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Event:
HFC 95: Brady vs Hunt
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Romero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rick.
Rick throws a lazy uppercut
and Rick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rick throws the left hand but Romero avoids the punch easily.
Romero keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rick misses with a hook
and Romero counters with a low kick, right behind Rick 's knee.
Rick connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rick swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2#
and Romero counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rick! Romero lets Rick back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#It looks like Slick Rick has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rick tries for a takedown but Romero circles away easily
and Romero rattles Rick with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Rick tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Romero dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Rick stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vito Romero!
Post fight, Vito Romero took to the microphone: 'It feels so good to get this victory! Very good! Man, once again it feels nice fighting at 205, I get to enjoy eating a lot more you know. '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Hammer jabs at Rick's body.
Hammer moves out of range of the strikes.
Hammer feints the counter takedown.
Hammer lands a jab.#TD#
Rick shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hammer tries to get to full guard but Rick has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer is still trying to improve position.
Rick is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Rick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hammer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hammer is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rick is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hammer sees it coming and defends easily.
Hammer controlling the position well.
Rick tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hammer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rick missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rick prevents Hammer from improving his position.
Rick tries to pass to full mount but Hammer defends it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rick trying to control from Hammer's half guard. Hammer has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rick throws a strike but Hammer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Hammer stopping the sweep attempt from Rick.
Rick seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rick controls Hammer momentarily but Hammer frees himself.
Hammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Rick looking for a sweep. Not yet Rick, not yet.
Hammer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Rick working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hammer has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Rick actively working from the bottom here.
Rick wants to get back to full guard.
Rick wants to control but Hammer is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hammer is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rick!
Hammer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hammer fails to take his opponent's back.
Rick is looking to get to half guard.
Hammer manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rick to take his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammer avoiding Rick 's attempts to control his hands.
Rick is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hammer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Hammer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Rick gets a double leg takedown into Hammer's guard.
Hammer has Rick pulled in close to control his posture.
Rick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammer is keeping the position for now.
Hammer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Hammer 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.#T1#
Rick with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rick advances position into side control!
Hammer is not content to let Rick control the position.
Hammer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rick's best efforts.#SUB#
Rick is looking for a kimura but Hammer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rick to get the leverage. #SUB#
Rick is trying to work for a kimura but Hammer is defending well.
Rick is looking to advance position but Hammer won't allow it. #T2#
Rick stalling away here and it's allowed Hammer to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hammer has control of Rick's left arm, preventing Rick from doing any damage.
Rick won't allow Hammer to sweep him here.
Hammer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rick's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Rick'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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rick misses with an uppercut.
Hammer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Rick closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hammer's guard.
Rick trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rick postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hammer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rick, into his guard. #REVB#
Rick is trying to keep Hammer in close.
Rick is looking to sweep but instead, Hammer has passed into half guard.
#T4##SUB#
Rick actively working from the bottom here.
Hammer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rick knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Rick looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hammer passes into side control!
Hammer controls the position.
Rick is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammer slows the pace down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slick Rick dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rick, as that shot connected.
Slick Rick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Hammer moves into range and clinches up with Rick.
Rick working aggressively here.
Hammer keeps control of Rick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rick trying to control the position but instead, Hammer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rick into the cage.
Rick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rick jumps guard.
Rick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Hammer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammer preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rick working for a triangle but Hammer defends it easily.
Hammer advances to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rick is pressing down on Hammer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rick is looking to sweep but instead, Hammer has passed into half guard.
Rick gets full guard.#SUB#
Rick has an active guard here but Hammer has managed to pass into half guard.
Rick wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Hammer controlling the action here.
Hammer is looking to advance position but Rick won't allow it.
Well, if Hammer 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hammer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hammer prevents Rick from improving his position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Rick has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rick is trying to break free.
Rick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD#
Rick wants the takedown. Hammer is fighting it off but Rick persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hammer's guard against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slick Rick showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rick has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slick Rick! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Rick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Borisov.
#CL2#
Borisov darts in and clinches Rick up against the cage.#BC#
Rick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Borisov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rick's guard.
Borisov tries to stand but Rick is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Rick pushes a forearm under Borisov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Borisov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Slick Rick! |
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Event:
RISE 170
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Rick looks to clinch
and Wonder counters with a series of strikes. Rick will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rick wants to clinch but Wonder slips to the side
and Wonder counters with a head kick.
Wonder slaps away a takedown attempt from Rick, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A nice side step and Wonder releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Rick has closed the distance and engaged Wonder in a clinch.
Rick misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
Wonder wants the takedown. Rick is fighting it off but Wonder persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rick's guard against the cage.
Wonder passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wonder working the body and head with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rick is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wonder off and has taken his back!
Wonder tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Rick patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Wonder 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 Rick gets his way!
Wonder trying to control the hands but Rick breaks the grip. #T1#
Rick keeps control of the position as Wonder tries to break free.
Wonder tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rick trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wonder is working to get back to half guard.
Wonder manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rick passes to side control.
Wonder tries to bench press Rick off him but Rick keeps the position. #T2#
Rick wants to control but Wonder is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Wonder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rick misses with the ground and pound.
Rick is looking to take a break and control but Wonder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wonder is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rick's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wonder works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wonder controls Rick momentarily but Rick frees himself.
Wonder is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Rick controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wonder is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Wonder had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rick defends it easily.
Rick pushing down on Wonder's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wonder tries to roll over but Rick keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rick is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wonder slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rick trying to control but Wonder is working from the bottom.
Wonder is trying to control the position but Rick postures up.
Wonder looking for a sweep. Not yet Wonder, not yet.
Wonder keeps trying to improve his position.
Rick sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rick trying to control the position from guard on top but Wonder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wonder is adopting a defensive guard.
Rick trying to control the position from guard on top but Wonder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wonder looking for a sweep. Not yet Wonder, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gene Wonder will probably get the nod.
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#
Rick misses with a takedown
and Wonder counters with a right hand to the body.
Wonder circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wonder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rick thinking.
Rick uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wonder has time to react.
Wonder scores with a jab to the head.
Rick with a poor takedown
and Wonder makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wonder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rick with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wonder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slick Rick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rick tries to clinch
and Rick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rick with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wonder counters with a head kick. That will keep Rick thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rick with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wonder counters with a three punch combo that has Rick backing up. Rick nods at Wonder to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rick misses with a left hand
and Wonder counters with a head kick. That will keep Rick thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rick throws a poor cross that misses
and Wonder counters with a three punch combo that has Rick backing up. Rick nods at Wonder to acknowledge the strikes.
Slick Rick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Wonder scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rick throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Wonder to counter with a crisp jab.
Rick misses with a lunging right hand
and Wonder counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wonder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rick misses with a takedown attempt
and Wonder counters with a nice uppercut.
Rick throws a combination that misses
and Wonder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rick throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wonder counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rick misses with a right hand
and Wonder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rick misses with a takedown attempt
and Wonder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Rick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Rick backs off Wonder throws a huge counter combo but Rick manages to avoid it all.
