoids it. #SUB#
Gaul working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gaul is looking to take a break and control but Laulhere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Laulhere is looking for a sweep.
Laulhere 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.
Gaul wants to take a breather but Laulhere manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Gaul.
Gaul advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (8) vs (0) Laulhere
The referee asks Gaul politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gaul prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4##SUB#
Gaul goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Laulhere rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gaul's guard! Nice work there by Laulhere! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (8) vs (2) Laulhere
Laulhere advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (8) vs (5) Laulhere
Gaul sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaul is looking to improve his position.
Laulhere is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Laulhere is looking to take a break and control but Gaul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laulhere trying to control the pace.
Gaul trying to control but Laulhere postures up.
#T5#
Laulhere is taking a breather. Gaul 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.
Gaul makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gaul.
Laulhere controlling from the top position.
Gaul wants to sweep here but Laulhere controlling him for the moment.
Laulhere controls from within his opponent's guard.
Laulhere stopping the sweep attempt from Gaul.
Laulhere is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gaul looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Laulhere wants to pass the guard but Gaul is keeping the position.#SUB#
Gaul has his foot on Laulhere's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laulhere works his way back into a safe position though.
Gaul is trying to control the position but Laulhere postures up.
Laulhere trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul working a defensive guard here.
Laulhere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laulhere stays in close to Gaul's body and controls the position.
Laulhere trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Gaul trying to control the position.
Laulhere wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving.
Laulhere 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.
Laulhere looking to pass the guard.
Laulhere is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Gaul working for a triangle but Laulhere defends it easily.
Laulhere wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving. #T8#
Gaul keeping full guard, as Laulhere tries to pass. #SUB#
Gaul escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laulhere gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gaul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laulhere slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (8) vs (8) Laulhere
Gaul tries to bench press Laulhere off him but Laulhere keeps the position.
Laulhere wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaul keeps working.
Gaul struggling a bit here.
Laulhere wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaul keeps working. #T9#
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.
Laulhere wants to control but Gaul is keeping him busy.
Laulhere working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gaul struggling a bit here.
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.
Gaul is looking to regain half guard here but Laulhere keeps moving and retains side control.
Gaul wants to control but Laulhere postures up.
Laulhere is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Laulhere wants to take a breather but Gaul manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Laulhere. #T10#
Gaul keeping full guard, as Laulhere tries to pass.
Gaul looking for a sweep. Not yet Gaul, not yet.
Laulhere showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Gaul escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laulhere gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T11#
Gaul is trying to keep Laulhere in close.
#SUB#
Gaul throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Gaul is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laulhere is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Laulhere has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T12#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Laulhere.
Gaul looking to control.
#SUB#
Gaul escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laulhere gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Laulhere from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T13#
Gaul can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laulhere controls the pace.
Laulhere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laulhere sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gaul is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laulhere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Laulhere from controlling successfully.
Laulhere is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gaul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laulhere is one step ahead there. #T14#
Laulhere 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.
Laulhere looking to pass the guard.
Laulhere controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Gaul is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Laulhere from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Gaul gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Gaul takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
Lamban Gaul seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 53
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Jackson Hole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Laulhere shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hole as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Hole gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hole is looking for a takedown.
Hole is looking for a takedown.
Laulhere has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hole avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Laulhere is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hole pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson Hole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henri Laulhere.#TD2#
Laulhere has hold of one of Hole's legs. Hole is fighting the takedown attempt but Laulhere gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hole (0) vs (2) Laulhere
Laulhere trying to control the position from guard on top but Hole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laulhere's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hole is adopting a defensive guard.
Laulhere stays in close to Hole's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laulhere's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hole is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Laulhere controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hole wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hole is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hole (2) vs (2) Laulhere
Hole wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Laulhere escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hole gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hole is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Laulhere keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Hole controlling from the top position.
Hole has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Hole wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving. #SUB2#
Laulhere has his foot on Hole's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hole works his way back into a safe position though.
Hole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hole 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.
Hole passes Laulhere's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hole could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hole is looking to take a break and control but Laulhere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hole trying to mount his opponent but Laulhere defends it.