Rick gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wonder counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Wonder lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wonder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rick fails with the takedown#TD2#
so Wonder counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rick controlling the position.
Wonder 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.
Wonder wants to control from the top but Rick keeps moving.
Wonder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wonder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rick is keeping the position for now.
Wonder trying to control but Rick is working from the bottom.
Wonder passes Rick's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Rick trying to control here.
Rick wants to improve his position but Wonder is controlling well.
Wonder is looking to take a break and control but Rick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wonder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rick knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wonder blocks the strikes from Rick.
Wonder is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wonder lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rick hang on?
Wonder trying to control but Rick is having none of it. #T4#
Rick really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gene Wonder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rick tries to lock up and control but Wonder gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wonder trying to control but Rick is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rick keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Wonder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rick tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wonder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rick throws a lazy uppercut
and Wonder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rick closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wonder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Rick pushes Wonder up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Wonder has hold of one of Rick's legs. Rick is fighting the takedown attempt but Wonder gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Rick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wonder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wonder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wonder stays in close to Rick's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rick is looking for a triangle but Wonder pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wonder is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Wonder passes into half guard.
Wonder trying to control from half guard but Rick is working away.
Wonder might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rick haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wonder is controlling the pace.
Wonder moves into full mount! Rick won't be happy about that! #T2#
Wonder wants to control the pace but Rick is squirming around nicely.
Wonder putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wonder trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wonder in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wonder tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Wonder 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.
BOOM! Wonder connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T3#
Rick squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Wonder trying to control but Rick is having none of it.
Wonder postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rick looks a forlorn figure.
Wonder trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Wonder working for a guillotine from mount but Rick is in no mood to give up.
Rick wants to hold on but Wonder pushes him away.
Wonder prevents Rick from getting the reversal.
Rick is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Thunder Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Wonder looking to control but Rick is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Rick is looking to improve his position but Wonder isn't that keen on the idea.
Rick wants to hold on but Wonder pushes him away.
Wonder can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rick is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slick Rick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gene Wonder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wonder landing punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gene Wonder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wonder winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gene Wonder! |
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Event:
RISE 155
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Gage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Rick gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gage regains guard.
Gage is trying to control the position but Rick postures up. #SUB2#
Gage had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rick defends it easily.#SUB2#
Gage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Gage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rick wants to control from the top but Gage keeps moving.
Rick 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rick content to stall in guard here.
Gage keeping moving, preventing Rick from controlling successfully. #T1#
Rick sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Gage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rick wants to control from the top but Gage keeps moving.
Rick looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gage trying to control the position.
Rick passes Gage's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rick thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rick is trying to control the action in half guard but Gage is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Gage looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Rick is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rick looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rick trying to control the action but Gage is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gage looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Rick is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3##SUB2#
Gage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gage is not content to let Rick control the position.
Rick takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rick is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rick wants to take a breather but Gage is having none of it. #SUB#
Rick is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gage doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rick.
Gage gets full guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Gage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Gage throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rick escapes and throws Gage's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gage is trying to control Rick's posture but Rick avoids it. #SUB#
Rick is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gage has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rick moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gage wants to control but Rick postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slick Rick dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rick misses with a straight right.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rick here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Gage digs a good body shot into Rick's ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rick takes one to the side of the head.
Rick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gage stuns Rick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD#
Rick closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gage's guard.#SUB2#
Gage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gage can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Gage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Gage looking for a guillotine here but Rick defends easily.
#SUB2#
Gage is looking for a triangle but Rick pushes his legs off easily.
Rick lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Gage is looking for a triangle here but Rick uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rick trying to control the position but Gage is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gage is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Rick tries for a kimura but Gage is defending well.
Gage is not content to let Rick control the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gage tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rick wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rick controls the position.
Rick wants to control but Gage is keeping him busy.
Gage is trying to get back to half guard.
Gage is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rick content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gage is not content to let Rick control the position. #T3#
Rick is working Gage over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rick tries to score with some ground and pound. Gage controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Slick Rick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Rick tries for a kimura but Gage is defending well.
Gage is not content to let Rick control the position.
Gage tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gage sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gage looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB2#
Gage actively working from the bottom here.
Rick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gage does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Gage is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rick pulls his head out easily.
Rick is looking to take a break and control but Gage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rick scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rick slows the pace down in half guard.
Gage avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slick Rick dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Rick throws out a loose jab but Gage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gage wants to counter with a clinch but Rick pushes him away.
Gage fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Rick shoots in and bounces Gage off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Gage working for a triangle but Rick defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Gage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rick passes Gage's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rick wants to take a breather but Gage is having none of it. #SUB2#
Gage actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB2#
Gage actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gage looking for submissions off his back.
Rick is nestled in close to Gage, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Gage actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gage is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rick pulls his head out easily.
Rick wants to take a breather but Gage is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gage trying to control from the bottom.
Rick uses his free foot to push down on Gage's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gage.
Rick controlling the pace for now.
Gage is bucking up trying to escape but Rick cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rick with a couple of short strikes.
Gage in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gage working to try and regain half guard.
Gage is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rick lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gage hang on?#SUB#
Rick looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T3#
Rick throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gage because Rick loaded up on that one.
Gage tries to hold on but Rick postures up.
Rick trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rick putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gage avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rick.
Gage has given up his back here.
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.
Rick doesn't have the hooks in and Gage manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2#
Gage drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rick manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gage has Rick in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Gage has an active guard here but Rick has managed to pass into half guard.
#T4#
Rick perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rick is looking to advance position but Gage won't allow it. #SUB2#
Gage actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gage actively working from the bottom here.
Rick takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gage trying to control but Rick postures up.
Nick Gage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slick Rick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rick not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slick Rick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rick, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slick Rick! |
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Event:
SSG 120 Banner vs Gaul
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Slick Rick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Miles Levesque!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rick fails to land the takedown.
Rick fails to land the takedown.
Rick shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slick Rick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rick has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Levesque counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rick! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rick (0) vs (4) Levesque
Rick stops Levesque from passing to mount.
Rick is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Thunder Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Levesque trying to control the action but Rick is working from the bottom.
Levesque has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rick (0) vs (6) Levesque
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Levesque wants to finish this one by submission but Rick is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Levesque.
Levesque tries to control but Rick wriggling away. #T1#
Rick is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Levesque looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rick can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Levesque goes for an armbar but Rick turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rick. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rick (2) vs (6) Levesque
Rick sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Levesque's guard.
Levesque is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rick's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rick (2) vs (10) Levesque#SUB2#
Levesque is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rick defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rick trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T2##SUB2#
Levesque is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Rick tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Levesque 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, Rick has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Levesque 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, Rick has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Rick breaks Levesque's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rick (4) vs (10) Levesque#SUB2#
Levesque working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rick has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Levesque actively working from the bottom here.
Rick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Levesque does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Levesque wants to sweep but Rick has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rick (7) vs (10) Levesque#T3#
Rick wants to control but Levesque is keeping him busy.
Levesque tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rick tries to advance to mount but can't.
Levesque manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rick (7) vs (12) Levesque
Levesque wants to take a breather but Rick is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rick tries to roll over but Levesque keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Levesque is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rick is just riding it out for now. Levesque eventually gives up the hold.
Rick is pressing down on Levesque's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Levesque pushes down on Rick's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Levesque passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rick! Score +3 for passing guard: Rick (7) vs (15) Levesque#SUB2#
Levesque has hold of Rick's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rick manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Levesque wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Levesque trying to control but Rick is having none of it.
Rick slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rick makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rick.
Levesque won't allow Rick to sweep him here. #T5#
Levesque wants to pass the guard but Rick is keeping the position.
Rick tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Rick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Levesque trying to control but Rick is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Levesque thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rick wants to sweep but no luck.
Levesque tries to free his leg and advance position but Rick is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Rick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rick keeping full guard, as Levesque tries to pass.
Rick looking for a sweep. Not yet Rick, not yet. #T6#
Levesque looking to pass the guard.
Rick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Levesque pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rick is keeping the position for now.
Rick wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Levesque trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Levesque trying to control but Rick is working from the bottom.
Levesque trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Levesque thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Levesque must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Levesque passes into half guard. #T7#
Rick works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Rick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Levesque gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Levesque drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rick dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rick (9) vs (15) Levesque
Rick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Levesque working for submissions but it's allowed Rick to get to half guard.
Levesque tries to get to full guard but Rick has control of the leg. #SUB#
Rick looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rick is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T8#
Rick tries to pass the half guard into mount. Levesque knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Levesque actively working from the bottom here.
Levesque is looking for a sweep. Rick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Rick is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Levesque doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rick.
Rick wants to take a breather but Levesque is having none of it. #T9#
Levesque makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Levesque.
Rick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Levesque looking for subs off his back but Rick has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Levesque actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Levesque manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Levesque has his hands on Rick's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Levesque has an active guard here but Rick has managed to pass into half guard.
#T10##SUB#
Rick is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Levesque is just riding it out for now. Rick eventually gives up the hold.
Levesque is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rick's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rick (9) vs (19) Levesque#SUB2#
Levesque goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Rick escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rick (11) vs (19) Levesque
Rick passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rick (14) vs (19) Levesque#SUB#
Rick thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T11#
Levesque manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rick (14) vs (21) Levesque
Levesque passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rick (14) vs (24) Levesque#SUB2#
Levesque goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rick is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rick (16) vs (24) Levesque#SUB2#
Levesque working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Levesque is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rick is aware though and is defending well.
Rick tries to free his leg and advance position but Levesque is retaining full guard.
Rick won't allow Levesque to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Levesque throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rick preventing the sweep.
Levesque looks winded!#T12#
Rick is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rick wants to control from the top but Levesque keeps moving.
Rick sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Levesque keeping moving, preventing Rick from controlling successfully.
Rick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Levesque is keeping the position for now.
Rick is working hard here to advance position.#T13##SUB2#
Levesque has his foot on Rick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rick works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Levesque escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Levesque throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rick trying to control but Levesque is working from the bottom.
Levesque 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: Rick (16) vs (26) Levesque#T14##SUB2#
Levesque seems to be working for a kimura but Rick defends the submission attempt.
Rick is trying to maintain the position but Levesque is very close to passing his half guard.
Rick manages to get to full guard.
Levesque pushing down on Rick's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Levesque wants to pass to mount but Rick is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rick tries to get to full guard but Levesque has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Levesque wins on points by 26 to 16.
A very excited looking Miles Levesque 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 111 Waterman vs Gerbandi
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Slick Rick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 5 losses; Olyksandr Chai!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Chai closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chai lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rick (0) vs (2) Chai
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai 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.
Rick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Chai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai being controlled here momentarily.
Rick looking for a sweep. Not yet Rick, not yet. #T1#
Rick is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Chai pushes down on Rick's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chai seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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.
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Rick is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chai sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Chai uses his free foot to push down on Rick's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rick. Score +3 for passing guard: Rick (0) vs (5) Chai
Chai prevents Rick from getting the reversal.
Rick wants to hold on but Chai pushes him away.
Chai fails to take his opponent's back.
Rick wants to control but Chai is having none of it.
Rick is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Chai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rick is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Chai 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.
Chai prevents Rick from getting the reversal.
Chai controlling the pace for now.
Rick tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Chai controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Rick tries to improve his position but Chai has taken his back! Chai has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Rick tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Chai pushes Rick away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olyksandr Chai!
After winning the bout, Olyksandr Chai 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 106 Hlervu vs Shart
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Daijiro Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Slick Rick!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kimura has Rick up against the cage in a clinch.
Rick goes for a takedown attempt but Kimura pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Kimura looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (0) Rick#SUB2#
Rick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kimura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kimura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rick trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Rick wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rick is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kimura sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rick's guard.
Rick is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kimura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rick sees it coming and defends easily.
Kimura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kimura looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rick is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Rick is defending against the submission attempts here by Kimura.
Rick has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rick is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Rick is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kimura is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kimura in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kimura trying to control from half guard but Rick is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rick manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Rick is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kimura defends well.
Kimura not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Rick is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kimura passes Rick's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rick trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (5) vs (0) Rick
Kimura is looking to work his way around to Rick's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kimura prevents Rick from getting the reversal.
Kimura trying to control but Rick is having none of it.
Rick tries to reverse the position but Kimura maintains control.#SUB#
Rick defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kimura.
Rick keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Rick is controlling an arm, preventing Kimura from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kimura tries to control but Rick wriggling away.
Rick can't escape the position.
Kimura is looking to work his way around to Rick's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kimura trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kimura tries to control but Rick wriggling away.
Rick is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T5#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Kimura working for a submission but Rick is keeping him at bay.
Rick tries to improve his position but instead Kimura has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (8) vs (0) Rick
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Kimura is persistently looking for the submission but Rick is defending it well.
#T6#
Rick rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rick is staying active underneath Kimura, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kimura moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (11) vs (0) Rick
A lull in the action here.
Rick gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kimura (13) vs (0) Rick
Rick can't escape the position.
#T7#
Kimura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kimura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rick is looking to escape.
Rick can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Kimura looking for a guillotine from mount but Rick is having none of it.
Kimura with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Rick has given up his back. Will we see Kimura going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (16) vs (0) Rick
You can see the frustration on Rick's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rick trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T8#
Rick turns into Kimura and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (16) vs (2) Rick#SUB#
Kimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rick defends well.
Rick postures up.
Rick looking to pass the guard.
Kimura looking for a sweep. Not yet Kimura, not yet.
Rick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Rick pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Kimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rick defends well.#SUB#
Kimura looking for a guillotine here but Rick defends easily.
#T9#
Rick trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rick is fighting to break Kimura's control of his arms but Kimura is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Rick drops back looking for a leg! Kimura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kimura manages to kick Rick off! Rick jumps back into Kimura's guard.
Rick is looking to pass into half guard but Kimura pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kimura is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (18) vs (2) Rick#T10##SUB2#
Rick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kimura is aware though and is defending well.