Hole perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hole trying to control from half guard but Laulhere is working away.
Still in half guard, Hole seems content to control.#SUB2#
Laulhere looking for submissions off his back.
Hole frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (5) vs (2) Laulhere#T3#
Laulhere is looking to get to half guard.
Hole content just to control the position here.
Laulhere tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hole trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hole controlling his opponent.
Hole prevents Laulhere from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Hole looking for a guillotine from mount but Laulhere is having none of it.
Hole wants to control but Laulhere has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Hole is trying to control. Laulhere wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Hole is thwarting Laulhere's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Hole is looking for a kimura but Laulhere is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hole to get the leverage.
Hole looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hole prevents Laulhere from improving his position.
Hole controlling the action here.
Laulhere has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hole is working away from the top position though.
Hole with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T5#
Hole is keen to just control but Laulhere is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Laulhere looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hole looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Laulhere wants to get back to full guard.
Hole is trying to control. Laulhere wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laulhere trying to hold on to Hole's head to control him but Hole postures up.
#SUB2#
Laulhere looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6##SUB2#
Laulhere looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hole trying to control the action but Laulhere is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Hole seems content to control.#SUB2#
Laulhere looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hole sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hole seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laulhere does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hole content to control rather than advance.
Hole wants to control but Laulhere is keeping him busy. #T7#
Hole sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hole'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.#SUB2#
Laulhere is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hole pulls his head out easily.
Hole wants to control but Laulhere is keeping him busy.
Hole keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hole works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (8) vs (2) Laulhere
Laulhere is looking to improve his position but Hole isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Hole looking for a guillotine from mount but Laulhere is having none of it.
Hole tries to control but Laulhere wriggling away.
Laulhere tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Laulhere is squirming around, avoiding Hole's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Hole looking for a guillotine from mount but Laulhere is having none of it. #SUB#
Hole looking for a guillotine from mount but Laulhere is having none of it.
Laulhere really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hole controlling the pace for now.
Laulhere is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hole trying to control but Laulhere is having none of it. #T9#
Hole controlling from mount.
Laulhere is working to get back to half guard.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
Hole trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hole is really struggling to control Laulhere but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Laulhere tries to reverse the position but Hole maintains control.
Hole looking to control but Laulhere is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Laulhere can't escape the position.
#T10#
Hole controlling from mount.
Laulhere wants to control but Hole is having none of it.
Laulhere is working to get back to half guard.
Laulhere is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hole looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hole looking to control but Laulhere is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T11#
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
Laulhere is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hole controlling the position easily from mount.
Hole trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Laulhere is trying to escape the mount.
Laulhere tries to hold on but Hole pushes him away.
Laulhere is trying to escape the mount.
Laulhere 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.#T12#
Hole content just to control the position here.
Laulhere is squirming around, avoiding Hole's attempts to control the action.
Laulhere is trying desperately to improve position.
Hole controlling his opponent.
Laulhere really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hole wants to control the pace but Laulhere is squirming around nicely.
Hole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
Laulhere regains half guard.
Hole is trying to control. Laulhere wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hole controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Laulhere is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hole pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Laulhere looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Laulhere looking for submissions off his back.
Hole works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hole (11) vs (2) Laulhere
Laulhere tries to hold on but Hole postures up.#T14#
Laulhere slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hole wants to control but Laulhere is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hole in particular looking to stall.
Laulhere controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hole content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Laulhere looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hole keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hole takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Jackson Hole made sure to mention his sponsor, The Huntington New Age Wellness Community in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 50
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Henri Laulhere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Joe Dirt!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Dirt clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Dirt manages to pull guard.
Laulhere looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Dirt working for a triangle but Laulhere defends it easily.
Dirt looking for a sweep. Not yet Dirt, not yet.
Laulhere will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Laulhere looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laulhere seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dirt for as long as he can get away with.
Laulhere pushing down on Dirt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Laulhere is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Laulhere is thwarting Dirt's attempts to control the position.
Dirt 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.
Laulhere stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dirt wants to control but Laulhere is keeping busy.
Laulhere is controlling the pace.
Dirt tries to get to full guard but Laulhere has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Laulhere in particular looking to stall.