Kimura works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kimura stalling.
Kimura frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (21) vs (2) Rick
Kimura wants to control the pace but Rick is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Kimura wants to finish this one by submission but Rick is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kimura.
Kimura avoids the attempt from Rick to control.
Rick manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T11#
Rick is refusing to be controlled, as Kimura sits in half guard. #SUB#
Kimura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rick sees it coming and defends easily.
Rick tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
Kimura wants to control but Rick is keeping him busy.
Rick wants to get back to full guard.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Rick is defending well.
Rick moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Rick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T12#
Kimura wants to control from the top but Rick keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rick had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kimura defends it easily.#SUB2#
Rick working for a triangle but Kimura defends it easily.
Kimura passes Rick's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Rick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Rick wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
Rick is still trying to improve position.
Kimura uses his free foot to push down on Rick's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rick. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (24) vs (2) Rick
Kimura looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Kimura has hold of Rick's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rick manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kimura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Kimura prevents Rick from getting the reversal.
Rick slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Kimura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kimura prevents Rick from improving his position.
Rick trying to hold on to Kimura's head to control him but Kimura postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rick tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
Rick works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura takes the fight on points by 24 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 100 Shaver vs Chancel
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; George Manning! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Slick Rick!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Manning throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rick tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Manning is in Rick's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Manning (2) vs (0) Rick
Manning stays in close to Rick's body and controls the position.
Rick seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Manning wants to pass the guard but Rick is keeping the position.
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Rick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manning pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rick is keeping the position for now.
Manning wants to control from the top but Rick keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Manning trying to control but Rick is working from the bottom. #T1#
Manning looking to pass the guard.
Manning controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Manning forces his way into half guard.
Rick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manning tries to pass to full mount but Rick defends it. #T2#
Rick trying to control but Manning postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Manning wants to pass the guard but Rick is defending well.
Rick tries to get to full guard but Manning has control of the leg. #SUB#
Manning looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rick is looking for a sweep. Manning is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Manning trying to control the pace.
Manning is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rick! Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (5) vs (0) Rick
Rick tries to hold on but Manning postures up.
Manning tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manning wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T4##SUB#
Manning looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rick sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rick is holding on to half guard well.
Rick won't allow Manning to pass to mount.
Rick is staying active underneath Manning, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Manning passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (8) vs (0) Rick
Manning working away.
Rick is not content to let Manning control the position. #T5#
Rick is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Manning tries for a kimura but Rick is defending well.
Rick is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Rick is looking to reverse the position.
Manning wants to control but Rick is keeping him busy.
Rick tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
Manning working away.
Manning trying to control the position but Rick is working away.
Manning slows the pace down.
Manning wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rick keeps working.
Rick struggling a bit here.
Rick is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Manning trying to control the action but Rick is working from the bottom. #T7#
Rick is looking to reverse the position.
Rick has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rick sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Manning stalling.
Rick is looking to improve his position.
Manning is thwarting Rick's attempts to control the position.
Manning trying to control from Rick's half guard. Rick has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Rick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8##SUB2#
Rick has his foot on Manning's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manning works his way back into a safe position though.
Manning looking to pass the guard.
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Rick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manning is stalling in the full guard.
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Rick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manning sitting in guard here, content to control.
Manning slips nicely into half guard.#T9#
Rick trying to control but Manning postures up.
Rick moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Manning slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Manning's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Manning tries to free his leg and advance position but Rick is retaining full guard.
Manning is working hard here to advance position.#T10#
Rick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rick controls Manning momentarily but Manning frees himself.
Manning slips nicely into half guard.
Rick is looking to improve his position.
Manning is looking to advance position but Rick won't allow it.
Rick is refusing to be controlled, as Manning sits in half guard.
Rick works his way to full guard. Good work.#T11##SUB#
Manning drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Manning jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Manning looking to sit in guard and control but Rick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manning (8) vs (2) Rick
Rick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manning swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rick is stalling in the full guard.
Rick stopping the sweep attempt from Manning.
Rick trying to control but Manning is working from the bottom.
Rick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manning swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Rick trying to control but Manning is working from the bottom.
Manning controlling the position.
Rick looking to sit in guard and control but Manning gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manning (10) vs (2) Rick
Manning wants to control from the top but Rick keeps moving.
Rick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manning is one step ahead there.
Manning wants to control from the top but Rick keeps moving.
Manning postures up.
#T13#
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Rick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manning preventing the sweep.
Rick keeping moving, preventing Manning from controlling successfully.
Rick is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rick is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rick keeping moving, preventing Manning from controlling successfully.
Manning passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Manning (13) vs (2) Rick#T14##SUB#
Manning goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rick has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Manning but great work by Rick. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Manning (13) vs (6) Rick#SUB2#
Rick swings around for an armbar but Manning sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rick's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manning (15) vs (6) Rick
Rick keeping full guard, as Manning tries to pass.
Manning trying to control but Rick is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rick had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Manning defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rick keeping moving, preventing Manning from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manning takes the fight on points by 15 to 6.
George Manning decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 94
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 13 wins and 6 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Slick Rick!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Rick scores with a takedown into Thumb's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (0) vs (2) Rick
Rick forces his way into half guard.
Thumb is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rick's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thumb (4) vs (2) Rick#SUB#
Thumb looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Thumb tightening his grip on Rick, looking for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thumb is trying to stick to Rick's back but Rick is turning into Thumb. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Thumb's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rick. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (4) vs (4) Rick#SUB#
Thumb working for a triangle but Rick defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thumb throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rick postures up.
#T1##SUB#
Thumb has his foot on Rick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rick works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rick engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rick forces his way into half guard.
Rick has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (4) vs (7) Rick#SUB2#
Rick with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Thumb is squirming around, avoiding Rick's attempts to control the action. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thumb regains half guard.
Thumb moves into full guard.
Rick looking to pass the guard.
Thumb looking to control.
Rick trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Thumb is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rick defends well.
Rick looking to pass the guard.
Rick wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving. #T3#
Rick looking to sit in guard and control but Thumb gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (6) vs (7) Rick
Rick keeping full guard, as Thumb tries to pass.
Thumb preventing the sweep.
Thumb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rick is keeping the position for now.
Thumb is pushing down on Rick's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rick is fighting to maintain full guard but Thumb has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rick manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thumb is one step ahead there.
Rick keeping moving, preventing Thumb from controlling successfully.
Thumb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rick swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Thumb advances to half guard.
Rick is looking to control Thumb's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rick avoid being mounted?
Rick is trying to get back to full guard.
Thumb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rick trying to control from the bottom.
Rick won't allow Thumb to pass to mount. #SUB#
Thumb is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rick is just riding it out for now. Thumb eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Thumb is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T5#
Rick wants to improve his position but Thumb is controlling well.
Rick has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Thumb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rick keeps working. #SUB#
Thumb is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rick doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thumb.
Thumb wants to pass to mount but Rick is defending the position. #T6#
Thumb moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (9) vs (7) Rick
Rick is looking to regain half guard here but Thumb keeps moving and retains side control.
Thumb trying to control the position but Rick is working away. #SUB#
Thumb has hold of Rick's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Rick tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Thumb cranks the arm and Rick screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Rick, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Thom Thumb!
A relieved looking Thom Thumb thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 91
Date: Jan 08, 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 14 losses; Joe Dirt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Slick Rick!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rick fails to land the takedown.
Dirt feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Dirt fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rick sprawls well initially but Dirt persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dirt (2) vs (0) Rick#SUB#
Dirt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rick makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rick.
Dirt trying to control but Rick is working from the bottom.
Rick controlling Dirt's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirt tries to free his leg and advance position but Rick is retaining full guard.
Dirt wants to control from the top but Rick keeps moving.
Dirt looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Rick seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dirt wants to control from the top but Rick keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rick looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dirt is pushing down on Rick's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rick is fighting to maintain full guard but Dirt has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rick is trying to get back to full guard.
Rick gets full guard.
Dirt trying to control the position from guard on top but Rick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rick keeping full guard, as Dirt tries to pass. #SUB2#
Rick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dirt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Dirt advances to half guard.
Dirt is looking to take a break and control but Rick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dirt pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Dirt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rick defends it well.
Rick trying to control but Dirt postures up.
Rick wants to improve his position but Dirt is controlling well.
#SUB#
Dirt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rick defends it well.
Rick is controlling Dirt's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3#
Dirt prevents Rick from improving his position.
Rick has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB2#
Rick looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dirt wants to pass to mount but Rick is defending the position.
Rick tries to roll over but Dirt keeps him under control.#SUB#
Dirt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Rick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dirt works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (5) vs (0) Rick
Dirt tries to advance position but instead Rick slips a leg back in to half guard. #SUB#
Dirt is working for a kimura but Rick is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Dirt seems to be working for a kimura but Rick defends the submission attempt.
Rick manages to get to full guard.
#T5#
Dirt trying to control but Rick is working from the bottom.
Dirt postures up.
Rick keeping moving, preventing Dirt from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dirt postures up.
#SUB2#
Rick looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dirt passes into half guard.
Dirt wants to take a breather but Rick is having none of it. #T6#
Dirt has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (8) vs (0) Rick#SUB#
Dirt looking to secure an arm triangle but Rick defends it well. #SUB#
Dirt working for a guillotine from mount but Rick is in no mood to give up.
Dirt wants to control the pace but Rick is squirming around nicely.
Rick tries to hold on but Dirt postures up.
Dirt prevents Rick from getting the reversal.
Dirt trying to control but Rick is having none of it. #SUB#
Dirt goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rick turns into him and now he's in Dirt's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dirt (8) vs (2) Rick#T7#
Rick wants to pass the guard but Dirt is keeping the position.
Rick is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Dirt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rick is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Dirt is looking for a triangle but Rick pushes his legs off easily.
Rick postures up.
#SUB#
Dirt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rick defends well.
Dirt is breathing heavily.
Rick trying to control the position from guard on top but Dirt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Rick passes Dirt's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Rick seems to be working for a kimura but Dirt defends the submission attempt.
Rick wants to free his trapped foot but Dirt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dirt wants to control but Rick is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dirt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dirt.
Dirt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rick controls the pace.
Rick passes Dirt's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T9#
Rick is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Rick wants to work for an arm triangle but Dirt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dirt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rick not doing much here.
#SUB#
Dirt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dirt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dirt keeps working. #T10#
Rick is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dirt is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rick in particular looking to stall.
Dirt is trying to control but can't.
Dirt is pressing down on Rick's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Rick 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.
Rick trying to control the position from guard on top but Dirt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rick preventing the sweep. #T11##SUB#
Dirt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rick can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rick tries to free his leg and advance position but Dirt is retaining full guard.
Rick passes Dirt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rick stalling.
Dirt wants to control but Rick is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dirt is looking to improve his position.
Rick seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12##SUB#
Dirt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rick pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Rick is working for a kimura but Dirt is defending it quite comfortably.
Dirt wants to get back to full guard.
Rick with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dirt works his way to full guard. Good work.#T13#
Rick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dirt being controlled here, momentarily.
Dirt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dirt (10) vs (2) Rick
Dirt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rick's guard.
Rick is pressing down on Dirt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dirt manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dirt (10) vs (4) Rick
Dirt keeping full guard, as Rick tries to pass.
Dirt trying to keep a closed guard but Rick is proving a slippery customer.
#T14#
Rick slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dirt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rick trying to control the position from guard on top but Dirt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dirt has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rick has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dirt (10) vs (7) Rick
Rick working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirt takes the fight on points by 10 to 7. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 82
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Slick Rick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Raymond Gascon!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Rick gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rick (4) vs (0) Gascon
Gascon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gascon is still trying to improve position.
Gascon gets back to half guard.
Rick tries to pass to full mount but Gascon defends it. #SUB#
Rick is looking for a kimura but Gascon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rick to get the leverage.
Gascon regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Gascon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rick passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Rick (7) vs (0) Gascon
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascon tries to bench press Rick off him but Rick keeps the position.
Rick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gascon keeps working.
Gascon tries to buck Rick off but Rick is having none of it.#T1#
Rick trying to control the action but Gascon is working from the bottom.
Gascon regains half guard.
Rick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gascon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gascon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gascon.#SUB2#
Gascon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rick is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gascon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gascon keeping moving, preventing Rick from controlling successfully.
Gascon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gascon, not yet.
Rick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gascon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Gascon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Gascon is adopting a defensive guard.
Gascon wants to sweep but no luck.
Gascon being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gascon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rick controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gascon is keeping the position for now.
Rick stopping the sweep attempt from Gascon.
Rick looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Gascon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rick is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Rick advances to half guard.
Rick controlling the action here.
Gascon moves into full guard.
Gascon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gascon is keeping the position for now.
Rick pushing down on Gascon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gascon is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gascon is defending against the submission attempts here by Rick.
#SUB#
Rick is trying to work for a kimura but Gascon is defending well.
Gascon gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Rick won't allow Gascon to sweep him here.
Gascon keeping moving, preventing Rick from controlling successfully.
Rick postures up.
#SUB2#
Gascon looking for a guillotine here but Rick defends easily.
Rick slips nicely into half guard.
Rick is taking a breather. Gascon 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.
Gascon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rick's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rick (7) vs (4) Gascon
Gascon wants to control but Rick is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Rick 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 Gascon gets his way!
#T5#
Rick manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gascon's guard. Nice work there by Rick.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rick (9) vs (4) Gascon
Gascon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gascon, not yet.
Rick sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gascon's guard.
Rick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gascon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gascon manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Gascon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gascon looks winded!
Rick won't allow Gascon to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gascon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rick passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rick (12) vs (4) Gascon
Gascon prevents Rick from moving into mount.
Rick is staying tight to Gascon's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T6#
Gascon is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Rick working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gascon manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Rick is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gascon sees it coming and defends easily.
Rick is trying to control the action in half guard but Gascon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gascon tries to get to full guard but Rick has control of the leg.
Gascon wants to control but Rick is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Gascon is defending against the submission attempts here by Rick.