Dirt trying to control here.
#T2#
Laulhere content to control rather than advance.
We've been hearing that Laulhere has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Laulhere prevents Dirt from improving his position.#SUB2#
Dirt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laulhere pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dirt is looking to control Laulhere's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dirt avoid being mounted?
Dirt wants to improve his position but Laulhere is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Dirt actively working from the bottom here.
Laulhere perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Dirt actively working from the bottom here.
Dirt looks winded!#T3#
Still in half guard, Laulhere seems content to control.
Dirt trying to hold on to Laulhere's head to control him but Laulhere postures up.
Laulhere content to control rather than advance.
Laulhere continues to stall.#T4#
Laulhere is thwarting Dirt's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Dirt looking for submissions off his back.
Laulhere sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dirt is pressing down on Laulhere's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T5#
Laulhere stands and throws Dirt's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (3) vs (0) Dirt
Laulhere controls the position.
Dirt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laulhere is staying tight to Dirt's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dirt is trying to control Laulhere's posture but Laulhere avoids it.
Laulhere in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dirt is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Laulhere controls the position.
Laulhere working away.
Dirt is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Laulhere stalls from top position.
Dirt can't do much from the bottom here.
Laulhere taking a breather here. #T7#
Laulhere has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dirt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laulhere tries to move to mount but Dirt blocks the move with his legs.
Dirt struggling a bit here.
Laulhere controls the position. #T8#
Dirt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Laulhere wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dirt is letting Laulhere control him for a moment.
Dirt is looking for a sweep.
Laulhere working away.
Laulhere controlling from side mount.
Dirt tries to bench press Laulhere off him but Laulhere keeps the position.
Laulhere takes a little break here. Dirt wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
More hug and hope from Laulhere.
Dirt tries to improve position but can't.
Dirt struggling a bit here.#T9#
Laulhere controls the position.
Dirt can't do much from the bottom here.
Dirt sneaks back into half guard.
Dirt tries to roll over but Laulhere keeps him under control.
Well, if Laulhere 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.
Dirt is looking to control Laulhere's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dirt avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Laulhere in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Dirt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laulhere pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Laulhere is looking for a kimura here.
#T10#
Laulhere sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Dirt actively working from the bottom here.
Laulhere takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Laulhere.#T11##SUB2#
Dirt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dirt is looking to improve his position.
Laulhere content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dirt trying to control from the bottom.
#T12##SUB2#
Dirt looking for submissions off his back.
Dirt is looking to improve his position.
Laulhere with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Dirt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laulhere seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T13#
Dirt wants to control but Laulhere is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Laulhere seems content to control.
Dirt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laulhere is working away from the top position though.
Dirt is looking to improve his position.
Laulhere looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T14#
Dirt is looking to control Laulhere's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dirt avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Laulhere seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Laulhere takes the fight on points by 3 to 0. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Laulhere shoots for a double leg takedown but Pederson sprawls well. He's pushed Laulhere's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Laulhere gets tackled into the cage by Pederson. Pederson maintains the clinch.
Laulhere misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pederson swings wildly with an uppercut but Laulhere uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pederson misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Laulhere fails to land.
Pederson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Laulhere is keeping busy.
Laulhere blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laulhere is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laulhere.
Laulhere will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pederson up against the cage.
Pederson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laulhere misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pederson trying to stall but Laulhere improves his position.
Laulhere throws a punch but it's blocked by Pederson.
Pederson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Laulhere misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laulhere blocks an uppercut.
Laulhere fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pederson tries to stall but Laulhere uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pederson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Laulhere is trying to break free.
Pederson misses with some punches.
Pederson blocks a body shot from Laulhere.
Pederson lands a hook that snaps the head of Laulhere backwards.
Pederson tries to work over Laulhere's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laulhere slowing the pace effectively.
Laulhere throws a punch but it's blocked by Pederson.
Pederson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Laulhere or not.
Pederson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pederson misses with a punch to the body.
Laulhere lands a right hand.
Pederson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pederson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
Pederson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pederson.
Pederson keeps control of Laulhere as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pederson has been working on his balance at Temple of Fitness, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Laulhere.