#SUB#
Rick seems to be working for a kimura but Gascon defends the submission attempt.#T7#
Gascon wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rick seems to be working for a kimura but Gascon defends the submission attempt.
Rick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gascon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gascon wants to improve his position but Rick is controlling well.
Gascon is pressing down on Rick's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rick wants to pass the guard but Gascon is keeping the position.#T8#
Rick is working hard here to advance position.
Rick content to stall in guard here.
Rick wants to pass the guard but Gascon is keeping the position.
Rick passes Gascon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gascon is trying to get back to full guard.
Rick works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rick (15) vs (4) Gascon
Rick advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rick (17) vs (4) Gascon#T9#
Gascon 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: Rick (20) vs (4) Gascon
Gascon is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Gascon defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gascon staying busy and making it hard for Rick to control.
Gascon tries to escape the position.
Gascon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rick's guard. Nice work there by Gascon.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rick (20) vs (6) Gascon
Gascon trying to control but Rick is working from the bottom.
Rick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Rick looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T10#
Rick is adopting a defensive guard.
Gascon looking to pass the guard.
Gascon wants to control from the top but Rick keeps moving.
Gascon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gascon trying to control the position from guard on top but Rick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11##SUB#
Rick looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rick seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rick has his hands on Gascon's head, controlling the position.
Gascon preventing the sweep.
Gascon wants to control from the top but Rick keeps moving.
Rick is pulling down on Gascon's head to control his posture.
Gascon won't allow Rick to sweep him here.
Rick is trying to control the position but Gascon postures up.
Gascon looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gascon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gascon has managed to get both his arms back between Rick's legs - danger averted.#T12#
Gascon trying to control but Rick is working from the bottom.
Rick wants to sweep here but Gascon controlling him for the moment.
Gascon showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Rick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gascon wants to pass the guard but Rick is keeping the position.
Gascon wants to control from the top but Rick keeps moving. #SUB#
Rick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gascon trying to control the position from guard on top but Rick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Rick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rick keeping full guard, as Gascon tries to pass.
Rick keeping moving, preventing Gascon from controlling successfully.
Gascon looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Rick has his foot on Gascon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gascon works his way back into a safe position though.
Gascon trying to control but Rick is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gascon is aware though and is defending well.
Gascon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T14#
Gascon pushing down on Rick's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rick gets back to full guard.
Rick trying to keep a closed guard but Gascon is proving a slippery customer.
Gascon trying to control the position from guard on top but Rick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gascon is stalling in the full guard.
Gascon wants to control from the top but Rick keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gascon tries to free his leg and advance position but Rick is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Rick looking for a guillotine here but Gascon defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick takes the fight on points by 20 to 6. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Animalis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rick to the ground. Animalis is now in Rick's guard.
Animalis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Animalis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Animalis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Animalis manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Rick engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Animalis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Animalis can do anything to dispel that myth.#ES2#
Animalis pushes Rick off and scrambles back to his feet.
Animalis fails with the takedown.
Rick changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rick looks to score with a jab to the body but Animalis is just out of range.
Rick darts in looking for a takedown but Animalis gets double underhooks and turns Rick into the cage. #TD2#
Animalis turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rick can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Animalis is looking to take a break and control but Rick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Animalis slows the pace down.
Animalis tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Animalis is staying tight to Rick's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Animalis landing a few strikes.
Animalis slows the pace down.
Animalis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Animalis working the head and body with strikes.
Animalis landing strikes. #T2#
Animalis scores with punches from side control.
Rick tries to improve position but can't.
Rick takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rick being controlled for a moment.
Rick is looking to regain half guard here but Animalis keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Animalis scoring with punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Rick's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rick is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Iron Sharpens Iron, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Animalis controlling the position. #T3#
Rick is working to avoid the ground and pound but Animalis connects with a decent elbow.
Animalis lands some shots froms side control.
Rick tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Animalis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Animalis is working Rick over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rick can't do much from the bottom here.
Rick is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rick can't do much from the bottom here.
Animalis has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T4#
Rick 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.
Animalis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rick is staying active underneath Animalis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rick has hold of Animalis's hands but Animalis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Animalis content to control rather than advance.
Animalis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rick wants to improve his position but Animalis is controlling well.
Animalis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rick wants to control but Animalis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rick tries to roll over but Animalis keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Projetus Animalis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Animalis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've been informed that Animalis has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rick trying to control but Animalis postures up.
Animalis is looking to advance position but Rick won't allow it.
Animalis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rick regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rick trying to control the position here.
Animalis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rick is keeping the position for now.
Animalis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Animalis stands up over Rick, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1##SUB#
Rick had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Animalis defends it easily.
Rick looking for a sweep. Not yet Rick, not yet.
Animalis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Rick is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Animalis defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rick throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Animalis pushing down on Rick's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Animalis is looking to take a break and control but Rick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rick regains full guard. Nicely done.
Animalis stands up over Rick, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Animalis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Rick controls Animalis momentarily but Animalis frees himself.
Animalis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rick is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Rick wants to pass the guard but Animalis is keeping the position.
Animalis wants to stand but Rick is controlling the position.
Projetus Animalis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rick forces his way into half guard.
Rick trying to mount his opponent but Animalis defends it.
Rick trying to control the action but Animalis is working from the bottom.
Rick is figuring out what he wants to do next.#ES2#
Animalis makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Rick gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Animalis to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T3#
Animalis landing with the ground and pound.
Rick can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Animalis controls the pace.
Animalis is continuing to stall.
Rick throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rick is trying to keep Animalis in close.
Animalis lands a couple of digs.
Animalis wants to control from the top but Rick keeps moving.
Animalis 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.
Rick keeping full guard, as Animalis tries to pass. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Animalis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rick wants to sweep but no luck.
Animalis works over Rick with some ground and pound from guard.
Rick trying to keep a closed guard but Animalis is proving a slippery customer.
Rick is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Animalis sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Animalis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Projetus Animalis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Animalis misses with a takedown attempt - Rick sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Rick tries to sprawl but Animalis drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Animalis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Animalis is looking to take a break and control but Rick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Animalis wants to pass to mount but Rick is defending the position.
Rick on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Animalis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Animalis trying to control the pace.
Animalis winds up and cracks Rick with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Animalis slips a nice elbow through Rick's hands, connecting with Rick's forehead.#T1#
Animalis seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rick is controlling Animalis's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Animalis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Animalis prevents Rick from improving his position.
Well, if Animalis 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.
Rick punching from the bottom.
Animalis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
More stalling from Animalis.#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.
Rick is pressing down on Animalis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Animalis 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.#SUB#
Rick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rick looking for a sweep. Not yet Rick, not yet.
Animalis wants to control from the top but Rick keeps moving.
Animalis slips nicely into half guard.
Animalis working the head and body with strikes.
Animalis slips a nice elbow through Rick's hands, connecting with Rick's forehead.
Animalis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rick is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Animalis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rick is looking to control Animalis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rick avoid being mounted?#T3#
Animalis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rick wants to improve his position but Animalis is controlling well.