Pederson tries to throw a body punch but Laulhere avoids it by throwing Pederson back against the cage.
Laulhere misses with some punches.
Laulhere stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pederson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laulhere backwards.
Laulhere leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laulhere.
Pederson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pederson tries to land knees in the clinch but Laulhere avoids the damage to the body.
Laulhere leaning his opponent against the cage.
Laulhere wants a takedown.
#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laulhere.
Pederson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laulhere stalling against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pederson.
Laulhere swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laulhere drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pederson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Deanthony Pederson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henri Laulhere.#CL2#
Laulhere closes the distance and clinches.
Pederson tries to work over Laulhere's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pederson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pederson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laulhere's elbow.
Pederson looking to stall.
Laulhere lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pederson can't find room to land a body shot as Laulhere controls the action.
#T4#
Pederson struggles to land a body shot inside as Laulhere controls his hands.
Pederson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Laulhere prevents a body shot from Pederson.
Laulhere working aggressively here.
Pederson lands a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Laulhere throws a head punch that misses.
Pederson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pederson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pederson lands a right hand.
Pederson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pederson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Laulhere fails to land.
Laulhere misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pederson effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pederson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laulhere has a couple of punches blocked by Pederson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pederson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Deanthony Pederson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Laulhere fails to land the takedown.
Pederson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pederson misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Laulhere takes the fight into the clinch.
Laulhere tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Laulhere misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pederson.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Laulhere as Pederson tries to tie him up.
Pederson prevents a body shot from Laulhere.
Laulhere misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laulhere working aggressively here.
#TD#
Pederson jumps into guard, dragging Laulhere to the mat.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laulhere tries to stand but Pederson is controlling from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pederson is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Laulhere wants to get back to his feet but Pederson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Laulhere is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pederson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Pederson drops back looking for a leg! Laulhere is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Laulhere manages to kick Pederson off! Pederson jumps back into Laulhere's guard.
Laulhere working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pederson.
Laulhere wants to stand up but Pederson is controlling him.
Laulhere utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pederson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Laulhere keeping moving, preventing Pederson from controlling successfully.
Pederson slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Pederson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pederson seems to be working for a kimura but Laulhere defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Pederson is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Pederson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Pederson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Laulhere wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Pederson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Laulhere tries to kick Pederson off in order to stand up. Pederson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Laulhere is trying to get back to his feet.
Pederson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Pederson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Laulhere is pushing Pederson's head away, looking to escape. Pederson manages to hold on to the position though.
Pederson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pederson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laulhere wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Laulhere tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deanthony Pederson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Laulhere slaps away a takedown attempt from Pederson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Laulhere fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Pederson misses its target.
Pederson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Laulhere has time to react.#TD2#
Laulhere shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pederson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Laulhere content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pederson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laulhere content to stall in guard here. #T1##SUB#
Pederson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laulhere defends well.#SUB#
Pederson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laulhere defends it easily.#SUB#
Pederson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laulhere gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Laulhere is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pederson looking to control.
Laulhere 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. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pederson wants to sweep here but Laulhere controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Pederson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laulhere doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laulhere manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Pederson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laulhere is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Laulhere 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Laulhere keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pederson connects with a crisp jab.
Pederson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laulhere can do to turn this around?
Laulhere slips under a jab from Pederson.
Laulhere closes the distance and clinches up with Pederson, looking for a takedown. Laulhere pushes Pederson against the cage but Pederson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Laulhere clinches with his opponent.
Pederson misses with a body punch.
Laulhere leaning against his opponent.
Laulhere tries for a takedown but Pederson manages to get underhooks.
Deanthony Pederson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henri Laulhere.
Laulhere misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laulhere swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laulhere blocks an uppercut.
Pederson tries a body shot but Laulhere blocks it.
Laulhere looking to stall.
Pederson dodges an elbow strike from Laulhere.
Henri Laulhere has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Laulhere misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pederson.
Pederson tries a body shot but Laulhere blocks it.
Pederson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laulhere is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pederson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Laulhere gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Laulhere tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pederson throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Pederson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pederson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laulhere controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pederson wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Deanthony Pederson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pederson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deanthony Pederson!
Deanthony Pederson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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