Animalis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rick knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Animalis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC2#Rick is rocked!
Rick trying to control here.
#SUB#
Rick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Animalis is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Animalis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Animalis working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Animalis stays in close to Rick's body and controls the position.
Animalis trying to control the position from guard on top but Rick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Animalis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Animalis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Animalis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rick trying to control the position.
Animalis 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Projetus Animalis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Animalis winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Projetus Animalis!
After winning the bout, Projetus Animalis 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Rick throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Rick shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rick showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarlac looks winded!
Rick scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarlac has hold of Rick's hands but Rick slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rick in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Rick has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Tarlac defend it? Rick steps over the head and cranks it - Tarlac is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Rick!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Slick Rick! |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Karl Schwarzschild! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Slick Rick!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rick tries to clinch up but Schwarzschild circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Schwarzschild clinches with his opponent.
Rick wants a takedown.
#TD#
Schwarzschild drags the fight down to the ground.
Schwarzschild seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Schwarzschild wants to sweep here but Rick controlling him for the moment.
Schwarzschild has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rick controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Schwarzschild looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwarzschild is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schwarzschild tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Rick is fighting to break Schwarzschild's control of his arms but Schwarzschild is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schwarzschild swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rick won't allow Schwarzschild to sweep him here.
Rick wants to control from the top but Schwarzschild keeps moving.
Schwarzschild pulls Rick in close to his closed guard and prevents Rick from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rick trying to control the position from guard on top but Schwarzschild is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schwarzschild wants to sweep here but Rick controlling him for the moment.
Schwarzschild trying to keep a closed guard but Rick is proving a slippery customer.
Rick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schwarzschild is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Rick keeps trying to improve his position.
Schwarzschild manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rick manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schwarzschild (2) vs (0) Rick
Rick can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schwarzschild controls the pace.
Schwarzschild pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rick is keeping the position for now.
Schwarzschild trying to control but Rick is working from the bottom.
Rick trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Schwarzschild got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schwarzschild has managed to get both his arms back between Rick's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB2#
Rick has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schwarzschild can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schwarzschild forces his way into half guard.
Rick tries to get to full guard but Schwarzschild has control of the leg.
Schwarzschild performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Rick looking for submissions off his back.
Schwarzschild seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Schwarzschild wants to pass to mount but Rick is defending the position. #SUB#
Schwarzschild is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Schwarzschild tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rick knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schwarzschild trying to control from half guard but Rick is working away.
Rick is trying to get back to full guard.
Schwarzschild is keen to just control but Rick is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Schwarzschild is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rick defends it well. #T5#
Schwarzschild wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rick keeps working. #SUB#
Rick is defending against the submission attempts here by Schwarzschild.
Rick is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Schwarzschild is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Schwarzschild frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Schwarzschild (5) vs (0) Rick
Schwarzschild is looking to work his way around to Rick's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Schwarzschild controlling from the full mount.
Rick is trying desperately to improve position.#T6#
Rick has given up his back. Will we see Schwarzschild going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Schwarzschild (8) vs (0) Rick
You can see the frustration on Rick's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rick trying to control the position but Schwarzschild manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schwarzschild trying to control.#SUB#
Schwarzschild is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Schwarzschild doesn't have the hooks in and Rick manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schwarzschild (8) vs (2) Rick
Rick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schwarzschild is keeping the position for now.
Schwarzschild 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: Schwarzschild (10) vs (2) Rick#SUB#
Schwarzschild is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rick defends it well. #T7#
Schwarzschild seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rick wants to get back to full guard.
Schwarzschild seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Schwarzschild continues to stall.#SUB#
Schwarzschild is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rick is just riding it out for now. Schwarzschild eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Schwarzschild seems to be looking for submissions.
#T8#
Schwarzschild is pressing down on Rick's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rick is holding on for now.
Rick is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Rick is defending against the submission attempts here by Schwarzschild.
Schwarzschild wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rick keeps working.
Rick tries to get to full guard but Schwarzschild has control of the leg.
Schwarzschild wants to take a breather but Rick is having none of it. #T9#
Schwarzschild wants to pass the guard but Rick is defending well.
Rick trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Schwarzschild is working for a kimura but Rick is defending it quite comfortably.
Rick keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Rick is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rick won't allow Schwarzschild to pass to mount.
Rick is looking to improve his position.
Schwarzschild tries to pass to full mount but Rick defends it. #T10#
Schwarzschild wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rick keeps working.
Rick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rick is staying active underneath Schwarzschild, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rick wants to control but Schwarzschild is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rick is staying active underneath Schwarzschild, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rick tries to roll over but Schwarzschild keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rick is looking to improve his position.
#T11##SUB#
Rick is defending against the submission attempts here by Schwarzschild.
Schwarzschild wants to pass to mount but Rick is defending the position.
Rick is looking for a sweep. Schwarzschild is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schwarzschild trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Schwarzschild is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rick has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rick wants to improve his position but Schwarzschild is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rick manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T12#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rick is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schwarzschild (10) vs (4) Rick
Rick looking to pass the guard.
Schwarzschild tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rick wants to control from the top but Schwarzschild keeps moving. #SUB#
Schwarzschild looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schwarzschild bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rick's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schwarzschild (12) vs (4) Rick
Schwarzschild looking to pass the guard.
Rick has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Schwarzschild has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Schwarzschild (15) vs (4) Rick
Rick manages to work his way to half guard, despite Schwarzschild's best efforts.#T13#
Schwarzschild seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rick is trying to control but can't.
Schwarzschild is controlling the pace.
Schwarzschild wants to pass to mount but Rick is defending the position.
Rick is looking for a sweep. Schwarzschild is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Schwarzschild seems to be looking for submissions.
#T14##SUB#
Schwarzschild seems to be looking for submissions.
Schwarzschild trying to mount his opponent but Rick defends it.
Schwarzschild controlling the action here.
Schwarzschild trying to mount his opponent but Rick defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schwarzschild seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Rick looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schwarzschild takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Karl Schwarzschild thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Slick Rick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 11 losses; Holden Easterly !
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rick closes the distance and clinches up with Easterly , looking for a takedown. Rick pushes Easterly against the cage but Easterly circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Easterly clinches up against the cage.
Rick is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Easterly is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rick wants a takedown but no success here.
Easterly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Slick Rick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holden Easterly .
Easterly goes for a takedown attempt but Rick pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Easterly clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Easterly looking for a takedown.
Rick tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Easterly wants a takedown but no success here.
Easterly has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rick avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rick tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T1#
Easterly tries for a takedown but Rick manages to get underhooks.
Easterly is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rick is defending well.
Easterly is trying to drag Rick to the mat but Rick just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Easterly is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rick gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Easterly is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rick gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Easterly is trying to drag Rick to the mat but Rick just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rick gets underhooks to prevent Easterly 's takedown attempt.
Easterly tries to score a body lock takedown but Rick shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Easterly tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rick is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Easterly gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Easterly changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rick fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Easterly moves into the clinch.#T2#
Easterly has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rick avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Easterly wants a takedown.
Easterly has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rick after a bit of a struggle.
Easterly wants a takedown but no success here.
Easterly is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Rick has picked Easterly up - he's going for a ride! Rick dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rick (2) vs (0) Easterly
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rick in particular looking to stall.
Rick is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Rick is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Easterly holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Rick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Easterly is keeping the position for now.
Easterly controls Rick momentarily but Rick frees himself.
Rick wants to pass the guard but Easterly is keeping the position.
Easterly controlling Rick's posture.
Rick 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.
Rick trying to control the position from guard on top but Easterly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Rick wants to pass the guard but Easterly is keeping the position.
Rick sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Easterly 's guard.
Rick moves into full mount! Easterly won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Rick (5) vs (0) Easterly
Rick trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rick controlling from mount.
Easterly wants to hold on but Rick pushes him away.#T5#
Rick trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Easterly wants to control but Rick is having none of it.
Rick looking to control and managing it successfully.
Easterly is looking to improve his position but Rick isn't that keen on the idea.
Rick looking to control but Easterly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
Rick seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Easterly is holding on tight.
Easterly tries to hold on but Rick pushes him away.
Rick trying to control but Easterly is having none of it.
Easterly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rick works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Rick (8) vs (0) Easterly #SUB#
Rick is looking for a rear naked choke here but Easterly reverses the position brilliantly into Rick's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rick (8) vs (2) Easterly #T7#
Rick looking for a sweep. Not yet Rick, not yet.
Rick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Easterly content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Rick throws his legs up looking for a submission but Easterly uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rick (8) vs (5) Easterly
Rick struggling a bit here.
Rick is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Rick manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rick (10) vs (5) Easterly
Rick is looking to advance position but Easterly won't allow it.
Easterly keeping control of the position.
Easterly is in trouble now - Rick has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rick (13) vs (5) Easterly
Rick controlling the position easily from mount.
Easterly tries to hold on but Rick pushes him away. #T9#
Rick wants to control the pace but Easterly is squirming around nicely.
Rick controlling from the full mount.
Easterly prevents Rick from taking his back.
Rick trying to control but Easterly is having none of it.
Easterly is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T10##SUB#
Rick swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Easterly is now in Rick's guard. A big mistake from Rick there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rick (13) vs (7) Easterly
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rick is adopting a defensive guard.
Rick is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rick is working hard here to advance position.#T11##SUB#
Rick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Easterly is stalling in the full guard.
Easterly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rick wants to hit a sweep here but Easterly passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rick there! Score +3 for passing guard: Rick (13) vs (10) Easterly
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rick is trying to escape the mount.
#T12#
Easterly avoids the attempt from Rick to control.
Easterly fails to take his opponent's back.
Easterly tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rick manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Easterly is taking a breather. Rick 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.
Rick gets back to full guard.
#T13#
Rick 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: Rick (15) vs (10) Easterly #SUB#
Rick is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Easterly has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rick wants to control but Easterly is keeping him busy.
Rick trying to pass the guard but Easterly defending well.
Easterly is pressing down on Rick's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rick trying to control but Easterly is working from the bottom. #T14#
Easterly is pulling down on Rick's head to control his posture.
Easterly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rick manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rick (15) vs (12) Easterly
Rick wants to sweep but no luck.
Rick trying to control the position.
Easterly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rick is keeping the position for now.
Easterly must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Easterly won't allow Rick to sweep him here.
Easterly is fighting to break Rick's control of his arms but Rick is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick takes the fight on points by 15 to 12. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nock Duzz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Slick Rick!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Rick drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Duzz (0) vs (2) Rick
Rick trying to control but Duzz is working from the bottom.
Duzz is adopting a defensive guard.
Duzz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rick controls the pace.
Rick tries to free his leg and advance position but Duzz is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rick looking to sit in guard and control but Duzz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Duzz (2) vs (2) Rick
Rick has his hands on Duzz's head, controlling the position.
Duzz postures up.
#T1#
Rick seems keen to control Duzz's posture.
Duzz pushing down on Rick's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Duzz not doing much here.
#SUB#
Duzz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rick is pressing down on Duzz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Duzz trying to control but Rick is working from the bottom.
Rick is pulling down on Duzz's head to control his posture. #T2#
Duzz is looking to advance position but Rick has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Duzz (2) vs (6) Rick
Duzz working to try and regain half guard.
Duzz is working hard here to advance position.
Rick is trying to take his opponent's back.
Rick controlling the position easily from mount.
Rick wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T3##SUB2#
Rick working for a guillotine from mount but Duzz is in no mood to give up.
Rick controlling the position easily from mount.
Duzz tries to hold on but Rick postures up.
Rick content just to control the position here.
Duzz is squirming around, avoiding Rick's attempts to control the action. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rick wants to take his opponent's back but instead Duzz manages to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duzz wants to control but Rick is keeping busy.
Rick with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rick looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duzz keeps working.
Rick tries to pass to full mount but Duzz defends it.
Rick is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T5#
Duzz is trying to maintain the position but Rick is very close to passing his half guard.
Rick wants to pass the guard but Duzz is defending well.
Rick trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Rick is working for a kimura but Duzz is defending it quite comfortably.
Rick slows the pace down in half guard. #T6#
Rick moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Duzz (2) vs (9) Rick
Rick tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Duzz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rick works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Duzz (2) vs (12) Rick
Rick works to advance to full mount. Duzz defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Duzz (2) vs (14) Rick
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duzz is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Rick controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Rick 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.
Rick trying to control but Duzz is having none of it.
Duzz tries to hold on but Rick pushes him away.
Duzz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rick is looking to work his way around to Duzz's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Rick is stalling here but it's allowed Duzz to get half guard.
Rick keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T8#
Duzz is not content to let Rick control the position.
Duzz wants to control but Rick is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Rick seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Rick is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Duzz defends it well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T9#
Duzz controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rick is controlling the pace.
Duzz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rick content to control rather than advance. #T10#
Rick is looking to take a break and control but Duzz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rick not doing much here.
Rick trying to control the action but Duzz is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Rick seems content to control.#T11#
Rick wants to free his trapped foot but Duzz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Duzz wants to control but Rick is keeping busy.
Rick is trying to control the action in half guard but Duzz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rick is looking to advance position but Duzz won't allow it.
Duzz is not content to let Rick control the position.#T12##SUB2#
Rick wants to work for an arm triangle but Duzz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rick is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Duzz! Score +3 for passing guard: Duzz (2) vs (17) Rick
Rick trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rick with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Rick wants to control the action but instead Duzz gets a body lock and reverses into Rick's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Duzz (4) vs (17) Rick
Duzz trying to control the position from guard on top but Rick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Duzz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rick is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Rick looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Duzz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rick tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14##SUB2#
Rick is looking for a triangle but Duzz pushes his legs off easily.
Rick is trying to control the position but Duzz postures up.
Duzz passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Duzz (7) vs (17) Rick
Rick tries to bench press Duzz off him but Duzz keeps the position.
Duzz staying calm.
Rick is not content to let Duzz control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Rick's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick wins on points by 17 to 7. |
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